Peninsula Daily News

Melinda Clevenger

Longtime Clallam County Superior Court administrator retiring after 43 years

Lindy Clevenger is retiring as Clallam County Superior Court administrator after 43 years with the county. “I decided to retire for my… Continue reading

Melinda Clevenger
Sarah Sharp

New arts, general news reporter at PDN

The Peninsula Daily News welcomes Sarah Sharp as its new arts and general news reporter. Sharp, 20, is a recent graduate of… Continue reading

Sarah Sharp

NEWS BRIEFS: Beaches open to shellfish harvesting … and other items

The area from the Lyre River east to Dungeness Bay is now open to recreational shellfish harvesting. The state Department of Health… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to hear update on Shoreline Master Program

The three Clallam County commissioners will hear an update on the county’s Shoreline Master Program at 9 a.m. Monday. The work session will be in… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Board eyes contract for local company on trail project

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider executing a construction contract for the bid amount of $557,319 with Port Hadlock-based Shold Excavating Inc. for the… Continue reading

Coho summer sailing season begins; fourth round trip added

Coho summer sailing season begins; fourth round trip added

The MV Coho ferry added a fourth round-trip sailing between Port Angeles and Victoria today, Black Ball Ferry Line officials announced. Through… Continue reading

Coho summer sailing season begins; fourth round trip added

Public comment sought on state ferry fare increase proposal

The Washington State Transportation Commission is seeking public comment on a proposal to raise state ferry fares beginning in October. The deadline for… Continue reading

Summer food programs on the menu across Peninsula

Several food service programs will be held across the North Olympic Peninsula for children 18 and younger this summer. All programs are free with no… Continue reading

Outdoor work parties, garden party on tap this week on the Peninsula

Outdoor work parties in Port Townsend and Brinnon, a garden party and a summer solstice barbecue are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

The Hands On Children’s Museum will be among the activities kicking off the summer reading program at Clallam County public libraries.

Activities jump-start Clallam County summer reading program

A children’s museum and volunteer fair at the Port Angeles Library on Saturday will kick off the summer reading program at public… Continue reading

The Hands On Children’s Museum will be among the activities kicking off the summer reading program at Clallam County public libraries.

Book-It Repertory Theatre performance explores journey of hearing loss

The North Olympic Library System and Port Townsend Library will host Book-It Repertory Theatre’s performance of “El Deafo” on Thursday during the first week of… Continue reading

Evening at Hogwarts begins Jefferson County Library summer program

An Evening at Hogwarts will mark the start of the Jefferson County Library’s summer reading program Monday. Participants will celebrate the 20th… Continue reading

Fellow Pynins will play folk instrumental.

Fellow Pynins to perform in Coyle

The Concerts in the Woods series will present Fellow Pynins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The two, once part of a six-piece folk orchestra… Continue reading

Fellow Pynins will play folk instrumental.

Guided walk to explore Tamanowas Rock this Saturday

The Jefferson Land Trust will offer a guided walk at Tamanowas Rock from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The entrance to Tamanowas… Continue reading

Guild hosts story swap for tellers, listeners this Sunday

Storytellers and listeners will gather for the monthly Quimper Story Guild’s story swap Sunday. The story swap will be from 2:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Robert Wyss

Journalism professor to speak on book about Sierra Club’s first director

Robert Wyss, author of “The Man Who Built the Sierra Club: A Life of Dave Brower,” will give the second of two… Continue reading

Robert Wyss
The Harmonica Pocket songwriter and performer Keeth Apgar will perform at Disco Bay Detour. (Tim Rounds)

Part storytime, part hootenanny at Disco Bay Detour this Saturday

The Harmonica Pocket will present a family music concert from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The pre-Father’s Day Concert at the… Continue reading

The Harmonica Pocket songwriter and performer Keeth Apgar will perform at Disco Bay Detour. (Tim Rounds)

Port Townsend goes Into the Mystic Faire today, Saturday

Into the Mystic Faire will feature psychic readers, clairvoyants, medical intuitives and energy workers from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library plans kickoff of summer reading program Tuesday

The Port Townsend Library will begin its summer reading program with everything from do-it-yourself artwork to storytelling. The celebration will be from… Continue reading

Shantala duo Benjy and Heather Wertheimer will perform Sunday.

Sacred chant to resound in Kirtan concert Sunday in Port Townsend

“Eclectic” and “universal” are the words of choice for Shantala duo Benjy and Heather Wertheimer. The pair will return to Port Townsend… Continue reading

Shantala duo Benjy and Heather Wertheimer will perform Sunday.