Daily Update Newsletter

Carrie Heaton.

Governor appoints Heaton to PC trustees

Five-member board governs college’s policy, strategic planning

Carrie Heaton.
Erin Hennessey.

Musician, teacher returns home for two concerts

Erin Hennessey to play Friday, Saturday with Port Angeles Symphony

  • Jan 15, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Erin Hennessey.

PAT NEAL: A cabin fever cure

but it helps. At least you can take… Continue reading

Port Townsend Food Co-op board president resigns

Rowe cites unresolved tensions, calls for change

Recompete projects aim to close gap for workers in prime age

Goals include reducing barriers, creating up to 1,300 jobs

East Jefferson's Kaydence Plotner drives for a basket against Charles Wright on Monday. Plotner had 18 points and 12 steals. East Jefferson's John Mercado (2) shoots against Charles Wright. Mercado hit three 3-pointers and scored 16 in a Rivals' victory.  (Photos by Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

EAST JEFFERSON BASKETBALL: Rivals teams sweep Charles Wright

Girls win their fifth in a row in a 72-3 blowout

East Jefferson's Kaydence Plotner drives for a basket against Charles Wright on Monday. Plotner had 18 points and 12 steals. East Jefferson's John Mercado (2) shoots against Charles Wright. Mercado hit three 3-pointers and scored 16 in a Rivals' victory.  (Photos by Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles, Neah Bay

PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles boys fend off furious Neah Bay comeback

The Port Angeles boys basketball team fended off a furious comeback attempt by Neah Bay, which came in to Monday’s game as… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Neah Bay

Fort Worden Hospitality ceasing operations

No longer viable amid PDA financial and legal challenges

Phyllis Becker of Port Hadlock, foreground, and Wendy Davis of Port Townsend, volunteers with the Jefferson County Trash Task Force, pick up litter along Discovery Road on Sunday during the first trash pickup of the year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Litter patrol

Phyllis Becker of Port Hadlock, foreground, and Wendy Davis of Port Townsend, volunteers with the Jefferson County Trash Task Force, pick up litter along Discovery… Continue reading

Phyllis Becker of Port Hadlock, foreground, and Wendy Davis of Port Townsend, volunteers with the Jefferson County Trash Task Force, pick up litter along Discovery Road on Sunday during the first trash pickup of the year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

‘One Family in Gaza’ to be performed Saturday

There will be a performance of “One Family in Gaza” at 4 p.m. Saturday. The play will be staged at the Chimacum Grange,… Continue reading

Closing reception set for ‘Strong People’ exhibit

The Field Hall Gallery will host a closing reception for the exhibit “Strong People, Strong Artists” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Tina Chancey.

Early Music Festival to present baroque concert

The Port Townsend Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “The Canzona 2025” at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Baroque music concert will… Continue reading

Tina Chancey.
“Fort Wonder’s Magic Mountain” by Mike Biskup is one of the fine art prints to be in Northwind Art’s Pop-Up Sale from Saturday through Monday in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

Fine art pop-up sale set for this weekend in Port Townsend

Northwind Art will offer fine art and furnishings at its first pop-up sale this weekend. The event will be Saturday, Sunday and… Continue reading

“Fort Wonder’s Magic Mountain” by Mike Biskup is one of the fine art prints to be in Northwind Art’s Pop-Up Sale from Saturday through Monday in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)
Members of Trail Life USA, a boys Christian adventure organization, salute the burning retired flags and holiday wreaths from veterans’ graves. This joint flag retirement and wreath burning ceremony took place Saturday at the Bekkevar farm in Blyn. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Flags, veterans’ wreaths retired at ceremony

Boys, girls organizations attend event at farm

Members of Trail Life USA, a boys Christian adventure organization, salute the burning retired flags and holiday wreaths from veterans’ graves. This joint flag retirement and wreath burning ceremony took place Saturday at the Bekkevar farm in Blyn. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Conservation District seeking board candidates

The Jefferson County Conservation District is accepting applications for a seat on its board of supervisors through the end of January. Qualified… Continue reading

Jefferson County defers oversight role for homelessness grant

OlyCAP will continue to be lead agency for Commerce funding

Northwest Fitness and Wellness Center plans open house

Northwest Fitness and Wellness Center will celebrate its first anniversary during an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. The event… Continue reading

One person taken to hospital after three-car collision

Two people were injured following a three-car collision on U.S. Highway 101 between South Reddick Road and South Airport Road, the Port… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Arts Council, from left, MarySue French, Beth Witters, Roxanne Greeson, Kyle Zimmerman, Chris Allen, Bob Stokes and Todd Fischer, will host an open house on Wednesday.

Port Angeles Arts Council to host open house

The Port Angeles Arts Council will host an open house at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday following its 5:30 p.m. board meeting. The meetings,… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Arts Council, from left, MarySue French, Beth Witters, Roxanne Greeson, Kyle Zimmerman, Chris Allen, Bob Stokes and Todd Fischer, will host an open house on Wednesday.

Port Angeles Community Players to conduct auditions

The Port Angeles Community Players will conduct auditions for its production of “The Man in the Green Truck” at 3 p.m. Jan.… Continue reading