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Lawmakers advance school temblor funding

Another bill proposes public bond vote

David Brownell, executive director of the North Olympic History Center in Port Angeles, pauses near the back entrance to the old Lincoln School. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

North Olympic Historical Center executive director explains its role

Artifacts demonstrate region’s diversity

  • Jan 23, 2022
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
David Brownell, executive director of the North Olympic History Center in Port Angeles, pauses near the back entrance to the old Lincoln School. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

OUTDOORS: Additional razor clam digs slated

Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on Friday confirmed the next round of razor clam digs can proceed as… Continue reading

Community Build Project builder Randy Welle marvels at the completion of Pat's Place, the tiny home village in Port Townsend, on Saturday afternoon. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Pat’s Place ready for occupancy

Tiny-home village created in Port Townsend

Community Build Project builder Randy Welle marvels at the completion of Pat's Place, the tiny home village in Port Townsend, on Saturday afternoon. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
By Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News First Sgt. Kent Keller of Sequim, left, presents to Linda Featheringill of Port Angeles the Purple Heart her brother was never able to receive in person as well as a United States of America War Office document. Her brother, Army Cpl. Marvin D. Actkinson, was declared missing in action in Korea on Dec. 2, 1950 and presumed dead in 1953. He was 18. His remains were returned in 2018 and will be buried in Colorado City, Texas, on Feb. 12. The Thursday ceremony was hosted by the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles. Featheringill was accompanied by her daughter Eilenah Moon. About 70 people attended the ceremony, which honored Actkinson 71 years after his death.
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Presenting a Purple Heart

First Sgt. Kent Keller of Sequim, left, presents to Linda Featheringill of Port Angeles the Purple Heart her brother was never able to receive in… Continue reading

By Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News First Sgt. Kent Keller of Sequim, left, presents to Linda Featheringill of Port Angeles the Purple Heart her brother was never able to receive in person as well as a United States of America War Office document. Her brother, Army Cpl. Marvin D. Actkinson, was declared missing in action in Korea on Dec. 2, 1950 and presumed dead in 1953. He was 18. His remains were returned in 2018 and will be buried in Colorado City, Texas, on Feb. 12. The Thursday ceremony was hosted by the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles. Featheringill was accompanied by her daughter Eilenah Moon. About 70 people attended the ceremony, which honored Actkinson 71 years after his death.

Program to address filing tax returns

The North Olympic Library System and the AARP Foundation Tax Aide will host a Zoom meeting to discuss 2021 tax returns at… Continue reading

Brian Walsh’s image of Squaxin Island tribal member Sally Brownfield is part of the “We Are Puget Sound” photo exhibit hosted by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. (Brian Walsh)

Salish Sea recovery topic of lecture

Today’s talk tied to Puget Sound photo exhibit

Brian Walsh’s image of Squaxin Island tribal member Sally Brownfield is part of the “We Are Puget Sound” photo exhibit hosted by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. (Brian Walsh)

Sequim man hurt in Highway 101 wreck

A Sequim man was treated and discharged from Jefferson Healthcare hospital after a Brinnon woman fell asleep at the wheel, crossed the centerline… Continue reading

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

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: PDA, Miller Peninsula on state parks board agenda at Fort Worden

Government meetings throughout the county

East Jefferson senior Gage Berry, top, pins Cascade Christian’s Aphelele Mzameko in the 182-pound weight class during the Rivals’ senior night victory over the Cougars on Wednesday at Port Townsend High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREPS: East Jefferson grapplers pin down a win over Cascade Christian

Forks girls beat South Bend on the road

East Jefferson senior Gage Berry, top, pins Cascade Christian’s Aphelele Mzameko in the 182-pound weight class during the Rivals’ senior night victory over the Cougars on Wednesday at Port Townsend High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

‘TED Talks: Now What?’ offered Tuesday

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host “TED Talks: Now What?” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The free program is in… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik will present “Doing Worthwhile” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; his lesson will stream on Zoom. Limited in-person viewing is available on the fellowship’s large screen TV at 1033 N. Barr Road. For more information or the Zoom link, call 360-417-2665 or email admin@olympicuuf.com.

Bednarik will present “Doing Worthwhile” at service

Joseph Bednarik will present “Doing Worthwhile” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; his… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik will present “Doing Worthwhile” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; his lesson will stream on Zoom. Limited in-person viewing is available on the fellowship’s large screen TV at 1033 N. Barr Road. For more information or the Zoom link, call 360-417-2665 or email admin@olympicuuf.com.

Birding tour scheduled at Fort Flagler on Saturday

Beverly McNeil will lead a bird walk at 9 a.m. Saturday. The twice-monthly hikes on Fort Flagler State Park, 10541 Flagler Rd., are… Continue reading

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men knock off No. 1-ranked Skagit Valley in North Division opener

Pirate women also win handily in return to court

Dudley-Nollette to address American Association of University Women

Heather Dudley-Nollette will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday. Heather Dudley-Nollette will address a meeting of the Port Townsend branch of the American… Continue reading

Feiro Marine Science Center director to address Soroptimist International of Port Angeles

Melissa Williams will address a meeting of Soroptimist International of Port Angeles at noon Friday. The club meets at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113… Continue reading

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Imagined Reality improv returns to Olympic Theatre Arts on Saturday

About the only thing local stage managers say they can prepare for with this group is a popular draw. Olympic Theatre Arts Center… Continue reading

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Inslee issues emergency order over green crab infestation

Invasive species a danger to clams, Dungeness crabs, salmon

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