Peninsula Daily News

Orchestra performance set for Forks library

A community orchestra performance and a Toys for Tots fundraiser will take place on Saturday. • The Forks Community Orchestra will provide music for a… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for Yard and Garden lecture series

Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation’s 2026 Yard and Garden lecture series. The six-lecture event will be… Continue reading

Search for missing person shifts to limited phase

The search for a missing St. Louis woman has been limited to additional evidence, the Olympic National Park said. Multi-agency teams have… Continue reading

Tina Marie Alcorn, right, talks with attorney John Hayden during Alcorn’s first appearance on June 10, 2025, in Clallam County Superior Court after extradition from Arkansas in connection with the 2016 homicide of George Cecil David in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Woman sentenced in death of woodcarver

Tina Marie Alcorn pleads guilty to second-degree murder

Tina Marie Alcorn, right, talks with attorney John Hayden during Alcorn’s first appearance on June 10, 2025, in Clallam County Superior Court after extradition from Arkansas in connection with the 2016 homicide of George Cecil David in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Man gets 10 years for sex crimes

Prison sentence will be subject to review board

Security exercise set for Thursday at Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise on Thursday. Training activities will take place at a variety of locations… Continue reading

From left to right, Mark Wick, Brenda Ehrhardt, Craig Knutson, Kathy Brown, Brian Palmer, Paul Sanger, Jarrett Hansen and Megan Sanger of the Sequim City Band. (Sequim City Band)

Sequim City Band to present free concert on Sunday

The Sequim City Band will present “Festive Flourishes” at 2 p.m. Sunday. The free holiday concert will be in the auditorium at… Continue reading

From left to right, Mark Wick, Brenda Ehrhardt, Craig Knutson, Kathy Brown, Brian Palmer, Paul Sanger, Jarrett Hansen and Megan Sanger of the Sequim City Band. (Sequim City Band)

No-contact advisory issued for Port Angeles Harbor

Clallam County Health and Human Services has issued a no-contact advisory for Port Angeles Harbor through Thursday following a 3,300-gallon treatment bypass… Continue reading

Bothell man sentenced to prison for financial crime

A Bothell man has been sentenced to just more than a year in prison for his role in a theft scheme that… Continue reading

Flat Bridge to perform at Rainshadow Recording

Flat Bridge will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at Fort Worden Historical State Park, 200 Battery… Continue reading

Members sought for ‘against’ committees

The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office is seeking “Against” committee members to prepare ballot statement arguments opposing several measures in the Feb. 10… Continue reading

Submission period open for Tidepools Magazine

Tidepools Magazine is accepting submissions for its 2026 edition until midnight Jan. 9. Peninsula College’s annual literary and arts magazine publishes original… Continue reading

Wild Rose Chorale to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

Wild Rose Chorale will present “An Evening of Holiday Music” during the Candlelight Concert series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The concert will… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge reopens after high-wind closure

The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic on Monday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation had closed the bridge across state Highway… Continue reading

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

‘A Christmas Carol’ to be performed at Field Hall

Allen Fitzpatrick will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The one-man show will be staged in the Donna M. Morris… Continue reading

Pictured, from left, are Rae Leiper, president of the Joyce Fire Auxiliary; Keith Sowders, runner-up Grinch; Larrissa Garrison with Jayce, the 2025 Joyce Grinch; and second runner-up Grinch Brian Rice.

2025 Joyce Grinch named

Ten-month old Jayce Garrison has been named the 12th Joyce Grinch by the Joyce Fire Auxiliary. Garrison topped runners-up Keith Sowders and Brian… Continue reading

Pictured, from left, are Rae Leiper, president of the Joyce Fire Auxiliary; Keith Sowders, runner-up Grinch; Larrissa Garrison with Jayce, the 2025 Joyce Grinch; and second runner-up Grinch Brian Rice.
Debra E. Olson, a Port Townsend fiber artist, puts the finishing touches on the “Small But Mighty” exhibit at 675 Tyler St. in uptown Port Townsend.

Walk-by fiber exhibit installed in Uptown Port Townsend

Debra E. Olson has curated a walk-by exhibit of small fiber pieces in Uptown Port Townsend. The exhibit can be viewed 24… Continue reading

Debra E. Olson, a Port Townsend fiber artist, puts the finishing touches on the “Small But Mighty” exhibit at 675 Tyler St. in uptown Port Townsend.
The Wintertide Festival of Lights is set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Webster’s Woods at the
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. (PORT ANGELES FINE ARTS CENTER)

Artists to light up music, stage performances

Music and stage performances, art shows and other forms of entertainment are set for this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Wild Rose Chorale… Continue reading

The Wintertide Festival of Lights is set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Webster’s Woods at the
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. (PORT ANGELES FINE ARTS CENTER)