Daily Update Newsletter

Bruce Skinner. (Leah Leach/for Peninsula Daily News)

Skinner earns festivals association lifetime award

Veteran music festival organizer also inducted into Hall of Fame

Bruce Skinner. (Leah Leach/for Peninsula Daily News)
Deborah Anne Harrison of Deborah Anne Harrison Designs will open her studio to the public this weekend during the third Strait from the Artists Studio Tour.

Strait from the Artists Tour set this weekend

The third Strait from the Artists Tour will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The free self-guided tour will feature… Continue reading

Deborah Anne Harrison of Deborah Anne Harrison Designs will open her studio to the public this weekend during the third Strait from the Artists Studio Tour.

Studio Bob to host drink and draw event

Studio Bob will host Drink and Draw at 7 p.m. Thursday. The family- and dog-friendly art program will kick off the weekend… Continue reading

About two dozen witches set off on the second annual Witches Paddle from Northwest Maritime to the Pourhouse pub on Saturday, a distance of half a mile. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Witches paddle

About two dozen witches set off on the second annual Witches Paddle from Northwest Maritime to the Pourhouse pub on Saturday, a distance of half… Continue reading

About two dozen witches set off on the second annual Witches Paddle from Northwest Maritime to the Pourhouse pub on Saturday, a distance of half a mile. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Kedryn DeScala, Port Angeles soccer, and Luke O’Hara, East Jefferson football.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Kedryn DeScala, Port Angeles soccer and Luke O’Hara, East Jefferson football

Port Angeles girls’ soccer player Kedryn DeScala did her best this weekend to extend the Roughriders season at least two more games. In a crucial… Continue reading

Kedryn DeScala, Port Angeles soccer, and Luke O’Hara, East Jefferson football.
Avery Dilley tips the ball against Toutle Lake in this District 4 2B volleyball tournament held in Forks on Saturday. Forks won 3-1 to move on to the district semifinals against Mossyrock in Raymond on Wednesday. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Forks one win away from state; Sequim No. 2 seed at district

The Forks Spartans volleyball team is one win away from qualifying for the state 2B tournament, while Sequim goes into the 2A District… Continue reading

Avery Dilley tips the ball against Toutle Lake in this District 4 2B volleyball tournament held in Forks on Saturday. Forks won 3-1 to move on to the district semifinals against Mossyrock in Raymond on Wednesday. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Klahhane XCEL Bronze team celebrates its first-place finish at the Harvest Fest Gymnastics meet in Mukilteo this weekend. From left are Kinley Matthews, Penny Goodwin, Sasha Gmazel, Addie Brown, Lucy Monaghan, Aubrie Huisman, Nora Pecoraro, Adrie McGuire and Reagan Haguewood. (Klahhane Gymnastics)

Gymnastics: Klahhane XCEL Bronze team takes first place at Harvest Fest

The Klahhane Gymnastics XCEL Bronze team opened its competition season with a first-place team win at the Harvest Fest meet hosted by GYMagine… Continue reading

The Klahhane XCEL Bronze team celebrates its first-place finish at the Harvest Fest Gymnastics meet in Mukilteo this weekend. From left are Kinley Matthews, Penny Goodwin, Sasha Gmazel, Addie Brown, Lucy Monaghan, Aubrie Huisman, Nora Pecoraro, Adrie McGuire and Reagan Haguewood. (Klahhane Gymnastics)

Jefferson deputies investigating male body found in Port Ludlow

Sheriff’s office says autopsy will confirm manner of death

Strait Slice Pizza won the Fall Peninsula Soccer League championship. From left, back row, are Rob Walton, Sam Watson, Luke Strong-Cvetich, Kaye Thomas, Allison Mahaney, Ian Miller, Sam Havens, Kyle Henderson, Zach Gray and Sean Rankin. From left, front row, are Kevin McGruther, Allison Snavely, Taryn Asmus, Kelsey Kuhn, Jimmy Quigley, Christine Loewe, Jack Waknitz, Victoria Jones, Mel Messineo, Isaiah Jindrich, Aaron Lee and Jay Marazon. (Courtesy photo)

PENINSULA SOCCER LEAGUE: Strait Slice Pizza wins PSL title

PORT ANGELES ­— Strait Slice Pizza shut out High Energy Metals 3-0 Sunday to win the Peninsula Soccer League’s Fall Championship. High Energy Metals led… Continue reading

