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OUTDOORS: Lowland lakes trout opener Saturday statewide

A BOOMING BELLY laugh was all it took to know John Brewer was at work at the Peninsula Daily News offices. You could hear the… Continue reading

People, tools needed for build

Dream Playground on track for May 15-19

Skilled workers sought for Dream Playground shifts

The Dream Playground is seeking skilled workers for the following shifts: • Wednesday, May 15, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Thursday, May 16,… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Sunday program set for OUUF

Joseph Bednarik will present “Trust Falls and Failure Bows” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Theater, art shows and home tours on tap this weekend

Theater performances, a home and kitchen tour and the return of the Victorian Heritage Festival highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. •… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Love is Green: Four Chambered Heart” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Overnight bridge closures scheduled

The state Department of Transportation has announced a series of overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 beginning May… Continue reading

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With shortstop Devyn Dearinger (left) looking on, Sequim second baseman Bryan Laboy turns a double play in the top of the fifth inning as the Wolves beat North Mason 4-3 on Wednesday.

BASEBALL: Sequim stays hot, edges North Mason for sixth straight win

Staples strong on mound and scores twice

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With shortstop Devyn Dearinger (left) looking on, Sequim second baseman Bryan Laboy turns a double play in the top of the fifth inning as the Wolves beat North Mason 4-3 on Wednesday.
Jeremy and Jessie Gilchrist of Port Angeles take off in the 2023 edition of the Sequim Railroad Bridge Run, part of the Run the Peninsula series. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)

RUN THE PENINSULA: Railroad Bridge Run returns Saturday

SEQUIM —The sixth annual Railroad Bridge 5K/10K Run will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. The Railroad Bridge… Continue reading

Jeremy and Jessie Gilchrist of Port Angeles take off in the 2023 edition of the Sequim Railroad Bridge Run, part of the Run the Peninsula series. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)

Fort Worden board to discuss annual report

The Fort Worden Public Development Authority board will discuss its annual report to the city of Port Townsend during a special meeting… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black describes the 2,500-gallon wildfire tender located at Marrowstone Fire Station 12 on Marrowstone Island during an open house on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Marrowstone Island fire station open for business

Volunteers to staff 1,300-square-foot building

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Chief Bret Black describes the 2,500-gallon wildfire tender located at Marrowstone Fire Station 12 on Marrowstone Island during an open house on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Xin Xin admires mosaics by fellow “A Warm Embrace” artist Naoko Morisawa at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

‘Warm Embrace’ art exhibit to close Sunday

“A Warm Embrace,” the exhibition of art by five Seattle-area women, will come to a close on Sunday. The show, which explores… Continue reading

Xin Xin admires mosaics by fellow “A Warm Embrace” artist Naoko Morisawa at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)
Dion Graham

Actors to close out festival Saturday night

‘Selected Shorts’ live show to be held at Field Arts & Events Hall

  • Apr 25, 2024
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Dion Graham

No one injured in Port Angeles car fire

No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a vehicle at Front and Ennis streets, according to a press release from… Continue reading

Martha Worthley is the new executive director at Northwind Art in Port Townsend.

Northwind Art names new executive director

She thought she’d jump in, help out, “and keep things running until someone else came along,” recalled Martha Worthley, who became interim… Continue reading

Martha Worthley is the new executive director at Northwind Art in Port Townsend.
A repair crew performs work on the observation tower at the end of Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday as part of a project to repair structural deficiencies in the tower, which has been closed to the public since November. The work, being performed by Aberdeen-based Rognlin’s Inc., includes replacement of bottom supports and wood decking, paint removal and repainting of the structure. Work on the $574,000 project is expected to be completed in June. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Repairs begin on tower at Port Angeles City Pier

The city of Port Angeles has announced that Roglin’s, Inc., of Aberdeen, has begun structural repairs to the observation tower at City… Continue reading

A repair crew performs work on the observation tower at the end of Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday as part of a project to repair structural deficiencies in the tower, which has been closed to the public since November. The work, being performed by Aberdeen-based Rognlin’s Inc., includes replacement of bottom supports and wood decking, paint removal and repainting of the structure. Work on the $574,000 project is expected to be completed in June. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Woman charged in animal cruelty

Jacobsen facing 30 counts from 2021, ‘22

Woman who gave drugs to minor to receive mental health alternative sentence

A Port Angeles woman who previously told police she identifies as a teenage boy will be sentenced May 22 after she pleaded… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Mia Neff, left, and Claire Osterberg of Port Angeles plan their putts on the 11th Hole at Peninsula Golf Course during Tuesday's Duke Streeter Invitational.

PREP GOLF: Port Angeles hosts 30th Duke Streeter Invitational

Riders finish third in boys and girls divisions

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Port Angeles' Mia Neff, left, and Claire Osterberg of Port Angeles plan their putts on the 11th Hole at Peninsula Golf Course during Tuesday's Duke Streeter Invitational.