Peninsula Daily News

Modern baskets shown in Peninsula College Longhouse through August

Kylee Butler of the Makah Tribe will introduce “Modern Utilitarian Basketry” in a Studium Generale lecture beginning at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: School board considers health center … and other items

The Port Angeles School Board will consider approving the idea of a school-based health center when it meets Thursday. The board will… Continue reading

Volunteers sought for Dream Playground maintenance this weekend

Volunteers are sought for a day of action to freshen the Dream Playground this weekend. Maintenance work will be done from 9… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival to present season of 13 concerts

Olympic Music Festival to present season of 13 concerts

Superstar violinist Sarah Chang will star in the Olympic Music Festival’s special summer gala kicking off the summer season July 9. Tickets… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival to present season of 13 concerts
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands compete in North Olympic Discovery Marathon

PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands compete in North Olympic Discovery Marathon

More than 2,000 runners, some younger than 10 and others well over 70 braved some stiff winds Sunday morning in the 15th North Olympic Discovery… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands compete in North Olympic Discovery Marathon
The Distinguished Service Person of the Year award was presented to Anne Todnem during the Port Angeles Education Foundation’s 26th annual Celebrate Education Dinner fundraiser. She is pictured with her son, David Todnem. (Port Angeles School District)

Port Angeles Education Foundation presents annual award

Port Angeles Education Foundation members and guests recently met during the 26th annual Celebrate Education Dinner fundraiser at the… Continue reading

The Distinguished Service Person of the Year award was presented to Anne Todnem during the Port Angeles Education Foundation’s 26th annual Celebrate Education Dinner fundraiser. She is pictured with her son, David Todnem. (Port Angeles School District)
Linda Lundell’s water lilies are among the pieces shown at Gallery 9.

Port Townsend Gallery Walk includes juried exhibit, sculptures, jewelry, paintings

A biannual juried exhibit at the Northwind Arts Center’s Exhibit Gallery will be one of the attractions during Saturday’s Port Townsend Gallery… Continue reading

Linda Lundell’s water lilies are among the pieces shown at Gallery 9.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Port Angeles salon hires new employee … and other items

Sassy Kat Salon at 105 E. First St. recently hired Amber Rauch as a hairstylist. Rauch graduated from Gene Juarez Academy in… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. This Wednesday’s gathering will be on… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Field carrier landing practice operations set in Coupeville this week … and other items

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

Firefighters found a full-involved blaze at a yurt on Egg & I Ridge Road on Thursday. (East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)

Yurt destroyed by fire south of Chimacum

Investigation continued last week on the cause of a fire that destroyed a yurt in the 400 block of Egg &I Ridge Road.… Continue reading

Firefighters found a full-involved blaze at a yurt on Egg & I Ridge Road on Thursday. (East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Public to be introduced to Port Townsend public works director finalists

Finalists for the Port Townsend Public Works director position will be introduced to the public Monday. The introduction will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County board to discuss indigent defense

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss Clallam Public Defender’s proposal to continue to provide indigent defense services Monday. The work session will begin at… Continue reading

‘Day of the Orca’ celebrates killer whale, Port Townsend science center’s 35th year

‘Day of the Orca’ celebrates killer whale, Port Townsend science center’s 35th year

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will kick off Orca Month and its 35th anniversary year with “The Day of the Orca”… Continue reading

‘Day of the Orca’ celebrates killer whale, Port Townsend science center’s 35th year

Workshop for living with chronic conditions set in Port Angeles

A workshop, “Living Well with Chronic Conditions,” will be offered at the Armory Square Mall in Port Angeles beginning June 7. The… Continue reading

Mariners’ Regatta, whale presentation among upcoming activities

A regatta, the fourth Rally in the Alley, a dart tourney fundraiser and an alley cleanup are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

A capella choir to lift voices for 25th anniversary

Wild Rose Chorale will celebrate 25 years with two anniversary concerts today and Saturday. Both will be at 7:30 p.m. at Quimper… Continue reading

The Miró Quartet will perform in Port Townsend next week.

Aspiring world-class musicians on view at Centrum workshops next week

Some of the world’s most promising classical musicians will arrive in Port Townsend on Sunday, say organizers of the Chamber Music Workshop… Continue reading

The Miró Quartet will perform in Port Townsend next week.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Remodel, new hours for Sequim business; new employees hired at Port Angeles bank

Rodda Paint recently remodeled its store at 271 S. Seventh Ave. and is featuring new hours for its spring and summer schedules. The… Continue reading