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NEWS BRIEFS: Port Townsend police seek help locating man said to have exposed himself … and other items

The Port Townsend Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man said to have exposed himself to minors. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fire Department Chief Ken Dubuc, second-place winner of last year’s Liars Contest, plans to return for the 2017 contest this Saturday night. (Ingrid Nixon)

Lies with legs: Liars Contest pits tall tellers against each other Saturday in Port Angeles

The big thing about this night, said organizer Ingrid Nixon, is the laughter. The Liars Contest, an annual party hosted by the… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fire Department Chief Ken Dubuc, second-place winner of last year’s Liars Contest, plans to return for the 2017 contest this Saturday night. (Ingrid Nixon)
The Wild Rose Chorale celebrates its anniversary with the program “25 Years and Counting” in two concerts Friday and Saturday. Current personnel include Al Thompson, JES Schumacher, Charles Helman, Doug Rodgers, Marj Iuro, Brian Goldstein, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Pete Parrish)

Port Townsend a cappella choir to mark 25th anniversary with pair of concerts

“Plunk, plunk, plunk. Bid-l-id-l-up-pah-pah-pah. Tiddle-ee-poo!” They might be nonsense lyrics, but the sound effects generated from syllables such as these also typify… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale celebrates its anniversary with the program “25 Years and Counting” in two concerts Friday and Saturday. Current personnel include Al Thompson, JES Schumacher, Charles Helman, Doug Rodgers, Marj Iuro, Brian Goldstein, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Pete Parrish)

Special Olympics Torch Run today on Peninsula

Law enforcement and others will gather to run the torch in support of the Special Olympics of Washington, with North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Golf tournament, concert to raise money for disabled veterans

Last year’s Fourth of July inaugural fundraiser for disabled veterans was such a success that organizer Bill Ellis is throwing another party this… Continue reading

Saving seeds topic of free presentation

The North Olympic Library System will host Washington State University’s Master Gardeners of Clallam County for a discussion about saving seeds Monday,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Chain gang crews busy clearing roads … and other items

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Chain Gang picked up the Chain Gang 4 vehicle from Alderson Autobody, prepped it for the Irrigation… Continue reading

Stevens Middle School students display blankets made this year for Seattle Children’s Hospital patients. Pictured from left are advisor Evelyn Ellsworth, Maddy Wray, Amiya Bowen, Kiersten Jensen, Mya Lindstrom, Olivia Wray, Keaona Walker, Emma Runnels and volunteer Carol Hughes. (Port Angeles School District)

Students make Project Linus blankets for sick children

Blankets made by Stevens Middle School students will be delivered to patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The students have worked after school… Continue reading

Stevens Middle School students display blankets made this year for Seattle Children’s Hospital patients. Pictured from left are advisor Evelyn Ellsworth, Maddy Wray, Amiya Bowen, Kiersten Jensen, Mya Lindstrom, Olivia Wray, Keaona Walker, Emma Runnels and volunteer Carol Hughes. (Port Angeles School District)
Students peer into the water at the Forks Athletic and Aquatic Center’s pool at a remote-operated vehicle during the MATE ROV competition. (Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary)

Students take awards in inaugural remote-operated vehicles competition

Forks students took top honors in the inaugural Olympic Coast Marine Advanced Technology Education remote-operated vehicles competition at the Forks Athletic and Aquatic… Continue reading

Students peer into the water at the Forks Athletic and Aquatic Center’s pool at a remote-operated vehicle during the MATE ROV competition. (Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary)

Memorial Day ceremonies set today across Peninsula

Memorial Day services are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula today. In Port Angeles, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1024 will perform a Memorial… Continue reading

Linda Uhlig and her grandson Jason Kibe, 13, of Port Angeles place an American flag near the grave of a fallen military hero at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Memorial Day services planned on Peninsula

The Captain Joseph House Foundation will mark Memorial Day with a ceremony today, while other commemorations on the North Olympic Peninsula will be Monday. The… Continue reading

Linda Uhlig and her grandson Jason Kibe, 13, of Port Angeles place an American flag near the grave of a fallen military hero at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
An American flag adorns a grave at Mount Angeles Memorial Park in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Memorial Day ceremonies marked across Peninsula

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to correct the address of Gardiner Cemetery. Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula. Here… Continue reading

An American flag adorns a grave at Mount Angeles Memorial Park in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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 feature Mike… Continue reading

Free Microsoft Office Specialist exams offered at Clallam County libraries

The North Olympic Library System, working in partnership with the Washington State Library, will offer multiple testing sessions for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge closures scheduled to begin Friday

The Hood Canal Bridge will close to vehicles several times between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m. this coming Friday; Saturday; Monday, June 5;… Continue reading

Haddassah Grace, who grew up in Port Angeles, performs Friday on the Chamber Stage at the 24th annual Juan de Fuca Festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Juan de Fuca Festival music fills Port Angeles today, Monday

The Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts will entertain at venues throughout town for two more days. The four-day festival continues… Continue reading

Haddassah Grace, who grew up in Port Angeles, performs Friday on the Chamber Stage at the 24th annual Juan de Fuca Festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend School Board to talk new elementary school construction costs

The Port Townsend School Board will discuss approving guaranteed maximum construction costs for Salish Coast Elementary School when it meets Monday. The special meeting will… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: School health clinic on county agenda

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider endorsing a health clinic at Port Angeles High School when they meet Tuesday. The meeting will begin at… Continue reading

“Shizuku,” acrylic on canvas, by Mina Hamada of Barcelona and Japan will be among the artworks in the “Thanks for Sharing” exhibit opening Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center puts international virtual artists on display

Today’s social networking platforms encourage people from around the globe to post information, viewpoints, photos and videos. Port Townsend artist Mike Biskup… Continue reading

“Shizuku,” acrylic on canvas, by Mina Hamada of Barcelona and Japan will be among the artworks in the “Thanks for Sharing” exhibit opening Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Juan de Fuca Festival schedule

The four-day Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts begins today and runs through Monday. Tickets are available outside the Vern Burton… Continue reading