Arwyn Rice

Darren Bachiu on his stand-up paddleboard. He intends to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Victoria man to try paddleboarding across Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles

VICTORIA — A Victoria man will make an attempt to paddle his stand-up paddleboard across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles, perhaps… Continue reading

Darren Bachiu on his stand-up paddleboard. He intends to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Darren Bachiu on his stand-up paddleboard. He intends to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Victoria man to try paddleboarding across Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles

VICTORIA — A Victoria man will make an attempt to paddle his stand-up paddleboard across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles, perhaps… Continue reading

Darren Bachiu on his stand-up paddleboard. He intends to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Darren Bachiu on his stand-up paddleboard. He intends to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Victoria man to try paddleboarding across Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles

VICTORIA — A Victoria man will make an attempt to paddle his stand-up paddleboard across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles, perhaps… Continue reading

Darren Bachiu on his stand-up paddleboard. He intends to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca

CORRECTED: Spirit of independence explodes on Peninsula with bevy of Fourth of July events scheduled

CORRECTION: This story has been corrected to reflect that there will be no Old Fashioned Town Picnic in Sequim this Fourth of July. The Sequim… Continue reading

Marc Jackson pauses in his new office at Port Angeles School District headquarters.  —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

First day of school for new Port Angeles superintendent means new administrative team, too

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles School District’s newest superintendent, Marc Jackson, took over as the top administrator Tuesday, ready to dive into the deep end… Continue reading

Marc Jackson pauses in his new office at Port Angeles School District headquarters.  —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Prolific pop tab fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House passes the torch in Sequim

Prolific pop tab fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House passes the torch in Sequim

SEQUIM — Nine years after his father died of cancer, 18-year-old Sam Manders is moving on to build his adult life, but a fundraising project… Continue reading

Prolific pop tab fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House passes the torch in Sequim
Seven-year-old Madeline Irwin constructs a catapult using Lego blocks at a “Lego Madness” youth camp at the Clallam County YMCA in Port Angeles on Thursday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Activities abound for Clallam County youths

There's always something to do on the North Olympic Peninsula. That's especially true in the summer, when organizations offer myriad activities to entertain and teach… Continue reading

Seven-year-old Madeline Irwin constructs a catapult using Lego blocks at a “Lego Madness” youth camp at the Clallam County YMCA in Port Angeles on Thursday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Seven-year-old Madeline Irwin constructs a catapult using Lego blocks at a “Lego Madness” youth camp at the Clallam County YMCA in Port Angeles on Thursday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Activities abound for Clallam County youths

There's always something to do on the North Olympic Peninsula. That's especially true in the summer, when organizations offer myriad activities to entertain and teach… Continue reading

Seven-year-old Madeline Irwin constructs a catapult using Lego blocks at a “Lego Madness” youth camp at the Clallam County YMCA in Port Angeles on Thursday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Linda Dillard

2005 Postmaster of the Year retiring from Clallam Bay after 40 years; events in her honor set Sunday, Monday

CLALLAM BAY — The postmaster of the Clallam Bay Post Office will retire Monday after 40 years of service to West End postal customers. When… Continue reading

Linda Dillard
Linda Dillard

2005 Postmaster of the Year retiring from Clallam Bay after 40 years; events in her honor set Sunday, Monday

CLALLAM BAY — The postmaster of the Clallam Bay Post Office will retire Monday after 40 years of service to West End postal customers. When… Continue reading

Linda Dillard

Public tells of hopes for new Port Angeles High School during first of three design forums

PORT ANGELES — A new Port Angeles High School should be a “crown jewel” for the community, and the school's performing arts center should be… Continue reading

Public tells of hopes for new Port Angeles High School during first of three design forums

PORT ANGELES — A new Port Angeles High School should be a “crown jewel” for the community, and the school's performing arts center should be… Continue reading

Sequim filmmaker John Gussman shoots footage along the Elwha River during the making of “Return of the River

Screening of ‘Return of the River’ planned Thursday in Port Angeles; admission free for Elwha documentary showing

PORT ANGELES — After four years of filming, editing, testing and re-editing, a documentary of the restoration of the Elwha River is ready for prime… Continue reading

Sequim filmmaker John Gussman shoots footage along the Elwha River during the making of “Return of the River

Activities set across Jefferson County to keep calendar full for kids this summer

As the first weeks of summer break from public school emerge on the North Olympic Peninsula, many children look for something to do. When daily… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District to ask public what it wants in a new high school at Tuesday forum

PORT ANGELES — Students, parents and members of the public will be asked to help develop an architectural design for a new city high school… Continue reading

Teams of horses draw equipment through the mud of the just-completed raising of Front Street in a June 22

Port Angeles downtown taken to new level in 1914 by fill project

PORT ANGELES — The city will celebrate the 100th anniversary of “Sluicing the Hogback” on Saturday and Sunday — feting the vision of early city… Continue reading

Teams of horses draw equipment through the mud of the just-completed raising of Front Street in a June 22

Celebration tonight (Friday) in Port Angeles to aid Peninsula Surfrider chapter

PORT ANGELES — Surfers, beach bums, sailors and beachcombers — anyone who loves clean beaches and beautiful seas — is invited to sample wine and… Continue reading

Clallam veterans services garner high praises, but organizers also focused on hurdles ahead

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County’s services for veterans are being lauded as among the best in the country, but there is still work to be… Continue reading

Teams of horses draw equipment through the mud of the just-completed raising of Front Street in a June 22

Port Angeles downtown taken to new level in 1914 by fill project

PORT ANGELES — The city will celebrate the 100th anniversary of “Sluicing the Hogback” on Saturday and Sunday — feting the vision of early city… Continue reading

Teams of horses draw equipment through the mud of the just-completed raising of Front Street in a June 22
A 1914 photo of North Laurel Street

100th anniversary of ‘Sluicing the Hogback’ to raise downtown Port Angeles to be celebrated Saturday, Sunday

PORT ANGELES — A full weekend of events is slated for the 100th anniversary of the completion of “Sluicing the Hogback,” which raised downtown Port… Continue reading

A 1914 photo of North Laurel Street