Daily Update Newsletter

Matt Butler performs for about 70 incarcerated people in the visiting room at Clallam Bay Corrections Center on Thursday afternoon. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Singer-songwriter plays concert at prison

Incarcerated concertgoers express appreciation

Matt Butler performs for about 70 incarcerated people in the visiting room at Clallam Bay Corrections Center on Thursday afternoon. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Adam Bernbaum.

Special ed, rent cap sent to governor

Peninsula included in legislative session

Adam Bernbaum.

Tickets to go on sale for Petals and Pathways tour

Tickets will go on sale May 11 for the Clallam County Master Gardener Foundation’s Petals and Pathways Garden Tour. The annual self-guided tour… Continue reading

Water main to be replaced in Sequim

The city of Sequim will begin to replace a water main under Fourth Avenue on Monday. Crews from Earthwork Solutions, Lakeside Industries, Rainbow… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A family favorite skunk cabbage recipe

THE SKUNK CABBAGE is a swamp-dwelling harbinger of spring. Named for its distinctive aroma, the skunk cabbage can produce knee-high yellow flowers surrounded by a… Continue reading

Manuel Sanchez, with MTZ Installs of Pasco, lays soft, foam tiles in the landing area of the JUMP playground area of HJ Carroll Park in Port Hadlock as part of phase two of new equipment and safety upgrades. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New playground equipment

Manuel Sanchez, with MTZ Installs of Pasco, lays soft, foam tiles in the landing area of the JUMP playground area of HJ Carroll Park in… Continue reading

Manuel Sanchez, with MTZ Installs of Pasco, lays soft, foam tiles in the landing area of the JUMP playground area of HJ Carroll Park in Port Hadlock as part of phase two of new equipment and safety upgrades. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Applications open for Forks council seat

The Forks City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the council until 5 p.m. May 21. The vacancy was… Continue reading

Contract for middle school awarded to Carlsborg company

School board offers $4.6M pact for earthwork, utilities

Crazy Callen Weekend to kick off festival

Crazy Callen Weekend at the Sequim Irrigation Festival, stage and music performances and plant sales highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • 130th… Continue reading

One hospitalized after vehicle collides with tree

One person was transported to a hospital after they were extricated from their vehicle on Deer Park Road. Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue responded… Continue reading

Seniors concerned with SSA changes

Cuts to workforce lead to longer delays

“Spring Burst II,” by Cathy Weir, will be on exhibit at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout May.

Students’ work to be featured at First Saturday Art Walk

Gallery-9 and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues to participate in the monthly Art Walk from 5 p.m. to… Continue reading

“Spring Burst II,” by Cathy Weir, will be on exhibit at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout May.

United Way gives eight awards at annual event

The United Way of Clallam County honored eight at its Live United Prom and Awards in Club 7 at the 7 Cedars Casino… Continue reading

Volunteers contribute to marine stewardship

Jefferson County committee reports bull kelp surveys, rain garden work parties

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Family Fun Day will bring back Strait Up Foam Fun, pictured in 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Carrie Blake Community Park, along with laser tag and many other games.

Sequim Irrigation Festival turns 130 this weekend

Music, Kids Parade kick off entertainment offerings

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Family Fun Day will bring back Strait Up Foam Fun, pictured in 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Carrie Blake Community Park, along with laser tag and many other games.
First Friday Art Walk Sequim participants can enjoy a hands-on experience at Pondicherri, 121 E. Washington St. (Renne Emiko Brock)

First Friday Art Walk to feature aqua theme

The Sequim Irrigation Festival motto, “where water is wealth,” inspires the aqua color theme to celebrate cultivation and culture during First Friday Art… Continue reading

First Friday Art Walk Sequim participants can enjoy a hands-on experience at Pondicherri, 121 E. Washington St. (Renne Emiko Brock)

Funding for Hurricane Ridge lodge rebuild still in play

Sen. Murray says she will do ‘everything I can’ for site

In a free talk Sunday, Elissa Greisz will discuss artworks including “Like a Siren’s Song” at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Northwind Art to host meet-the-artists event

A freewheeling discussion with time for questions is set for Sunday as Port Townsend artists Elissa Greisz and Maxwell Yakush give a… Continue reading

In a free talk Sunday, Elissa Greisz will discuss artworks including “Like a Siren’s Song” at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)
Mike Pellicciotti.

State funding helps pay for Peninsula projects

Treasurer’s office focused on economic stability

Mike Pellicciotti.
Port Angeles' Brandt Perry swings at a pitch at Civic Field while teammate Josiah Gooding takes a lead off third base. The Riders beat Bremerton 9-0 to remain in third place in the Olympic League. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles blanks Bremerton 9-0 on a two-hitter

The Port Angeles baseball team is entering a softer part of its schedule and Tuesday took advantage, getting a two-hit shutout from… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Brandt Perry swings at a pitch at Civic Field while teammate Josiah Gooding takes a lead off third base. The Riders beat Bremerton 9-0 to remain in third place in the Olympic League. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)