Arwyn Rice

The four swimmers step out of the water after completing their swim along the length of Lake Crescent. From left are Shawn Delplain

‘It was a good swim’: Four successfully negotiate length of Lake Crescent

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Four endurance swimmers stepped out of the water together at Fairholme at 11:35 a.m. on Sunday after successfully swimming the length… Continue reading

The four swimmers step out of the water after completing their swim along the length of Lake Crescent. From left are Shawn Delplain
The four swimmers gather for photos after completing their swim along the length of rainy Lake Crescent today. From left are Shawn Delplain

BREAKING: Lake Crescent swimmers arrive at Fairholme four-abreast

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Four distance swimmers completed an 8.9-mile swim of Lake Crescent today by arriving at Fairholme at the lake's western shore at… Continue reading

The four swimmers gather for photos after completing their swim along the length of rainy Lake Crescent today. From left are Shawn Delplain
Jerry Lee Jr. of Sandy

Clallam County Fair offers lots of family entertainment (event schedule, times)

PORT ANGELES — Horses are the stars of the show at this weekend's Clallam County Fair. The fair's rodeo begins at 5 p.m. Saturday and… Continue reading

Jerry Lee Jr. of Sandy
Lydia Cornelson

It’s fair time today through Sunday! Equestrians a big part of this weekend’s Clallam County Fair

PORT ANGELES — Despite the “Party 'Til the Cows Come Home” theme of the 2013 Clallam County Fair, horses have taken over the fair, with… Continue reading

Lydia Cornelson
Becca Osborn

Volunteers finishing final work before Clallam County Fair opens Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Preparation for Thursday's opening of the 2013 Clallam County Fair began nearly a year ago and has taken thousands of hours. On… Continue reading

Becca Osborn
Becca Osborn

Volunteers finishing final work before Clallam County Fair opens Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Preparation for Thursday’s opening of the 2013 Clallam County Fair began nearly a year ago and has taken thousands of hours. On… Continue reading

Becca Osborn
Firefighters work at the corner of Kitchen-Dick Road and Woodcock Road west of Sequim to put out a small grass fire. Patrick Young/Clallam County Fire District No. 3

Truck clips power pole, sparks grass fire near Sequim

SEQUIM — A hit-and-run encounter between what a witness said was a large dump truck and a power pole resulted in a small grass fire… Continue reading

Firefighters work at the corner of Kitchen-Dick Road and Woodcock Road west of Sequim to put out a small grass fire. Patrick Young/Clallam County Fire District No. 3
Firefighters work at the corner of Kitchen-Dick Road and Woodcock Road west of Sequim to put out a small grass fire. Patrick Young/Clallam County Fire District No. 3

UPDATE — Truck clips power pole, sparks grass fire near Sequim

SEQUIM — A hit-and-run encounter between what a witness said was a large dump truck and a power pole resulted in a small grass fire… Continue reading

Firefighters work at the corner of Kitchen-Dick Road and Woodcock Road west of Sequim to put out a small grass fire. Patrick Young/Clallam County Fire District No. 3

Clallam districts getting ready for new school year

Students will begin to trickle back to Clallam County schools Monday, the start of three weeks of pre-season athletic workouts, band camps, school registration, school… Continue reading

Jefferson County students may see some changes

By Arwyn Rice Peninsula Daily News Students will be returning to Jefferson County schools in the coming weeks for pre-season athletics workouts, band camps, high… Continue reading

Rotarian Jay Patton checks the temperature on salmon baking on an outdoor grill at Sunday's Sequim Rotary salmon bake

Sequim Rotary bakes salmon, teaches CPR in one event

SEQUIM — As the 45th annual Rotary Salmon Bake got underway, about 150 people lined up to get their salmon meals, and 20 were taught… Continue reading

Rotarian Jay Patton checks the temperature on salmon baking on an outdoor grill at Sunday's Sequim Rotary salmon bake
Steep terrain marks the Upper Falls fire that continues to smolder near Barnes Point west of Port Angeles. Olympic National Park

Upper Falls Fire in Olympic National Park still burning

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Crews continued to monitor a wildfire near Barnes Point on Sunday, and park officials said they will continue a hands-off policy… Continue reading

Steep terrain marks the Upper Falls fire that continues to smolder near Barnes Point west of Port Angeles. Olympic National Park
James Barnfather

ELECTION — Barnfather landslide victor for Fire District 3 seat; Ryan is 2nd

SEQUIM — Incumbent James D. Barnfather clearly won a spot on the November general election ballot, and Sean Ryan will most likely be his challenger… Continue reading

James Barnfather
Port Angeles School Board candidate Sarah Methner

ELECTION — Methner dominates Port Angeles School Board race; Fuson is 2nd

PORT ANGELES — First-term incumbent Sarah Methner and challenger Debby Fuson appear headed for a November face-off for Port Angeles School Board director in Position… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board candidate Sarah Methner
Traffic makes its way along Lauridsen Boulevard in Port Angeles on Tuesday as barricades mark a closed bridge over Peabody Creek. The crossing was barred Monday in preparation for replacement of the aging span. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Striping completed for Lauridsen Boulevard bridge’s renovation

PORT ANGELES — Traffic was flowing near the old East Lauridsen bridge more easily Tuesday than it had been Monday after directional striping was completed,… Continue reading

Traffic makes its way along Lauridsen Boulevard in Port Angeles on Tuesday as barricades mark a closed bridge over Peabody Creek. The crossing was barred Monday in preparation for replacement of the aging span. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
James Barnfather

2nd ELECTION UPDATE — Barnfather takes more than 60 percent of vote for Fire District 3 seat; Ryan is 2nd

SEQUIM — Incumbent James D. Barnfather clearly won a spot on the November general election ballot, and Sean Ryan will most likely be his challenger… Continue reading

James Barnfather
Port Angeles School Board candidate Sarah Methner

2nd ELECTION UPDATE — Fuson to face incumbent Methner for Port Angeles School Board

PORT ANGELES — First-term incumbent Sarah Methner and challenger Debby Fuson appear headed for a November face-off for Port Angeles School Board director in Position… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board candidate Sarah Methner

Forks’ Relay For Life teams raise $35,600

FORKS — Relay For Life teams topped their goal last Friday and Saturday in Forks, and they plan to raise more money for cancer research… Continue reading

Mike Rainey

Makah plan golf course, new cabins

PORT ANGELES — The Makah tribe continues to add economic development in Neah Bay and is working on a nine-hole golf course to increase tourism… Continue reading

Mike Rainey
The new totem in Taholah was carved by Quinault tribal members James DeLa Cruz Jr.

70-foot totem honors Quinault elders in Paddle’s closing days

TAHOLAH — A new totem is keeping watch over Taholah in the center of the Washington's rugged Pacific Coast. The 70-foot-tall structure was dedicated Saturday… Continue reading

The new totem in Taholah was carved by Quinault tribal members James DeLa Cruz Jr.