Peninsula Daily News

Library to host Yoga Storytime online

The North Olympic Library System will host Yoga Storytime at 3 p.m. Friday. The program will be streamed online. Yoga storytimes include stories,… Continue reading

Fire District 3 to hold virtual meetings, open records restrictions

Clallam County Fire District 3, which also extends into Jefferson County, has acquired the technology needed for virtual meetings and will use it… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library offers more online services

The Jefferson County Library has announced more online services this week. Library staff will be available between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Arts Association extends application deadline

The Olympic Peninsula Arts Association has announced that it has extended the deadline for applications for its 2020 art scholarships to Saturday, May… Continue reading

Applications taken now for COVID-19 Relief Fund grants

Olympic Community Action Program has begun helping those in need using the COVID-19 Relief Fund. Since the Peninsula Daily News and Olympic Community Action Programs… Continue reading

Kilmer plans Facebook town hall

Event starts at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 2

Live Your Dream awards presented

Live Your Dream awards presented

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles-Noon Club presented Live Your Dream awards to Brandi Sutton and Monica Berkseth during the Feb. 29 Celebrating… Continue reading

Live Your Dream awards presented
Elementary school collects socks for Dr. Seuss week

Elementary school collects socks for Dr. Seuss week

Students at Franklin Elementary School in Port Angeles have donated 1,555 pairs of socks in conjunction with the school’s observance of Dr. Seuss week March… Continue reading

Elementary school collects socks for Dr. Seuss week
‘Plant Defensive Communication’ lecture over livestream

‘Plant Defensive Communication’ lecture over livestream

Pam Larsen will present “Plant Defensive Communication” at noon Thursday, April 9. The lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips… Continue reading

‘Plant Defensive Communication’ lecture over livestream

Chain gang busy on county roads

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Chain Gang picked up 500 pounds of roadside litter from 3 miles of west 18th Street, 260… Continue reading

Peninsula students make dean’s list in University of Washington semester

Several Olympic Peninsula natives have been named to the University of Washington’s autumn 2019 dean’s list. To qualify, a student must have completed… Continue reading

New donation centers

Two new centers have been set up to accept help during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Port Angeles, a Volunteer and Donation Center will open at… Continue reading

Many parks closed but trails open with cautions

Parks and other federal and state lands are closed to visitors during the COVID-19 crisis, although many hiking trails are open but with reduced services.… Continue reading

Jeff Lunt named Franklin Elementary School principal

Jeff Lunt named Franklin Elementary School principal

The Port Angeles School Board announced that Jeff Lunt has been named principal of Franklin Elementary School. Lunt, who was named assistant… Continue reading

Jeff Lunt named Franklin Elementary School principal
Poblano promoted at Sequim’s Shappie Agency

Poblano promoted at Sequim’s Shappie Agency

The Shappie Agency has announced the promotion of staff member Erika Poblano. Poblano has been promoted to account executive and will manage the… Continue reading

Poblano promoted at Sequim’s Shappie Agency

WSDOT offers notices for virus changes

The Washington Department of Transportation has made several announcements in response to the current COVID-19 emergency. According to a press release, Washington State… Continue reading

Schools ordered to provide instruction by Monday

The state is requiring public schools to provide educational services for all students by Monday. Most districts already have plans in place, but… Continue reading

Gardening lecture viewable by live stream

Gardening lecture viewable by live stream

A gardening lecture is set Thursday on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com/calendar. PORT ANGELES Green thumb… Continue reading

Gardening lecture viewable by live stream

Kilmer plans telephone town hall to discuss COVID-19

Congressman Derek Kilmer will conduct a telephone town hall at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, to address the federal government’s response to COVID-19 and provide… Continue reading