Arwyn Rice

Eric Sisk of Seattle and Donna Helgeson of Sedro-Woolley re-enact old days in the hills above Sequim on Sunday. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News

‘Flatlanders’ flock to Mountain Man re-enactment in Sequim

SEQUIM — A 19th-century-style trading camp that popped up over the weekend is set to be dismantled this afternoon, after a busy Labor Day weekend… Continue reading

Eric Sisk of Seattle and Donna Helgeson of Sedro-Woolley re-enact old days in the hills above Sequim on Sunday. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News
Cory Adcox and Misty Collard of Portland

Couple starts off married life in a balloon

SEQUIM — Many brides are described as floating above the ground on their wedding day, but on Sunday, Misty Collard made it literal as she… Continue reading

Cory Adcox and Misty Collard of Portland
This 2004 GlaStar two-seater is registered to Michael E. Henderson of Edmonds

Kit plane flips in Sequim, father and son escape injury

SEQUIM — A 48-year-old Shoreline man and his son escaped injury when their small plane, a two-seat GlaStar, flipped over after landing at Sequim Valley… Continue reading

This 2004 GlaStar two-seater is registered to Michael E. Henderson of Edmonds
Tami and Kelly Ziegler organized a memorial scholarship to benefit the Port Angeles Class of 2014 to honor their son

Tragedy in Brinnon: Family of teen killed last year is involved in fatal motorcycle wreck

BRINNON — A motorcyclist died, and a Port Angeles woman known for her memorial efforts on behalf of her late son was injured in a… Continue reading

Tami and Kelly Ziegler organized a memorial scholarship to benefit the Port Angeles Class of 2014 to honor their son
“Mountain man” Charlie Stowe of Black Diamond fires his Monarch 41-caliber black powder derringer at a target during the annual Green River Mountain Men Rendezvous in 2011. Peninsula Daily News

Mountain Man re-enactors turn back the clock on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend

SEQUIM — Flintlocks, Dutch ovens and canvas tents are a way of life for four days over this Labor Day weekend for re-enactors who have… Continue reading

“Mountain man” Charlie Stowe of Black Diamond fires his Monarch 41-caliber black powder derringer at a target during the annual Green River Mountain Men Rendezvous in 2011. Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Clallam County Historical Society to open doors on huge garage sale

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 30. PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Historical Society will open the doors today to the former… Continue reading

“Mountain man” Charlie Stowe of Black Diamond fires his Monarch 41-caliber black powder derringer at a target during the annual Green River Mountain Men Rendezvous in 2011. Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Re-enactors to demonstrate an earlier way of life at Mountain Men Rendezvous

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 30. SEQUIM — Flintlocks, Dutch ovens and canvas tents will become a way of life for four… Continue reading

“Mountain man” Charlie Stowe of Black Diamond fires his Monarch 41-caliber black powder derringer at a target during the annual Green River Mountain Men Rendezvous in 2011. Peninsula Daily News
Andy Ritchie

Go on a walk . . . to see former Lake Aldwell green with new growth after dam removal [ * Photo Gallery * ]

PORT ANGELES — A new forest is taking root in the former Lake Aldwell, and an increasingly worn hiking path leads the curious on a… Continue reading

Andy Ritchie
Hamilton Elementary School reading teacher Gloria Mandery sorts through hundreds of reading books in her classroom Wednesday

Peninsula schools to open after Labor Day weekend

Teachers returned to classrooms across the North Olympic Peninsula this week to prepare for the first day of classes for the 2013-2014 school year. Doors… Continue reading

Hamilton Elementary School reading teacher Gloria Mandery sorts through hundreds of reading books in her classroom Wednesday

State test results vary in Jefferson County schools

Jefferson County's public school leaders said they still have work to do after seeing impressive test results from Quilcene School District, mixed results in Port… Continue reading

Clallam’s biggest school districts score well in state tests

Clallam County's two largest school districts made traditionally strong showings in newly released state test results. Smaller school districts showed mixed results in student achievement… Continue reading

Clallam Transit driver Joe Sutton holds a Verizon Jetpack mobile hot spot being tested to provide Internet access for riders on commuter bus routes Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam Transit tests ‘MiFi’ on two county buses

PORT ANGELES — Riders of two Clallam Transit commuter buses have the opportunity to use a free mobile Internet connection until Sept. 5. A Verizon… Continue reading

Clallam Transit driver Joe Sutton holds a Verizon Jetpack mobile hot spot being tested to provide Internet access for riders on commuter bus routes Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Assistant Chief Mike DeRousie of Clallam County Fire District No. 2 monitors the situation at 721 Benson Road in Port Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News

Fire destroys carport on Benson Road in Port Angeles

A free-standing carport and workshop were engulfed in flames Sunday afternoon at 721 Benson Road in Port Angeles. Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District No.… Continue reading

Assistant Chief Mike DeRousie of Clallam County Fire District No. 2 monitors the situation at 721 Benson Road in Port Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News
Rocket enthusiasts watch a model blast off during the "Pasture Blaster" event Sunday in Port Townsend. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News

Rocketeers of all ages converge on Discovery Bay

PORT TOWNSEND — They don't call it the Pasture Blaster for nothing. Rockets blasted off one, two and three at a time over the course… Continue reading

Rocket enthusiasts watch a model blast off during the "Pasture Blaster" event Sunday in Port Townsend. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News
Assistant Chief Mike DeRousie of Clallam County Fire District No. 2 monitors the situation at 721 Benson Road in Port Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News

Fire destroys carport on Benson Road in Port Angeles

A free-standing carport and workshop were engulfed in flames Sunday afternoon at 721 Benson Road in Port Angeles. Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District No.… Continue reading

Assistant Chief Mike DeRousie of Clallam County Fire District No. 2 monitors the situation at 721 Benson Road in Port Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News
Young Makah dancers perform during the 2011 Makah Days celebration. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Past, present and future presented at this weekend’s Makah Days

NEAH BAY — Canoe races, salmon bake, a big parade and slahal games highlight this weekend's Makah Days, a celebration of 89 years of full… Continue reading

Young Makah dancers perform during the 2011 Makah Days celebration. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Carnival-goers swing high into the sky on the YoYo ride last weekend at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

New events plump numbers for 2013 Clallam County Fair

PORT ANGELES — The 2013 Clallam County Fair came to a close last weekend with increased attendance over the 2012 edition. Increased fair attendance was… Continue reading

Carnival-goers swing high into the sky on the YoYo ride last weekend at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Young Makah dancers perform during the 2011 Makah Days celebration. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Past, present and future presented at today’s opening of Makah Days

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 23. NEAH BAY — Canoe races, slahal games, vendors and fireworks will mark today's opening of Makah… Continue reading

Young Makah dancers perform during the 2011 Makah Days celebration. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Arts group hopes to buy, give to Forks site of burned store for arts center (Corrected story)

FORKS — The West Olympic Council of the Arts says it is nearing the end of negotiations to purchase the former Olympic Pharmacy property to… Continue reading

Luke Robins

Peninsula College president looks to school’s future following first anniversary at helm

PORT ANGELES — After a year of transition, Peninsula College President Luke Robins is ready to move forward with new programs and new construction for… Continue reading

Luke Robins