Daily Update Newsletter

Kevin Willson’s sculpture “Builder” will be on display at Harbor Art Gallery.

Second Saturday Art Walk set for this weekend

Art venues in downtown Port Angeles will be open late Saturday for the Second Saturday Art Walk this weekend. • Harbor Art… Continue reading

Kevin Willson’s sculpture “Builder” will be on display at Harbor Art Gallery.

Senior center to host information fair

The Port Angeles Senior Center will host an Information Fair to celebrate Older American month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.… Continue reading

St. Joseph’s confirmation class in Sequim brought in more than 35,000 laundry pods through a fundraiser for Serenity House of Clallam County. It was their service project as part of the class. (Morgan Nolan)

Serenity shelter receives 35,000-plus laundry pods from youths

Guests at the shelter at Serenity House of Clallam County are well-supplied for laundry detergent for a few years, thanks to Peninsula… Continue reading

St. Joseph’s confirmation class in Sequim brought in more than 35,000 laundry pods through a fundraiser for Serenity House of Clallam County. It was their service project as part of the class. (Morgan Nolan)

Trashion Show encore to be conducted Sunday

Celebrate Mother Earth with an encore of the second Trashion Show from the Sequim Irrigation Festival’s Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair from… Continue reading

Welcome center to open at Northwest Maritime Center

The Northwest Maritime Center will celebrate the opening of its new welcome center from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday. The welcome center… Continue reading

Woman gets 20 years for murder

Court adds four months for max penalty

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council vice chair Loni Greninger, left, and tribal elder Celeste Dybeck sing the S’Klallam paddle song, a call for people to pull together. Despite a chilly rain, scores of people attended Sunday’s 120th anniversary celebration of the golf course, an event that included the unveiling of a banner with its new name: the Camas Prairie Park and Camas Prairie Golf Course. The park is designed to serve a more diverse group of users than in the past, said Bob Wheeler, Friends of the Port Townsend Golf Park president. He added that in addition to stick golf, disc golf, foot golf, a playground, trails and native planting areas are part of the plans. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New park unveiled

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council vice chair Loni Greninger, left, and tribal elder Celeste Dybeck sing the S’Klallam paddle song, a call for people to pull… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council vice chair Loni Greninger, left, and tribal elder Celeste Dybeck sing the S’Klallam paddle song, a call for people to pull together. Despite a chilly rain, scores of people attended Sunday’s 120th anniversary celebration of the golf course, an event that included the unveiling of a banner with its new name: the Camas Prairie Park and Camas Prairie Golf Course. The park is designed to serve a more diverse group of users than in the past, said Bob Wheeler, Friends of the Port Townsend Golf Park president. He added that in addition to stick golf, disc golf, foot golf, a playground, trails and native planting areas are part of the plans. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

‘Art in Bloom’ exhibit this weekend at fine arts center

“Art in Bloom,” a popup exhibit, will be on display for Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.… Continue reading

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CERT receives Serve Washington volunteer award

The Sequim Operational Area and Eastern Clallam County Community Emergency Response Emergency Team program received the state Volunteer Service Award for the Peninsula/Coastal… Continue reading

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Former ER physician still faces civil trial

Hill pleaded guilty to lesser charges Friday

Funds to rebuild lodge at Ridge will not be in ’25 federal budget

Park superintendent tells commissioners she’s ‘committed’

Volunteers from the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution prepare in October 2023 to clean the stone for a World War I monument in Carlsborg. The group looks to restore the stone this year. Pictured, from left, are Wanda Bean, Judy Nordstrom, Ginny Wagner, Mona Kinder, Darlene Cook, Kristine Konopaski, Pam Grider, Sharlyn Tompkins and Amira-Lee Salavati. Participants not pictured include Judy Tordini and Lindsey Christianson. (Michael Trebert Chapter/Daughters of the American Revolution)

Organization seeks soldiers’ names for WWI monument

A monument was placed in front of a public school on Carlsborg Road in 1924 with a bronze plaque and a message. “In… Continue reading

Volunteers from the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution prepare in October 2023 to clean the stone for a World War I monument in Carlsborg. The group looks to restore the stone this year. Pictured, from left, are Wanda Bean, Judy Nordstrom, Ginny Wagner, Mona Kinder, Darlene Cook, Kristine Konopaski, Pam Grider, Sharlyn Tompkins and Amira-Lee Salavati. Participants not pictured include Judy Tordini and Lindsey Christianson. (Michael Trebert Chapter/Daughters of the American Revolution)

Rotary meeting for Wednesday at new venue

Wendy Bart will address the Port Angeles Noon Rotary at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The club has changed venues this week and will… Continue reading

Packed races begin to emerge

Political hopefuls file intent to run

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue battle a two-story barn fire Sunday on Gibbs Road. (East Jefferson Fire and Rescue)

No injuries following fire at barn on Gibbs Lake Road

No injuries were reported following a barn fire on Gibbs Road just off West Valley Road, according to a news release from East… Continue reading

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue battle a two-story barn fire Sunday on Gibbs Road. (East Jefferson Fire and Rescue)
More than 100 riders came out and enjoyed the Lincoln Park BMX track Sunday as the track also hosted boys and girls clinics put on by BMX elite champion rider Olivia Armstrong from Bend, Ore. A total of 106 riders in 26 motos raced after the clinics. Lincoln Park BMX is hosting a variety of events all spring and summer. For more information, go to www.LPBMX.com. (Courtesy of Lincoln Park BMX)

BMX: Clinics by Oregon elite pro and much more at Lincoln Park

More than 100 riders came out and enjoyed the Lincoln Park BMX track Sunday as the track also hosted boys and girls clinics put on… Continue reading

More than 100 riders came out and enjoyed the Lincoln Park BMX track Sunday as the track also hosted boys and girls clinics put on by BMX elite champion rider Olivia Armstrong from Bend, Ore. A total of 106 riders in 26 motos raced after the clinics. Lincoln Park BMX is hosting a variety of events all spring and summer. For more information, go to www.LPBMX.com. (Courtesy of Lincoln Park BMX)
Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association La Push's James Lesniak makes his way upwind on Port Angeles Harbor during the first Edizgigantus Coastal Rowing Regatta with the MV Coho ferry and Red Lion Hotel in the background.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Rowers compete in Port Angeles Harbor; Balance bike free event

The first Edizgigantus Coastal Rowing Regatta took place in Port Angeles Harbor last week, hosted by the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association. Cooper… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association La Push's James Lesniak makes his way upwind on Port Angeles Harbor during the first Edizgigantus Coastal Rowing Regatta with the MV Coho ferry and Red Lion Hotel in the background.
Midge Vogan of Port Angeles sprays cleaner on a pair of sculptures in the 100 block of North Laurel Street in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday as part of the fourth annual Big Spring Spruce Up, sponsored by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of volunteers spread out over the downtown area to help beautify the city. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Spring Spruce Up in Port Angeles

Midge Vogan of Port Angeles sprays cleaner on a pair of sculptures in the 100 block of North Laurel Street in downtown Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Midge Vogan of Port Angeles sprays cleaner on a pair of sculptures in the 100 block of North Laurel Street in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday as part of the fourth annual Big Spring Spruce Up, sponsored by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of volunteers spread out over the downtown area to help beautify the city. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Community resource events set

Concerned Citizens will host a series of community resource events Tuesday through Thursday. Events are scheduled for 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.… Continue reading

MyChart tutorial offered Tuesday in hybrid classroom

Rachel Barbieto and Cindy Koch will present “How to Use MyChart” from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The hybrid class is… Continue reading