Peninsula Daily News

Author talk planned Thursday

Lana Harper will discuss her new novel “Back in a Spell” at 4 p.m. Thursday. The free Zoom lecture is sponsored by… Continue reading

Book discussion slated Thursday

The Jefferson County Library will host a discussion about the book “The Exiles” Christina Baker Kline from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.… Continue reading

Drink Draw set for Thursday

Drink & Draw will feature actors from the Port Angeles Community Players’ upcoming production of “The Dresser” on Thursday. Doors will open… Continue reading

Green thumb lecture offers tips

Muriel Nesbitt will present “Fungus-Based Insecticide” at noon Thursday. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips series streaming… Continue reading

Newcomers’ club meets in Sequim

Vern Frykholm Jr. will address a meeting of the Olympic Newcomers’ Club at 1 p.m. Thursday. The club will meet in the community… Continue reading

Teen escape room set for Port Angeles

The North Olympic Library System will host the teen escape room challenge, “Cabin at the Edge of the Woods,” from 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Travelers Journal lecture series kicks off in Sequim

Kevin Koski will present “The Four Corners Loop, America’s next National Scenic Trail” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Koski will speak at the Dungeness… Continue reading

Comment sought on plan update for marine sanctuary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials are seeking public comment on updating the resource management plan for the Olympic Coast National Marine… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Pier replacement project begins today

Some portions of facility to be closed in sections through May

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and Port Angeles Police Department responded to a report of a man threatening himself and others with a gun on Friday at the Monroe Street Estates RV Park in Port Angeles. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

UPDATE: Man, 72, booked after hours-long standoff in Port Angeles

A 72-year-old man remained in the Clallam County jail on Sunday after he was booked Friday night following hours of negotiation by… Continue reading

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and Port Angeles Police Department responded to a report of a man threatening himself and others with a gun on Friday at the Monroe Street Estates RV Park in Port Angeles. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
A semi jackknifed on the Hood Canal Bridge on Friday afternoon. The wreck blocked the bridge for seven hours. (Washington State Patrol)

UPDATE: Wreck blocks Hood Canal Bridge for seven hours

Traffic was backed up for miles after a semi truck jack-knifed mid-span on the Hood Canal Bridge, closing it in both directions for… Continue reading

A semi jackknifed on the Hood Canal Bridge on Friday afternoon. The wreck blocked the bridge for seven hours. (Washington State Patrol)

Bremerton fisherman found dead in Calawah River

A Bremerton man was found dead in the Calawah River near Forks. Clallam County Sheriff’s deputies found the body of Dennis De Leon,… Continue reading

DOT projects listed

Here is a list of fish barrier projects and more detail on other construction planned on the Peninsula. • U.S. 101 Jefferson and Clallam counties… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Grant to fund work skills program

Peninsula College has secured a $32,874 grant to fund a job skills program with Port Angeles-based custom boat builder, Brix Marine. The… Continue reading

Alexander March

Marsh retires from Navy after long career

Port Angeles High School graduate Alexander Marsh recently retired from the U.S. Navy. Marsh enlisted in the Navy after graduating high school in… Continue reading

Alexander March

Sequim man sentenced for domestic violence assaults

A Sequim man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after he was found guilty of domestic violence assaults.… Continue reading

Wellness forum series scheduled

Marsha Melnick will present “Exercise Your Brain With Music” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Melnick’s presentation is part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio… Continue reading

Legislative update, forest management on county agendas

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula listed

Grant to fund LEED certification for Field Hall

A recent $50,000 grant awarded by First Fed Foundation to Field Arts & Events Hall is earmarked for energy-efficient construction upgrades. The… Continue reading