Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON CLALLAM: Clallam County to fete retiring jail boss

The three Clallam County commissioners will recognize retiring Jail Superintendent Ron Sukert for his 37 years of service Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 10… Continue reading

Olympic National Forest will hold a fee-free day Saturday in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day. (National Forest Service)

Fee-free day in Olympic National Forest on Saturday

The U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at day-use recreation sites on the Olympic National Forest on Saturday in recognition of National Get… Continue reading

Olympic National Forest will hold a fee-free day Saturday in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day. (National Forest Service)

Peninsula graduation ceremonies set to begin today

EDITOR’S NOTE: The date of the Forks High School graduation has been corrected. Eleven North Olympic Peninsula schools will graduate students in ceremonies starting today… Continue reading

Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour tickets on sale

Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale for the Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour set Saturday, June 24. The self-guided tour from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading

Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour tickets on sale

Exercise to train for earthquake preparedness; community asked to participate in special kind of food drive

The Washington National Guard will fly into Port Angeles for an exercise coordinating with the Clallam County Emergency Management Section of the… Continue reading

Soroptimists host Port Angeles All-City spelling bee finals

Soroptimists host Port Angeles All-City spelling bee finals

“Compromise” and “sheriff” won the Port Angeles All-City spelling bees. The annual bee, sponsored by Soroptimist International Port Angeles Jet Set and… Continue reading

Soroptimists host Port Angeles All-City spelling bee finals
Details of new downtown mural to be told during Second Weekend Art Walk in Port Angeles

Details of new downtown mural to be told during Second Weekend Art Walk in Port Angeles

A new mural is in the works for downtown Port Angeles. Port Angeles Arts Council members will announce details about the mural,… Continue reading

Details of new downtown mural to be told during Second Weekend Art Walk in Port Angeles
Aspiring world-class quartet on view at Saturday performance

Aspiring world-class quartet on view at Saturday performance

After teaching a weeklong musical workshop, the award-winning Miró Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Wheeler Theater. Tickets are… Continue reading

Aspiring world-class quartet on view at Saturday performance

Book, live readings celebrate Sierra Club founder

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

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Gym sets weeklong open house; septic rebate program available in Clallam County

The Sequim Gym at 145 E. Washington St. will hold a weeklong open house in celebration of its new certification starting Monday. The… Continue reading

Friends Meeting Hall goes Gaelic for Monday concert

Gaelic songs, tunes and dance music will be performed at the Friends Meeting Hall on Monday. The concert of Scottish music by… Continue reading

Have phone, will travel: Port Angeles graduate touches on mobile use abroad

The Boys &Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula will host Port Angeles graduate Kevin Williams of the television show “Rick Steves’ Europe”… Continue reading

Hiking tour, swap meet, Pride march coming up this week

A virtual hiking tour, a swap meet and a Pride march are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on… Continue reading

Local authors publish collected works in Peninsula anthology

The work of 14 authors is included in a new collection of writing focused on the Olympic Peninsula. Olympic Peninsula Authors (OPA) is… Continue reading

New Old Time Chautauqua to present benefit for Hands Across the Border

The New Old Time Chautauqua will present a benefit show for the Hands Across the Border Project at the Palindrome, 1893 S.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Hood Canal Bridge closures planned tonight and Saturday night … and other items

One-hour closures of the Hood Canal Bridge are planned between 11:59 tonight and 4 a.m. Saturday. The bridge will close several times during… Continue reading

Port Angeles Dance Center celebrates studio closure with final performance

Port Angeles Dance Center celebrates studio closure with final performance

After 26 years in Port Angeles sharing the joy of dance with students of all ages, the Port Angeles Dance Center will… Continue reading

Port Angeles Dance Center celebrates studio closure with final performance
Torrid romance plays out on Port Townsend stage starting this week

Torrid romance plays out on Port Townsend stage starting this week

A new rock opera titled “Murder Ballad” exploring the complications of love, the compromises we make and the betrayals that ultimately undo… Continue reading

Torrid romance plays out on Port Townsend stage starting this week
Body found under Tumwater bridge in Port Angeles

Body found under Tumwater bridge in Port Angeles

A 49-year-old Port Angeles man jumped to his death Thursday afternoon shortly before 4 p.m. from the Eighth Street bridge that spans… Continue reading

Body found under Tumwater bridge in Port Angeles

NEWS BRIEFS: Wanted sex offender arrested in Port Hadlock … and other items

Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a wanted sex offender from Clallam County who failed to register his whereabouts, according to the… Continue reading