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‘Bill Evans 81!’ dance concert postponed

Surge in COVID-19 cases led to decision

Captain-Crystal Stout of Morning Star Balloon Co. was planning to offer hot air balloon rides during FairWinds Winery’s Augtoberfest event this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Captain-Crystal Stout)

Inaugural Augtoberfest canceled

Last-minute decision made due to health concerns

Captain-Crystal Stout of Morning Star Balloon Co. was planning to offer hot air balloon rides during FairWinds Winery’s Augtoberfest event this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Captain-Crystal Stout)
Artist Sara Mall Johani, pictured outside her workshop in Chimacum, will present her new book, "Mine, Yours, Nobody's: My Story of Wild Olympic Salmon," at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History this Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Book tells of ‘Wild Olympic Salmon’

Artist and community organizer Sara Mall Johani has a new book out: “Mine, Yours, Nobody’s: My Story of Wild Olympic Salmon,” and… Continue reading

Artist Sara Mall Johani, pictured outside her workshop in Chimacum, will present her new book, "Mine, Yours, Nobody's: My Story of Wild Olympic Salmon," at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History this Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Federal rule protects Southern Resident orcas down coast

A federal rule that went into effect July 30 expands protected habitat for the endangered Southern Resident orcas down the… Continue reading

Flamenco dance in Port Townsend postponed

The “Flores de Verano” flamenco music and dance performance set for Saturday at Eaglemount Winery and Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road,… Continue reading

Photo Caption:  WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners Laurel Moulton, Bob Cain, Jan Bartron and Audreen Williams (from left to right) look forward to the first 2021 Second Saturday Walk at Fifth Street Community Garden, at 328 E Fifth Street, Port Angels. Join them in a fast-paced walking tour discussing various vegetable garden successes and difficulties August 14, 2021, from 10 to 11:30 am. Photo by Sara Farinelli.

Garden walk slated for Saturday in Port Angeles

The Clallam County Master Gardeners will host a garden walk from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The free,… Continue reading

Photo Caption:  WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners Laurel Moulton, Bob Cain, Jan Bartron and Audreen Williams (from left to right) look forward to the first 2021 Second Saturday Walk at Fifth Street Community Garden, at 328 E Fifth Street, Port Angels. Join them in a fast-paced walking tour discussing various vegetable garden successes and difficulties August 14, 2021, from 10 to 11:30 am. Photo by Sara Farinelli.

Indian Creek cleanup scheduled Saturday

Volunteers are needed to help remove litter from Indian Creek from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For details and the meeting… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Conversations about death: Why we shouldn’t shy away

Why would anyone want to talk to their dying loved ones about death? Isn’t it morbid? Won’t it make people uncomfortable? Shouldn’t we focus on… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2021
  • By Kate Lore For Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Fair staffer Laurie Hampton is organizing the garage sale that opens today and runs through Sunday in the fairgrounds' 4-H Cat Building. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Fair brings garage sale, free live music

The 2021 Jefferson County Fair is a hybrid animal. Starting today and running through Sunday, it’s mixing virtual elements, a garage sale… Continue reading

Jefferson County Fair staffer Laurie Hampton is organizing the garage sale that opens today and runs through Sunday in the fairgrounds' 4-H Cat Building. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Laurie and Ford Rathbun of Bonney Lake, along with dogs Chevy and Jack, take in the view of Sequim Bay from John Wayne Marina near Sequim. The couple and their pets were staying in a nearby RV park and decided to spend part of their day lounging by the bay.

Made in the shade near Sequim

Laurie and Ford Rathbun of Bonney Lake, along with dogs Chevy and Jack, take in the view of Sequim Bay from John Wayne Marina near… Continue reading

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Laurie and Ford Rathbun of Bonney Lake, along with dogs Chevy and Jack, take in the view of Sequim Bay from John Wayne Marina near Sequim. The couple and their pets were staying in a nearby RV park and decided to spend part of their day lounging by the bay.
Port Angeles' Chase Cobb, front, makes his way past Klahowya's Robbie Slater in a game last March at Port Angeles High School. Masks will not be required for vaccinated athletes playing high-risk indoor sports such as basketball and wrestling this winter. Non-vaccinated athletes must mask and pass twice weekly COVID screening. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Masking changes lifted for high school athletes

Mask wearing will not be required for fall sports athletes in high school sports, according to updated health guidelines released Wednesday by the… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Chase Cobb, front, makes his way past Klahowya's Robbie Slater in a game last March at Port Angeles High School. Masks will not be required for vaccinated athletes playing high-risk indoor sports such as basketball and wrestling this winter. Non-vaccinated athletes must mask and pass twice weekly COVID screening. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

More relief funds available for businesses

Lifeboat3 program to be launched Tuesday afternoon

National juried exhibit opens at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

“Resilient & Creative,” a national juried exhibition, opens today at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC), and the public is invited… Continue reading

Rev. Dr. Ken Macklin and wife, Anna Macklin

New pastor joins Port Angeles First United Methodist Church

The Rev. Ken Macklin has joined First United Methodist Church as its new senior pastor. He replaces the Rev. Tom Steffen, who… Continue reading

Rev. Dr. Ken Macklin and wife, Anna Macklin
The Rev. Sarah Schurr will present “An Honest Look in the Mirror” at 11 a.m. Sunday. 

Schurr will speak at the Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1033 N. Barr Road. 

Her lesson will also stream on Zoom. 

For the Zoom link or more information, call 360-417-2665 or email admin@olympicuuf.com.

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship speaker scheduled in Port Angeles

The Rev. Sarah Schurr will present “An Honest Look in the Mirror” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Schurr will speak at the Olympic… Continue reading

The Rev. Sarah Schurr will present “An Honest Look in the Mirror” at 11 a.m. Sunday. 

Schurr will speak at the Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1033 N. Barr Road. 

Her lesson will also stream on Zoom. 

For the Zoom link or more information, call 360-417-2665 or email admin@olympicuuf.com.
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Quilcene angler Ward Norden found beach casting success from the shore of Fort Flagler State Park recently, catching this pink with a pink rotator jig. Pinks are at the height of their odd-year return this month.

OUTDOORS: Olympic Peninsula anglers can fish Canadian waters with caveats

Who’s up for a leisure cruise in Canadian waters? While the land borders between the Great White North and the U.S. remain closed until Aug.… Continue reading

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Quilcene angler Ward Norden found beach casting success from the shore of Fort Flagler State Park recently, catching this pink with a pink rotator jig. Pinks are at the height of their odd-year return this month.

Port Townsend pool to shut doors Monday

The Mountain View Pool, Port Townsend’s municipal pool at 1919 Blaine St., will be shut down starting Monday due to a staffing… Continue reading

Builder Bliss Morris is preparing the "Stop and Smell the Rhodies"-themed float for Saturday's Rhody Grand Parade. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Rhody parade, Cake Picnic blooms Saturday

Saturday’s forecast calls for warm weather, a Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade, live music and 1,500 slices of cake served free in the… Continue reading

Builder Bliss Morris is preparing the "Stop and Smell the Rhodies"-themed float for Saturday's Rhody Grand Parade. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)