Peninsula Daily News

Installation of new Department of Licensing system will briefly close offices

The state Department of Licensing is preparing to launch a new, modernized driver licensing system that will result in brief office closures and service disruptions… Continue reading

National park, forest enact campfire restrictions

Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest have restricted campfires to developed campgrounds, picnic areas, and rental cabins… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Evacuations are ordered for the city of Entiat in Eastern Washington; Drink and Draw tonight at Studio Bob in Port Angeles

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in central Washington state as a wildfire continued to grow in size. The Cougar Creek fire is northwest… Continue reading

Votes counted in legislative races

District 24 legislators received more votes than their challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. Incumbents and their challengers will face off in the general… Continue reading

JEFFERSON PRIMARY: Cooke, Brotherton appear headed for general election

Republican Jon Cooke and Democrat Greg Brotherton appear to be destined to spar in the November election for the Jefferson County commissioner… Continue reading

Clallam firefighters go to Silver Lake blaze

Clallam firefighters go to Silver Lake blaze

Firefighters from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue have been mobilized as part of a South Puget Sound Strike Team to fight the Silver Lake… Continue reading

Clallam firefighters go to Silver Lake blaze

NEWS BRIEFS: Online survey for housing assessment … and other items

The city’s Department of Community Development has issued a Housing Needs Assessment survey. A link to the survey is available on the city’s… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Art League slates reception for Wednesday

Port Ludlow Art League slates reception for Wednesday

The Port Ludlow Art League will hold its Second Wednesday Reception from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday in the lobby of… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Art League slates reception for Wednesday

NEWS BRIEFS: Forks issues citywide ban on burning … and other items

The city has imposed a citywide burn ban until further notice, it announced in a news release Monday. Included in the burn ban… Continue reading

Orca task force to meet Tuesday

The Southern Resident Orca Task Force will meet Tuesday to discuss threats to the southern resident orcas and how to help. The meeting… Continue reading

Free outdoor summer concerts set this week

Free outdoor summer concerts will be presented on the North Olympic Peninsula this week. Stardust Big Band will perform big band to modern era music… Continue reading

OTA casts children’s production of ‘Phantom Tollbooth’

OTA casts children’s production of ‘Phantom Tollbooth’

Tickets will be on sale beginning today for “The Phantom Tollbooth” at Olympic Theatre Arts. For the fourth summer production and second season… Continue reading

OTA casts children’s production of ‘Phantom Tollbooth’

Clallam County turnout nearly 25 percent

Clallam County registered voters had returned by Thursday nearly 25 percent of the ballots mailed July 18 in the primary election. The… Continue reading

Film focuses on some effects of hydropower in Europe

The Coastal Watershed Institute and Patagonia will co-sponsor a free showing of a new documentary, “Blue Heart,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Patagonia’s… Continue reading

Jefferson County turnout more than 34 percent

Jefferson County registered voters had returned by Friday more than 34 percent of the ballots mailed July 18 in the primary election.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Meeting today for Sequim School District … and other items

The Sequim School District will consider adopting the 2018-19 budget after a public hearing when it meets Monday. The board will meet at… Continue reading

Actor Danny Glover, beer, wine and food on tap for PT Film Festival

Actor Danny Glover, beer, wine and food on tap for PT Film Festival

U.N. Goodwill Ambassador, human rights activist and award-winning actor Danny Glover will be in the center spotlight of the Port Townsend Film… Continue reading

Actor Danny Glover, beer, wine and food on tap for PT Film Festival

NEWS BRIEFS: Permit office closure this Wednesday … and other items

The city has announced that its Department of Community Development will be closed for permit processing Wednesday, Aug.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony’s evening at Camaraderie Cellars set for Friday

Vibes, viola, Bach and “Ain’t Misbehavin’” — they’re all together for the Port Angeles Symphony’s ninth-annual Evening at Camaraderie Cellars on Friday… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commission to approve grant applications

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider approval of a draft resolution authorizing it to legally bind the county with respect to three applications for… Continue reading