Peninsula Daily News

Temporary two-lane bypass constructed over Discovery Creek

The state Department of Transportation began constructing a temporary two-lane bypass for U.S. Highway 101 over Discovery Creek on Monday. The work zone,… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

Avian flu outbreak at Fort Flagler

Initial tests find infection in seals

Boat sinks in Lower Hadlock Bay

The owner of a boat that sank in Lower Hadlock Bay is working to salvage the vessel after the Coast Guard ascertained… Continue reading

Olympic National Park fires slow their growth

Fire activity in Olympic National Park increased only slightly, park officials said in their latest report. Temperatures warmed and relative humidity levels… Continue reading

Peninsula College staff follows up on cyber attack

Peninsula College has received more information about the number of students, employees and retirees whose personally identifiable information may have been exposed… Continue reading

‘Bach to School” concert offered Sunday

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will host organist Noah Smith for an organ concert at 4 p.m. Sunday. “Bach to School” will be… Continue reading

‘North Sea Siren’ to play Concerts in the Woods

Sofia Talvik, the Swedish “North Sea Siren” of Folk-Americana music, will play a matinee show at Concerts in the Woods in Coyle at… Continue reading

9/11 memorial service set for Monday

A ceremony honoring lives lost, and the heroism of first responders, in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks will be conducted in… Continue reading

Sarah Moran rehearses the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County in fall 2022.  Submitted photo

Community Choris seeking singers for winter concert

Rehearsals for the winter concert of Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will begin Sunday. As the group gears… Continue reading

Sarah Moran rehearses the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County in fall 2022.  Submitted photo
Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles’ “Geraldine’s” is part of the Artist Showcase exhibition at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. The Showcase program has been updated to accommodate more artists in 2024. (Northwind Art)

Showcase program open to new artists

Northwind Art has an updated exhibition program, with applications open now to artists in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason and Island counties. The… Continue reading

Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles’ “Geraldine’s” is part of the Artist Showcase exhibition at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. The Showcase program has been updated to accommodate more artists in 2024. (Northwind Art)
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The south dock at the Point Hudson Marina is a hub of activity on Friday, the first day of the Wooden Boat Festival. Hundreds of wooden boats of all sizes and shapes are available for viewing during the three-day show.

Wooden Boat Festival continues today, Sunday

Boat tours, races, demonstrations, presentations and hundreds of wooden vessels are set for today and Sunday at the 46th annual Port Townsend… Continue reading

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The south dock at the Point Hudson Marina is a hub of activity on Friday, the first day of the Wooden Boat Festival. Hundreds of wooden boats of all sizes and shapes are available for viewing during the three-day show.

Boats, toys and other attractions to be seen on Peninsula

The annual Wooden Boat Festival and a vintage toys show are among activities on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • The Port Townsend Wooden Boat… Continue reading

Fiber arts, mixed media on view during art walk

Fiber arts and mixed media paintings will be highlighted at Studio Bob and Harbor Arts during the Second Saturday Art Walk in… Continue reading

Small plumes of smoke rise from the Eagle Point Fire, as seen from the Hurricane Hill Trail, as rain moves into the area. (Olympic National Park)

Firefighters sent to interior park

Crew members to help visitors in North Fork Quinault, Skyline areas

Small plumes of smoke rise from the Eagle Point Fire, as seen from the Hurricane Hill Trail, as rain moves into the area. (Olympic National Park)

Frankie Moreno to perform on Saturday

Frankie Moreno will perform at the Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday. Showtime for Blue Suede Tunes will be 7:30 p.m.,… Continue reading

Great Strait Sale offers miles of flea markets

The Great Strait Sale will offer 61 miles of yard sales business specials, arts and crafts sales and fundraisers along the National Scenic… Continue reading

Memorial services set this weekend for Tokitae

Memorials for Tokitae are planned in Tacoma and Coupeville this weekend. Tokitae, the last of the captured Southern Resident orcas, died Aug. 18 at Miami… Continue reading