Daily Update Newsletter

Julia Maynard, who at 22 constructed a cedar-mahogany Nevins yacht tender in Mystic, Conn., will be one of the speakers in “She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Woman Boatbuilders,” a Northwest Maritime Center discussion to stream online Thursday evening. (Julia Maynard)

Three boatbuilders to speak on livestreamed program

Ninety-minute discussion part of ‘Ask an Expert’ series

Julia Maynard, who at 22 constructed a cedar-mahogany Nevins yacht tender in Mystic, Conn., will be one of the speakers in “She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Woman Boatbuilders,” a Northwest Maritime Center discussion to stream online Thursday evening. (Julia Maynard)

Alzheimer’s association to host online support groups in Port Angeles

The Alzheimer’s Association of Washington State and Northern Idaho will host two caregiver support groups online in Port Angeles. One group will… Continue reading

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Armacost’s cross prompts vote to blur backgrounds

Virtual meetings to follow in-person rules

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Clallam County seeks volunteers for boards, committees

Clallam County is seeking volunteers to fill 102 vacancies on 21 advisory boards and committees. The deadline to apply is the close… Continue reading

Mark Willis enjoys a day at the beach with granddaughter Bryn in 2020. (Willis/Harrington family)

Former Sequim schools administrator recovering after strokes

The family of a fixture of Sequim schools is raising funds to help defray costs for an unexpected and nearly fatal series of… Continue reading

Mark Willis enjoys a day at the beach with granddaughter Bryn in 2020. (Willis/Harrington family)
Marny Friedman, left, and Christine Emmes are part of the Just Soup crew each Tuesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where free hot lunches are handed out in the church parking lot. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

More than just soup: Volunteers work rain or shine

St. Paul’s provides frees meals each Tuesday

Marny Friedman, left, and Christine Emmes are part of the Just Soup crew each Tuesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where free hot lunches are handed out in the church parking lot. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Library System to offer take-and-make hot cocoa bomb kits

Beginning Friday, DIY Hot Cocoa Bomb take-and-make kits are available for pickup. The free kits, designed for ages 5 and older, are… Continue reading

Artist and poet Nhatt Nichols, at Aldrich’s upstairs space in Port Townsend, has released her book, “This Party of the Soft Things.” She and fellow author Ward Serrill will discuss their work at Finnriver Farm on Wednesday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Pair of writers to host release

Books to be celebrated at Finnriver Farm Cidery

Artist and poet Nhatt Nichols, at Aldrich’s upstairs space in Port Townsend, has released her book, “This Party of the Soft Things.” She and fellow author Ward Serrill will discuss their work at Finnriver Farm on Wednesday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula residents named to honor rolls at colleges in Spokane

The Community Colleges of Spokane have released the fall 2021 honor rolls for its two colleges. Megan Ajde of Chimacum, Kayla Aubertin of… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro.
Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro.
Port Townsend artist and writer Velda Thomas, having just released her book “Blended: Perspectives on Belonging,” is now at work on a new printmaking project. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Blended’ offers space to remember

Author to present free online talk on Thursday

Port Townsend artist and writer Velda Thomas, having just released her book “Blended: Perspectives on Belonging,” is now at work on a new printmaking project. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

11 years meted out for domestic violence

Man has lengthy criminal history

Dismissed Kennewick fire chief sues alleging racial discrimination

A former Kennewick fire chief is suing the southeast Washington city in federal court, saying he was fired because he is Black and… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles boys win fourth straight in dominant fashion

The Port Angeles boys basketball team got off to an 18-2 lead in the first quarter and went on to cruise to a… Continue reading

Seattle students rally for stronger COVID-19 safety protocols at schools

About 100 Seattle students gathered outside the Seattle Public Schools district headquarters Friday seeking stronger safety protocols after increasing COVID-19 cases and safety… Continue reading

Shorter leash for Inslee considered

Chapman: Unlikely to pass in current form

State Supreme Court OKs Cooke Aquaculture steelhead farming

Company partnering with Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe for Port Angeles Harbor farm

Supreme Court to hear case of praying ex-football coach from Bremerton

The Supreme Court will hear the case of a former Bremerton High School football coach who was removed from his job because he… Continue reading