Peninsula Daily News

Workshops scheduled at Fort Worden State Park

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops Sunday at Fort Worden State Park. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nate Rees… Continue reading

Emergency approval intensive process, health officers say

The lack of full approval by the Food and Drug Administration of vaccines available against COVID-19 not a reason to avoid getting… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101). This week… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts set in Sequim, Port Angeles this week

Free outdoor concerts are planned this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. Port Townsend’s free weekly Concerts on the Dock will begin Aug. 5. The… Continue reading

Highway 112 fully open now

SEKIU – The remaining two miles of state Highway 112 has been reopened to the public after a seven-month closure. After a 200-day closure of… Continue reading

Tom Deeney is the recipient of the 2021 Lion of the Year award from the Port Angeles Lions Club. 

He was selected for his 34-year commitment to building ramps for the homes of handicapped members of the local community. 

Pictured, from left to right, are Scooter Chapman, Gary Reidel, Tom Deeney and Dave Wagoner.

Lion of the year announced

Tom Deeney is the recipient of the 2021 Lion of the Year award from the Port Angeles Lions Club. He was selected for his 34-year… Continue reading

Tom Deeney is the recipient of the 2021 Lion of the Year award from the Port Angeles Lions Club. 

He was selected for his 34-year commitment to building ramps for the homes of handicapped members of the local community. 

Pictured, from left to right, are Scooter Chapman, Gary Reidel, Tom Deeney and Dave Wagoner.

Local naval bases to take part in annual earthquake response drill

Local naval bases will take part in Citadel Rumble, an annual earthquake response drill, from Monday through Friday. The world-wide exercise is conducted… Continue reading

No weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There are… Continue reading

Original artwork for Olympic Theatre Arts New Works Showcase is by Catherine Mix.

Six local plays presented during inaugural showcase

Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s inaugural annual New Works Showcase opens Friday for just one weekend. Six short plays by local authors writing on… Continue reading

Original artwork for Olympic Theatre Arts New Works Showcase is by Catherine Mix.
Vivian Brown will present "The COVID-19 Vaccine" at the Working on Wellness Forum Wednesday.

Wellness forum to be offered Wednesday

Vivian Brown will present “The COVID-19 Vaccine” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The free lecture, part of the WOW! Working On Wellness Radio Forum… Continue reading

Vivian Brown will present "The COVID-19 Vaccine" at the Working on Wellness Forum Wednesday.
Bao Thao will demonstrate glass-blowing on Tuesday morning
Bao Thao will demonstrate glass-blowing on Tuesday morning

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to hear timber caucus report

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a timber caucus report when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting will be the first since… Continue reading

"Seed," by Stephen O’Donnell, is among the pieces of art on display at the Northwind Art Best Gallery.

Birds inspire artwork at Northwind Art Best Gallery

“If I Had Wings,” a 2D and 3D exhibit celebrating birds as metaphor, is on display at the Northwind Art Best Gallery.… Continue reading

"Seed," by Stephen O’Donnell, is among the pieces of art on display at the Northwind Art Best Gallery.

Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team workshop scheduled Saturday

The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will host an online workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. To register for… Continue reading

Command changed for Coast Guard district

Rear Adm. Melvin Bouboulis assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard District 13 at a June 30 ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle. Bouboulis… Continue reading

Eat Local campaign begins Sunday

Port Townsend’s Local 20/20 group and the Salish Sea Regional Transition Hub are sponsoring the first week of an “Eat Local” campaign… Continue reading

Friends of the Sequim Library to host book sale

The Friends of the Sequim Library will conduct a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The sale is at the… Continue reading

Genealogy webinar slated for Saturday

Genealogist and author Dave Obie will present “A Sense of Place and Time: Putting Ancestors in Context” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Obie… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge repairs set next week

Permanent repair of a concrete barrier damaged by a vehicle collision on June 8 will lead to traffic disruptions on the Hood Canal… Continue reading

Newcomers meetup slated in Port Townsend

The Chamber of Jefferson County will host a newcomer meetup via Zoom from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 17. The… Continue reading