Peninsula Daily News

Olympic National Park fire still reported smoldering

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Rain that fell in neighboring areas didn’t reach the site of a small wildfire near Marymere Falls on Friday night, and… Continue reading

Port Townsend police warn of thieves

PORT TOWNSEND — Thieves apparently are stealing from homes while the owners host garage sales, according to information from the Port Townsend Police Department. Officers… Continue reading

This week’s outdoor concert schedule for PA, Sequim and PT

This week's schedule of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula: ■ SEQUIM — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Stardust Big Band (swing).… Continue reading

“Hidden Bridges of Venice” is among the works in Kathy Follett's show at the Port Ludlow Artists' League gallery.

Travels inspire artist’s works for Port Ludlow show

PORT LUDLOW — Canadian-born artist Kathy Follett has ventured — alone — through 26 countries in Europe and north Africa. These travels, along with her… Continue reading

“Hidden Bridges of Venice” is among the works in Kathy Follett's show at the Port Ludlow Artists' League gallery.

Port Townsend police warn of thieves

PORT TOWNSEND — Thieves apparently are stealing from homes while the owners host garage sales, according to information from the Port Townsend Police Department. Officers… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Deer Run on Indian Island set Sunday (*date corrected*)

EDITOR'S NOTE — The Deer Run is Sunday, Aug. 11, not Saturday, Aug. 10. This story has been corrected from its original posting: INDIAN ISLAND… Continue reading

Peninsula primary election outcomes remain the same after second ballot count

Primary election outcomes remained the same after a second count of ballots in the all-mail election in Clallam and Jefferson counties today (Aug. 9). No… Continue reading

Peninsula primary election outcomes remain the same after second ballot count

Primary election outcomes remained the same after a second count of ballots in the all-mail election in Clallam and Jefferson counties today (Aug. 9). No… Continue reading

A newgrass band

WEEKEND: The Deadly Gentlemen next in cabaret series

PORT TOWNSEND — The Deadly Gentlemen, a newgrass quintet from Boston, will arrive here for an intimate concert at the Key City Playhouse, 419 Washington… Continue reading

A newgrass band

WEEKEND: Pioneer Picnic, ice-cream social slated for Sunday

SEQUIM — Sunday will be busy at the Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road. The Sequim Pioneer Picnic is set for the grange's picnic area… Continue reading

Emily Daggett Smith

WEEKEND: Olympic Music Festival to feature young violinist

“Today” and “tonight” represent Friday, Aug. 9; Saturday and Sunday are Aug. 10 and 11. QUILCENE — A young violinist from New York City will… Continue reading

Emily Daggett Smith

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 9. The annual Sequim Rotary Salmon Bake, a music festival in Port Angeles, yoga for bicyclists in… Continue reading

Adventuress to set sail in Port Townsend Marine Science Center benefit

PORT TOWNSEND — A sail at the end of this month on the historic schooner Adventuress will go to Protection Island or around Port Townsend… Continue reading

One of 2 hikers rescued from Olympic National Park ravine still hospitalized

PORT ANGELES — An injured hiker who was rescued by the Coast Guard on Wednesday after falling about 50 feet into a ravine in south-central… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center seeks leadership award nominations

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is seeking nominations for the 2013 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award. The award recognizes people on… Continue reading

Quilcene man in jail, charged with robbing bank

PORT TOWNSEND — Ulysses Corwin Nevermissashot, who is charged with robbing the Quilcene branch of U.S. Bank in November, is scheduled to be arraigned at… Continue reading

Sequim plans not to offer all-day kindergarten this year

SEQUIM –– Although the state has offered some funding for all-day kindergarten, the Sequim School District plans not to provide it this year. Patsene Dashiell,… Continue reading

Smoke testing set in Sequim sewers into next week

SEQUIM — If you see smoke coming from manholes or building vents in the next week or so, don’t be alarmed. It’s only a test.… Continue reading

SPORTS: Sprint boat races Saturday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Nothing draws in visitors like these guys. Thousands are expected for the third year of the sprint boat races at Extreme Sports… Continue reading

United Good Neighbors to host Day of Caring next month

PORT TOWNSEND — United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County will celebrate the community’s spirit of volunteerism during the second annual Day of Caring on Friday,… Continue reading