Arwyn Rice

Clallam schools gear up to reopen

Clallam County public schools are offering a multitude of back-to-school events leading up to the first day of the 2014-15 school year. Port Angeles and… Continue reading

Jefferson schools gear up to reopen

Public schools in Jefferson County are gearing up to open, and back-to-school events are scheduled leading up to the first day of the 2014-15 school… Continue reading

Two-year-old twin brothers Cameron Bell

Carnival, live music, exhibits, magic, rodeo and more at Clallam County Fair

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Fair offers royalty, a rodeo, a carnival, live music, magic shows, games, exhibits, art and flower shows — and… Continue reading

Two-year-old twin brothers Cameron Bell
Two-year-old twin brothers Cameron Bell

COUNTY FAIR — Carnival, live music, exhibits, magic, rodeo and more offered at Clallam County Fair

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 15. PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Fair offers royalty, a rodeo, a carnival, live music, magic,… Continue reading

Two-year-old twin brothers Cameron Bell

COUNTY FAIR — ‘Variety’ defines theme of Clallam County Fair’s entertainment

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 15. PORT ANGELES — The 2014 Clallam County Fair lineup of music and variety entertainers — both… Continue reading

Calawah Country 4-H Club member Madison Murphy

COUNTY FAIR — Animals centerpiece of Clallam County Fair for many; livestock auction set Saturday

NOTE: "Today" and "tonight" refer to Friday, Aug. 15. PORT ANGELES — For 65 agriculturally minded youths, the Clallam County Fair is all about the… Continue reading

Calawah Country 4-H Club member Madison Murphy
Abby Schroeder

COUNTY FAIR — Clallam County Fair opens today with animals, judging, jousting and exhibits in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The 2014 Clallam County Fair opens today with opening ceremonies, animal judging, the presentation of fair royalty, a jousting show, a draft… Continue reading

Abby Schroeder
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Geologist details fault lines’ possible impacts on North Olympic Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — The Cascadia Subduction Zone's huge fault isn't the only mover and shaker residents need to worry about, according to geologist Dann May.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Geologist details fault lines’ possible impacts on North Olympic Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — The Cascadia Subduction Zone's huge fault isn't the only mover and shaker residents need to worry about, according to geologist Dann May.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

DUI sobriety program approved by Clallam commissioners

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners have unanimously approved an agreement with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and Friendship Diversion Services to… Continue reading

Area in red shows covers areas of Western Washington under which a red-flag warning for extreme fire danger — mainly because of the possibility of lightning — exists until 5 p.m. today. National Weather Service

4th UPDATE — Red-flag warning for lightning fires extended to 11 p.m.; small fires in Olympic National Park

A National Weather Service red-flag warning for extreme fire danger, implemented Monday the eastern Olympics to Hurricane Ridge, was widened westward today as lightning was… Continue reading

Area in red shows covers areas of Western Washington under which a red-flag warning for extreme fire danger — mainly because of the possibility of lightning — exists until 5 p.m. today. National Weather Service
Who stole the pickup truck and .22-caliber rifle?

Who stole the pickup truck and .22-caliber rifle?

PORT ANGELES — Police were seeking on Monday a truck and .22-caliber rifle stolen from Gray Motors on Friday. A green 1994 Toyota pickup truck… Continue reading

Who stole the pickup truck and .22-caliber rifle?
Fire warning issued as lightning approaches dry Olympic Mountains

Fire warning issued as lightning approaches dry Olympic Mountains

PORT ANGELES — A National Weather Service red-flag warning for extreme fire danger is in effect today for the eastern Olympics as lightning is forecast… Continue reading

Fire warning issued as lightning approaches dry Olympic Mountains
Red color on this National Weather Service map shows the area of the red-flag warning because of possible thunderstorms and lightning starting this evening and lasting through most of Tuesday.

Forest fire warning issued for lightning possibility in eastern Olympics starting at 5 p.m.

A red-flag warning for extreme fire danger has been issued for the eastern Olympics beginning at 5 p.m. today and lasting through 5 p.m. Tuesday… Continue reading

Red color on this National Weather Service map shows the area of the red-flag warning because of possible thunderstorms and lightning starting this evening and lasting through most of Tuesday.
Snapshot of stolen truck. Gray Motors Inc.

UPDATED (with photo) — Pickup truck with .22 rifle inside stolen off car dealer’s lot

PORT ANGELES — A thief crashed through a fence with a stolen Toyota pickup truck, and the owners of the dealership and the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Snapshot of stolen truck. Gray Motors Inc.
An adult surf smelt

Elwha dam removals helping not just salmon and steelhead: New beaches from sediment spawn tiny surf smelt

PORT ANGELES — The Elwha River mouth’s 80 acres of new beaches are bringing back a very small fish to places it hasn’t been seen… Continue reading

An adult surf smelt
With the new Marine 1-6 docked nearby

New East Jefferson rescue boat’s first assignment: round up drifting inner-tubers

PORT TOWNSEND — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue's brand new boat had its first rescue when its crew pulled an inner-tubing family out of a strong current… Continue reading

With the new Marine 1-6 docked nearby

Parents to get look-see at reorganized Forks schools tonight

FORKS — Parents will get their first look inside the three newly reorganized Forks schools at 6 p.m. Monday. Quillayute Valley School District will hold… Continue reading

Parents to get look-see at reorganized Forks schools Monday night

FORKS — Parents will get their first look inside the three newly reorganized Forks schools at 6 p.m. Monday. Quillayute Valley School District will hold… Continue reading

WEEKEND: ‘Superheroes’ to make show at Sequim Relay For Life today, Saturday

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 8. SEQUIM — Superheroes will abound at the Sequim Relay For Life from 6 p.m. tonight through… Continue reading