Daily Update Newsletter

“Do Not Open!” by Elissa Greisz was part of Northwind Art’s 2023 “Small Expressions” exhibition. The call for art entries in the 2024 show is open through Oct. 11. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Artists encouraged to apply for Port Townsend gallery shows

Artists across and beyond the Olympic Peninsula are invited to enter one or both of the exhibitions coming up at Northwind Art’s… Continue reading

“Do Not Open!” by Elissa Greisz was part of Northwind Art’s 2023 “Small Expressions” exhibition. The call for art entries in the 2024 show is open through Oct. 11. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)
Ten black men gathered at the Whidbey Institute to take part in the “Dark and Tender” film, documenting a workshop focused on tenderness and platonic touch. (Dark and Tender)

Film documentary explores platonic touch

Workshop on Whidbey Island focuses on tenderness between black men

Ten black men gathered at the Whidbey Institute to take part in the “Dark and Tender” film, documenting a workshop focused on tenderness and platonic touch. (Dark and Tender)

Port Angeles identifies $3M for safety facility

City turns to tax sources, pushes road project

Tickets on sale for Music on the Strait performance

Tickets are on sale for Music on the Strait’s Oct. 4 performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations at Field Arts and Events Hall.… Continue reading

PREP SOCCER: Roughriders start slow in road loss; Sequim clicks on all cylinders

Sequim girls break out

Port Angeles High School junior Tucker Swain, left, tries out a sample of roasted broccoli with ranch dressing dipping sauce prepared by Stacey Larsen, the district’s WSU Clallam Extension Farm to School consultant at the school’s cafeteria on Friday. Including locally grown produce like the Chi’s Farm broccoli into meals, increasing the amount of whole grains in foods and reducing salt and added sugar are part of the school district’s efforts to create healthier options and meet updated USDA nutrition standards. A new app provides students and parents a way to view menus and the nutritional content, calories and allergens in meal options. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

New flavors, new recipes for Port Angeles School District meal program

Goal is to promote healthy options for nutrition standards

Port Angeles High School junior Tucker Swain, left, tries out a sample of roasted broccoli with ranch dressing dipping sauce prepared by Stacey Larsen, the district’s WSU Clallam Extension Farm to School consultant at the school’s cafeteria on Friday. Including locally grown produce like the Chi’s Farm broccoli into meals, increasing the amount of whole grains in foods and reducing salt and added sugar are part of the school district’s efforts to create healthier options and meet updated USDA nutrition standards. A new app provides students and parents a way to view menus and the nutritional content, calories and allergens in meal options. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Applications open for Jefferson County Board of Health

The Board of Jefferson County Commissioners is accepting applications for the county’s Board of Health until 4:30 p.m. Friday. The board is… Continue reading

Community theaters to host joint auditions for Christmas shows

Olympic Theatre Arts and the Port Angeles Community Players will conduct joint auditions for their Christmas shows. Auditions will be conducted from 11 a.m. to… Continue reading

Iona Fyfe

Iona Fyfe to perform at the Palindrome on Sunday

Iona Fyfe will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller… Continue reading

Iona Fyfe

Jefferson County reduces its risk of fire danger

Collaboration moves level from high to moderate

The city of Port Angeles’ city hall east parking lot low-impact development project is complete. (City of Port Angeles)

Low-impact development parking lot complete

Project to help filter stormwater contaminants

The city of Port Angeles’ city hall east parking lot low-impact development project is complete. (City of Port Angeles)

Motorcycle rider airlifted to Seattle hospital after collision

A 63-year-old man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after he was ejected from his motorcycle. Dae H. Kang of Mukilteo was… Continue reading

Neah Bay man convicted of abusive sexual contact in federal court

A 46-year-old Neah Bay man was convicted of abusive sexual contact following a three-day trial in U.S. District Court. Schyler Colfax, a member… Continue reading

One person was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a fifth-wheel trailer was fully engulfed in flames on Friday. (Chris Turner/Clallam County Fire District 3)

One person flown to hospital after fire destroys trailer

A person was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a fifth-wheel trailer used as a primary residence became fully engulfed in flames. The… Continue reading

One person was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a fifth-wheel trailer was fully engulfed in flames on Friday. (Chris Turner/Clallam County Fire District 3)

PAT NEAL: A good time on the Peninsula

1890 WAS A good time to be on the Olympic Peninsula. That was before the coming of the railroads and the industrial age that slaughtered… Continue reading

Peninsula College President Suzy Ames, left, receives the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award from Gov. Jay Inslee at a Sept. 10 luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia. Ames was honored for her leadership and achievements in boosting the college’s declining enrollment and strengthening its ties to the community. (Jim Kopriva/Office of the Governor)

Peninsula College president receives outstanding leadership award

Peninsula College President Suzy Ames was one of 23 recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award who were recognized for their… Continue reading

Peninsula College President Suzy Ames, left, receives the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award from Gov. Jay Inslee at a Sept. 10 luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia. Ames was honored for her leadership and achievements in boosting the college’s declining enrollment and strengthening its ties to the community. (Jim Kopriva/Office of the Governor)

Piping may help reduce flooding

Project aims to protect landowners, beavers

Catherine Hardwicke, best known for directing “Twilight,” will screen her film “Thirteen” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend Film Festival to kick off its 25th year this weekend

More than 60 films, 50 filmmakers expected to be in attendance

Catherine Hardwicke, best known for directing “Twilight,” will screen her film “Thirteen” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. (Port Townsend Film Festival)
Paulo Leite of Port Angeles sets up a display of automotive and Star Wars toys at Saturday’s Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show at Guy Cole Convention Center in Sequim. The exhibition featured a wide variety of toys and collectible items for display, sale or trade. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Toy show

Paulo Leite of Port Angeles sets up a display of automotive and Star Wars toys at Saturday’s Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show at Guy… Continue reading

Paulo Leite of Port Angeles sets up a display of automotive and Star Wars toys at Saturday’s Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show at Guy Cole Convention Center in Sequim. The exhibition featured a wide variety of toys and collectible items for display, sale or trade. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The new pickleball courts at the Elks Playfield in Port Angeles are completed. (City of Port Angeles)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: EJ volleyball wins, new pickleball courts and more

The East Jefferson volleyball team got big matches from Penina Vailolo and Sophia Petta in getting past a good Crescent squad 3-0 (25-21,… Continue reading

The new pickleball courts at the Elks Playfield in Port Angeles are completed. (City of Port Angeles)