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A set of electric vehicle charging stations stand ready for public use in the parking lot of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Electric vehicle charging stations now at courthouse

The Clallam County Parks, Fair and Facilities Department has completed the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at the courthouse. The chargers,… Continue reading

A set of electric vehicle charging stations stand ready for public use in the parking lot of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Emma Weller

Former Port Angeles Roughrider graduates from Harvard

Port Angeles High School alumna Emma Weller recently graduated from Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass. Weller received a bachelor of science degree,… Continue reading

Emma Weller

Lake Crescent road work slated next week

Maintenance crews from the state Department of Transportation will cut back trees, clear brush and repair guardrails on U.S. Highway 1o1 along… Continue reading

Dan Peacock, on left, receives the 2024 Community Service Award from Lora Brabant, president of the Clallam County School Retirees Association.

Peacock receives retirees’ community service award

Dan Peacock has received the 2024 Community Service Award from the Clallam County School Retirees’ Association. Peacock helps with the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Dan Peacock, on left, receives the 2024 Community Service Award from Lora Brabant, president of the Clallam County School Retirees Association.

Scribble Bots STEAM event for tweens at NOLS locations

Kids in grades 4–7 will build robots that scribble at STEAM for Tweens: Scribble Bots, a free event offered by the North… Continue reading

The DAISY Foundation has recognized Thomas Batey with its DAISY award.

Thomas Batey recognized

The DAISY Foundation has recognized Thomas Batey with its DAISY award. Batey is a registered nurse in the Short Stay Unit at Olympic Medical Center… Continue reading

The DAISY Foundation has recognized Thomas Batey with its DAISY award.

Traffic restored at Chicken Coop Creek

The state Department of Transportation has restored traffic to the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over Chicken Coop Creek. Traffic had been diverted over… Continue reading

“Blue Lightning” is one of the artworks by Shirley Scheier, who will give a free artist talk on Thursday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Shirley Scheier)

Art conversation Thursday in Port Townsend

“Below the Equator,” “Low Tide” and “Sweet Slumber” are among the titles of artworks by Shirley Scheier, the Port Townsend painter and… Continue reading

“Blue Lightning” is one of the artworks by Shirley Scheier, who will give a free artist talk on Thursday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Shirley Scheier)

Elwha River bridge to be closed for nine days

The U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River will close for nine days at 6 tonight. Traffic will be re-routed along… Continue reading

Jamal Rahman will discuss teaching stories and sacred verses that transformed his life at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship speaker set

Jamal Rahman will present “Healing Extremism and Polarization” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

Jamal Rahman will discuss teaching stories and sacred verses that transformed his life at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Sekiu Fun Days, Day of Play set this weekend

The annual Day of Play, plus plays and Sekiu Fun Days will take place across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Opening reception for… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Maintain Peace of Mind” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
The Rev. Donna Little will present “The View From Here - 2024” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker slated Sunday

The Rev. Donna Little will present “The View From Here — 2024” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little is the minister emeritus at… Continue reading

The Rev. Donna Little will present “The View From Here - 2024” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Weekly free outdoor concerts presented across Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. The Fabulous Murphtones will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday… Continue reading

Paulette Hill, a jewelry artist, wire wrapping a Botswana agate cabochon.

Artisan market to include demonstrations Saturday

Local artisans will demonstrate how they create their works from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rain Shadow Artisan Market will be… Continue reading

Paulette Hill, a jewelry artist, wire wrapping a Botswana agate cabochon.
Members of the Port Angeles City Ballet march in the Independence Day Parade. The entry took first place in judging for Outstanding Float. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Award winners named for Port Angeles parade

The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce announced the winners from the Fourth of July Parade. The Port Angeles City Ballet won the… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles City Ballet march in the Independence Day Parade. The entry took first place in judging for Outstanding Float. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Department of Revenue to host tax workshop

The state Department of Revenue will conduct a business tax workshop at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The free workshop will be in Maier… Continue reading

Hood Canal bridge closures canceled

Overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 that had been rescheduled for tonight and Thursday night have been canceled.… Continue reading

WSDOT conducting open house on projects

The state Department of Transportation is hosting an online open house to highlight future improvements to U.S. Highway 101 in Clallam County… Continue reading