Peninsula Daily News

NEWS BRIEFS: Emergency power outage planned early this morning in West End communities . . . and other items

FORKS — West End communities were in the dark earlier today during an emergency electrical power outage from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. The outage… Continue reading

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Opening arguments start today in wrongful-termination case against city of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Opening arguments will begin at 9 a.m. today in Clallam County Superior Court in the wrongful-termination civil case filed by former city… Continue reading

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From left are Jet Set President Judi Hoffman alongside Women of Distinction awardees Betsy Matthews

Port Angeles Jet Set Soroptimists honor seven Women of Distinction

PORT ANGELES — Soroptimist International of the Americas-Port Angeles Jet Set has honored seven Port Angeles residents as Women of Distinction. Val Brooks, Jennifer Petty,… Continue reading

From left are Jet Set President Judi Hoffman alongside Women of Distinction awardees Betsy Matthews
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Electrical outage scheduled early Wednesday morning on West End

FORKS — An emergency electrical power outage is scheduled for early Wednesday morning in the West End. The Bonneville Power Administration will replace a power… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim listening events continue today to gather input on February school bond . . . and other items

SEQUIM — The next Sequim School District listening event will be held today at 4 p.m. in the Sequim High School library, 601 N. Sequim… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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Tickets on sale for Peninsula College’s ‘Tom & Linda Play Hoagy & Cole’ spring jazz concert Friday

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula College Foundation will present an evening of jazz standards as “Tom & Linda Play Hoagy & Cole” during its spring… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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Mindfulness program offered by Jefferson Healthcare to start April 12

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare hospital will offer the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program starting Tuesday, April 12, and continuing through May 31. The program consists… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles students honored by principal . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Two Jefferson Elementary School students, Caleb McLarty and Emi Halberg, were honored by Principal Joyce Mininger at a recent school board meeting… Continue reading

Overall Grand Champion Kara Meyer holds her certificate after winning the 2016 Future Chefs Challenge. Behind her

Port Angeles students create after-school snacks in 2016 Future Chefs Challenge

PORT ANGELES — The fifth-grade creator of Gluten Free Banana Bread won the overall grand champion award in the 2016 Future Chefs Challenge. The snack,… Continue reading

Overall Grand Champion Kara Meyer holds her certificate after winning the 2016 Future Chefs Challenge. Behind her
Boy Scouts from Sequim participated in the Washington Coast Cleanup last April at the Hoh reservation. (Peter Craig)

Registration open now for coast cleanup set for April 23

Online registration is open for participation in the Washington Coast Cleanup on April 23. Volunteers can visit www.coastsavers.org and select from dozens of beaches to… Continue reading

Boy Scouts from Sequim participated in the Washington Coast Cleanup last April at the Hoh reservation. (Peter Craig)
Port Angeles Mayor Patrick Downie signs the deed conveying the Port Angeles Library to the North Olympic Library System on Feb. 25. Observing are Library Director Margaret Jakubcin and Port Angeles Main Library Manager Noah Glaude. — Garrett Fevinger/North Olympic Library System ()

Thanking taxpayers: North Olympic Library System to celebrate retirement of Port Angeles facility’s bonds Thursday

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County public library system will thank taxpayers with a party Thursday. The North Olympic Library System — which oversees public… Continue reading

Port Angeles Mayor Patrick Downie signs the deed conveying the Port Angeles Library to the North Olympic Library System on Feb. 25. Observing are Library Director Margaret Jakubcin and Port Angeles Main Library Manager Noah Glaude. — Garrett Fevinger/North Olympic Library System ()

Tickets on sale for spring migration cruises to Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge

PORT TOWNSEND — Tickets are on sale for spring migration cruises to the Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge on two upcoming Saturdays, April 23 and… Continue reading

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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due today

Today is the deadline for nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart of Service recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of… Continue reading

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Kilmer plans telephone town hall

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer will conduct his 12th telephone town hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Kilmer… Continue reading

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: New employee hired at Sequim salon . . . and other items

SEQUIM — Glamorous Salon, 375 W. Bell St., has hired Erica Milles, a cosmetologist and hair dresser recently graduated from Gene Juarez Academy, to join… Continue reading

Clallam County offering free septics courses in April, May

SEQUIM — Clallam County is offering free classes in septic system maintenance and inspection. Pre-registration is required for the Clallam County Environmental Health Septics 101… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly luncheon meetings are held on the first and third Mondays at noon in the second-floor meeting… Continue reading