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Second annual Bob Cup to raise money for permanent Mosaic House

Second annual Bob Cup to raise money for permanent Mosaic House

Bob Duncan was an avid golfer, Alaska Airlines pilot and “Cp’n Bob” in a commercial with Russell Wilson. And his brother-in-law, David Dow,… Continue reading

Second annual Bob Cup to raise money for permanent Mosaic House
ECHHO volunteer Richard Heitman, Executive Director Sarah McMahan, and volunteers Jeffery Hall and Walt Hill sit in a room full of walkers that are lent out for free to ECHHO clients. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

ECHHO seeks volunteers to provide free services as demand rises

The Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization, or ECHHO, is in need of volunteers to help serve the needs of Jefferson County’s growing… Continue reading

ECHHO volunteer Richard Heitman, Executive Director Sarah McMahan, and volunteers Jeffery Hall and Walt Hill sit in a room full of walkers that are lent out for free to ECHHO clients. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)
Robert Streett of Sequim takes a photo with his son Robby, 16, near Sedona, Ariz., earlier this week on vacation. The father and son died the next day in a car wreck in Colorado last Thursday. They are survived by Josslyn, Robert’s wife, and son, Sawyer, 14, who were also in the vehicle during the crash. (Facebook image)

Sequim father, son die in Colorado car wreck

Traveling on the open road was a way of life at one point for Robert Streett, 52, and his family. Before moving to… Continue reading

Robert Streett of Sequim takes a photo with his son Robby, 16, near Sedona, Ariz., earlier this week on vacation. The father and son died the next day in a car wreck in Colorado last Thursday. They are survived by Josslyn, Robert’s wife, and son, Sawyer, 14, who were also in the vehicle during the crash. (Facebook image)
Port Townsend port presents plans for renovation at open house

Port Townsend port presents plans for renovation at open house

About a dozen people attended an open house hosted by the Port of Port Townsend to see preliminary plans for renovation of… Continue reading

Port Townsend port presents plans for renovation at open house
Port Townsend council amends Water Street plan

Port Townsend council amends Water Street plan

After an extended debate, the Port Townsend City Council approved an amended version of the Water Street Overlay Project final design, saying… Continue reading

Port Townsend council amends Water Street plan
Building that once housed Haggen up for auction

Building that once housed Haggen up for auction

The former Haggen grocery store in Port Angeles that has remained shuttered since April 2016 will be up for auction in August.… Continue reading

Building that once housed Haggen up for auction
Welcome to Coopville: Port Angeles woman builds home for happy chickens

Welcome to Coopville: Port Angeles woman builds home for happy chickens

Cindy Stallknecht saw a need and built a town. Stallknecht, 55, is the creator and proprietor of “Coopville,” a collection of buildings… Continue reading

Welcome to Coopville: Port Angeles woman builds home for happy chickens
Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail

Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail

The Jefferson County commissioners have accepted a donation from the Peninsula Trails Coalition to be used on the Discovery Bay segment of… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail
‘Make it or break it’: Composites center CEO tells of product plans, stakes

‘Make it or break it’: Composites center CEO tells of product plans, stakes

The Composite Recycling Technology Center is feeling pressure as it prepares its transition to being self-funded. The CRTC’s success will be determined… Continue reading

‘Make it or break it’: Composites center CEO tells of product plans, stakes
Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall

Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall

The Ferris wheel that was shut down at this year’s Rhododendron Festival after three people fell from one of the gondolas has… Continue reading

Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall
Moves eyed for two of three Jefferson County Farmers Market Association sites

Moves eyed for two of three Jefferson County Farmers Market Association sites

The Jefferson County Farmers Market Association is considering moving two of its three markets, the Wednesday market in Port Townsend and the… Continue reading

Moves eyed for two of three Jefferson County Farmers Market Association sites
Founding member of Lonely H band remembered

Founding member of Lonely H band remembered

Nashville drummer and Port Angeles native Ben Eyestone, one of the founding members of the Lonely H band, has died at the… Continue reading

Founding member of Lonely H band remembered
Invasive green crab count hits 87 on Dungeness Spit

Invasive green crab count hits 87 on Dungeness Spit

As crabbing season reaches its midpoint in the area, state and federal resource managers report they’ve caught 87 of the invasive European green… Continue reading

Invasive green crab count hits 87 on Dungeness Spit
Group seeks donations for specially prepared playground in Chimacum

Group seeks donations for specially prepared playground in Chimacum

Jefferson County commissioners met with county officials, community members and parents of children with disabilities and agreed to provide a donation to… Continue reading

Group seeks donations for specially prepared playground in Chimacum
Cougar sightings cause concern in west Port Angeles neighborhood

Cougar sightings cause concern in west Port Angeles neighborhood

Some Port Angeles residents are concerned after recent sightings of a cougar on the west end of town. Vera Phillips, who lives… Continue reading

Cougar sightings cause concern in west Port Angeles neighborhood
Annual show’s featured quilter focuses on big show, big quilts

Annual show’s featured quilter focuses on big show, big quilts

When Murph Gerber, 74, quilts, she likes to go big. “I mostly make king-size quilts,” she… Continue reading

Annual show’s featured quilter focuses on big show, big quilts
Victor’s Lavender Farm adds second location in Sequim

Victor’s Lavender Farm adds second location in Sequim

With the help of his family, Victor Gonzalez, owner of Victor’s Lavender Farm, looks to expand his lavender reach. Gonzalez, his brother Sergio… Continue reading

Victor’s Lavender Farm adds second location in Sequim
Spruce Railroad Trail at Lake Crescent to be reopened this weekend

Spruce Railroad Trail at Lake Crescent to be reopened this weekend

Hikers and bikers will travel through North Olympic Peninsula history when Spruce Railroad Trail reopens this weekend. Crews have nearly completed a… Continue reading

Spruce Railroad Trail at Lake Crescent to be reopened this weekend
Port Angeles artist creates portrait to comfort grieving mother

Port Angeles artist creates portrait to comfort grieving mother

When a Port Angeles artist learned about two children who died in a flash flood in Arkansas, she decided to use her… Continue reading

Port Angeles artist creates portrait to comfort grieving mother
Boat-building school aims to save Port Hadlock’s Ajax Cafe

Boat-building school aims to save Port Hadlock’s Ajax Cafe

The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building plans to purchase a small piece of property in Port Hadlock that includes the now… Continue reading

Boat-building school aims to save Port Hadlock’s Ajax Cafe