Clallam County

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Ambassadors host ribbon-cuttings for three local businesses … and other items

The Port Angeles Ambassadors recently held grand opening ribbon-cuttings for three local businesses. The businesses were Sacred Roots-Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Massage,… Continue reading

The Community Singalong drew an enthusiastic crowd in 2016.

Community Singalong lifts voices Thursday in Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Library will host a Community Singalong at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Participants will sing camp songs and traditional folk songs… Continue reading

The Community Singalong drew an enthusiastic crowd in 2016.

Fat Chance to perform at benefit concert series

Fat Chance will perform to support the Sequim High School Band Boosters this Saturday as part of Olympic Cellars Winery’s 2017 summer… Continue reading

Josh Sutcliffe and Sharah Truett star as Benedick and Beatrice in “Much Ado about Nothing” in its final weekend at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s Webster’s Woods park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Final weekend of ‘Much Ado’ in Webster’s Woods in Port Angeles

The forecast calls for balmy weather and comedy in this final weekend of “Much Ado about Nothing,” the Shakespeare in the Woods… Continue reading

Josh Sutcliffe and Sharah Truett star as Benedick and Beatrice in “Much Ado about Nothing” in its final weekend at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s Webster’s Woods park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Free outdoor concerts, karaoke sing out next week

Many voices will be heard at Sequim’s annual karaoke night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and other outdoor concerts are planned… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Gratitude crucial to a well-lived, -balanced life

IN JEWISH TRADITION when celebrating a special occasion or showing gratitude for a new and unusual experience, we recite a blessing from the Talmud called… Continue reading

LETTER: Clallam sheriff can count on my vote for ensuring pet owners’ privacy

I would like to praise Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict for taking prompt action to protect the privacy of pet owners in Clallam County [“Sheriff… Continue reading

LETTER: To the pro-Trump writer: Yes, we’re over his election

I read the Aug. 3 letter in Peninsula Voices from the Trump supporter [“Get over it”] telling all the people who didn’t vote for Donald… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump should force Canadian prime minister to compensate us over air pollution

I would like to ask Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for compensation for the air pollution that Canada has caused by mismanagement of its forests.… Continue reading

Revolutionary War re-enactors stage a version of the 1775 Battle of Lexington Green last year as part of the Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn and Lavender Farm near Agnew. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Northwest Colonial Festival lets history come to life starting next week

The third annual Northwest Colonial Festival will interpret two landmark events that occurred April 19, 1775: the skirmish on Lexington Green and… Continue reading

Revolutionary War re-enactors stage a version of the 1775 Battle of Lexington Green last year as part of the Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn and Lavender Farm near Agnew. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Friends of Brubeck will perform this weekend at Olympic Theatre Arts.

Olympic Theatre Arts to host return of Friends of Brubeck for two shows

Olympic Theatre Arts will welcome back the jazz ensemble Friends of Brubeck on Saturday and Sunday. The group will perform at 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Friends of Brubeck will perform this weekend at Olympic Theatre Arts.
Siblings Adam Chloe Corey and Adam Corey, both 11 of Port Angeles, dance to the music of Wanda Bumbarner & Friends on the lawn of the Joyce Museum last year during Joyce Daze. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Open wide for Joyce Daze’s blackberry pies, music, fun

Daze (verb): to stupefy especially by a blow. Joyce Daze (noun): the experience of being stupefied by wild blackberries. You’ll probably throw down… Continue reading

Siblings Adam Chloe Corey and Adam Corey, both 11 of Port Angeles, dance to the music of Wanda Bumbarner & Friends on the lawn of the Joyce Museum last year during Joyce Daze. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
“Rainforest” is one of Debbie Cain’s art pieces that will be on display at the Blue Whole Gallery. At far right, “Mellow Yellow” by Priscilla Patterson will be on view at the Sequim Museum & Arts Center. Below right, photographs by Karen Rozbicki Stringer, such as this one named “Portals,” will be on display at the Blue Whole Gallery.

Stroll on sunny side of street during Sequim Art Walk

“Like the song says, ‘Life can be so sweet on the sunny side of the street,’ ” said Sequim Art Walk organizer Renne… Continue reading

“Rainforest” is one of Debbie Cain’s art pieces that will be on display at the Blue Whole Gallery. At far right, “Mellow Yellow” by Priscilla Patterson will be on view at the Sequim Museum & Arts Center. Below right, photographs by Karen Rozbicki Stringer, such as this one named “Portals,” will be on display at the Blue Whole Gallery.
Sequim Holiday Inn installs Tesla Supercharger station

Sequim Holiday Inn installs Tesla Supercharger station

The North Olympic Peninsula’s first Supercharger station for Tesla electric cars is now open. The Sequim-Dungeness… Continue reading

Sequim Holiday Inn installs Tesla Supercharger station
Wildfire smoke, summer heat cover North Olympic Peninsula

Wildfire smoke, summer heat cover North Olympic Peninsula

Smoke from British Columbia wildfires is expected to cover the North Olympic Peninsula well into next week. That smoke, which has caused… Continue reading

Wildfire smoke, summer heat cover North Olympic Peninsula
City of Port Angeles suspends late fees in light of security concern

City of Port Angeles suspends late fees in light of security concern

Late fees and delinquency notices have been suspended for city utility ratepayers until further notice while city officials figure out if a… Continue reading

City of Port Angeles suspends late fees in light of security concern

Hood Canal Bridge closures planned overnight through Saturday

Five-hour closures — interrupted several times to ease congestion— are planned for the Hood Canal Bridge overnight each night through Saturday. Closures will… Continue reading

Vandals spray-paint Sequim church’s door and trailer

Vandals spray-paint Sequim church’s door and trailer

Vandals tagged a doorway and a trailer at Sequim Valley Foursquare Church, 9090 Old Olympic Highway, in Sequim. The damage was done sometime… Continue reading

Vandals spray-paint Sequim church’s door and trailer

Jazz on the Lawn to spice up Monday evening

The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will present the eighth annual Jazz on the Lawn concert at noon Monday. The free concert will… Continue reading

Chinn, Ryan apparent lineup for Clallam County Fire District 3

Tuesday’s primary election results resounded with a nearly 80 percent majority for Clallam County Fire District 3’s commissioner incumbent, who is seeking re-election.… Continue reading