NEWS BRIEFS: State Highway 112 to be closed Saturday for Joyce Daze Parade … and other items

State Highway 112 will be temporarily closed from its intersection with Piedmont Road to east of downtown Joyce from 12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Saturday for the Joyce Daze Parade.

JOYCE — State Highway 112 will be temporarily closed from its intersection with Piedmont Road to east of downtown Joyce from 12:30 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Saturday for the Joyce Daze Parade.

A detour route will be available to bypass Joyce during this time.

For more information, phone Julie Hatch at 360-302-1934 or Damon Hatch at 360-461-250.

PUD refunds bonds

CARLSBORG — The Clallam County Public Utility District will save $808,520 over the next 12 years through the refunding of 2008 Electric Revenue Bonds, officials said Monday.

“We were able to refund the Series 2008 Electric Revenue Bonds (ERB) at lower interest rates, which in turn helped us realize a significant cash flow savings,” said Beau Brown, treasurer and controller.

The bond provisions of the Series 2008 allowed for the refunding, and since interest rates had fallen, the PUD did so.

“Commissioners and staff take great care in the management of public monies, so with the opportunity to refund bonds that results in a savings like this, it only made sense to do so,” said Doug Nass, PUD general manger.

The Series 2008 ERB outstanding were $8,570,000 and are being refunded with a Series 2016 ERB issuance in the amount of $8,080,000.

The cash flow savings to the district is $808,520 (or $770,201 when considering the time value of money) over the next 12 years. The refunding of the Series 2008 bonds does not impact the final principal payment date, which remains due in 2028.

For more information about Clallam PUD, visit www.clallampud.net.

‘Princess Storytime’ set at library

SEQUIM — The Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., will offer a special “Princess Storytime” featuring

the Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty at 10:30 a.m. today.

Royal attire is encouraged.

The storytime will include songs, stories and a craft.

Cameras are encouraged for a photo opportunity with the princesses.

The event will be held on the outdoor stage behind the library, weather permitting.

For more information, visit www.nols.org, phone the library at 360-683-1161 or email youth@nols.org.

Photography exhibit

SEQUIM — Olympic National Park will host the work of George A. Grant, the first official National Park Service photographer, at the Kalaloch Campground Amphitheater, 57151 U.S. Highway 101 west of Sequim, at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Authors Ren and Helen Davis will showcase Grant’s work, which has been used in brochures, reports, newspapers and magazines for the park.

The program is free and open to the public.

It is part of the park’s celebration of the Park Service centennial.

The Davises recently co-authored a book about Grant’s career with the Park Service, which extended from the 1920s through the mid-1950s.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and can be signed by the authors.

Museum free day

PORT TOWNSEND — There will be a free day for Jefferson County residents at three museums operated by the Jefferson County Historical Society on Saturday.

The museums that will have free admission are the Jefferson Museum of Art & History, 540 Water St., the Commanding Officer’s Quarters at Fort Worden and the Rothschild House Museum, 540 Water St.

“Free Day at the Museums” is the first Saturday of every month and is supported by the Port Townsend Arts Commission.

More in News

Dan Willis of Port Townsend, a docent at the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park, conducts a tour for interested visitors on Thursday. The lighthouse was built in 1878 when Congress approved $8,000 for the light and foghorns. Although the facility is still an active U.S. Coast Guard station, the equipment is monitored and operated remotely and no keepers are present. Regular tours on Saturdays and Sundays will resume in May. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lighthouse tour

Dan Willis of Port Townsend, a docent at the Point Wilson Lighthouse… Continue reading

EMT Teresa DeRousie, center, was recognized for her long service to Clallam County Fire District 2. Presenting the award were Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Denton, left, and Chief Jake Patterson. (Clallam County Fire District 2)
Clallam 2 Fire Rescue hosts awards banquet

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue recognized career and volunteer members during… Continue reading

Construction set to begin on new marine life center in Port Angeles

Groundbreaking event scheduled for April 8 at Pebble Beach Park

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the calm waters of the Salish Sea. Whidbey Island is in the distance. Today’s high temperature is forecast to be in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies. Rain is set to return this weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Rowing on the Strait

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory… Continue reading

Fire protection may impact insurance rates

New protection class considers nuanced data

The view looking south from Hurricane Ridge, where variable winter weather has limited snow coverage and contributed to pauses in snow sports operations in recent weeks. (Washington’s National Park Fund)
Lack of snow has impact at Hurricane Ridge

Water equivalent well below average for February

Port Angeles secures grant to aid in salmon recovery

State Department of Commerce to provide city with $109,000

Tickets still available for United Way of Clallam County fundraiser

Pajamas are encouraged, teddy bears are optional and comfort… Continue reading

Interviews set for hospital board

At least seven candidates up for commissioner seat

Port Angeles asks for fee to cover lodging tax contracts

Resolution sent to committee for administrative costs

Climate action group is guiding reduction goals

Reduced emmissions require reduced transportation footprint