Peninsula Daily News

NEWS BRIEFS: Timber panel sets meeting for Friday … and other items

The Port of Port Angeles Timber Advisory Committee will discuss port business involving forestry when it meets at 9 a.m. Friday. The… Continue reading

Japanese students to arrive in Port Angeles today

A Mutsu City delegation comprising students and adult chaperones — teachers and guides — will arrive from Japan today. The group will… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Elwha River Bridge lane closures set; Port Angeles school board to meet

Drivers will encounter a single-lane closure and alternating traffic conditions on the U.S. Highway 101 Elwha River bridge near Port Angeles from… Continue reading

Dockside Grill closed until Jan. 10

Dockside Grill at John Wayne Marina began its annual closure Sunday and will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 10 for repairs. The marina… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Dentistry achieves EnviroStars ranking

Jefferson County Environmental Health announced Port Ludlow Dentistry as the second business in Port Ludlow to qualify for the EnviroStars program at… Continue reading

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County offers workshops for survivors

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County is kicking off the new year with its biannual series, “Survivors Workshops: Practical Advice for Living Alone.”… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Camp Fire Club looking for members … and other items

The newly formed Happy Explorers Camp Fire Club is looking for members to join. The club meets each Wednesday at 6 p.m.… 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 agenda was not… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Hospice of Clallam County needs drivers … and other items

NEWS BRIEFS: Hospice of Clallam County needs drivers … and other items

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County is seeking people to drive vans to deliver equipment. For 38 years, Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Hospice of Clallam County needs drivers … and other items

EYE ON CLALLAM: County panel to hear about emergency management plan

The three Clallam County commissioners will hear a briefing on the county’s comprehensive emergency management plan Tuesday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissoners to urge replacement option for Elwha River bridge

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a letter to the state Department of Transportation advocating a replacement option for the Elwha River bridge on… Continue reading

Kelly Matlock, retired health educator with Jefferson County Public Health, was given a lifetime achievement award.

Retired health educator receives lifetime achievement award

A longtime health educator with Jefferson County Public Health has received an Exemplary Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in substance abuse… Continue reading

Kelly Matlock, retired health educator with Jefferson County Public Health, was given a lifetime achievement award.

Olympic National Park announces fee-free dates; fee increases also come into effect in 2017

Olympic National Park will offer free admission on nine days in 2017, with the first Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King… Continue reading

Fireworks blast over Port Townsend during last year’s First Night. (Jefferson County Historical Society)

First Night celebration to light up Port Townsend

The Jefferson County Historical Society on Saturday will present the 10th annual edition of First Night, Port Townsend’s alcohol-free New Year’s Eve… Continue reading

Fireworks blast over Port Townsend during last year’s First Night. (Jefferson County Historical Society)

NEWS BRIEFS: Photographer having kids art contest … and other items

Local photographer Roger Mosley is conducting a contest through the Revitalize Port Angeles Facebook page to honor the recent fence art display… Continue reading

Birding, hiking among weekend activities

New Year’s Day birding, hiking and marathon bingo are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. For more about the First Night celebration… Continue reading

Elections coming up for conservation districts

Candidates for 2017 North Olympic Peninsula Conservation District Board of Supervisors elections must file in February. The deadline for the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Jefferson County Land Trust to host open house

The Jefferson County Land Trust will host a holiday open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today. The open house will… Continue reading

Last performances of ‘Spirit of the Yule’ this weekend

The final performances of “Spirit of the Yule,” a Key City Public Theatre production which sets the world of Charles Dickens’ “A… Continue reading

Marine science center plans New Year’s Eve cruise

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center plans a cruise aboard one of Puget Sound Express’ whale-watching boats from 1 p.m. to 4… Continue reading