Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to seek bids for trail work

The three Jefferson County commissioners will issue a call for bids on the Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail Phase 1 project when they meet Monday. The… Continue reading

Governor calls special legislative session Monday as lawmakers leave budget, McCleary undone

Gov. Jay Inslee said Friday he was calling lawmakers back for a special session that… Continue reading

Earth Day to be honored with cleanups, presentations

Celebrations and cleanups are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend and the following week in honor of Earth Day, which is Saturday. Here… Continue reading

Port Angeles man investigated after King County wreck

Port Angeles man investigated after King County wreck

A Port Angeles man is under investigation for vehicular assault and driving under the influence after causing a head-on wreck in King County… Continue reading

Port Angeles man investigated after King County wreck
Guitarists tailor talents for Spanish music, dance fusion in Port Angeles

Guitarists tailor talents for Spanish music, dance fusion in Port Angeles

Virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Andre Feriante will return to Port Angeles on Saturday with Latin and flamenco dancer Stella Rossi. Showtime for… Continue reading

Guitarists tailor talents for Spanish music, dance fusion in Port Angeles

Get quacking! Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby tickets on sale beginning today

Duck tickets go on sale today for the 28th annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby. The annual derby, presented by the Jamestown… Continue reading

Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win the “Peace Cottage” quilt — designed by Lynn Lister, pieced by Vicki Lanham and Karla Lewis, and machine quilted by Esther Alward — at the Fabric of the Forest Quilt Show.

Fabric of the Forest Quilt Show weaves into RainFest

Two weekends of RainFest celebration begin today in Forks. The first weekend of RainFest focuses on the arts, with the Fabric of the… Continue reading

Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win the “Peace Cottage” quilt — designed by Lynn Lister, pieced by Vicki Lanham and Karla Lewis, and machine quilted by Esther Alward — at the Fabric of the Forest Quilt Show.
Anna Petrova

Internationally known pianist to join Port Angeles Symphony for concert Saturday

The slender woman at the piano coils herself over the keys, bowing her head and raising her eyebrows as the music pours… Continue reading

Anna Petrova

NEWS BRIEFS: Coast Guard rescues 12-year-old kayakers stranded on Crab Island … and other items

A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Port Angeles flew to assist in a rescue of two 12-year-old kayakers who were stranded on Crab… Continue reading

Nine kitchens prepped for view in Saturday tour

The 20th annual AAUW/UWF Kitchen Tour is Saturday. This year’s self-guided tour, “Kitchens Bay to Bay,” will be from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading

Parks waive entrance fees

Day-use entrance fees will be waived Saturday at state parks and Saturday and Sunday at Olympic National Park in celebration of National Park Week. Olympic… Continue reading

Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will hold a poetry reading in Forks and a poetry hike and workshop near Port Angeles.

Poet laureate to read from ‘Bugle,’ lead hike this weekend

Washington state’s poet laureate will read his poetry in Forks and lead a hike and writing session along Marymere Falls Trail this weekend. Tod Marshall,… Continue reading

Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will hold a poetry reading in Forks and a poetry hike and workshop near Port Angeles.

Port Townsend concert, gathering focus on race, culture

“True Colors,” and “Being Curious Together About Race” will explore race and culture in interactive activities Saturday and Sunday. Juanita Louise and… Continue reading

RainFest 2017 schedule of events

Here is the schedule of events for RainFest 2017, which will take place on two weekends, today through Sunday and April 28-29. All… Continue reading

Spaghetti, biking, book talks on tap for Peninsula in coming week

A bike ride and spaghetti feast, a book discussion and a chamber music concert are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

Story swap planned Sunday in Port Townsend

The second gathering of the Quimper Story Guild will feature a story swap by local tellers, as well as activities and discussion… Continue reading

Student films screen tonight in Sequim

Nine short films by Sequim students will be screened at 7 tonight. The 12th annual Student Film Festival and Art Show will showcase… Continue reading

A buffalo horn and hoof pincushion from the Jefferson County Historical Society collection.

This ain’t Grandma’s attic: Jefferson County Historical Society unpacks collection on Founders’ Day

The Jefferson County Historical Society, founded in 1879, will celebrate its 138th Founders’ Day with special behind-the-scenes tours of the Historical Research… Continue reading

A buffalo horn and hoof pincushion from the Jefferson County Historical Society collection.

Unemployment rate dips to near-record low in March

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 4.9 percent to 4.7 percent in March — the lowest rate since August 2007, according to… Continue reading

Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will hold a poetry reading in Forks and a poetry hike and workshop near Port Angeles.

State poet laureate visits this weekend

Washington’s poet laureate will visit Forks and Port Angeles this weekend. Tod Marshall, the 2016-18 Washington State Poet Laureate, will read from his most recent… Continue reading

Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will hold a poetry reading in Forks and a poetry hike and workshop near Port Angeles.