Peninsula Daily News

NEWS BRIEFS: Presentation on Boys in the Boat tonight in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — A presentation on Joe Rantz, who was featured in the Boys in the Boat, is planned at 7 tonight. Judy Rantz-Willman —… Continue reading

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Port Angeles comprehensive plan update workshops start today

PORT ANGELES — City residents are invited to participate in comprehensive plan update workshops slated for today, Wednesday and Thursday. Port Angeles' comprehensive plan establishes… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS: Two quilting classes still open in Forks . . . and other items

FORKS — Last-minute registration is available for two quilting classes at the Fabric of the Forest Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday. The quilt show… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Townsend’s Arts to Elders is set for Tuesday . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — Arts to Elders, in conjunction with the Northwind Arts Center and sponsored by the Port Townsend Arts Commission, will present violinist Kristin… Continue reading

Peninsula fire departments tackle Columbia Center and raise thousands for cause

Four North Olympic Peninsula fire departments recently took part in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The stairclimb,… Continue reading

Rialto Beach with James Island in the background. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic National Park staff digging out after wet winter

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — After a stormy winter, staff at Olympic National Park are working to clean, prepare and repair park facilities for the warmer… Continue reading

Rialto Beach with James Island in the background. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Port Angeles garden store open for dahlia tube pickups starting April 14 . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Jan’s Country Garden will open April 14, 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for customers to pick up their… Continue reading

A four-vehicle wreck slowed traffic on Sims Way in Port Townsend on Friday afternoon. — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue ()

Driver in Port Townsend cited after a four-vehicle collision

PORT TOWNSEND — A driver has been cited after a four-vehicle traffic collision in the 1900 block of Sims Way that slowed traffic for nearly… Continue reading

A four-vehicle wreck slowed traffic on Sims Way in Port Townsend on Friday afternoon. — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue ()

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the… Continue reading

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County eyes purchase of floodplain property

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider acquiring property that is in a floodplain when they meet Monday. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS: Peninsula College students to reflect on Sitka Whalefest this Thursday in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College students who participated in the 19th annual Sitka Whalefest in Alaska in November will reflect on their experience Thursday. “Sitka… Continue reading

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Seniors to teach steps at dance Tuesday at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College and the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center are teaming up for the 19th straight year to host the Senior… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Bees, theater and 4x4s set this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 8. A one-woman play, a 4x4 expo and a “Felina Fiesta” auction and luncheon are among the… Continue reading

A four-vehicle wreck slowed traffic on Sims Way this afternoon. One person suffered minor injuries. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Four-car collision slows Sims Way traffic in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A four-vehicle traffic collision in the 1900 block of Sims Way slowed traffic for nearly an hour this afternoon. One person suffered… Continue reading

A four-vehicle wreck slowed traffic on Sims Way this afternoon. One person suffered minor injuries. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
To celebrate the grand opening of the Lyre Conservation Area on April 23

Land trust to show off Lyre Conservation Area in April 23 grand opening

JOYCE — Festivities are planned for the grand opening of the Lyre Conservation Area on April 23. Activities will begin at 12:30 p.m. and continue… Continue reading

To celebrate the grand opening of the Lyre Conservation Area on April 23

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles tavern closes doors tonight . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — It’s last call at the Lazy Moon Craft Tavern. The Port Angeles bar at 130 S. Lincoln St. is closing tonight. Twisted… Continue reading

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Seniors to teach steps at dance Tuesday at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College and the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center are teaming up for the 19th straight year to host the Senior… Continue reading

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Serenity House of Clallam County plans May 21 benefit in Sequim with TV actress, lawmaker

SEQUIM — Tickets are on sale for a Serenity House of Clallam County fundraiser May 21. Lynda Day George, a television actress throughout the 1970s,… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Bees, theater and 4x4s set this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 8. A one-woman play, a 4x4 expo and a “Felina Fiesta” auction and luncheon are among the… Continue reading

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula College adds former Cal State Fullerton standout to coaching staff

PORT ANGELES — California native Dana De Vaughn has joined the coaching staff of the Peninsula College women’s soccer program. De Vaughn leaves another nationally-ranked… Continue reading