Daily Update Newsletter

PT outlines new criteria for transportation dollars

City aims to address problem areas, distribute projects fairly

Among the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County staff participating in the Reach & Row for Hospice events are, from left, nurses Rebecca Ward and Ellen Bower, both of Port Angeles, and Melissa Ayoub of Sequim.

Reach and Row event to raise money for Volunteer Hospice

Pre-registration is open for the Sequim Bay Yacht Club’s Reach and Row for Hospice through Sept. 13. The annual boat-racing series benefits Volunteer… Continue reading

Among the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County staff participating in the Reach & Row for Hospice events are, from left, nurses Rebecca Ward and Ellen Bower, both of Port Angeles, and Melissa Ayoub of Sequim.
Sequim City Band musicians await the start of their Independence Day concert. The band will host “Movies, Musicals and Marches” on Sunday.

Sequim City Band preps ‘Movies, Musicals and Marches’

Break out the popcorn and the snacks: it’s time to go the movies with the Sequim City Band’s “Movies, Musicals and Matches” concert.… Continue reading

Sequim City Band musicians await the start of their Independence Day concert. The band will host “Movies, Musicals and Marches” on Sunday.
Erin Moilanen of the Crescent Grange arranges the group’s display in preparation for the Clallam County Fair on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Traditional offerings, new activites highlight Clallam fair

Food, music, events part of annual agricultural celebration

Erin Moilanen of the Crescent Grange arranges the group’s display in preparation for the Clallam County Fair on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam PUD continues its meter program

Commissioners discuss advanced metering infrastructure

Four EVs considered for Jefferson County fleet

Charging stations would be needed, public works director says

“Sunset Surf” is among the Jeff Sweet photographs now on view in the Showcase 2024 exhibit at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. The call for artists for Showcase 2025 is now open. (Jeff Sweet)

Northwind Art invites artists to its Showcase program

The call for art has opened for Showcase 2025, the exhibition for local and regional artists at the downtown anchor Jeanette Best… Continue reading

“Sunset Surf” is among the Jeff Sweet photographs now on view in the Showcase 2024 exhibit at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. The call for artists for Showcase 2025 is now open. (Jeff Sweet)

PAT NEAL: The seven stages of device deprivation

WITH THE MIRACLE of climate change, people living in the southern states of this great experiment in democracy we call America are bailing from their… Continue reading

Sequim Museum and Arts accepting submissions for show

Sequim Museum and Arts is accepting submissions for its juried fiber arts exhibit, “Sublime Marvel: Splendor, Enterprise and Awe,” through Sept. 15. The… Continue reading

Lacey woman dies in rollover traffic collision

U.S. Highway 101 closed for more than three hours

Maya Jennings-Kelly, 5, of Port Angeles gets a push from Nick Simpson of Port Angeles during an outing to Bovee’s Meadow at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park on Saturday. Warm weekend weather drew hundreds of people to the Barnes Point area of the lake, leading to full parking lots and busy beaches. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Floating on water

Maya Jennings-Kelly, 5, of Port Angeles gets a push from Nick Simpson of Port Angeles during an outing to Bovee’s Meadow at Lake Crescent in… Continue reading

Maya Jennings-Kelly, 5, of Port Angeles gets a push from Nick Simpson of Port Angeles during an outing to Bovee’s Meadow at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park on Saturday. Warm weekend weather drew hundreds of people to the Barnes Point area of the lake, leading to full parking lots and busy beaches. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

All Jefferson County Picnic set for Sunday

The 12th All County Picnic, which offers information about resilience and emergency preparedness in East Jefferson County, is scheduled from 11 a.m.… Continue reading

Citizen files suit against OlyCAP

Quilcene woman alleges emotional distress

Port Angeles offering utility assistance for those affected by mill closure

The city of Port Angeles is offering utility payment assistance to residents affected by the closure of the McKinley Paper Mill. Payment… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District approves $3.5M in expenses

Funds to cover unbudgeted expenditures

The Lindy Hop Community Dance Class will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Tyler Plaza, taught by Michael McCurdy and Sarah Peller, is set to live music by the Jonas Myers Quartet. (Gage Pacifera)

Soundcheck Music and Arts Festival slated this weekend

The Soundcheck Music and Arts Festival is set for a variety of venues across Port Townsend from Thursday through Sunday. The festivities… Continue reading

The Lindy Hop Community Dance Class will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Tyler Plaza, taught by Michael McCurdy and Sarah Peller, is set to live music by the Jonas Myers Quartet. (Gage Pacifera)
Sway Wild, an indie-folk duo featuring Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer, will perform at the Palindrome on Sunday.

Sway Wild duo to play at Eaglemount Cidery

The San Juan Island-based duo Sway Wild will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be at the Palindrome at Eaglemount… Continue reading

Sway Wild, an indie-folk duo featuring Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer, will perform at the Palindrome on Sunday.

Uptown Street Fair set for Saturday in Port Townsend

The Uptown Street Fair will celebrate the eclectic spirit of Uptown Port Townsend on Saturday. The fair will feature live music, entertainment,… Continue reading

Barry Wilcox winning his bronze medal at the para-cycling world championships in Glasgow, Scotland in 2023. (Casey Gibson/USOPC)

PORT ANGELES ROUGHRIDER HALL OF FAME: Riders’ Barry Wilcox back in the saddle

Suffered major spinal cord injury in traffic accident, now races in para-cycling

Barry Wilcox winning his bronze medal at the para-cycling world championships in Glasgow, Scotland in 2023. (Casey Gibson/USOPC)