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Sopranos rehearsing the Brahms Requiem are, from left, MarySue French of Port Angeles, Elizabeth Bindschadler of Quilcene, and Kelly Sanderbeck and Susan Roe of Port Angeles. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Brahms masterpiece to bring symphony together Saturday

Public rehearsal at 11 a.m.; evening concert at 7:30

 

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Strait Up Foam Fun, seen in 2023, returns to Carrie Blake Community Park on Sunday for Family Fun Days so children can play in the eco-friendly, biodegradable foam.

Irrigation Festival kicks off first weekend in Sequim

Crazy Daze Breakfast welcomes Whodunnit, Trashion Show expands

 

Renne Brock is the Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Citizen of the Year. (Emily Matthiessen/for Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Brock builds bridges through art, education and media

Sequim chamber’s Citizen of Year known for founding art walk

 

Barb Falk, whose painting appears here, will exhibit “The Art of Tranquility” in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery at Sequim Museum and Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave.

First Friday Art Walk to celebrate Irrigation Festival

The aqua-themed First Friday Art Walk will celebrate the 129th Irrigation Festival from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Maps for the free,… Continue reading

Barb Falk, whose painting appears here, will exhibit “The Art of Tranquility” in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery at Sequim Museum and Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave.

PAT NEAL: The best Arbor Day ever

HOW WAS YOUR Arbor Day? Traditionally celebrated on the last Friday in April, Arbor Day is probably the most significant holiday you’ve never heard of,… Continue reading

Pony cruise, car show set for this weekend

The North Olympic Mustang and Cougar Club will sponsor a Pony Cruise at 11 a.m. Saturday and Show and Shine at 9… Continue reading

Woman recovered off Neah Bay coast identified

A woman who was recovered from the water a half-mile off the coast of Neah Bay has been identified. Jeryca W. Phelps,… Continue reading

Smoke rises on Tuesday morning from the site of a baled cardboard fire that broke out late Monday night at the McKinley Paper Company on Marine Drive in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

No injuries following fire at McKinley paper mill

The Port Angeles Fire Department responded to a fire at the McKinley Paper Company mill in the 1900 block of Marine Drive.… Continue reading

Smoke rises on Tuesday morning from the site of a baled cardboard fire that broke out late Monday night at the McKinley Paper Company on Marine Drive in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam Bay man sentenced to 41 years for June 2023 murder

Ojeda-Ibarra pleaded guilty in December

John Brewer.

Remembrance event set next month for John Brewer

Former publisher, editor was in charge of Peninsula Daily News for 17 years

John Brewer.
August Gala, 2, of Port Angeles spins an idle wheel of a truck belonging to Bruch & Bruch Construction during Saturday’s Touch a Truck event at Queen of Angeles School in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by the school’s parent-teacher organization, allowed youngsters and adults to visit and climb aboard a variety of construction, public safety and utility vehicles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Touch a Truck

August Gala, 2, of Port Angeles spins an idle wheel of a truck belonging to Bruch & Bruch Construction during Saturday’s Touch a Truck event… Continue reading

August Gala, 2, of Port Angeles spins an idle wheel of a truck belonging to Bruch & Bruch Construction during Saturday’s Touch a Truck event at Queen of Angeles School in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by the school’s parent-teacher organization, allowed youngsters and adults to visit and climb aboard a variety of construction, public safety and utility vehicles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dragulous show Friday at Studio Bob

Blake McCabe will host Dragulous at 8 p.m. Friday at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front St. in Port Angeles. Featured performers will… Continue reading

From left to right, Zach Wiedenhoeft, Rebecca Gilbert and Mark Valentine, all of Port Angeles, participate in a recent rehearsal on the unfinished set of “Rumors.”

Port Angeles Community Players to stage ‘Rumors’

The Port Angeles Community Players’ production of “Rumors” will open with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and matinees at… Continue reading

From left to right, Zach Wiedenhoeft, Rebecca Gilbert and Mark Valentine, all of Port Angeles, participate in a recent rehearsal on the unfinished set of “Rumors.”

Port of Port Angeles reports strong March revenue

Marine trades site ready for contractor to install utilities

Citizen of the Year Susie Brandelius with the Forks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lissy Andros, who caught up with Brandelius on Monday to present her award and flowers. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Forks chamber celebrates community awards

Citizen, volunteer, business of the year lauded

Citizen of the Year Susie Brandelius with the Forks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lissy Andros, who caught up with Brandelius on Monday to present her award and flowers. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Noah Glaude, executive director of the North Olympic Library System, welcomes a crowd to the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Sequim Library expansion on Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim library breaks ground

3,800-square-foot expansion expected to be complete by spring 2025

Noah Glaude, executive director of the North Olympic Library System, welcomes a crowd to the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Sequim Library expansion on Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Photo by Katie Newton By the end of meet three, Sequim High School Senior Sydney Hutton’s multiple wins included Gold in Jumping, Silver in Saddle Seat, Bronze in Dressage.

HORSEPLAY: Sequim High team wins District 4 championship

OH MY, MY, but these gals can boogie! At Meet 3, Sequim High School’s equestrian team consistently placed in the top five of 21 events… Continue reading

Photo by Katie Newton By the end of meet three, Sequim High School Senior Sydney Hutton’s multiple wins included Gold in Jumping, Silver in Saddle Seat, Bronze in Dressage.
Acting city clerk Heather Robley, right, swears in new city council member Nicole Hartman on Monday after she was appointed to fill former mayor Tom Ferrell’s seat. Hartman will serve through certification of the 2025 general election. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Hartman named to Sequim council

PUD staffer to serve in former mayor’s seat

Acting city clerk Heather Robley, right, swears in new city council member Nicole Hartman on Monday after she was appointed to fill former mayor Tom Ferrell’s seat. Hartman will serve through certification of the 2025 general election. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: Show a little love for dandelions

and this year they are earlier than ever! Are they a weed? Should I… Continue reading

Department of Ecology declares statewide drought emergency

Clallam County PUD #1 is requesting that water utility customers prepare to conserve water this year in response to a statewide drought… Continue reading