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The Jefferson County Public Utility District is asking for voluntary conservation from the Bywater Bay water system, which affects 248 connections near Hood Canal.

Water conservation urged in Bywater Bay

Seawater intrusion suspected

The Jefferson County Public Utility District is asking for voluntary conservation from the Bywater Bay water system, which affects 248 connections near Hood Canal.
Len Feldman sends flowers to Port Townsend Bay in honor of Brion Toss, the famed rigger, teacher and author who died in June 2020. The smallest boat on the water, a one-fifth scale model of a 1933 Sam Crocker-designed catboat named Katy, was launched during the procession Wednesday morning; it bears Toss’ ashes. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

World-renowned master rigger, teacher mourned

Ashes, on a scale model catboat, now on final journey

Len Feldman sends flowers to Port Townsend Bay in honor of Brion Toss, the famed rigger, teacher and author who died in June 2020. The smallest boat on the water, a one-fifth scale model of a 1933 Sam Crocker-designed catboat named Katy, was launched during the procession Wednesday morning; it bears Toss’ ashes. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Singer Jean Lenke will appear alongside vocalist Sarah Shea in Thursday night's Candlelight Concert, presented online. A portion of proceeds will benefit Olympic Angels. (photo courtesy Jean Lenke)

Candlelight Concert to raise funds for Olympic Angels

“Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love),” “Lullaby of Birdland,” “Wonderful World,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right”: These are a few of… Continue reading

Singer Jean Lenke will appear alongside vocalist Sarah Shea in Thursday night's Candlelight Concert, presented online. A portion of proceeds will benefit Olympic Angels. (photo courtesy Jean Lenke)

Coho ferry service still on hold

Owners awaiting details after Canadian decision

Vespertine Boutique's Jaime Jaynes talks with one of her first customers. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Stepping into the light

A quiet revolution is happening in the middle of downtown Port Townsend. I say quiet because the Vespertine Boutique, which has been open 11 days… Continue reading

Vespertine Boutique's Jaime Jaynes talks with one of her first customers. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
A group of friends from Jefferson and Island counties met Monday to play music as they do year-round at Port Townsend’s Chetzemoka Park gazebo. In the foreground is Dianne Boeger; playing Shetland Islands tunes with her, from left, are fiddler Mhaire Merryman, bouzouki and guitar player Donald Terao and English concertina player Len Feldman. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Gazebo quartet

A group of friends from Jefferson and Island counties met Monday to play music as they do year-round at Port Townsend’s Chetzemoka Park gazebo. In… Continue reading

A group of friends from Jefferson and Island counties met Monday to play music as they do year-round at Port Townsend’s Chetzemoka Park gazebo. In the foreground is Dianne Boeger; playing Shetland Islands tunes with her, from left, are fiddler Mhaire Merryman, bouzouki and guitar player Donald Terao and English concertina player Len Feldman. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles native and Lefties outfielder Ethan Flodstrom watches a ball sail past him as he bats in the second inning against Walla Walla last week at Civic Field.

LEFTIES: Port Angeles’ Ethan Flodstrom glad to be back playing at Civic Field

Broken foot delayed summer start

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles native and Lefties outfielder Ethan Flodstrom watches a ball sail past him as he bats in the second inning against Walla Walla last week at Civic Field.
Erik Evans, the “Parking Lot Piper,” entertains people in downtown Sequim. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Parking lot piper plays for people outdoors

Erik Evans’ bagpipe music began as a pandemic activity

  • Jul 21, 2021
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Erik Evans, the “Parking Lot Piper,” entertains people in downtown Sequim. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PAT NEAL: Nonprofits here to help?

In previous episodes, we traced the transfer of ownership of the Hoh River from the Native Americans, who were the original inhabitants, to various warring… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Southwestern Oregon's Zachary Barker, left, battles with Peninsula's Erick Urzua in 2013 in Port Angeles. The NWAC-champion 2012 and 2013 Pirate men's and women's soccer teams will be inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame along with longtime basketball scorekeeper Bill Peterson on Sept. 25.

PENINSULA COLLEGE: Back-to-back championship soccer teams set for Hall of Fame.

