NEWS BRIEFS — Fly-fishing program for women starts today in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy is hosting a free program to provide education on fishing, fitness and wellness to women.

Informational sessions will be held at 1108 E. First St. from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and Wednesday, April 9.

There also will be a field trip to a local lake from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13.

The program is aimed at providing women in the community with the opportunity to learn a new hobby, gain knowledge about upper-body fitness, go fishing and meet new friends.

Instructors will include Ron Link and Joe Sandoval, guides from Waters West Fly Fishing Outfitters.

All equipment is provided, and carpooling is available.

For more information, phone Therapeutic Associates at 360-452-6216.

Armed forces event

BREMERTON — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer will host a service academy information event Saturday.

The event, intended to inform high school students and their families on the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas, will be at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 Sixth St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I’m looking forward to extending this exciting opportunity to students in our region who are considering a top-tier education with service to our nation in our armed forces,” Kilmer said.

Any student attending high school, public or private, on the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas and who lives within the 6th Congressional District boundaries is welcome. Families are encouraged to join.

For more information, phone Kilmer’s Tacoma office at 253-272-3515 or email nicholas.carr@mail.house.gov.

Azusa dean’s list

AZUSA, Calif. — Sarah Browning of Port Townsend and Kathryn Moseley of Port Angeles recently made the academic dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University.

These students are honored for a fall 2013 grade-point average of 3.5 or better. They are joined by 1,774 students receiving the same honor.

More in News

Two dead after tree falls in Olympic National Forest

Two women died after a tree fell in Olympic National… Continue reading

The aurora borealis shines over Port Townsend late Monday night. Ideal conditions to view the event are from about 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with clear skies and away from city lights or higher locations with northern views. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Northern lights

The aurora borealis shines over Port Townsend late Monday night. Ideal conditions… Continue reading

Jefferson County board sets annual goals

Discussions include housing, pool, artificial intelligence

Clallam commissioners to continue policy discussions on RVs, ADUs

Board decides to hold future workshop before finalizing ordinance

Port Angeles School District community conversation set Thursday

Individuals who want to talk to Port Angeles School… Continue reading

Sue Long, left, Vicki Bennett and Frank Handler, all from Port Townsend, volunteer at the Martin Luther King Day of Service beach restoration on Monday at Fort Worden State Park. The activity took place on Knapp Circle near the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Sixty-four volunteers participated in the removal of non-native beach grasses. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Work party

Sue Long, left, Vicki Bennett and Frank Handler, all from Port Townsend,… Continue reading

Portion of bridge to be replaced

Tribe: Wooden truss at railroad park deteriorating

Kingsya Omega, left, and Ben Wilson settle into a hand-holding exercise. (Aliko Weste)
Process undermines ‘Black brute’ narrative

Port Townsend company’s second film shot in Hawaii

Jefferson PUD to replace water main in Coyle

Jefferson PUD commissioners awarded a $1.3 million construction contract… Continue reading

Scott Mauk.
Chimacum superintendent receives national award

Chimacum School District Superintendent Scott Mauk has received the National… Continue reading

Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting canceled

The annual meeting of the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, scheduled… Continue reading