UPDATED — Software fix promised after Homeland Security says disable Java software temporarily to prevent hacking attacks

Peninsula Daily News news services SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp said it is preparing an update to address a flaw in its widely used Java… Continue reading

  • Jan 12, 2013
  • Peninsula Daily News news services
Photography by Kelly Flynn

IN THE SPOTLIGHT TONIGHT: Second Weekend Art walk to illuminate Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Today’s Second Weekend Art events include Hawaiian songs, photography that appears lighted from within, Dark Jester and plenty of dancing. All will… Continue reading

Photography by Kelly Flynn
Barbara Slavik is stepping down as education director at the Fine Arts Center in Port Angeles

Retirement party today for fine arts center education director

PORT ANGELES — A retirement celebration for Barbara Slavik, who was the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center's director of education for 22 years, is from… Continue reading

Barbara Slavik is stepping down as education director at the Fine Arts Center in Port Angeles
Kyle Sholinder

Port Angeles teen plans concert to save his dog

PORT ANGELES — Hoping to raise enough money to save his best friend, teen Kyle Sholinder is organizing a benefit concert to pay for costly… Continue reading

Kyle Sholinder
Flu now 'widespread' in Washington

Flu now ‘widespread’ in Washington

By DOUG ESSER The Associated Press SEATTLE — Fever, cough and headache caused by the flu are now widespread in Washington, the state Department of… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2013
  • By DOUG ESSER The Associated Press
Flu now 'widespread' in Washington
WSP Chief John Batiste

Inslee sticks with State Patrol Chief Batiste

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov.-elect Jay Inslee is standing by State Patrol Chief John Batiste despite objections from the troopers union. Inslee said… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2013
  • By The Associated Press
WSP Chief John Batiste
Artists Liam Byrne and Aidan Moody are among the young alumni of Frances Rice's sculpture classes offered at the Dungeness Schoolhouse. New courses start today and Monday at the schoolhouse and at Sequim's Museum & Arts Center. Frances Rice

Art classes to expose kids to all that’s possible

SEQUIM — In her children's art classes, Frances Rice aims to show how just about anything is possible. Today and Monday, she begins five new… Continue reading

Artists Liam Byrne and Aidan Moody are among the young alumni of Frances Rice's sculpture classes offered at the Dungeness Schoolhouse. New courses start today and Monday at the schoolhouse and at Sequim's Museum & Arts Center. Frances Rice
Conrad Pirner (July 14

Celebration of Life for Conrad Pirner set for Sunday

PORT HADLOCK — Friends, former associates and the public are invited to a Celebration of Life for Conrad Pirner, a former Port of Port Townsend… Continue reading

Conrad Pirner (July 14

Clallam plans swearing-in for newly appointed judge

FORKS — John H. Doherty of Beaver will be sworn in during a ceremony in the Clallam County District 2 Courtroom, 502 E. Division St.,… Continue reading

Pat and Tom Morgan of Port Angeles set up a scholarship fund for students at Peninsula College.

Couple to be honored at college’s donor wall

PORT ANGELES — Tim and Pat Morgan will join more than 70 other members of the Peninsula College Foundation's Donor Wall in a ceremony Friday,… Continue reading

Pat and Tom Morgan of Port Angeles set up a scholarship fund for students at Peninsula College.
Craddock Verser is stepping down as Jefferson County Superior Court judge today. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Judge fighting cancer to swear in successor today

PORT TOWNSEND — While pancreatic cancer has forced Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Craddock D. Verser to leave the bench, he hopes the illness does… Continue reading

Craddock Verser is stepping down as Jefferson County Superior Court judge today. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Larry Little

North Olympic Discovery Marathon director staying put

PORT ANGELES — Larry Little is passing up a chance to lead one of the most prestigious marathons in the nation to remain on the… Continue reading

Larry Little
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Retirement party for former Angeles Furniture co-owner today

PORT ANGELES - A retirement celebration will be held for former Angeles Furniture co-owner Bill Clevenger from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at the… Continue reading

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Venue changed for Dungeness water rule workshop

SEQUIM — The site of next Thursday’s workshop for property owners seeking building permits under the new Dungeness water management rule has been changed. The… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Broaden your horizons with concerts, lectures

There are many choices for learning and entertainment this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. Find out how to fight foreclosure during a presentation in… Continue reading

Magician Louie Foxx has in his bag of tricks many things

WEEKEND: Port Angeles Library conjures up fun with Art Blast, Winter Reading Circus

PORT ANGELES — Louie Foxx gets right down to business in his magic show. “I make my head shrink,” the Seattle conjurer promises. Such shrinkage… Continue reading

Magician Louie Foxx has in his bag of tricks many things

WEEKEND: Tickets on sale for Olympic Medical Center Foundation heart lunch

SEQUIM — Tickets are on sale for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s sixth annual Red, Set, Go! heart luncheon set for SunLand Golf & Country… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Winter Wildlands film festival set Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The eighth annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday. The event, a benefit for members of… Continue reading

Conrad Pirner (July 14

Celebration of Life for Conrad Pirner set for Sunday

PORT HADLOCK — Friends, former associates and the public are invited to a Celebration of Life for Conrad Pirner, a former Port of Port Townsend… Continue reading

Conrad Pirner (July 14
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Retirement party Friday for former Angeles Furniture co-owner

PORT ANGELES - A retirement celebration will be held for former Angeles Furniture co-owner Bill Clevenger from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 11),… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2013
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