Peninsula Daily News

06/12/2026

A temporary assignment became three more years of service for John Southard. Sequim’s deputy police chief retired for a second time on May 29.

SEQUIM — A temporary assignment became three more years of service for John Southard.

06/12/2026

Electric vehicle drivers traveling U.S. Highway 101 along the west side of Hood Canal will be able to ease their range anxiety — and grab an oyster sandwich — when two EV fast chargers are installed at the Geoduck Restaurant and Lounge in Brinnon by the end of the year.

Mason County utility partners for charging area at Brinnon location

06/12/2026

Skeletal remains discovered inside a tent near the Sol Duc River in Olympic National Park have been identified following a decades-long investigation that involved the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office and forensic genealogy laboratory Othram.

https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/06/12/human-remains-found-in-olympic-national-park-identified/

06/12/2026

Two pharmacies in Clallam County are participating in a statewide program aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse.

Program available at two locations in Clallam County

06/12/2026

When Dorothy Field was about to say goodbye to her husband Walter Field, she asked him a question.

Dorothy Field is among the ‘angels’ who made the arts center possible

06/12/2026

Boat traffic at Boat Haven marina was half of normal over Memorial Day weekend, a sign that the Port of Port Townsend may be heading into a softer summer season than anticipated.

https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/06/12/holiday-draws-fewer-boats/

06/11/2026

Kamloops jumped all over Port Angeles and Lefties starting pitcher Michael Moses from the get go, chasing the righthander after he allowed four walks, a three-run double and a two-RBI single in the opening frame of Port Angeles’ 11-8 loss in a weather-shortened six-inning contest Wednesday.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Kamloops jumped all over Port Angeles and Lefties starting pitcher Michael Moses from the get go, chasing the righthander after he allowed four walks, a three-run double and a two-RBI single in the opening frame of Port Angeles’ 11-8 loss in a weather-shortened six-inning contes...

06/11/2026

Peninsula Fiber Artists are exhibiting a collection of art quilts, collages and tote bags through July 31 in the coffee shop at Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W. Front St., Port Angeles.

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula Fiber Artists are exhibiting a collection of art quilts, collages and tote bags through July 31 in the coffee shop at Field Arts &Events Hall, 201 W. Front St., Port Angeles.

06/11/2026

Susanna Baker will attempt to demystify the pastel medium at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

PORT LUDLOW — Susanna Baker will attempt to demystify the pastel medium at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

06/11/2026

Lisa Lanza will host a concert to benefit Ugandan AIDS orphans at 4 p.m. Sunday.

PORT TOWNSEND — Lisa Lanza will host a concert to benefit Ugandan AIDS orphans at 4 p.m. Sunday.