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The Port Angeles class of 1957 recently met for its 65-year reunion. Photo Credit: Gena Bruner.

Class of 1957 reunites

The Port Angeles class of 1957 recently met for its 65-year reunion at the Port Angeles Golf Club.… Continue reading

The Port Angeles class of 1957 recently met for its 65-year reunion. Photo Credit: Gena Bruner.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Several hundred people assembled at Pope Marine Park on Thursday for the final Concert on the Dock presented by the Port Townsend Main Street Association but also, for a Community Portrait that happened during intermission. Local photographer David Conklin, on the roof of the building, directs the crowd to raise their hands in celebration of the event. The photo session was over in less than 1/500th of a second.

Community portrait taken in Port Townsend

Several hundred people assembled at Pope Marine Park on Thursday for the final Concert on the Dock presented by the Port Townsend Main Street Association,… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Several hundred people assembled at Pope Marine Park on Thursday for the final Concert on the Dock presented by the Port Townsend Main Street Association but also, for a Community Portrait that happened during intermission. Local photographer David Conklin, on the roof of the building, directs the crowd to raise their hands in celebration of the event. The photo session was over in less than 1/500th of a second.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in east Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Fiber artists urged to apply for September exhibit

Applications are now available for Bring Your Own Fiber Art: Port Angeles Fiber Art Exhibit to be held during the month of… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: BCH Buckhorn Range member, and Jefferson County Assessor Jeff Chapman, left, with fellow member Bob Hoyle and State Representative Mike Chapman discuss some of the problems and possible solutions to keeping dedicated multi-use trails open to horses, along with preserving the ruralness of Miller Peninsula State Park for “our kids and future generations,” emphasized M. Chapman.

HORSEPLAY: Fairs, 4-H and camping for horses on the Peninsula

AFTER THE WORLD as we knew it came to a screeching halt at the height of the pandemic, it sure was nice to see how… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: BCH Buckhorn Range member, and Jefferson County Assessor Jeff Chapman, left, with fellow member Bob Hoyle and State Representative Mike Chapman discuss some of the problems and possible solutions to keeping dedicated multi-use trails open to horses, along with preserving the ruralness of Miller Peninsula State Park for “our kids and future generations,” emphasized M. Chapman.

Jefferson PUD OKs loan to upgrade internet

Fiber project to provide high-speed service

Amanda Wiggins (left) receives the 2019 youth scholarship from Anne Grasteit, Olympic Peninsula Art Association president, at OPAA's 50th anniversary celebration. A donation from Peninsula ART Friends exhibit proceeds will go to support OPAA's scholarship.

Peninsula Art Friends host inaugural Art Faire

Peninsula Art Friends, a group of local artists who live and create water-media art in Sequim, invite the public to its inaugural annual… Continue reading

Amanda Wiggins (left) receives the 2019 youth scholarship from Anne Grasteit, Olympic Peninsula Art Association president, at OPAA's 50th anniversary celebration. A donation from Peninsula ART Friends exhibit proceeds will go to support OPAA's scholarship.

Public school resume classes

One North Olympic Peninsula public school district has already resumed classes after summer break while others will open to students next week and the week… Continue reading

Schools struggle to hire as students return

Clallam County districts report need for support staff

Melissa Bixby depicts ocean-dwellers in her work.

Sea creatures, whimsy highlighted at Port Townsend Gallery

The Port Townsend Gallery is featuring artists Melissa Bixby and Sue Stanton in September. The Port Townsend Gallery at 715 Water St.,… Continue reading

Melissa Bixby depicts ocean-dwellers in her work.
"Emergent Dreams" by Tracy Beals, is light art that was displayed in 2021.

Submissions requested for spooky reading, light art, Makers Market

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center preparing for fall, winter events

"Emergent Dreams" by Tracy Beals, is light art that was displayed in 2021.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The band Aurora Avenue opens the THING Music and Arts Festival with a set played on Littlefield Green at Fort Worden State Park on Friday.
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THING Music and Arts Festival kicks off

The band Aurora Avenue opens the THING Music and Arts Festival with a set played on Littlefield Green at Fort Worden State Park on Friday.… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The band Aurora Avenue opens the THING Music and Arts Festival with a set played on Littlefield Green at Fort Worden State Park on Friday.

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Marcia Isenberger, a three-sport star at Port Angeles High School who went on to become the top tennis player at Eastern Washington, speaks at the Roughrider Hall of Fame dinner Saturday night.

ROUGHRIDERS HALL OF FAME: [Updated] Speakers address how much Title IX changed sports for girls

10 individuals and two teams inducted

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Marcia Isenberger, a three-sport star at Port Angeles High School who went on to become the top tennis player at Eastern Washington, speaks at the Roughrider Hall of Fame dinner Saturday night.

Child-care facility funding before Clallam commissioners

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

The Fulton Street Chamber Players — Rachel Swerdlow, Walter Gray and Cordula Merks — and guest artists highlight the Concerts in the Barn series this weekend in Quilcene.

Fulton Street Chamber Players featured in Quilcene

Penultimate weekend of season’s Concerts in the Barn

The Fulton Street Chamber Players — Rachel Swerdlow, Walter Gray and Cordula Merks — and guest artists highlight the Concerts in the Barn series this weekend in Quilcene.

US grant funds a new program

Media tech school expected to spur living-wage jobs

The Rev. Bill Evans

Unity speaker set for presentation

The Rev. Bill Evans will present “The Heart of the Matter” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Evans will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

The Rev. Bill Evans

Auditions set for ‘Goldilocks and the Ultimate Rampage’

PA Panto is back. The theater group, which is the creative brainchild of writer Shannon Cosgrove and co-producer and director Naomi Alstrup,… Continue reading

The stolen black 2022 Dodge sits mangled on the roadside. The pickup had collided head-on with a 2016 Honda Pilot after a short pursuit. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Chase leads to discovery of ‘stacks’ of mail, counterfeit drugs

An early-morning police chase in west Port Angeles on Wednesday led to the discovery of “stacks” of Kitsap County mail, stolen identification… Continue reading

The stolen black 2022 Dodge sits mangled on the roadside. The pickup had collided head-on with a 2016 Honda Pilot after a short pursuit. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)