Daily Update Newsletter

Oliver Pochert, left, and daughter Leina, 9, listen as Americorp volunteer and docent Hillary Sanders talks about the urchins, crabs and sea stars living in the touch tank in front of her at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Pochert, who lives in Sequim, drove to Port Townsend on Sunday to visit the aquarium because the aquarium is closing its location this month after 42 years of operation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Aquarium closing

Oliver Pochert, left, and daughter Leina, 9, listen as Americorp volunteer and docent Hillary Sanders talks about the urchins, crabs and sea stars living in… Continue reading

Oliver Pochert, left, and daughter Leina, 9, listen as Americorp volunteer and docent Hillary Sanders talks about the urchins, crabs and sea stars living in the touch tank in front of her at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Pochert, who lives in Sequim, drove to Port Townsend on Sunday to visit the aquarium because the aquarium is closing its location this month after 42 years of operation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
In “Bake to Alaska,” gingerbread contest entrants Patty (Kirsten Louise Webb, left), Sam (Eleanor Curtis) and Wolf (Paul Kiernan) sail toward the Last Frontier. The new holiday show is premiering this month at Key City Public Theatre in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

‘Bake to Alaska’ to make world premiere in PT

In creating a brand-new holiday show, playwright and performer David Natale wanted a story about love, food and laughter — with Port… Continue reading

In “Bake to Alaska,” gingerbread contest entrants Patty (Kirsten Louise Webb, left), Sam (Eleanor Curtis) and Wolf (Paul Kiernan) sail toward the Last Frontier. The new holiday show is premiering this month at Key City Public Theatre in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Man flown to hospital after crash investigated for DUI

A 41-year-old man was flown to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles after the truck he was driving struck a guardrail and blocked… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A Christmas survival guide

WHY CAN’T CHRISTMAS last all year? You’d better be glad that it doesn’t. Christmas can be very dangerous, starting with putting up the Christmas decorations!… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to draw down funds in 2025 budget

City has ‘healthy fund reserve balance,’ finance director says

Massey-Ferguson, nicknamed “Fergie,” prepares for the upcoming Agnew Grocery and Feed Tractor Parade with an afternoon nap. The parade is scheduled for Dec. 14, starting at the Agnew Grange on Barr Road at 4:30 p.m. and ending at Agnew Grocery on Old Olympic Highway by 6 p.m. Information on how to enter and a route map are available online at the Agnew Grocery and Feed Facebook page. (Kip Tulin)

Resting up for parade

Massey-Ferguson, nicknamed “Fergie,” prepares for the upcoming Agnew Grocery and Feed Tractor Parade with an afternoon nap. The parade is scheduled for Dec. 14, starting… Continue reading

Massey-Ferguson, nicknamed “Fergie,” prepares for the upcoming Agnew Grocery and Feed Tractor Parade with an afternoon nap. The parade is scheduled for Dec. 14, starting at the Agnew Grange on Barr Road at 4:30 p.m. and ending at Agnew Grocery on Old Olympic Highway by 6 p.m. Information on how to enter and a route map are available online at the Agnew Grocery and Feed Facebook page. (Kip Tulin)

Signal controller project to impact traffic

Work crews will continue with the city of Port Angeles’ signal controller upgrade project at the north end of Del Guzzi Drive… Continue reading

Tree sale is approved for auction

Appeals filed for two Elwha watershed parcels

Mary Pfund and Bill Schult opened Seven Monkeys Gallery and Studio in a former automotive garage in Quilcene in October to show local artists and help foster the area’s creative community. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Seven Monkeys Gallery opens in former auto repair shop

Owners hope Quilcene space will contribute to cultural attractions

Mary Pfund and Bill Schult opened Seven Monkeys Gallery and Studio in a former automotive garage in Quilcene in October to show local artists and help foster the area’s creative community. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
From left, Eve Burke, Linfield College and Millie Long, Alaska-Anchorage.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Loggers girls win and former Riders thriving in college

Fielding a team of five eighth-graders, including two starters, the Crescent Loggers girls basketball team held off Lake Quinault this weekend. “I was… Continue reading

From left, Eve Burke, Linfield College and Millie Long, Alaska-Anchorage.
Adan Ellis, Neah Bay football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Adan Ellis, Neah Bay football

Senior Adan Ellis had a huge performance in the final game of his career for the Neah Bay Red Devils football team. Ellis, a receiver… Continue reading

Adan Ellis, Neah Bay football.

Cities, counties approve tax hikes

State law allows annual 1 percent increase

Festival of Lights set for Saturday

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host its fourth Wintertide Festival of Lights from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Festival of Trees raises record $231,000

The 34th annual Festival of Trees, produced by the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, netted a record $231,000 over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.… Continue reading

“Strait beauty” by Randall Tomaras.

First Friday Art Walk set this weekend in Sequim

First Friday Art Walk will celebrate autumn with a gold-themed walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at various venues in downtown… Continue reading

“Strait beauty” by Randall Tomaras.

Health officer: Respiratory illnesses low on Peninsula

Berry says cases are beginning to rise regionally

Man flown to hospital after single-car collision

A 67-year-old man was flown to an Everett hospital after the car he was driving left the road and went down an embankment… Continue reading

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will host holiday concerts Friday and Saturday, highlighting songs from other nations. (Lynn Nowak)

Port Townsend Community Chorus to host two performances

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will present “Music Changes the World” at 7 p.m. Friday and 3… Continue reading

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will host holiday concerts Friday and Saturday, highlighting songs from other nations. (Lynn Nowak)
Emmelyne Ulmer.

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to conduct Sunday concert

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday. The public also is invited to the orchestra’s dress rehearsal at… Continue reading

Emmelyne Ulmer.