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KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Woodworker Michael Clemens, left, with help from Christine Loewe, executive director of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, and fourth-grade teacher Tony Seidl, right, erect a dragon-themed arbor at the student garden at Dry Creek School on Thursday in Port Angeles.

Permanent art installed at Dry Creek Elementary

Art by local artists graces gardens

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Woodworker Michael Clemens, left, with help from Christine Loewe, executive director of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, and fourth-grade teacher Tony Seidl, right, erect a dragon-themed arbor at the student garden at Dry Creek School on Thursday in Port Angeles.

Port Angeles draft capital plan includes 29 new projects

Opportunity for public comment during June council sessions

STR class change forces building updates

Work session scheduled for November

A 1949 built cabin at Lake Gibbs in Chimacum, was used for a live structure fire training by East Jefferson Fire Rescue Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

East Jefferson Fire Rescue burns cabin in training exercise

Lake Gibbs cabin was set for demolition

A 1949 built cabin at Lake Gibbs in Chimacum, was used for a live structure fire training by East Jefferson Fire Rescue Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Gardiner boat ramp replacement moves forward

Elmore sale efforts stall

Healthy Families braces for cuts

Organization could lose 30 percent of funding

Sights and sounds ready to entertain the Peninsula

Concerts and stage productions are set to take the stage across the Peninsula this weekend, along with photography, puzzles and poetry. • A concert to… Continue reading

Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan

YMCA Early Learning Center breaks ground in Port Angeles

‘Y Kids’ on hand to kick off construction

  • May 30, 2025
  • Peninsula Daily News
Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan

Joyce Museum announces summer hours

The Joyce Museum will begin its summer hours on Monday. The museum will be open from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles approves decree for harbor cleanup

Cleanup schedule, requirements outlined in plan

Jaman settles with YMCA, City of Port Townsend

Agreement doesn’t lift ban or admit liability

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles. The class, “Through the Looking Glass!,” gives participants a chance to work with professional artists to create works based upon what they observe. More information can be found at https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/through-the-looking-glass-adult-drawing-class-with-microscopes/.
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Art under a microscope

Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles. The class, “Through the Looking Glass!,” gives participants a chance to work with professional artists to create works based upon what they observe. More information can be found at https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/through-the-looking-glass-adult-drawing-class-with-microscopes/.

Board touring park in special meeting

The Port Townsend Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board will tour Camas Prairie Park during a special meeting at 3:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Clallam adopts 5-year homeless plan

Measurable goals need to be added

Eighth Street bridges closing in Port Angeles for work

The city of Port Angeles will apply sealant to the road surfaces on the Eighth Street bridges next week. Both bridges will… Continue reading

Clallam 2 Fire Rescue

Fire destroys house, structures

Limited water supply impacts fight

Clallam 2 Fire Rescue
Kelli MacConnell, whose printmaking studio is in Chimacum, is among the artists who will show their work at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Kelli MacConnell)

Fresh influx of color, light at Northwind gallery

As 14 artists unveil their work at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery, “it’s a thrilling time — an influx of light, color… Continue reading

Kelli MacConnell, whose printmaking studio is in Chimacum, is among the artists who will show their work at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Kelli MacConnell)

Student musicians train with masters

A week at Fort Worden with Dover Quartet

Port Angeles High School graduate Barry Wilcox competes in the 2025 World Cup in Belgium. He won all four races of the 2025 World Cup. (US Paralympics Cycling)

PARA CYCLING: Port Angeles’ Barry Wilcox the 2025 World Cup champion

Port Angeles High School graduate and member of the Port Angeles Roughriders Hall of Fame Barry Wilcox already had an incredible list… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School graduate Barry Wilcox competes in the 2025 World Cup in Belgium. He won all four races of the 2025 World Cup. (US Paralympics Cycling)
Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter, now running for Corban University in Salem, Ore., is an NAIA All-American after finishing sixth at the outdoor nationals in the 10,000 meters.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: PA’s Gladfelter sixth at NAIA nationals

Port Angeles High School graduate Jack Gladfelter finished sixth in the 10,000 meters at the NAIA outdoor national championships . Gladfelter, who… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter, now running for Corban University in Salem, Ore., is an NAIA All-American after finishing sixth at the outdoor nationals in the 10,000 meters.