Daily Update Newsletter

Port Townsend creates new department to oversee creative district

Melody Sky Weaver appointed director of Community Service Department

In a dual meet between Port Angeles and Sequim at the annual Battle of the Axe teams duals tournament, Port Angeles' Drew Disher, left takes on Sequim's Riley Downs in the 150-pound division. Disher won 22-7 and Port Angeles edged out a 33-29 win over the Wolves. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
In a dual meet between Port Angeles and Sequim at the annual Battle of the Axe teams duals tournament, Port Angeles' Drew Disher, left takes on Sequim's Riley Downs in the 150-pound division. Disher won 22-7 and Port Angeles edged out a 33-29 win over the Wolves. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula College's Jaiden Blackmon (24) looks for the ball from teammate Antonio Odum (11). Blackmon led the shorthanded Pirates in scoring in two straight games this weekend. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Short-handed Peninsula men drop pair of games

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Shorthanded Peninsula men can’t overcome rash of injuries in pair of losses

Peninsula College's Jaiden Blackmon (24) looks for the ball from teammate Antonio Odum (11). Blackmon led the shorthanded Pirates in scoring in two straight games this weekend. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College)
East Jefferson Rivals

PREP GIRLS ROUNDUP: East Jefferson, Neah Bay girls win

Port Angeles falls to Central Kitsap on the road

East Jefferson Rivals

A GROWING CONCERN: New year brings new tasks for great gardening

may all your gardens be weed free and your flowers and bushes grow as fast as the horse tail. Here we… Continue reading

Food resources are available across Peninsula

Officials say demand continues to rise over previous years

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Kate Dean reflects on Jefferson County career

Will work for state office of Public Lands

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Port Ludlow Arts League to host artist reception

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

Will Barrett of Port Townsend and his cairn terrier Harris brave the cold and wet weather on Friday to walk around the Marine Science Center pier at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rainy walk

Will Barrett of Port Townsend and his cairn terrier Harris brave the cold and wet weather on Friday to walk around the Marine Science Center… Continue reading

Will Barrett of Port Townsend and his cairn terrier Harris brave the cold and wet weather on Friday to walk around the Marine Science Center pier at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Readers contribute nearly $100K to Peninsula Home Fund

Donations can be made for community grants this spring

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The Hub, a place to form community connections and incubate ideas, hosts a Night Market on the third Friday of every month. CEO Roxanne Greeson invited people to drop by for one of their events, or stop by between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, to see what they think of the space. (Roxanne Greeson)

The Hub aims to incubate ideas, grow community

PA business hosts spaces for artists, storefront to sell creations

The Hub, a place to form community connections and incubate ideas, hosts a Night Market on the third Friday of every month. CEO Roxanne Greeson invited people to drop by for one of their events, or stop by between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, to see what they think of the space. (Roxanne Greeson)
East Jefferson Teri Wiley battles for inside position against the defense of Sequim's Hailey Wagner. Also in on the play is Sequim's Kiley Winter. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL: East Jefferson girls clamp down on Sequim

The East Jefferson girls basketball team got off to a fast start and got huge contributions from several players in knocking off… Continue reading

East Jefferson Teri Wiley battles for inside position against the defense of Sequim's Hailey Wagner. Also in on the play is Sequim's Kiley Winter. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
About 20 people took to the waters of Lake Pleasant on New Year’s morning at the Clallam County park during the Polar Bear plunge. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Taking the plunge

About 20 people took to the waters of Lake Pleasant on New Year’s morning at the Clallam County park during the Polar Bear plunge. (Lonnie… Continue reading

About 20 people took to the waters of Lake Pleasant on New Year’s morning at the Clallam County park during the Polar Bear plunge. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam awards $5 million in grants

Economic development, housing at forefront

Clallam County assessor’s office to reduce hours

The Clallam County assessor’s office will have a temporary change in office and phone hours to help address the workload that has… Continue reading

First Friday Art Walk to feature whodunit mystery

The First Friday Art Walk, an artist workshop and free video game tournaments highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • First Friday… Continue reading

Studium speaker to discuss healthcare experiences

Dunia Faulx will address Studium Generale East at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Faulx will speak at Peninsula College’s Port Townsend campus, 202 Eisenhower… Continue reading

Traffic signal to be out of service Tuesday morning

The traffic signals at the intersection of Golf Course Road and U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles will be out of service… Continue reading

Angel Beadle holds Phoebe Homan, the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2025. Father David Homan stands by their side in a room at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles couple welcomes first baby of 2025

Phoebe Homan joins 7-year-old brother

Angel Beadle holds Phoebe Homan, the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2025. Father David Homan stands by their side in a room at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)