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A swift-water rescue team from Clallam County Fire District 1 works to bring a man to shore after an inflatable raft overturned Sunday in the Calawah River. (Clallam County Fire District 1)

Swift-water rescue team brings man to shore at Calawah River

Three sent to Forks Community Hospital and released, official says

A swift-water rescue team from Clallam County Fire District 1 works to bring a man to shore after an inflatable raft overturned Sunday in the Calawah River. (Clallam County Fire District 1)
Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver is presiding over the 2022 Community Read, which includes two books this year: “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate and “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Two books the focus of Community Read events

Activities begin on Tuesday and continue throughout March

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver is presiding over the 2022 Community Read, which includes two books this year: “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate and “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Deaths of two found in car are homicides

Both were shot in back of head

A car that was out of control because of the driver’s medical emergency lodged within an apartment building in Port Angeles on Saturday. (Van Hurst/For Peninsula Daily News)

Kia plows through wall and into two apartments

Two taken to hospital; no tenants reported hurt

A car that was out of control because of the driver’s medical emergency lodged within an apartment building in Port Angeles on Saturday. (Van Hurst/For Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula counties still high risk, according to CDC metrics

Deadline remains in place for lifting masking mandates

Trial date set on charges of child porn, voyeurism

Port Angeles man enters plea of not guilty

Washington officials to assess new mask guidance from CDC

March 21 date remains in place for now

  • Feb 25, 2022
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
Natali Sevriukova reacts next to her house following a rocket attack the city of Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Natali Sevriukova reacts next to her house following a rocket attack the city of Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Dennis Bauer.

Bauer sentenced to three life terms

Family statements heard at court hearing

Dennis Bauer.
Grayson Haag, 3, helps make a small snowman Thursday morning from his home on Peabody Street. His mom, Amber Garbrick, helped with the fun in the snow. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Winter’s last gasp? Snow here and gone

Warming trend in the forecast for several days ahead

Grayson Haag, 3, helps make a small snowman Thursday morning from his home on Peabody Street. His mom, Amber Garbrick, helped with the fun in the snow. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jean Lenke is one of three vocalists to appear in Thursday’s “All Women — All Jazz” Candlelight Concert this Thursday. The live performance will be for an in-person audience as well as presented online and on KPTZ-FM 91.9.

Candlelight Concert in person, online, on radio

‘All Women, All Jazz’ described as a ‘big, small band’

Jean Lenke is one of three vocalists to appear in Thursday’s “All Women — All Jazz” Candlelight Concert this Thursday. The live performance will be for an in-person audience as well as presented online and on KPTZ-FM 91.9.

Clallam County count of homeless starts Thursday

Census to continue for a week

Featured soloist Pamela Roberts will play Astor Piazzolla’s Grand Tango with the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra this weekend. The dress rehearsal Friday evening and concert Sunday afternoon are free to the public, while reservations are necessary for Sunday. (Howard Gilbert)

Port Townsend cellist ready to speak jazz

Symphony Orchestra performs this weekend

Featured soloist Pamela Roberts will play Astor Piazzolla’s Grand Tango with the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra this weekend. The dress rehearsal Friday evening and concert Sunday afternoon are free to the public, while reservations are necessary for Sunday. (Howard Gilbert)

Respect, patience urged

The Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) and the Port Townsend Police Department offer advice on how to start a conversation with someone… Continue reading

The Blues Is a Woman ensemble — including, from left, Pamela Rose, Pat Wilder, Kristen Strom and Daria “Shani” Johnson — brings its theatrical show to the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center this Saturday. (Blues Is a Woman)

Women and the blues on stage this weekend

Pandemic forces a long wait for theatrical concert

The Blues Is a Woman ensemble — including, from left, Pamela Rose, Pat Wilder, Kristen Strom and Daria “Shani” Johnson — brings its theatrical show to the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center this Saturday. (Blues Is a Woman)

Group going to voters for information

Clallam County office says it’s not involved

Emily Matthiessen / Olympic Peninsula News Group
Brigitte Schlemmer and Suzanne Horne hang the first pieces for “Art All Over — The Art Show Without Walls,” this past weekend at Carrie Blake City Park.

‘Art All Over’ places outdoor creations at parks

Recycled, reused materials to be on display for months

  • Feb 23, 2022
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Emily Matthiessen / Olympic Peninsula News Group
Brigitte Schlemmer and Suzanne Horne hang the first pieces for “Art All Over — The Art Show Without Walls,” this past weekend at Carrie Blake City Park.