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“Shizuku,” acrylic on canvas, by Mina Hamada of Barcelona and Japan will be among the artworks in the “Thanks for Sharing” exhibit opening Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center puts international virtual artists on display

Today’s social networking platforms encourage people from around the globe to post information, viewpoints, photos and videos. Port Townsend artist Mike Biskup… Continue reading

“Shizuku,” acrylic on canvas, by Mina Hamada of Barcelona and Japan will be among the artworks in the “Thanks for Sharing” exhibit opening Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.
Police report cites eyewitness accounts of fall from Ferris wheel

Police report cites eyewitness accounts of fall from Ferris wheel

A safety inspector determined that a Rhododendron Festival Ferris wheel ride had been safe to operate after a purple gondola dumped out… Continue reading

Police report cites eyewitness accounts of fall from Ferris wheel
Jefferson commissioners approve no-shooting areas near Port Townsend

Jefferson commissioners approve no-shooting areas near Port Townsend

Jefferson County commissioners have unanimously approved two no-shooting areas in the Ocean Grove area east of Beckett Point. The decision came after… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve no-shooting areas near Port Townsend
Collection adds more to upcoming Forever Twilight in Forks festival

Collection adds more to upcoming Forever Twilight in Forks festival

Very Important Twilighters tickets are going fast. Lissy Andros, Forks Chamber of Commerce executive director, told… Continue reading

Collection adds more to upcoming Forever Twilight in Forks festival
Olympic National Park constructing bilingual entrance signs

Olympic National Park constructing bilingual entrance signs

Can you speak Klallam? If not, Olympic National Park is erecting entrance signs that translate a Klallam phrase into “welcome.” A… Continue reading

Olympic National Park constructing bilingual entrance signs
Breakwater repair completed; Port of Port Townsend commissioners discuss other projects

Breakwater repair completed; Port of Port Townsend commissioners discuss other projects

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have certified the completion of emergency breakwater repair, while several major capital projects remain in the planning… Continue reading

Breakwater repair completed; Port of Port Townsend commissioners discuss other projects
A maritime-themed relay race with exposure suits was part of the final-day celebration of the Blue Heron Maritime Discovery Program in 2016.

Port Townsend, Chimacum students to tell of maritime discoveries in innovative program

Students will lead celebrations in Chimacum and Port Townsend that mark eight years of the 7th Grade Maritime Discovery Program. The program,… Continue reading

A maritime-themed relay race with exposure suits was part of the final-day celebration of the Blue Heron Maritime Discovery Program in 2016.

Governor expected during teleconference at career learning summit on Port Angeles campus

Peninsula College will host one of a number of regional sites of the Governor’s Summit on Career Connected Learning from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

Brinnon ShrimpFest offers music, plenty of seafood

The annual Hood Canal ShrimpFest is back for its 24th year with plenty of music, beer and Hood Canal spot shrimp. The two-day… Continue reading

A group performs at the 2014 Fort Worden Festival.

Children’s Choir Festival performance set Saturday

Young chorus singers will perform in a Memorial Day weekend concert at Fort Worden State Park. The 16th Fort Worden Children’s Choir… Continue reading

A group performs at the 2014 Fort Worden Festival.

ISSUES OF FAITH: In your moral compass, be ‘strong as the sun’

IN THE 2015 Disney movie “Cinderella,” Ella’s mother tells her, “Remember to always be kind and have courage.” I admit I am a sucker for… Continue reading

LETTER: Carbon dioxide emissions could be greatly reduced via proposals such as Wild Olympics

The need to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is receiving increased attention as a strategy to combat global warming. The concentration of carbon dioxide… Continue reading

LETTER: Get involved in the 2018 elections, before nation’s destruction becomes overwhelming

Donald Trump is president until 2020. It’s a fact, and nothing will change it (unless he does something really stupid, not just mildly “stupido”). What… Continue reading

Savory Port Townsend delights offered at food festival Saturday

The Port Townsend Farmers Market will host the fourth annual Port Townsend Artisan Food Festival on Saturday. The festival will be from… Continue reading

Singalong concerts, a low-tide walk and a garden stroll on tap this week

Two singalong concerts, a low-tide walk and a garden stroll are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Peninsula College opens doors of new health, childhood education facility

Peninsula College opens doors of new health, childhood education facility

Hospital and community health center CEOs lauded Peninsula College for its commitment to health care during the grand opening of its Allied… Continue reading

Peninsula College opens doors of new health, childhood education facility

New state poet laureate sought

Applications are now being accepted for Washington state’s next poet laureate. The poet laureate is intended to build awareness and appreciation of poetry… Continue reading

Chris Reykdal, state superintendent of public instruction, talks to reporters Wednesday in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Superintendent of schools unveils six-year plan for schools

Superintendent of schools unveils six-year plan for schools

Chris Reykdal, state superintendent of public instruction, talks to reporters Wednesday in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Chimacum club honored for food sharing program

Chimacum club honored for food sharing program

The Chimacum We Act Club, a service club that works on issues both local and global, was honored in Seattle for its food… Continue reading

Chimacum club honored for food sharing program

LETTER: Let us wage peace and end the cycle of war

The real work is choosing to defend life on this lovely planet. Our men and women in uniform, our scientists and engineers, need to shift… Continue reading