Strait Slice Pizza won the Fall Peninsula Soccer League championship. From left, back row, are Rob Walton, Sam Watson, Luke Strong-Cvetich, Kaye Thomas, Allison Mahaney, Ian Miller, Sam Havens, Kyle Henderson, Zach Gray and Sean Rankin. From left, front row, are Kevin McGruther, Allison Snavely, Taryn Asmus, Kelsey Kuhn, Jimmy Quigley, Christine Loewe, Jack Waknitz, Victoria Jones, Mel Messineo, Isaiah Jindrich, Aaron Lee and Jay Marazon. (Courtesy photo)
Cindy, left, and Alan Turner are selling Port Book and News after 38 years in business. The store has become a fixture in Port Angeles for its thoughtful selection of books, carefully curated gifts, exceptional customer service and community-minded spirit. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Book and News for sale after nearly 40 years

Store known for its curated selection of books, magazines

Cindy, left, and Alan Turner are selling Port Book and News after 38 years in business. The store has become a fixture in Port Angeles for its thoughtful selection of books, carefully curated gifts, exceptional customer service and community-minded spirit. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Family members of Ruth McCord celebrate the dedication of a park named after their mother’s legacy on Oct. 25. The future park, located near North Seventh Avenue and West Hendrickson Road, looks to honor the late Sequim resident’s wishes to offer a place for youngsters and the elderly alike. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim dedicates a new city park

Land to offer attractions for both youth, elderly

Family members of Ruth McCord celebrate the dedication of a park named after their mother’s legacy on Oct. 25. The future park, located near North Seventh Avenue and West Hendrickson Road, looks to honor the late Sequim resident’s wishes to offer a place for youngsters and the elderly alike. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Kyle Bartholick-LeMaire (Sweeney Todd) and Angela Poynter (Mrs. Lovett) join the company for “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” at a rehearsal for “Sweeney Todd.” The show runs through Saturday at Sequim High School. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Ghostlight to stage ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Sequim High

Musical dark comedy runs Thursday through Saturday at auditorium

Kyle Bartholick-LeMaire (Sweeney Todd) and Angela Poynter (Mrs. Lovett) join the company for “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” at a rehearsal for “Sweeney Todd.” The show runs through Saturday at Sequim High School. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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. today through Friday, the Royal… 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 will be… Continue reading

These Port Angeles boys tennis players qualified for the District 3 tournament. From left are  Tate Alton, Nathan Basden, Luke Flodstrom, Keatyn Hoch and Austin Worthington. Basden and Flodstrom won the district championship.

POSTSEASON BOYS TENNIS: PA’s Flodstrom, Basden win district championship

Port Angeles’ Nathan Basden and Luke Flodstrom won the District 3 boys tennis duos championship, coming from behind in the championship match at… Continue reading

These Port Angeles boys tennis players qualified for the District 3 tournament. From left are  Tate Alton, Nathan Basden, Luke Flodstrom, Keatyn Hoch and Austin Worthington. Basden and Flodstrom won the district championship.
Dawn Hulstedt, Sequim

DISTRICT CROSS-COUNTRY: Sequim’s Hulstedt finishes third

TACOMA —Sequim’s Dawn Hulstedt finished third at the District 3/4 Westside Classic Cross-Country meet, qualifying for the state 2A meet. Hulstedt finished in a time… Continue reading

Dawn Hulstedt, Sequim
East Jefferson's Luke O'Hara ran for 201 yards and four touchdowns Friday night against Vashon as the Rivals won their season finale 55-0. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Rivals romp over Vashon for season-ending win

Port Angeles drops season finale to league champ Olympic

East Jefferson's Luke O'Hara ran for 201 yards and four touchdowns Friday night against Vashon as the Rivals won their season finale 55-0. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles' Teanna Clark is congratulated by her teammates after she scored on a penalty kick against Franklin Pierce in the Roughriders' district playoff victory Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SOCCER: Port Angeles girls win playoff opener behind flurry of goals

The Port Angeles girls soccer team made sure to extend its season, erupting for four goals in eight minutes in the first… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Teanna Clark is congratulated by her teammates after she scored on a penalty kick against Franklin Pierce in the Roughriders' district playoff victory Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Be the brightest bulb in the box with holiday lighting

NOW THAT IT is the beginning of November and darkness has truly descended upon us, what can we do to beat back the dark? This… Continue reading

A bellwether is traditionally the leading sheep of a flock, which has a bell to lead the others.

BACK WHEN: Is Olympic Peninsula the bellwether?

HERE WE ARE. Just days away from another Presidential election. There is a certain level of weirdness that comes with presidential elections. Clallam County has… Continue reading

A bellwether is traditionally the leading sheep of a flock, which has a bell to lead the others.