Peninsula Daily News

A large brush fire that charred a vacant lot near 13th and K streets on the west side of Port Angeles on Monday underscores the current level of fire danger. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Clallam County Fire Marshal upgrades burn ban

The Clallam County Fire Marshal has upgraded fire restrictions in unincorporated Clallam County to a full burn ban. “With the extended dry… Continue reading

A large brush fire that charred a vacant lot near 13th and K streets on the west side of Port Angeles on Monday underscores the current level of fire danger. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Construction night crews plan work on Highways 19 and 104

Work crews will be completing the construction of the roundabout at the intersection of state Highway 19 and state Highway 104 during… Continue reading

Public comment being sought on Project Macoma

The state Department of Ecology is collecting public comments regarding a proposed pilot project to use seawater to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide.… Continue reading

Art Around Town program to highlight artists’ work

The Port Ludlow Art League has partnered with local businesses to display the artists’ work from August through October. The Art Around… Continue reading

Chip sealing, striping on highways this week

Drivers on opposite ends of the North Olympic Peninsula will encounter highway resurfacing work beginning this week. Contractors working for the state… Continue reading

Poetry readings to feature Pulitzer Prize winners

Poetry on the Salish Sea will present its second Summer Sunday Readings from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The free annual… Continue reading

Port Townsend Summer Band to perform Sunday

The Port Townsend Summer Band will present “Wings in Motion” at 1 p.m. Sunday. The free family-friendly concert will be outdoors at… Continue reading

Jim Nyby, a singer and pianist, will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday in Port Townsend.

Singer, pianist to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

Jim Nyby will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor… Continue reading

Jim Nyby, a singer and pianist, will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday in Port Townsend.

Summertime Singers to perform this weekend

The Summertime Singers will perform concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Both performances will be at Grace Lutheran Church,… Continue reading

Temporary bypass lanes to open near Ruby Beach

Work crews will open temporary bypass lanes around two new fish passage improvement projects on U.S. Highway 101 near Ruby Beach this week.… Continue reading

Emily Little, left, owner of Buena Luz Bakery, and artist Gianna Andrews stand in front of the mural.

Uptown Arts District to unveil mural on Saturday

The Uptown Arts District will host a launch party for a mural by artist Gianna Andrews from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.… Continue reading

Emily Little, left, owner of Buena Luz Bakery, and artist Gianna Andrews stand in front of the mural.

Operations scheduled at Bentinck range this week

The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and July… Continue reading

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There are no… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Road work set next week on state Highway 20

Maintenance crews from the state Department of Transportation will make repairs to the road surface on state Highway 20 between 9 a.m.… Continue reading

Bode scheduled for OUUF weekend program in PA

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Separation and Connection: Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the… Continue reading

Port Townsend to host planning event

The city of Port Townsend and SCJ Alliance will host an interactive planning studio Monday through Wednesday. The studio will be conducted… Continue reading

Sequim Lavender Festival tops weekend activities

The Sequim Lavender Festival and several plays and classes highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Sequim Lavender Festival returns to Carrie… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Move at the Pace of Peace” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.