Carving demo, fiber festival, fly-in among weekend events on Peninsula

While Port Gamble S’Klallam tribal member will give a carving demo in Port Angeles, a Shepherds Festival is planned in Sequim, and the annual Memorial… Continue reading

College Bound Scholarship deadline nears

OLYMPIA — Lower-income Washington state families with students in the eighth grade have until June 30 to sign up for future college financial assistance under… Continue reading

Elwha Valley to close for road repairs for up to 5 weeks

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — This weekend is the last chance to visit the Elwha Valley for several weeks. The section of Olympic Hot Springs Road… Continue reading

Fort Worden building work, college expansions, Carlsborg sewer funding survive in state budget

The state’s two-year budget that the Legislature passed Wednesday will help pay for expansions of Peninsula College’s fitness center and Forks site and the construction… Continue reading

Lady-like dudes to collect tips for scholarship funds for Rhody Festival royals

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rhododendron Festival may be over for the year — but the fun isn’t. Some 21 men will dress up and dance… Continue reading

Memorial Day events scheduled across North Olympic Peninsula

Memorial Day observances across the North Olympic Peninsula will honor the memories of those who died in foreign wars. Monday observances, organized by town, are:… Continue reading

Peninsula College wins literacy grant; only recipient in Washington state

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College will enhance literacy programs in Port Angeles and LaPush with a $65,000 grant from the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family… Continue reading

Petition urges saving Lincoln Park trees; no other viable option, port says

PORT ANGELES — William Hunt has an affinity for the trees at Lincoln Park, and he wants to save them from being cut down. The… Continue reading

ShrimpFest celebrates Hood Canal edibles

By Philip L. Watness For Peninsula Daily News BRINNON — “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea,” Pvt. Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue told Forrest Gump… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2011
  • By Philip L. Watness For the Peninsula Daily News

Hoquiam paper mill closing

HOQUIAM — Grays Harbor Paper is shutting down its Hoquiam mill. President Patrick Quigg says the high price of materials, lower than expected sales and… Continue reading

‘Smart’ meter installation to begin for general public June 6 in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — City Hall plans to begin installing its new “smart” utility meters for the general public June 6. Meters were installed for City… Continue reading

Legislature finally finishes with deep cuts to bipartisan budget — but no tax increases

By Manuel Valdes and Mike Baker The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Legislature completed months of grueling negotiations Wednesday night, adjourning after passing a… Continue reading

  • May 26, 2011
  • By Manuel Valdes and Mike Baker The Associated Press

Peninsula Daily News senior staff writer earns third-place Society of Professional Journalists award

SEATTLE — Peninsula Daily News senior staff writer and Commentary page editor Paul Gottlieb won a third-place award for investigative journalism for daily newspapers with… Continue reading

Richmond ‘probably’ to file for Port Townsend City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — As the filing deadline approaches for this year’s election, there are few announced candidates — the most recent possibility being Paul Richmond,… Continue reading

Rock N Roll Bike Show, poker run this weekend in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The fourth annual Rock N Roll Bike Show will display bikes Saturday and host a poker run Sunday. The events spanning two… Continue reading

Seattle Symphony to play Port Townsend (and high school musicians get to sit in)

PORT TOWNSEND — The Seattle Symphony’s upcoming Port Townsend appearance will be a very special occasion, said Centrum’s Executive Director John MacElwee, and will be… Continue reading

Sequim Senior Activity Center celebrates anniversary with open house today

SEQUIM — The Sequim Senior Activity Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a communitywide open house today. The free open house will be from… Continue reading

Sequim-Dungeness thrift shop gives $24,000 to health services

BLYN — With a track record of raising $1.72 million since 1977, Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild Thrift Shop on Wednesday donated more than $24,000 to benefit… Continue reading

Test to begin Friday to keep Hood Canal Bridge open to car traffic, closed to civilian vessels part of the day

SHINE — A pilot project restricting Hood Canal Bridge openings for pleasure boats will begin Friday. The bridge won't open for any vessel not part… Continue reading

Tidepools and mooring buoys: Changes proposed for The Landing waterfront

PORT ANGELES — Paul Cronauer has plans to change the appearance of the shoreline near his waterfront building, The Landing mall. He has filed for… Continue reading