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WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 4. A UFO meet-up, a walk through a rhododendron garden and a gun show are among the… Continue reading

Neo-folk singer Jean Mann will give a concert this Saturday night at Coyle's Laurel B. Johnson Community Center. Michelle Smith-Lewis

WEEKEND: Songwriter to perform in Coyle Concerts in the Woods this Saturday

COYLE — When she sings to you, Jean Mann hopes to take you somewhere: for a sun-splashed walk on the sand or up on a… Continue reading

Neo-folk singer Jean Mann will give a concert this Saturday night at Coyle's Laurel B. Johnson Community Center. Michelle Smith-Lewis
Uncle Bonsai — from left

WEEKEND: Uncle Bonsai trio to perform original songs in cabaret-style concert Saturday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Uncle Bonsai is not just one guy. No, this is a threesome of singers and social commentators, and they're headed to town… Continue reading

Uncle Bonsai — from left
Andrew Malinak is pictured warming up aboard the Livin the Dream catamaran at Port Angeles' Boat Haven after cutting short his attempt to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Vancouver Island in July 2013. He will make a second attempt Sunday. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News

Seattle swimmer to make second attempt to cross Strait of Juan de Fuca

PORT ANGELES — A Seattle man will make a second attempt to swim the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Sunday. Andrew Malinak, 28, a… Continue reading

Andrew Malinak is pictured warming up aboard the Livin the Dream catamaran at Port Angeles' Boat Haven after cutting short his attempt to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Vancouver Island in July 2013. He will make a second attempt Sunday. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County amends burn ban to Stage 1 as of Saturday; Clallam ban to remain at Stage 2

Jefferson County amends burn ban to Stage 1 as of Saturday; Clallam ban to remain at Stage 2

PORT ANGELES — Don't light those briquettes — yet — if you're cooking in Clallam County. In Jefferson County it will soon be OK. Jefferson… Continue reading

Jefferson County amends burn ban to Stage 1 as of Saturday; Clallam ban to remain at Stage 2
PREP FOOTBALL IS BACK — Bonus publication in today's print Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL IS BACK — Bonus publication in today’s print Peninsula Daily News

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS' high school football preview, a 20-page section detailing all nine North Olympic Peninsula teams, is included with the PDN's weekend (Friday-Saturday) print… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL IS BACK — Bonus publication in today's print Peninsula Daily News

Hurricane Ridge gets season’s first trace of snow

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Hurricane Ridge was briefly dusted with snow early Thursday, giving visitors a glimpse of the coming winter weather. It was the… Continue reading

The Port Angeles branch of Bank of America is one of four on the North Olympic Peninsula to be sold to 1st Security Bank. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Bank of America sells its four Peninsula branches to lst Security Bank; customer accounts to be carried over in January 2016

Bank of America is selling its four North Olympic Peninsula branch locations to Snohomish County-based 1st Security Bank, officials confirmed Wednesday. Checking, savings and loan… Continue reading

The Port Angeles branch of Bank of America is one of four on the North Olympic Peninsula to be sold to 1st Security Bank. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

BUSINESS BRIEF: Viking Sew & Vac open house set for Sept. 12 in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Viking Sew & Vac, 707 E. First St., will hold a fall open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.… Continue reading

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula opens home slate Saturday against North Idaho; special contests planned this season

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula College soccer teams make their 2015 home debuts Saturday when they face North Idaho at Wally Sigmar Field. The women… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim Civic Center exhibit open this evening . . . and other items

SEQUIM — The Sequim Civic Center will be open with a special exhibit during tonight's First Friday Art Walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.… Continue reading

Peninsula fourth-graders can get free passes to national parks

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park invites all fourth-grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House’s new Every Kid… Continue reading

David Sua runs against Port Angeles during the 2014 season opener. The Redhawks and Roughriders will meet again in tonight's season opener for both teams at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Sequim and Chimacum also will play. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Doubleheader in Port Townsend kicks off season

PORT TOWNSEND — This is Nick Snyder's type of football game. When Port Townsend and Port Angeles face off today in their season opener, it… Continue reading

David Sua runs against Port Angeles during the 2014 season opener. The Redhawks and Roughriders will meet again in tonight's season opener for both teams at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Sequim and Chimacum also will play. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Quileute, state send salmon to firefighters, fire victims in Eastern Washington

LAPUSH — Wildfire victims and firefighters in Eastern Washington will eat fresh salmon tonight thanks to the Quileute tribe and the state’s Sol Duc Fish… Continue reading

Registration open for Stephenie Meyer book-signing in Forks on Sept. 12

FORKS — Free registration is open for fans who want to meet Stephenie Meyer at the Forever Twilight in Forks celebration Sept. 12. A la… Continue reading

The ARTfusion women — from left

WEEKEND: Four artists to be featured at Cutting Garden Art Center in Sequim starting today

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 4. SEQUIM — Four women well-known on the local art scene are getting together for a rare… Continue reading

The ARTfusion women — from left
Lobo del Mar

WEEKEND: Lobo del Mar to perform in Quilcene for museum benefit Saturday

QUILCENE — Lobo del Mar, the family ensemble known for its Celtic and Latin music and dance, will take the stage at the Linger Longer… Continue reading

Lobo del Mar

WEEKEND: New Cider Garden to open in Chimacum with food, music this Saturday, Sunday

CHIMACUM — Finnriver Farm & Cidery will open its new Cider Garden at 124 Center Road this weekend with food and music. Admission is free,… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 4. A UFO meet-up, a walk through a rhododendron garden and a gun show are among the… Continue reading

Neo-folk singer Jean Mann will give a concert this Saturday night at Coyle's Laurel B. Johnson Community Center. Michelle Smith-Lewis

WEEKEND: Songwriter to perform in Coyle Concerts in the Woods this Saturday

COYLE — When she sings to you, Jean Mann hopes to take you somewhere: for a sun-splashed walk on the sand or up on a… Continue reading

Neo-folk singer Jean Mann will give a concert this Saturday night at Coyle's Laurel B. Johnson Community Center. Michelle Smith-Lewis