Daily Update Newsletter

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula women sweep three at Clark tournament

The Peninsula College women’s basketball team swept three games at the Clark Crossover Tournament, stretching its winning streak to seven games. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Gus Halberg drives the lane against Olympic on Friday night. Halberg had 25 points and went to the free-throw line 17 times in a 75-40 Port Angeles victory. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: Riders bounce back with resounding win over Olympic

Sequim remains in first place after crushing Bainbridge

Port Angeles' Gus Halberg drives the lane against Olympic on Friday night. Halberg had 25 points and went to the free-throw line 17 times in a 75-40 Port Angeles victory. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Pruning evergreens in December is not only ideal, but the trimmings can make gorgeous arrangements around your house that in our climate will naturally last until March. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Good pruning practices are evergreen

I HAVE BEEN pruning evergreens now for the last two weeks at a fever pitch! That is because late November and all of December is… Continue reading

Pruning evergreens in December is not only ideal, but the trimmings can make gorgeous arrangements around your house that in our climate will naturally last until March. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam jail part of nursing partners

First 10 Peninsula College students complete shadow experience

Toot Sweet, from left, Jan Proebstel, Nancy Peterson, Mark Holman and Vicky Blakesley, will perform Thursday at the Candlelight Concert series in Port Townsend.

Clarinet quartet to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

Toot Sweet will present “Winter Serenade” during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609… Continue reading

Toot Sweet, from left, Jan Proebstel, Nancy Peterson, Mark Holman and Vicky Blakesley, will perform Thursday at the Candlelight Concert series in Port Townsend.

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson County to discuss transportation district

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Field Hall to host Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas

Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas will be on stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and at 3 p.m. Thursday. Castle will bring… Continue reading

In 2017, BCHW certified sawyer Larry Baysinger, left, spent a day teaching, and getting chainsaw-certified, members of the new Mt. Olympus Chapter, enabling them to use a chainsaw to clear West End trails of fallen trees and branches. Sadly, due to diminished membership, the chapter is closing. A final potluck dinner will be held Dec 17, 6:30 p.m.,. at Black Diamond Community Center, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles. RSVP rainforestrider@gmail.com. (Photo by Sherry Baysinger)

HORSEPLAY: Happy trails to Back Country chapter

THE CHAPTER STARTED off like gangbusters. Or should I say trailbusters, as the 40-member-strong group forged through backcountry forest trails on the West End, clearing… Continue reading

In 2017, BCHW certified sawyer Larry Baysinger, left, spent a day teaching, and getting chainsaw-certified, members of the new Mt. Olympus Chapter, enabling them to use a chainsaw to clear West End trails of fallen trees and branches. Sadly, due to diminished membership, the chapter is closing. A final potluck dinner will be held Dec 17, 6:30 p.m.,. at Black Diamond Community Center, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles. RSVP rainforestrider@gmail.com. (Photo by Sherry Baysinger)
Garrett Jones, left, and John Blomgren plan community events at Port Townsend’s Imprint Bookshop, which they have just purchased. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

New owners plan events, expansion at Imprint Bookshop

After taking over Nov. 1, couple celebrates location’s 50-year anniversary

Garrett Jones, left, and John Blomgren plan community events at Port Townsend’s Imprint Bookshop, which they have just purchased. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles School District to start superintendent hiring process

School board’s goal is to name new leader by March 7

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Tribe CEO: Home Fund one of best ways to help

Contributions can be made to for community grants this spring

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One dies, another in critical condition after three-car collision

One man died and another was flown to a Seattle hospital following a collision that involved three vehicles, the State Patrol said.… Continue reading

Every morning at 6, six local men are on the racquetball courts of the Port Angeles YMCA. The players — from left, Henry Pimentel, 70, Roy Gotham, 79, Carl Gay, 74, Todd German, 58, Frank Burke, 76, and Jerry Allen, 69 — say the friendly games are good for cardio and camaraderie. Gotham and Gay have been playing together for more than 40 years. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Cardio and camaraderie: Group meets weekdays for racquetball

Two ‘originals’ have been playing for 40-plus years

Every morning at 6, six local men are on the racquetball courts of the Port Angeles YMCA. The players — from left, Henry Pimentel, 70, Roy Gotham, 79, Carl Gay, 74, Todd German, 58, Frank Burke, 76, and Jerry Allen, 69 — say the friendly games are good for cardio and camaraderie. Gotham and Gay have been playing together for more than 40 years. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

‘John Prine Christmas’ concert set at Field Hall

The Jenner Fox Band will present “John Prine Christmas” at 7 p.m. Saturday. The concert, a tribute to Prine, will be in… Continue reading

Alias Brass Company to play in Port Ludlow

The Alias Brass Company will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be presented by Port Ludlow Performing Arts at the… Continue reading

Clallam County passes balanced budget

Commissioners expect some jobs to be open part of year

Clallam Fire District 2 to collect items for food banks

Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue will help Santa collect items for food banks this weekend. Fire crews will operate… Continue reading

Clallam reduces with 7% exercise

Departments pare down $4.2M deficit

Holiday plays, concerts set stage this weekend

Stage performances, the Second Saturday Art Walk and a Port Angeles Symphony concert highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Rented Christmas”… Continue reading

Navy Band Northwest to play free concert

The Navy Band Northwest will perform a free holiday concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W.… Continue reading