Daily Update Newsletter

During the PSHA game show at the Crosby arena in Agnew last weekend, Duncan Parks, 18, and Ed ran a blazingly fast “A” division time of 8.45 in the Keyrace. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula equestrians beat the heat

ARE YOU FEELING beat by the heat? It’s sure had me feeling down for the count. Among those able to push past the hot (upper… Continue reading

During the PSHA game show at the Crosby arena in Agnew last weekend, Duncan Parks, 18, and Ed ran a blazingly fast “A” division time of 8.45 in the Keyrace. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

Lake Crescent road work slated next week

Maintenance crews from the state Department of Transportation will cut back trees, clear brush and repair guardrails on U.S. Highway 1o1 along… Continue reading

Olympic Connect aims to improve health care outcomes

Program director discusses future plans for community care hub

Recall hearing set for four Port Angeles City Council members

Superior Court to determine if recall will proceed to ballot

State Senate hopefuls differ on pathways

Chapman, Kelbon make case for 24th District

Traffic restored at Chicken Coop Creek

The state Department of Transportation has restored traffic to the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over Chicken Coop Creek. Traffic had been diverted over… Continue reading

Twyla and Doug Falsteisek, who split their time between Port Angeles and Sun City West, Ariz., take a break from their bike ride on the patio of the Dungeness River Nature Center along the Dungeness River in Sequim on Wednesday. The couple took advantage of summer weather for an excursion on the Olympic Discovery Trail. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Taking a break

Twyla and Doug Falsteisek, who split their time between Port Angeles and Sun City West, Ariz., take a break from their bike ride on the… Continue reading

Twyla and Doug Falsteisek, who split their time between Port Angeles and Sun City West, Ariz., take a break from their bike ride on the patio of the Dungeness River Nature Center along the Dungeness River in Sequim on Wednesday. The couple took advantage of summer weather for an excursion on the Olympic Discovery Trail. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Curley Taylor, frontman for Louisiana-based Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, right, performs with bandmate Matthey Roberts on rubboard during Wednesday night’s Concert on the Pier at Port Angeles City Pier. The free weekly music series, hosted by the Juan de Fuca Foundation and sponsored by Strait View Credit Union, D.A. Davidson & Co., 102.1 FM The Strait and the Peninsula Daily News, continues at 6 p.m. Wednesday with rock and dance band The Nasty Habits. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Concert series

Curley Taylor, frontman for Louisiana-based Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, right, performs with bandmate Matthey Roberts on rubboard during Wednesday night’s Concert on the Pier… Continue reading

Curley Taylor, frontman for Louisiana-based Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, right, performs with bandmate Matthey Roberts on rubboard during Wednesday night’s Concert on the Pier at Port Angeles City Pier. The free weekly music series, hosted by the Juan de Fuca Foundation and sponsored by Strait View Credit Union, D.A. Davidson & Co., 102.1 FM The Strait and the Peninsula Daily News, continues at 6 p.m. Wednesday with rock and dance band The Nasty Habits. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
“Blue Lightning” is one of the artworks by Shirley Scheier, who will give a free artist talk on Thursday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Shirley Scheier)

Art conversation Thursday in Port Townsend

“Below the Equator,” “Low Tide” and “Sweet Slumber” are among the titles of artworks by Shirley Scheier, the Port Townsend painter and… Continue reading

“Blue Lightning” is one of the artworks by Shirley Scheier, who will give a free artist talk on Thursday at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Shirley Scheier)

Elwha River bridge to be closed for nine days

The U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River will close for nine days at 6 tonight. Traffic will be re-routed along… Continue reading

Enumclaw's Tim Harder caught this chinook while fishing off of Neah Bay.

King limit rising Saturday off Neah Bay, La Push

ANGLERS CAN RETAIN two kings while fishing off Neah Bay or La Push starting Saturday and running through Sept. 15, if guideline remains. After meeting… Continue reading

Enumclaw's Tim Harder caught this chinook while fishing off of Neah Bay.

Lake Sutherland Management Distric t extends 10 more years

Residents of Lake Sutherland Management District 2 voted to extend the district by 10 years to help control invasive Eurasian watermilfoil. As… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioners approve Short’s Farm plan

‘Master blueprint’ provides details on how to organize land

Sekiu Fun Days, Day of Play set this weekend

The annual Day of Play, plus plays and Sekiu Fun Days will take place across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Opening reception for… Continue reading

The QFC grocery store and pharmacy in Sequim is one of three North Olympic Peninsula groceries scheduled for divestment by The Kroger Co. under terms of a merger between Kroger and Albertsons Companies, Inc. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Three QFC locations could be part of sale

Kroger, Albertsons release statewide list

The QFC grocery store and pharmacy in Sequim is one of three North Olympic Peninsula groceries scheduled for divestment by The Kroger Co. under terms of a merger between Kroger and Albertsons Companies, Inc. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Weekly free outdoor concerts presented across Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. The Fabulous Murphtones will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday… Continue reading

Port Angeles firefighters extinguish hot spots on a fire that gutted a house in the 1600 block of West Sixth Street on Thursday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Five displaced after Port Angeles house fire

Origin and cause still under investigation, chief says

Port Angeles firefighters extinguish hot spots on a fire that gutted a house in the 1600 block of West Sixth Street on Thursday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The cast of "The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It" is, from left, Dawn Alexander,  Wesley Vollmer, Tara Dupont, Donna Behrens, Ben Heintz, Zack Wiedenhoeft and Marissa Wilson LaJambe. The comedy arrives Friday at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News

Shakespearean ‘escape from reality’ to open Friday

Performances at Port Angeles Community Playhouse through July

The cast of "The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It" is, from left, Dawn Alexander,  Wesley Vollmer, Tara Dupont, Donna Behrens, Ben Heintz, Zack Wiedenhoeft and Marissa Wilson LaJambe. The comedy arrives Friday at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News
Paulette Hill, a jewelry artist, wire wrapping a Botswana agate cabochon.

Artisan market to include demonstrations Saturday

Local artisans will demonstrate how they create their works from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rain Shadow Artisan Market will be… Continue reading

Paulette Hill, a jewelry artist, wire wrapping a Botswana agate cabochon.
Members of the Port Angeles City Ballet march in the Independence Day Parade. The entry took first place in judging for Outstanding Float. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Award winners named for Port Angeles parade

The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce announced the winners from the Fourth of July Parade. The Port Angeles City Ballet won the… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles City Ballet march in the Independence Day Parade. The entry took first place in judging for Outstanding Float. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)