Peninsula Daily News

Park entrance free on Saturday

Day-use entrance fees will be waived Saturday at state parks and Olympic National Park in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Olympic National Park’s regular… Continue reading

Regenerative ranching topic of lecture

Doniga Markegard, owner of Markegard Family Grass-Fed, will present a free talk on regenerative ranching, tracking and permaculture Saturday after a day that… Continue reading

Spaghetti dinner, drag racing among upcoming Peninsula attractions

A spaghetti dinner, drag racing in Forks and pancakes in Joyce are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available… Continue reading

State Patrol to focus on distracted driving this weekend

State Patrol troopers will conduct a statewide emphasis on distracted driving today through Sunday. The penalty for distracted driving is a $136 citation… Continue reading

Walk Run Hope honors organizers’ parents

Walk Run Hope 2018 on Saturday will raise funds for cancer and multiple sclerosis research. The inaugural event is to honor the parents… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Highway 104 work done near Shine … and other items

Tree removal work on state Highway 104 north of Center Road has ended, the state Department of Transportation said Wednesday. A private logging… Continue reading

‘Fall Fizzle’ potluck set for Sept. 29

The fifth annual Fall Fizzle will include a breakfast potluck Saturday, Sept. 29 for vintage… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Fall Fizzle’ potluck set for Sept. 29 … and other items

The fifth annual Fall Fizzle will include a breakfast potluck Saturday, Sept. 29 for vintage trailer owners and vintage trailer enthusiasts. The… Continue reading

Bremerton woman hurt in wreck south of Port Townsend

A Bremerton woman was injured Sunday after the car she was driving left the roadway and fell down an embankment south of… Continue reading

Video competition for high school students will promote local heroes

The 2017 Surfrider Leadership Academy Alumni group is launching a competition to engage high school students in conservation and efforts to build resilient coastal communities.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Marine sanctuary’s council to meet in Neah Bay … and other items

The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Makah Marina Conference… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Read, Eat Gathering set for tonight; financial planning talk also tonight

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host a Read & Eat Gathering at 6:30 p.m. today at the Clallam Bay Library.… Continue reading

Last free outdoor concert on Wednesday

The last free outdoor concert of the season on the North Olympic Peninsula will be Wednesday. The Weavils will play bluegrass from… Continue reading

New health officer appointed for Clallam County

New health officer appointed for Clallam County

The Clallam County Board of Health appointed Dr. Allison Berry Unthank as county health officer on Sept. 4. Unthank graduated from Johns… Continue reading

New health officer appointed for Clallam County

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New Habitat construction manager … and other items

Habit for Humanity of Clallam County has announced new construction manager Ben Pacheco. Pacheco and his wife, Donna, moved to the area… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim calls for art donations … and other items

Olympic Theatre Arts (OTA) is calling for donations of original art for its annual fundraiser. OTA is seeking works such as sculpture, yard… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. This Wednesday’s guest… Continue reading

Guardrail installation continues at Lake Crescent project

Guardrail installation will continue on U.S. Highway 101 this week and drivers can expect delays of up to a half-hour during… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center adds new gallery director

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center adds new gallery director

When artist and curator Sarah Jane builds a public art show — or a whole year of shows — she thinks of… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center adds new gallery director

Special patrol set for commercial truck brakes this week

State Patrol troopers will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicles with brake issues during Brake Safety Week from today through Saturday. Troopers will… Continue reading