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WEEKEND: Other area events in Clallam, Jefferson counties this weekend

Storytelling paired with music, a free Kids Fishing Day and a variety of lectures and benefits are offered this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Eyvind Kang and Jessika Kenney.

WEEKEND: Poetry, music combine in Port Townsend performance on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — A bilingual reading and performance titled “The Mountain Poems of Stonehouse: A Translation in Celebration & Song” will bring together a poet,… Continue reading

Eyvind Kang and Jessika Kenney.
Milo Cress

Young speaker to talk about sustainability in Port Townsend next week

PORT TOWNSEND — A 12-year-old motivational speaker will talk to students and adults about environmental sustainability next Thursday; Friday, May 23; and Saturday, May 24.… Continue reading

Milo Cress

In Forks/West End on Saturday — 5k run, open aire market, plant sales . . . and more

Open Aire Market FORKS — The Forks Open Aire Market opens for the summer season Saturday. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 3… Continue reading

In Port Angeles on Saturday — Staying Independent Fair, fire hall pancake breakfast . . . and more

Staying independent PORT ANGELES — A variety of services will be offered at the Staying Independent Fair at the Port Angeles Senior Center from 10… Continue reading

In PT/Jefferson County on Saturday — square-dancing, scholarship awards . . . and more

AAUW scholarships PORT TOWNSEND — An American Association of University Women scholarship and awards meeting will be held at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San… Continue reading

In Sequim on Saturday — Kids Fishing Day, free airplane rides, doll show and sale

SEQUIM — A free Kids Fishing Day will take place at the Water Reuse Demonstration Park north of Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave.,… Continue reading

Mike Doherty

Longtime Clallam County Commissioner Doherty won’t seek re-election

PORT ANGELES — Howard V. “Mike” Doherty will not seek a fifth consecutive four-year term as a Clallam County commissioner. Doherty, 71, did not file… Continue reading

Mike Doherty

Sound Community Bank to acquire Columbia branches in Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Ludlow

Sound Community Bank’s parent company, Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., has agreed to acquire the Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Ludlow retail branches of Columbia Bank.… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS — Port Angeles salon plans open house on Saturday . . . and other local business news

PORT ANGELES — Angeles Beauty Supply & Salon, 205 E. Eighth St., Suite A, will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.… Continue reading

Jefferson deputies send out hanged man’s prints to confirm identity

CHIMACUM — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office by Thursday had sent fingerprints for analysis to confirm the identity of a man who hanged himself from… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS — ‘Litter Blitz’ set today (Friday) on U.S. Highway 101 . . . and other items

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — National park staff and volunteers will converge on Lake Crescent for a one-day “Litter Blitz” along U.S. Highway 101 today. Olympic… Continue reading

PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

Port Townsend man gets ‘Champions of Change’ medal from White House for transportation work

WASHINGTON — A Port Townsend man was among 11 people from throughout the nation to receive a “Champions of Change” medal at the White House… Continue reading

Sequim second baseman Evan Hurn throws to first base after fielding a grounder during the Wolves' 5-0 loss to Fife at Franklin Pierce High School. Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP SPORTS: Sequim baseball falls 5-0 to Fife at district tournament; Sequim boys soccer falls in shootout

TACOMA — Sequim is one loss away from elimination after being shut out by the Fife Trojans 5-0 in the 2A West Central District baseball… Continue reading

Sequim second baseman Evan Hurn throws to first base after fielding a grounder during the Wolves' 5-0 loss to Fife at Franklin Pierce High School. Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News
“The Spirit of America

WEEKEND: Jefferson Elementary School’s spring fair slated today (Friday) in Port Angeles

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, May 16. PORT ANGELES — The Jefferson Spring Fair, the carnival at Jefferson Elementary School, 218 E. 12th… Continue reading

“The Spirit of America

WEEKEND: Other area events on Peninsula to include Kids Fishing Day, benefits, lectures

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, May 16. Storytelling paired with music, a free Kids Fishing Day and a variety of lectures and benefits… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Performance group to offer film, play tonight on Port Angeles stage

PORT ANGELES — Insurgent Theatre, a touring performance troupe from Milwaukee, will arrive in Port Angeles tonight to screen a documentary film, “The Shadow of… Continue reading

Eyvind Kang and Jessika Kenney.

WEEKEND: Poetry, music combine in Port Townsend performance on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — A bilingual reading and performance titled “The Mountain Poems of Stonehouse: A Translation in Celebration & Song” will bring together a poet,… Continue reading

Eyvind Kang and Jessika Kenney.

WEEKEND: Shakespeare inspires original play at Peninsula College starting tonight

Tonight signifies Friday, May 16. PORT ANGELES — Irreverent acting, singing and dancing are all part of “Killing the Bard: Shakespeare on the Lam,” a… Continue reading