Daily Update Newsletter

August trial set for robbery suspect

Not guilty plea entered for felony charges from Frugal’s incident

Cox undergoing competency evaluation

Standoff suspect due in court Monday

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Focus on ‘Ian’s Ride: A Long Distance Journey to Joy’: Author and Guiness Record holder speak at Dungeness River Nature Center

“It’s so nice chatting with so many friendly faces,” Ian Mackay said to a home-turf gathered at the Dungeness River Nature Center to listen to… Continue reading

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KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A crew erects an activity tent on Thursday in the parking lot of Port Angeles City Pier in preparation for today's Independence Day events. For a list of July 4 activities, see today's on-line edition of the Peninsula Daily News.
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In tents preparation

A crew erects an activity tent on Thursday in the parking lot of Port Angeles City Pier in preparation for today’s Independence Day events. For… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A crew erects an activity tent on Thursday in the parking lot of Port Angeles City Pier in preparation for today's Independence Day events. For a list of July 4 activities, see today's on-line edition of the Peninsula Daily News.

Port Angeles City Council taking applications for seat

A vacancy on the City Council must be filled by Sept. 28. The application period for that vacancy opened Wednesday. Applicants have… Continue reading

German violinist Franziska Pietsch will be a featured soloist in the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of the 2025-2026 season.

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra poised for new season

Season passes on sale

  • Jul 4, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
German violinist Franziska Pietsch will be a featured soloist in the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of the 2025-2026 season.

Auditions to be conducted for playhouse production

Rebecca Gilbert will conduct auditions for an upcoming production of “The Foreigner” at 6:30 p.m. July 17 and at 2 p.m. July… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled. The old bridge, built in 1926, was in danger of washout when the river beneath changed course and engineers discovered the bridge piers were built on gravel instead of bedrock, leading to constructon of a new bridge, at right, which was opened to traffic in 2024. The old bridge was to remain in place until a fish-spawning window, which runs from mid-July until the end of August.
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Bridge removal

Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled.… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled. The old bridge, built in 1926, was in danger of washout when the river beneath changed course and engineers discovered the bridge piers were built on gravel instead of bedrock, leading to constructon of a new bridge, at right, which was opened to traffic in 2024. The old bridge was to remain in place until a fish-spawning window, which runs from mid-July until the end of August.

Canadians coming to support community

‘Neighbours’ to march in July 4 parade

Fourth of July events set on Peninsula

Fourth of July events are planned around the Peninsula, includings arts and crafts, fun runs and music. PORT TOWNSEND • The Port Townsend Summer Band… Continue reading

Traveling with Dignity by Len Zeoli

Fourth of July open house offered at gallery

Pacific Northwest Impressions will be on display during a Fourth of July open house from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The open… Continue reading

Traveling with Dignity by Len Zeoli

OMC updates partner process

Says it is now in ‘decision phase’

Port Angeles council begins 2026 budgeting

Looks at staffing, taxes and expenditures

Pierce Andersen explores the Sequim Botanical Garden with Sequim’s new “Agents of Discovery” app via a launch party in the Water Reuse Demonstration Site. Once downloaded, the game can be used without Wi-Fi or cellular data. (City of Sequim)

Sequim offers adventure app for Water Reuse Park

Game best for children with at least third-grade reading level

Pierce Andersen explores the Sequim Botanical Garden with Sequim’s new “Agents of Discovery” app via a launch party in the Water Reuse Demonstration Site. Once downloaded, the game can be used without Wi-Fi or cellular data. (City of Sequim)
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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ five-game win streak snapped in Edmonton

The Port Angeles Lefties had their five-game winning streak snapped in Edmonton, as the Riverhawks won 6-3 in front of 9,200 people… Continue reading

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AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder A falls to Kingston Kings

The Kingston Kings scored four runs in the first inning and the Wilder A Baseball Club was not able to bounce back… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Free football camp set in Port Angeles for Aug. 1

The second annual free football camp for grades 1-8 offered by Youth Athletes for Christ will be held at the Monroe Playfield… Continue reading

About 15 hardy cyclists from the Victoria area came across on the early Coho ferry Tuesday to ride up to the top of Hurricane Ridge on their Canada Day July 1st. The cyclist made the round trip in about 4 hours in time for the return noon ferry back home. This yearly trek has been happening for over 20 years and is organized by word of mouth through various cycle shops in the greater Victoria area. The numbers of riders was down considerably this year as riders shared that many felt “uncomfortable" coming over to America with the current political situation. ID: The cyclist are riding on 8th Street in PA for their approach to the park entrance. The round trip is about 34 miles. dlogan
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Canada Day riders

About 15 hardy cyclists from the Victoria, B.C., area came across on the early Coho ferry Tuesday to ride up to the top of Hurricane… Continue reading

About 15 hardy cyclists from the Victoria area came across on the early Coho ferry Tuesday to ride up to the top of Hurricane Ridge on their Canada Day July 1st. The cyclist made the round trip in about 4 hours in time for the return noon ferry back home. This yearly trek has been happening for over 20 years and is organized by word of mouth through various cycle shops in the greater Victoria area. The numbers of riders was down considerably this year as riders shared that many felt “uncomfortable" coming over to America with the current political situation. ID: The cyclist are riding on 8th Street in PA for their approach to the park entrance. The round trip is about 34 miles. dlogan

Electronic edition of newspaper set Friday

Peninsula Daily News will have an electronic edition only on Friday. The newspaper is making the change in anticipation of Independence Day,… Continue reading

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by state Sen. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, and state Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, middle. Each legislator spoke to the Rotary club and then took questions. They agreed it was a challenging four months in Olympia, particularly with budgeting. (Sequim Sunrise Rotary)
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Legislators speak to Rotary

Legislators speak to Rotary State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by… Continue reading

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by state Sen. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, and state Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, middle. Each legislator spoke to the Rotary club and then took questions. They agreed it was a challenging four months in Olympia, particularly with budgeting. (Sequim Sunrise Rotary)