Scorekeeper Peterson also honored

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Southwestern Oregon's Zachary Barker, left, battles with Peninsula's Erick Urzua in 2013 in Port Angeles. The NWAC-champion 2012 and 2013 Pirate men's and women's soccer teams will be inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame along with longtime basketball scorekeeper Bill Peterson on Sept. 25.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Chief Corrections Deputy Wendy Peterson, center, speaks at a retirement ceremony honoring her for 37 years of service with the Clallam County Sheriff's Office as Sheriff Bill Benedict watches at right. Peterson was recognized by county commissioners, friends and colleagues during Tuesday's commission meeting in Port Angeles in a ceremony that included a presentation of a chest full of memorabilia. Sheriff's Sgt. Don Wenzl will be promoted Aug. 2 to chief corrections deputy.
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Peterson retires in Clallam County

Clallam County Chief Corrections Deputy Wendy Peterson, center, speaks at a retirement ceremony honoring her for 37 years of service with the Clallam County Sheriff’s… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Chief Corrections Deputy Wendy Peterson, center, speaks at a retirement ceremony honoring her for 37 years of service with the Clallam County Sheriff's Office as Sheriff Bill Benedict watches at right. Peterson was recognized by county commissioners, friends and colleagues during Tuesday's commission meeting in Port Angeles in a ceremony that included a presentation of a chest full of memorabilia. Sheriff's Sgt. Don Wenzl will be promoted Aug. 2 to chief corrections deputy.
Tom Skerritt, star of “East of the Mountains,” will be honored during the Port Townsend Film Festival this September. A screening of the new movie is among the festival’s planned in-person events in downtown Port Townsend. (Photo courtesy of Jane Charles, “East of the Mountains”)

September festivals coming back with ‘joyful caution’

Wooden Boat, Film events to return to in-person functions

Tom Skerritt, star of “East of the Mountains,” will be honored during the Port Townsend Film Festival this September. A screening of the new movie is among the festival’s planned in-person events in downtown Port Townsend. (Photo courtesy of Jane Charles, “East of the Mountains”)

Tack sale set for Saturday

The Coyle Women’s Club will host its community tack and yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The sale will be… Continue reading

Traffic backs up on East First Street in Port Angeles on Tuesday, the result of lane closures at Golf Course Road, which is being repaved from East First Street to East Fifth Street. At times, traffic was snarled as far as downtown Port Angeles with backups on many side streets and arterials. Construction on Golf Course is expected to continue through Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Traffic jam

Traffic backs up on East First Street in Port Angeles on Tuesday, the result of lane closures at Golf Course Road, which is being repaved… Continue reading

Traffic backs up on East First Street in Port Angeles on Tuesday, the result of lane closures at Golf Course Road, which is being repaved from East First Street to East Fifth Street. At times, traffic was snarled as far as downtown Port Angeles with backups on many side streets and arterials. Construction on Golf Course is expected to continue through Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Child dies in collision

Driver suffered medical emergency, State Patrol said

Late papers

Some papers on the west side of Port Angeles are late because of a carrier emergency. Those who have not received today’s paper yet will… Continue reading

The Wilder A baseball team won the American Legion District 1 A Tournament held at Port Angeles' Volunteer Field over the weekend. The team will compete at the American Legion A State Tournament in Spokane beginning Monday. Team members and coaches are front row, from left, Alex Angevine, Bryant Laboy, Hunter Stratford, Camren Sotebeer, Tate Alton, Braydan White and back row, Manager Mike Politika, coach Gary White, Juan Terrones, Rylan Politika, Blake Sohlberg, Dylan Micheau, Josiah Gooding, Joseph Ritchie, Luke Flodstrom, coach Eric Flodstrom, coach Steve Uvila. Not Pictured: Ethan Staples

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder’s A squad wins district title

Team opens state tournament Monday in Spokane

The Wilder A baseball team won the American Legion District 1 A Tournament held at Port Angeles' Volunteer Field over the weekend. The team will compete at the American Legion A State Tournament in Spokane beginning Monday. Team members and coaches are front row, from left, Alex Angevine, Bryant Laboy, Hunter Stratford, Camren Sotebeer, Tate Alton, Braydan White and back row, Manager Mike Politika, coach Gary White, Juan Terrones, Rylan Politika, Blake Sohlberg, Dylan Micheau, Josiah Gooding, Joseph Ritchie, Luke Flodstrom, coach Eric Flodstrom, coach Steve Uvila. Not Pictured: Ethan Staples

AREA SPORTS: Sprint boat race Saturday; buy tickets in advance

Tickets for Saturday’s sprint boat races at are available online at tickets.extremesportspark.net. The venue is Extreme Sports Park, 2917 W. Edgewood Drive.… Continue reading

Ben and Myrtle Walkling Memorial Trust seeks applications for grants

The Ben and Myrtle Walkling Memorial Trust is currently accepting applications for grants to be awarded during 2022. The trust was established… Continue reading

Biotoxins in shellfish lead to closure at Discovery Bay

Danger signs have been posted near public access points