WEEKEND: Holiday fairs, bazaars, dinners on tap on Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Oct. 31. It’s not all about Halloween this weekend. Holiday fairs and bazaars, harvest dinners and a lecture… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Monday Musicale Scholarship benefit in Port Angeles on Sunday

PORT ANGELES — From “Sweet Georgia Brown” to “The Love for Three Oranges,” this Sunday's concert lays out abundant flavor. Classical music, fiddle tunes and… Continue reading

WEEKEND: PT Shorts to call to spirit of Poe on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — “The Raven,” “The Tell Tale Heart” and “The Haunted Palace,” all by Edgar Allan Poe, will descend upon the new Northwind Arts… Continue reading

Jonathan Pasternack  [Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz; cover design by Heather Loyd/Peninsula Daily News]

WEEKEND: Roll into Beethoven with Port Angeles Symphony guest conductor Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Talk with Jonathan Pasternack about the music he enjoys, and names bubble up fast: Beethoven, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Neil Young, Led… Continue reading

Jonathan Pasternack  [Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz; cover design by Heather Loyd/Peninsula Daily News]

WEEKEND: Saturday’s Port Townsend Gallery Walk to be ‘magic time’

PORT TOWNSEND ­— “Magic time” photography. Drums made of Peruvian walnut. Yoga props that serve as functional art: They’re all on tap this Saturday during… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Woodworking show set in Port Townsend this Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend's ninth annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show will display the possibilities of wood as functional art. “We have more craftspeople per… Continue reading

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'Holiday Happenings' — festivals, bazaars and events this holiday season

‘Holiday Happenings’ — festivals, bazaars and events this holiday season

A BONUS PUBLICATION in today's Peninsula Daily News print edition — "Holiday Happenings 2014." It lists upcoming holiday festivals, bazaars, events and sales across the… Continue reading

'Holiday Happenings' — festivals, bazaars and events this holiday season

Ballot counts grow in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Ballot counts are creeping up in Jefferson and Clallam counties as Tuesday's Election Day nears. As of Wednesday morning, the Jefferson County Auditor's Office reported… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS — Port Angeles nursery and florist sets open houses starting Saturday . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Gross’s Nursery & Florist, 826 E. First St., will hold a holiday open house this weekend. The event is from 9 a.m.… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFLY: Celtic song Tuesday, jazz trio Saturday and more . . .

Three for jazz SEQUIM — The unusual blend of pianist Linda Dowdell, trumpet man Ed Donahue and bassist Ted Enderle will converge at Wind Rose… Continue reading

Festival of Trees tickets to go on sale Saturday (and go early for Teddy Bear Tea passes!)

PORT ANGELES — Come Saturday, the race will be on to get tickets to the Festival of Trees' Teddy Bear Tea, the festival's gala dinner… Continue reading

This shop building at 836 Little River Road southwest of Port Angeles was destroyed by fire Wednesday. — Jay Cline/ Clallam County Fire District No. 2

Fire urged on by fuels destroys Little River Road shop southwest of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Flammables inside a private shop helped fuel a dramatic fire that destroyed the building Wednesday night. Clallam County Fire District No. 2… Continue reading

This shop building at 836 Little River Road southwest of Port Angeles was destroyed by fire Wednesday. — Jay Cline/ Clallam County Fire District No. 2
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Got a great Halloween costume? Enter our photo contest for kids and adults

By Jack Olantern Peninsula Daily News correspondent THE THREE NEWSPAPERS of the North Olympic Peninsula — Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum —… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2014
  • By Jack Olantern Peninsula Daily News correspondent
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Equipment sits idle at the Green Creek Wood Products location in the Eclipse Industrial Park on the west edge of Port Angeles on Thursday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Green Creek Wood Products in Port Angeles set to shut down for good Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Beset by market pressures and not enough logs, Green Creek Wood Products LLC will close the company, including its recently modernized Port… Continue reading

Equipment sits idle at the Green Creek Wood Products location in the Eclipse Industrial Park on the west edge of Port Angeles on Thursday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County needs volunteers for various roles

PORT ANGELES — Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County has scheduled volunteer orientations in Sequim and Port Angeles in the coming months in an effort… Continue reading

Haven't voted yet? North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide offers info on state issues, races in Jefferson, Clallam counties

Haven’t voted yet? North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide offers info on state issues, races in Jefferson, Clallam counties

The North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide, produced as a public service by the Peninsula Daily News, is now available during the voting period in the… Continue reading

Haven't voted yet? North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide offers info on state issues, races in Jefferson, Clallam counties
Jefferson County sheriff candidates Dave Stanko and Wendy Davis address the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club on Wednesday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson sheriff candidates debate as long campaign nears the finish line

PORT TOWNSEND — The two candidates for Jefferson County sheriff are relieved that the long and winding campaign trail will end Tuesday. “This campaign has… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates Dave Stanko and Wendy Davis address the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club on Wednesday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Latest airbag recall — Nissan recalls Infiniti SUVs  (and how to check if your car is part of the recall affecting 8 million vehicles by many automakers)

Latest airbag recall — Nissan recalls Infiniti SUVs (and how to check if your car is part of the recall affecting 8 million vehicles by many automakers)

By TOM KRISHER The Associated Press DETROIT – Nissan says it's recalling more than 1,800 Infiniti SUVs in the U.S. for an air bag problem… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2014
  • By TOM KRISHER The Associated Press
Latest airbag recall — Nissan recalls Infiniti SUVs  (and how to check if your car is part of the recall affecting 8 million vehicles by many automakers)
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Native mask of seahawk to go on display in Seattle

By Jack Broom The Seattle Times SEATTLE — It is silent yet eloquent. Ancient but relevant. Relatively light in weight but heavy in tradition and… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2014
  • By Jack Broom The Seattle Times
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NEWS BRIEFS — Sen. Hargrove honored for education aid . . . and other items

OLYMPIA — Sen. Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam, has been recognized for his work in helping more children access early learning opportunities. Hargrove, the ranking Democrat on… Continue reading