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NEWS BRIEFS: Practice times set for naval landings … and other items

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at the outlying field late evening… Continue reading

Tonight’s Hood Canal Bridge closure to start early; other closings slated

Sunday’s scheduled closure of the Hood Canal Bridge will start an hour earlier than previously announced, according to the state Department of Transportation.… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the second-floor… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Klahowya Campground closure set to allow for work … and other items

The Klahowya Campground near the south shore of the Sol Duc River is scheduled to close for work projects on Sept.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper mill fire quickly extinguished

Port Townsend Paper mill fire quickly extinguished

PORT TOWNSEND — A fire quickly extinguished by the Port Townsend Paper Corp. fire brigade did minimal damage to the mill with no injuries, East Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper mill fire quickly extinguished

County to get federal funds for McDonald Creek Bridge

Clallam County commissioners will consider accepting $500,000 of federal Surface Transportation Regional Funding for the McDonald Creek Bridge replacement project when they meet at 10… Continue reading

Port Townsend to review city’s code of ethics at Monday meeting

The Port Townsend City Council will consider adopting state ethics requirements and amending the city municipal code when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The… Continue reading

Final count of ballots changes no outcomes in Jefferson

An updated count of Jefferson County primary votes Thursday narrowed some vote margins but didn’t change any outcomes from Tuesday’s count. Cheri… Continue reading

Neighborhood watch alert issued in 300 block of Old Olympic Highway

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office has issued a neighborhood watch alert after a man was reported as suspicious in the 300 block… Continue reading

Block party, grange anniversary, pig roast on Peninsula this weekend

EDITOR’S NOTE: This listing has been updated to correct the day of the Sequim Prairie Grange’s anniversary and the type of dinner. A block party,… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Ambassadors host ribbon-cuttings for three local businesses … and other items

The Port Angeles Ambassadors recently held grand opening ribbon-cuttings for three local businesses. The businesses were Sacred Roots-Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Massage,… Continue reading

The Community Singalong drew an enthusiastic crowd in 2016.

Community Singalong lifts voices Thursday in Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Library will host a Community Singalong at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Participants will sing camp songs and traditional folk songs… Continue reading

The Community Singalong drew an enthusiastic crowd in 2016.

Fat Chance to perform at benefit concert series

Fat Chance will perform to support the Sequim High School Band Boosters this Saturday as part of Olympic Cellars Winery’s 2017 summer… Continue reading

Josh Sutcliffe and Sharah Truett star as Benedick and Beatrice in “Much Ado about Nothing” in its final weekend at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s Webster’s Woods park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Final weekend of ‘Much Ado’ in Webster’s Woods in Port Angeles

The forecast calls for balmy weather and comedy in this final weekend of “Much Ado about Nothing,” the Shakespeare in the Woods… Continue reading

Josh Sutcliffe and Sharah Truett star as Benedick and Beatrice in “Much Ado about Nothing” in its final weekend at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s Webster’s Woods park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Free outdoor concerts, karaoke sing out next week

Many voices will be heard at Sequim’s annual karaoke night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and other outdoor concerts are planned… Continue reading

Revolutionary War re-enactors stage a version of the 1775 Battle of Lexington Green last year as part of the Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn and Lavender Farm near Agnew. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Northwest Colonial Festival lets history come to life starting next week

The third annual Northwest Colonial Festival will interpret two landmark events that occurred April 19, 1775: the skirmish on Lexington Green and… Continue reading

Revolutionary War re-enactors stage a version of the 1775 Battle of Lexington Green last year as part of the Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn and Lavender Farm near Agnew. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Friends of Brubeck will perform this weekend at Olympic Theatre Arts.

Olympic Theatre Arts to host return of Friends of Brubeck for two shows

Olympic Theatre Arts will welcome back the jazz ensemble Friends of Brubeck on Saturday and Sunday. The group will perform at 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Friends of Brubeck will perform this weekend at Olympic Theatre Arts.
Alvin Youngblood Hart performs at Centrum’s 2016 Acoustic Blues Festival. (Roz Powell)

Port Townsend acoustic festival looks to be cure for the blues

Got the summer blues? The Acoustic Blues Festival might be the solution. Concerts this weekend will feature artists and music from regions… Continue reading

Alvin Youngblood Hart performs at Centrum’s 2016 Acoustic Blues Festival. (Roz Powell)
Olivia Duffy

Saturday’s Coyle folk concert blends ‘where Sky meets Road’

Sky in the Road, a folk band from Portland, Ore., will perform at Saturday’s Concert in the Woods. The all-ages concert, by donation,… Continue reading

Olivia Duffy
Starting strokes for Port Townsend Arts Festival this weekend

Starting strokes for Port Townsend Arts Festival this weekend

The 19th annual Port Townsend Arts Festival aims to connect art and community with special events throughout August. The month will include… Continue reading

Starting strokes for Port Townsend Arts Festival this weekend