Peninsula Daily News

Rev. Bill Evans

Unity speaker set for presentation

The Rev. Bill Evans will present “Daddy” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Evans will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics,… Continue reading

Rev. Bill Evans

Peninsula College, high school graduations this weekend

Peninsula College will observe its 61st graduation ceremony on Saturday when it awards 420 degrees and certificates to graduates. Two commencement exercises… Continue reading

Grant aimed at combating hunger

Love Your Neighbor allocation goes to Jefferson County Farmers Markets

Guild issues call for artists

The Port Townsend Arts Guild has openings for artists and craftspeople who make their own unique work and would like to sell… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Chimcum High School teacher Brian MacKenzie, Keanu Morrison Tessa Richardson, Elliot Pflueger and League of Women Voters essay team organizer, Jackie Aase.

League of Women Voters’ essay winners announced

Elliot Pflueger won first place in the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County’s essay contest with his essay “Damning Darkness in… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Chimcum High School teacher Brian MacKenzie, Keanu Morrison Tessa Richardson, Elliot Pflueger and League of Women Voters essay team organizer, Jackie Aase.

OMC Foundation provides $400,000 for scholarships

Shrinking workforce biggest challenge for hospital

Discovery Bay closed to recreational shellfish harvesting

The state Department of Health has closed Discovery Bay to recreational harvest of all shellfish species after clam samples were found to… Continue reading

Clallam County restricts burning

Clallam County burn restrictions took affect Wednesday and will run through Oct. 1 unless conditions warrant a total burn ban. The move… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge closure canceled

An overnight closure of the Hood Canal Bridge, originally set for tonight, has been canceled. The overnight closures of the Hood Canal Bridge… Continue reading

Rachel Storck, community engagement director for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, sits on the art installation “Sky Gazer” by Port Angeles artist Steve Belz, one of several new artworks in the Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park, the site of this weekend’s Summertide Solstice Arts Festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Rachel Storck, community engagement director for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, sits on the art installation “Sky Gazer” by Port Angeles artist Steve Belz, one of several new artworks in the Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park, the site of this weekend’s Summertide Solstice Arts Festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Danika Chen

2023 music scholarships awarded to local students

Monday Musicale has announced the recipients of its 2023 music scholarships. Vocalist Danika Chen received the $3,500 first-place scholarship; vocalists Abigail Sanford… Continue reading

Danika Chen

Alternate prom set at First United Methodist Church

The Social Norm’s Social Club for YOUth will host its inaugural GAYLA, an Alternative Prom Formal Dance, from 5:30 p.m. to 9… Continue reading

Drag burlesque set at Studio Bob

Eau de Hollywood-A Drag/Burlesque Tribute to the Golden Age will be presented at Studio Bob on Friday. Tickets are $20 for the… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Don Corson, Darlene Martin, Teresa Martin, Tom Sanford, Sandy Cameron, Pam Ehtee, Tina Cozzolino, Alex Wilson, Vicki Corson and Gay Taylor.

Garden club donates

The Port Angeles Garden Club recently donated $3,000 to the North Olympic Land Trust. The club raised the money through sales of a special red… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Don Corson, Darlene Martin, Teresa Martin, Tom Sanford, Sandy Cameron, Pam Ehtee, Tina Cozzolino, Alex Wilson, Vicki Corson and Gay Taylor.
Manuel Piazza

Manuel Piazza to perform on pipe organ

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host organist Manuel Piazza at 7 p.m. Friday. The concert at the church at 301 E. Lopez… Continue reading

Manuel Piazza
Trooper Daniel J. Menihane Jr.

New State Patrol troopers graduate

The Washington State Patrol has announced the graduation of 43 new state troopers from the 117th Trooper Basic Training Class at a ceremony… Continue reading

Trooper Daniel J. Menihane Jr.
Megan Bland

Scholarship winners announced in Port Townsend

The University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County recently awarded more than $97,000 in scholarships to 31 local women. The recipients are:… Continue reading

Megan Bland
The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District #3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. 

Both teams are joined by the shared sorrow over the recent loss of District #3 Fire Captain/Sequim wrestling coach Chad Cate.

Sequim car wash crew

The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District 3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday. Both teams… Continue reading

The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District #3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. 

Both teams are joined by the shared sorrow over the recent loss of District #3 Fire Captain/Sequim wrestling coach Chad Cate.

Teen bicyclist dies after collision

PORT ANGELES – A 15-year-old boy who was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his bicycle was struck by a pickup truck on… Continue reading

Book sale continues through week

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will host a six-day Bag of Books sale from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday… Continue reading