Daily Update Newsletter

A String and Shadow will perform “Or So It Would Seam” on Thursday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Jo Arlow)

String and Shadow to perform show at fine arts center

String and Shadow will present “Or So It Would Seam: A Giant Puppet Voyage into the Hidden Universe” at 6 p.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

A String and Shadow will perform “Or So It Would Seam” on Thursday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Jo Arlow)
An aerial view of the 2620 Road fire taken by state Department of Natural Resources personnel. (Department of Natural Resources)

Wildfire spreads to 445 acres

Poor visibility grounds aircraft fighting blaze

An aerial view of the 2620 Road fire taken by state Department of Natural Resources personnel. (Department of Natural Resources)
The McKinley Paper Co. mill in Port Angeles sits mostly idle on Thursday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clarity sought for McKinley mill closure

Union, community leaders say there’s been a lack of transparency

The McKinley Paper Co. mill in Port Angeles sits mostly idle on Thursday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Applications open for Animal Solutions Advisory Committee

The board of Clallam County Commissioners is seeking applicants to sit on its newly formed Animal Solutions Advisory Committee. Applications are due… Continue reading

Clallam County man sentenced to five years in prison

A Clallam County man has been sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to drugs and weapons charges. Jeremy… Continue reading

Fair, festivals and more this weekend on Peninsula

The Clallam County Fair, music festivals and a street fair in Port Townsend highlight weekend entertainment options on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Clallam… Continue reading

Historic preservation grant applications due in September

The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board will accept applications for historic preservation grants until noon Sept. 16. Grants can be made for… Continue reading

Paving to begin on Sequim Avenue on Monday

Work crews from Interwest Construction and Agate Asphalt will begin paving work on north Sequim Avenue from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday… Continue reading

Conductor and artistic director Jonathan Pasternack is beginning his 10th season leading the Port Angeles Symphony. (Port Angeles Symphony)

Port Angeles conductor poised to celebrate milestone season

Pasternack and soloists part of 12 concerts in Port Angeles, Sequim

  • Aug 16, 2024
  • Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Conductor and artistic director Jonathan Pasternack is beginning his 10th season leading the Port Angeles Symphony. (Port Angeles Symphony)

Port Angeles to host lodging tax workshop

The city of Port Angeles will conduct a workshop on the application process for 2025 lodging tax funds from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading

Quilute Tribe awarded grant to expand dental care access

The Quileute Tribal Health Center has been awarded a $140,000 grant from the Arcora Foundation to expand dental care access for American… Continue reading

Port Townsend-based singer-songwriter Brian Ledford will perform at Candlelight Concerts at 7 p.m. next Thursday.

Singer-songwriter to perform during Candlelight Concert

Brian Ledford will present “Sunlight and Shadows” during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church,… Continue reading

Port Townsend-based singer-songwriter Brian Ledford will perform at Candlelight Concerts at 7 p.m. next Thursday.

Port Townsend issues mandatory conservation measures following transmission leak

A mandatory water conservation notice has been issued by the City of Port Townsend to all city water customers after a leak… Continue reading

Growing wildfire threatening residences on Duckabush Road

Fire officials tell residents to be ready to evacuate

Kenzi Winters, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, along with her broad-breasted white turkey, Earl, wait for their chance in the show ring on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The fair officially opens today and runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Fair opens

Kenzi Winters, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, along with her broad-breasted white turkey, Earl, wait for their chance in… Continue reading

Kenzi Winters, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, along with her broad-breasted white turkey, Earl, wait for their chance in the show ring on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The fair officially opens today and runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Debra E. Olson, left, and Leslie Dickinson install “Birds of a Feather” in the Fiber Habit walk-by exhibit of Peninsula Fiber Artists, 675 Tyler St. in Uptown Port Townsend.

‘Birds of a Feather’ exhibit opens in Port Townsend

Peninsula Fiber Artists have installed “Birds of a Feather,” a walk-by exhibit, in Port Townsend. The exhibit is open 24 hours a… Continue reading

Debra E. Olson, left, and Leslie Dickinson install “Birds of a Feather” in the Fiber Habit walk-by exhibit of Peninsula Fiber Artists, 675 Tyler St. in Uptown Port Townsend.
Elva Hulett, left, and James Hoch, Port Angeles' Chase Bank branch manager, right, smiling together, reminiscing Elva's milestone achievement at Chase Bank on August 8, 2024. (Christopher Urquia/Peninsula Daily News)

Chase employee celebrates 50-year milestone at bank

Elva Hulett describes how technology in the industry has changed

Elva Hulett, left, and James Hoch, Port Angeles' Chase Bank branch manager, right, smiling together, reminiscing Elva's milestone achievement at Chase Bank on August 8, 2024. (Christopher Urquia/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire levy to return for fall election

Tax is essential for services, chief says

PASD Back to School event set for Saturday

Port Angeles School District, in partnership with Lutheran Community Services, will hold its 16th annual Back to School Fair from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles approves funds to purchase log loader

Taxi lane to be replaced at William R. Fairchild International Airport