Daily Update Newsletter

Federal law limits marine traffic openings at bridge

The state Department of Transportation reminds mariners that, while its agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard requires operators at the Hood Canal Bridge… Continue reading

Home Garden Tour tickets now on sale

Tickets are on sale for the Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour, the Clallam Master Gardener Foundation’s fundraiser. The tickets are available… Continue reading

Hood Canal bridge closures begin Monday

Roundabout work also starts next week

More candidates join local races

Third declares for state Senate seat

Music and theater highlight Peninsula weekend

Community theater, an art walk and plenty of music options will be featured this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “The Man with the… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman in serious condition after wreck

A Port Townsend woman was in serious condition following a wreck at Discovery Road and state Highway 20, said a spokesperson for… Continue reading

Reforms making a difference at Fort Worden, PDA director says

Organization moving toward stability; challenges remain

Volunteer Al Oman, right, guides an auger operated by Steve Fink during site preparation for rebuilding the Dream Playground on Wednesday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. A community rebuild is scheduled for May 15-19 to replace portions of the popular playground that were destroyed in an arson fire on Dec. 20. Volunteer signups are available at https://www.padreamplayground.org. The nonprofit Dream Playground Foundation, which organized and orchestrated previous versions of the playground, is also seeking loaner tools with more information available at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084DA4AC23A5F85-48241857-dream#/. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Site preparation for playground

Volunteer Al Oman, right, guides an auger operated by Steve Fink during site preparation for rebuilding the Dream Playground on Wednesday at Erickson Playfield in… Continue reading

Volunteer Al Oman, right, guides an auger operated by Steve Fink during site preparation for rebuilding the Dream Playground on Wednesday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. A community rebuild is scheduled for May 15-19 to replace portions of the popular playground that were destroyed in an arson fire on Dec. 20. Volunteer signups are available at https://www.padreamplayground.org. The nonprofit Dream Playground Foundation, which organized and orchestrated previous versions of the playground, is also seeking loaner tools with more information available at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084DA4AC23A5F85-48241857-dream#/. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Some water system users face steep price hikes

County commissioners’ letter asks rates to be examined

Youth art on display throughout Port Townsend

Businesses in Port Townsend historic districts are displaying art by local students throughout May. More than 40 businesses, in both uptown and… Continue reading

A new mural at Sequim High School honors 2020 graduate Alissa Lofstrom, who started the mural in 2019 but had to stop due to COVID-19 shutdowns. She died in 2021, but past and current students finished her mural for the Interact Club. (Chelsea Reichner)

Teens put finishing touches on mural to honor student

Teachers, students remember Lofstrom as welcoming, talented, artistic

A new mural at Sequim High School honors 2020 graduate Alissa Lofstrom, who started the mural in 2019 but had to stop due to COVID-19 shutdowns. She died in 2021, but past and current students finished her mural for the Interact Club. (Chelsea Reichner)

Palmer to resign from Port Townsend City Council

City to open process for replacement

Port Angeles School District aims to use attrition to close budget gap

District facing smaller deficit than last year, won’t require job cuts

Bryant Volker smiles for Irrigation Festival photographer Keith Ross during the Kids Parade awards with help from festival Princess Kailah Blake. Volker won first place for his bicycle float. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Parade, logging show highlight festival weekend

Car show, historic walking tour part of 129th annual event

Bryant Volker smiles for Irrigation Festival photographer Keith Ross during the Kids Parade awards with help from festival Princess Kailah Blake. Volker won first place for his bicycle float. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Music professors Jennifer Chung and Matthew Daline will host a “Professional-Amateur Concert” at 1 p.m. Saturday to benefit YEA Music.

‘Professional-Amateur Concert’ to benefit YEA Music

Port Ludlow Performing Arts will host a “Professional-Amateur Concert” at 1 p.m. Saturday to benefit YEA Music. The concert is at the… Continue reading

Music professors Jennifer Chung and Matthew Daline will host a “Professional-Amateur Concert” at 1 p.m. Saturday to benefit YEA Music.

Concert to benefit Ugandan orphans

Lisa Lanza will perform a Mother’s Day concert to benefit Ugandan AIDS orphans at 4 p.m. Sunday. The annual concert is First… Continue reading

Drama club to host ‘Mixed Connections’ this weekend

The Port Angeles High School Drama Club’s East Park Avenue Players will perform “Mixed Connections” with shows at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival to host cellist, pianist

The Olympic Music Festival will host Pablo Ferrández and Julio Elizalde in a recital at 7 p.m. Monday. The concert is at… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The best Mother’s Day present

MOTHER’S DAY IS coming up. I had a great mother. I know because I am not writing this from prison. It wasn’t my mother’s fault… Continue reading

Roundabouts, timber industry top discussion

Peninsula’s state lawmakers recap session