Jefferson County

Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Awakening, the Distanceless Journey” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Lessons in Awakening, Part 2: True Freedom” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at… Continue reading

Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Awakening, the Distanceless Journey” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Team High Seas Drifters Scott Wood, left, Mark Boston, Shad Lemke and Jefferson Franklin finished first and rang the bell while hoisting the first place belt for the WA360 on Thursday. The team finished the 360-mile race at 12:59 p.m., after leaving Port Townsend at 6 a.m. Monday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

WA360 teams come in

First arrivals ring the bell to cheers

Team High Seas Drifters Scott Wood, left, Mark Boston, Shad Lemke and Jefferson Franklin finished first and rang the bell while hoisting the first place belt for the WA360 on Thursday. The team finished the 360-mile race at 12:59 p.m., after leaving Port Townsend at 6 a.m. Monday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

COVID cases at Clallam County long-term care facility remain at 15

Small rise seen in Jefferson County

Best of the Peninsula.

Best of the Peninsula 2021 nominations on now

It’s time again to vote for the Best of the Peninsula! In separate Clallam County and Jefferson County ballots, voters will be asked to first… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.

Free workshops scheduled at Fort Worden

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops on Saturday. The workshops, which are encore presentations from the park’s spring series, will… Continue reading

The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions following an overnight or early morning collision that caused damage to the bridge. State Department of Transportation crews worked to fix the damage Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run. (Washington State Patrol)

Hood Canal Bridge reopens after emergency repair

State Patrol investigating hit and run

The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions following an overnight or early morning collision that caused damage to the bridge. State Department of Transportation crews worked to fix the damage Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run. (Washington State Patrol)
Chimacum School District has lined the fence outside of the school along Rhody Drive with banners honoring its 2021 graduating class. Public high schools across the North Olympic Peninsula are conducting their graduation ceremonies this weekend. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County high school graduations this weekend

Ceremonies to be less restrictive than ones for last year

Chimacum School District has lined the fence outside of the school along Rhody Drive with banners honoring its 2021 graduating class. Public high schools across the North Olympic Peninsula are conducting their graduation ceremonies this weekend. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula winery, cidery win state, Seattle wine awards

The 2021 Washington State Wine Awards / Seattle Wine Awards results have been announced, and two local producers won awards. Port Angeles-based vintner… Continue reading

Long-term care facility outbreak up to 15 cases

The long-term care facility outbreak in Clallam County has risen to 15 cases, with 11 residents and four staff testing positive for COVID-19 as of… Continue reading

Change of command set for Naval Magazine Indian Island

Ceremony by invitation only

Five teenage students at the Ballet Workshop in Port Angeles are headed for summer training programs, reported Kate Robbins, BW’s artistic director. From left are Amelia Brown, 13, Isabella Knott, 17, Caitlynn Donaldson, 17, Ava Johnson, 15, and Daphne Oakes, 13. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Five teens accepted to summer intensives

Youth stars to leave this month for training programs

Five teenage students at the Ballet Workshop in Port Angeles are headed for summer training programs, reported Kate Robbins, BW’s artistic director. From left are Amelia Brown, 13, Isabella Knott, 17, Caitlynn Donaldson, 17, Ava Johnson, 15, and Daphne Oakes, 13. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson Community Foundation CEO Siobhan Canty. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Community Foundation offers grants for art, culture

Emphasis on pandemic recovery

Jefferson Community Foundation CEO Siobhan Canty. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Mountain View Pool temporarily closed by equipment failure

The city’s Mountain View Pool is temporarily closed due to a failed circulation pump motor, Public Works Director Steve King said Tuesday.… Continue reading

Delores Hagerman, 83, of Port Ludlow will benefit from a trust fund created for asbestos poisoning victims, such as her late husband Ken, derived from insulation made by Owens-Illinois Inc between 1948 and 1958. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula widow beneficiary of asbestos-illness fund

Deceased husband had served on settlement panel

Delores Hagerman, 83, of Port Ludlow will benefit from a trust fund created for asbestos poisoning victims, such as her late husband Ken, derived from insulation made by Owens-Illinois Inc between 1948 and 1958. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Quimper Grange to host open house

After a 15-month closure the Quimper Grange will host an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event, dubbed… Continue reading

Clallam reports 10 more COVID cases as state vaccination lottery begins

All who have been vaccinated are entered into drawings

David Scott Johnson.

Arson, assault charges filed

Sequim man to be arraigned Friday

David Scott Johnson.
Team Bendracing — kayakers Daniel Staudigel and Jason Magness of Bend, Ore. — set out with the rest of the racers in the WA360, the 360-mile, human- and wind-powered event that began in Port Townsend Bay at 6 a.m. Monday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Racers paddle, harness wind to sail Puget Sound

Teams set off on 360-mile round trip from Port Townsend

Team Bendracing — kayakers Daniel Staudigel and Jason Magness of Bend, Ore. — set out with the rest of the racers in the WA360, the 360-mile, human- and wind-powered event that began in Port Townsend Bay at 6 a.m. Monday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Rower Ken Deem of Tacoma, who placed second in the Seventy48 race last weekend, took a picture just before he started the WA360 in Port Townsend Bay on Monday morning. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Weather conditions challenge racers

Half the field finishes weekend’s Seventy48

Rower Ken Deem of Tacoma, who placed second in the Seventy48 race last weekend, took a picture just before he started the WA360 in Port Townsend Bay on Monday morning. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Outbreaks expected among unvaccinated this summer

Clallam County facility up to nine total cases