Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson amends burn ban to Stage 1; Clallam still at Stage 2

PORT ANGELES — Don’t light those briquettes — yet — if you’re cooking in Clallam County. In Jefferson County, it’s OK. Jefferson County permits charcoal… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare receives gold standard award for Breastfeeding Friendly Hospitals

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare hospital has been awarded the state’s gold standard for Breastfeeding Friendly Hospitals. Dr. John Weisman, state secretary of health, presented… Continue reading

Sally Albiso

NEWS BRIEFS: North Coast reading set Tuesday in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Award-winning poet Sally Albiso will read from her new chapbook, The Notion of Wings, in the North Coast Writers’ first event of… Continue reading

Sally Albiso

Olympic National Forest taking project proposals; deadline set for Sept. 30

OLYMPIA — Olympic National Forest is accepting proposals for projects ranging from watershed restoration to trail improvements. The deadline for the proposals for Title II… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Sequim to host last outdoor concerts of the summer; Old Sidekicks to serve up bluegrass at Wednesday's Concert on the Pier

Port Angeles, Sequim to host last outdoor concerts of the summer; Old Sidekicks to serve up bluegrass at Wednesday’s Concert on the Pier

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula: â–  PORT ANGELES CONCERT ON THE PIER — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Sequim to host last outdoor concerts of the summer; Old Sidekicks to serve up bluegrass at Wednesday's Concert on the Pier
Esther Machado

Port Townsend man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, leaving scene

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and hit-and-run after he struck and killed bicyclist Esther Machado on Aug.… Continue reading

Esther Machado

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay tested but survives to beat Northwest Christian

SHORELINE — Typically when Neah Bay plays 11-man football the game ends up being similar to the Red Devils' 8-man games. This wasn't the typical… Continue reading

Selinda Barkhuis

Thursday’s Green Thumb Gardening Tips lecture in Port Angeles will examine how to attract hummingbirds

PORT ANGELES — Selinda Barkhuis will discuss how gardeners can attract hummingbirds to their gardens all year long during a Green Thumb Gardening Tips presentation… Continue reading

Selinda Barkhuis
Debbie Fredson

Walk, Compassion Rally to focus on suicide prevention Thursday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES ­— A walk and Compassion Rally to raise awareness for prevention of suicide is planned Thursday. Walkers will gather at City Pier at… Continue reading

Debbie Fredson
Debbie Fredson

Walk, Compassion Rally to focus on suicide prevention Thursday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES ­— A walk and Compassion Rally to raise awareness for prevention of suicide is planned Thursday. Walkers will gather at City Pier at… Continue reading

Debbie Fredson
PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay tested but survives to beat Northwest Christian

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay tested but survives to beat Northwest Christian

SHORELINE — Typically when Neah Bay plays 11-man football the game ends up being similar to the Red Devils' 8-man games. This wasn't the typical… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay tested but survives to beat Northwest Christian

BUSINESS BRIEFS: First Federal’s retail group hires consultant . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Halina D'Urso has joined First Federal Investment Services, the bank's retail investment services group, as a financial consultant. D'Urso will work with… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

â–  Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly ­luncheon meetings normally are held on the first and third Mondays at noon in the second-floor… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County commissioners to hold hearing Tuesday on marijuana law

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a proposed recreational marijuana law Tuesday. The hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. in… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County board mulls interim Department of Community Development directorship

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider naming an interim director for the Department of Community Development on Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 9… Continue reading

Jefferson amends burn ban to Stage 1; Clallam still at Stage 2

PORT ANGELES — Don’t light those briquettes — yet — if you’re cooking in Clallam County. In Jefferson County, it’s OK. Jefferson County permits charcoal… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Bridge work to disrupt traffic on Hood Canal beginning Wednesday . . . and other items

SHINE — Weekday traffic will be disrupted on the Hood Canal Bridge beginning Wednesday while crews make repairs to a portion of the bridge that… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Sequim to host last outdoor concerts of the summer; Old Sidekicks to serve up bluegrass at Wednesday's Concert on the Pier

Port Angeles, Sequim to host last outdoor concerts of the summer; Old Sidekicks to serve up bluegrass at Wednesday’s Concert on the Pier

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula: â–  PORT ANGELES CONCERT ON THE PIER — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Sequim to host last outdoor concerts of the summer; Old Sidekicks to serve up bluegrass at Wednesday's Concert on the Pier
Esther Machado

Port Townsend man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, leaving scene

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and hit-and-run after he struck and killed bicyclist Esther Machado on Aug.… Continue reading

Esther Machado
Clallam Bay running back Clayton Willis (30) attempts to escape the defense of Crescent's Wyatt McNeece

PREP FOOTBALL: Clallam Bay opens with win over Crescent; Forks falls in final minute

CLALLAM BAY — Cal Ritter had high praise for the Clallam Bay Bruins after they opened the season with a 34-14 home win over Crescent.… Continue reading

Clallam Bay running back Clayton Willis (30) attempts to escape the defense of Crescent's Wyatt McNeece