Daily Update Newsletter

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: North Kitsap’s Orness to be inducted into hall of fame

Longtime North Kitsap boys basketball coach Scott Orness will be among the coaches inducted into the 2025 Hall of Fame class by… Continue reading

  • Apr 2, 2025
  • Peninsula Daily News 
  • Preps
Adella Banning, 6, of Port Angeles pretends to take to the road on a all-terrain vehicle maintained by Clallam County Search and Rescue during Saturday’s Kiwanis Kids Fest at Vern Burton Community Center and a section of adjoining Fourth Street. The event featured numerous public safety displays as well as other youth activities hosted by area community service agencies. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Kids Fest

Adella Banning, 6, of Port Angeles pretends to take to the road on a all-terrain vehicle maintained by Clallam County Search and Rescue during Saturday’s… Continue reading

Adella Banning, 6, of Port Angeles pretends to take to the road on a all-terrain vehicle maintained by Clallam County Search and Rescue during Saturday’s Kiwanis Kids Fest at Vern Burton Community Center and a section of adjoining Fourth Street. The event featured numerous public safety displays as well as other youth activities hosted by area community service agencies. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The Community Chorus will perform the works of Shawn Kirchner this weekend.

Community Chorus to present concerts across Peninsula

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will present “O! What a Beautiful City” at several venues on the… Continue reading

The Community Chorus will perform the works of Shawn Kirchner this weekend.
Rhonda Kromm is the new Port Angeles School District assistant superintendent. She replaces Michelle Olsen, the newly hired superintendent.

First bonds issued for develop plans for PAHS, Franklin Elementary

Construction at new Stevens Middle School to start in May

Rhonda Kromm is the new Port Angeles School District assistant superintendent. She replaces Michelle Olsen, the newly hired superintendent.

Man to be arraigned in attempted murder investigation

Clallam County Superior Court Judge Brent Basden has set the arraignment for a Port Angeles man who was arrested on investigation of… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The April Fools’ fallout

HOW WAS YOUR April Fools’ Day? Mine was the best ever. Like other holidays, April Fools’ Day requires extensive preparations. To get ready for Christmas,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Farmers Market opens Saturday

Farm-fresh eggs, mexican pastries and smoked fish available

Jeannine Chappell’s abstract piece, “News of the Universe,” will be on display at Blue Whole Gallery throughout April.

Sequim to host First Friday Art Walk

The First Friday Art Walk will celebrate with a pink-themed event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various venues in downtown Sequim.… Continue reading

Jeannine Chappell’s abstract piece, “News of the Universe,” will be on display at Blue Whole Gallery throughout April.

Single-lane traffic near Kalaloch Campground

Erosion near Kalaloch Campground has caused a temporary lane closure on U.S. Highway 101. Drivers can expect alternating single-lane traffic at milepost 158,… Continue reading

UPS Store closing Port Angeles location

UPS is closing its UPS Customer Center at 3216 E. Highway 101 on Friday. “There are several UPS Drop Boxes in Port… Continue reading

Agencies arrest man who barricaded himself in an RV

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies arrested a man in Sequim after he had barricaded himself inside a recreational vehicle on Applegate Lane.… Continue reading

Gary Norris, front, takes a photo of the Rayonier No. 4 as Leo Frymire looks on during a tour of the engine on Sunday at Lauridsen Boulevard and Chase Street in Port Angeles. They attended a fundraiser for Restore the 4!, a local group leading the effort to restore the geared locomotive built in 1924 by Willamette Iron and Steel in Portland, Ore. The North Olympic History Center, which helped organize the event, donated $1,000 toward the cause. More than 100 people attended a presentation by Steve Hauff, a local historian and expert on Willamette logging locomotives, at the Port Angeles Main Library beforehand. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Locomotive fundraiser

Gary Norris, front, takes a photo of the Rayonier No. 4 as Leo Frymire looks on during a tour of the engine on Sunday at… Continue reading

Gary Norris, front, takes a photo of the Rayonier No. 4 as Leo Frymire looks on during a tour of the engine on Sunday at Lauridsen Boulevard and Chase Street in Port Angeles. They attended a fundraiser for Restore the 4!, a local group leading the effort to restore the geared locomotive built in 1924 by Willamette Iron and Steel in Portland, Ore. The North Olympic History Center, which helped organize the event, donated $1,000 toward the cause. More than 100 people attended a presentation by Steve Hauff, a local historian and expert on Willamette logging locomotives, at the Port Angeles Main Library beforehand. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Boatbuilding school names executive director

Local candidate chosen from national pool

Court denies recall petition

Sequim man files motion to reconsider

Deadwood Revival — Kim Trenerry and Jason Mogi — will bring their music to Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday. (Eric Neurath)

Deadwood Revival to step onto Field Hall stage Saturday

There is no substitute for chemistry. Kim Trenerry and Jason Mogi have been demonstrating that for a few decades now, ever since… Continue reading

  • Apr 1, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Deadwood Revival — Kim Trenerry and Jason Mogi — will bring their music to Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday. (Eric Neurath)

Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens dies

Judge spent 19 years on Clallam County District Court bench

David Moskowitz will speak at the Conservation Breakfast on Saturday morning.

Land Trust’s conservation breakfast set for Saturday

Wildlife tracker David Moskowitz will speak during the North Olympic Land Trust’s conservation breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The… Continue reading

David Moskowitz will speak at the Conservation Breakfast on Saturday morning.
Jewelry by Jolie Maki will be on display throughout April.

Port Ludlow Art League to host reception for new exhibit

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for a new exhibit from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception… Continue reading

Jewelry by Jolie Maki will be on display throughout April.

Road improvement project set at Lincoln Park

The city of Port Angeles will perform road improvements at Lincoln Park through April 21. During the project, which started Monday, the… Continue reading