Peninsula Daily News

Free workshops scheduled at Fort Worden

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops on Saturday. The workshops, which are encore presentations from the park’s spring series, will… Continue reading

The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions following an overnight or early morning collision that caused damage to the bridge. State Department of Transportation crews worked to fix the damage Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run. (Washington State Patrol)
The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions following an overnight or early morning collision that caused damage to the bridge. State Department of Transportation crews worked to fix the damage Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run. (Washington State Patrol)

Olympic Medical Center recognizes staff

The Olympic Medical Center commissioners recognized five support services employees for their outstanding work. Jennifer Burkhardt, chief of human resources, and Julie… Continue reading

Peninsula winery, cidery win state, Seattle wine awards

The 2021 Washington State Wine Awards / Seattle Wine Awards results have been announced, and two local producers won awards. Port Angeles-based vintner… Continue reading

‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ curator featured at Studium Generale

An artist who curated an exhibit that explored how beauty is defined and represented will discuss the show, “Don’t Touch My Hair:… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool temporarily closed by equipment failure

The city’s Mountain View Pool is temporarily closed due to a failed circulation pump motor, Public Works Director Steve King said Tuesday.… Continue reading

Quimper Grange to host open house

After a 15-month closure the Quimper Grange will host an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event, dubbed… Continue reading

Soroptimists to meet Friday

Nathan West will address an online meeting of Soroptimist International of Port Angeles at noon Friday. West, the Port Angeles city manager,… Continue reading

Friends of the Sequim Library to conduct monthly 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

This Asian giant hornet was found with a nest during a 2020 tree removal. (Karla Salp/State Department of Agriculture)

Murder hornets to be counted

Traps to be set to see if invasive bugs on Peninsula

This Asian giant hornet was found with a nest during a 2020 tree removal. (Karla Salp/State Department of Agriculture)

Port Townsend officials seek help in getting rid of poison hemlock

Port Townsend city officials are asking community members to help control poison hemlock near their homes and in public rights of way.… Continue reading

Pursuit through Port Angeles reaches speed of 90 mph Sunday

A Sunday morning pursuit through Port Angeles reached speeds of up to 90 miles per hour, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s… Continue reading

Highway 101 work begins Monday

Beginning Monday contractors for the Department of Transportation will continue a multi-county maintenance project on U.S. Highway 101. The work zones are between mile post… Continue reading

Lecture on ‘Founding of Jamestown’ slated

David Brownell will present “nəxʷŋəyaʔáwxʷ̕ ɬč: The Founding of Jamestown” at 3 p.m. Thursday. The free, online presentation is sponsored by the Jamestown… Continue reading

Marine biotoxins decline in Discovery Bay

A harmful algae bloom in Discovery Bay that caused a shellfish closure in April has dissipated, and shellfish samples were found to… Continue reading

Paul and Daniel Hanke

Top readers recognized in Port Townsend

Students at the New Day Learning Academy of Port Townsend have raised $1,300 through Heifer International’s Read to Feed program. The program… Continue reading

Paul and Daniel Hanke

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers housing grants

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider recommendations from the Joint Oversight Board on Housing and Homelessness concerning grant funding for low-income housing and housing… Continue reading

Free Fort Worden workshops offered

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops on Sunday. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nate Rees will discuss the strategy… Continue reading