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“The Eclipse Went Wild,” by Port Townsend photographer Kathy Fridstein, is among 38 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital. (Kathy Fridstein)

Port Townsend hospital brings in 38 works from local artists

A new wave of fine art has arrived this week on the walls of Jefferson Healthcare Hospital, thanks to five local artists.… Continue reading

“The Eclipse Went Wild,” by Port Townsend photographer Kathy Fridstein, is among 38 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital. (Kathy Fridstein)

Quilcene fair and parade set for Saturday

The Quilcene fair and parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday with food, vendors and a car show until 3 p.m. The free… Continue reading

Standing below the Saturn V rocket, Sequim students and teacher, from left, Megan Reeves, Allee Deering, Sara Turner, Riley Guimond and Olivia Lozano enjoy a tour of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex after they won a trip to Florida through their Sequim Middle School club. (Sara Turner)

Sequim students earn trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Middle-schoolers work on project after school

Standing below the Saturn V rocket, Sequim students and teacher, from left, Megan Reeves, Allee Deering, Sara Turner, Riley Guimond and Olivia Lozano enjoy a tour of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex after they won a trip to Florida through their Sequim Middle School club. (Sara Turner)

Seven public services provide special assessment fees in Jefferson County

Fire protection, clean water and noxious weeds among them

Sequim’s Malachi Hampton (18) had a 74-yard touchdown reception against Franklin Pierce. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Defense was the name of the game this week

Forks-PA game of the week

Sequim’s Malachi Hampton (18) had a 74-yard touchdown reception against Franklin Pierce. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Max Baeder, The Evergreen State College.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Max Baeder sets school mark at The Evergreen State College

Port Angeles High School graduate Max Baeder set a school record for The Evergreen State Geoducks in the 6-kilometer race at the Green… Continue reading

Max Baeder, The Evergreen State College.
Mary Kniskern of Sonny’s Spaw and Self-Wash of Sequim gets a kiss from Winston at a “kissing booth” set up for “Music Where You Bark” for KSQM Pet Lovers Day at the James Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday in Sequim. The event featured animal-oriented display booths and live music and animal demonstrations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Canine kiss

Mary Kniskern of Sonny’s Spaw and Self-Wash of Sequim gets a kiss from Winston at a “kissing booth” set up for “Music Where You Bark”… Continue reading

Mary Kniskern of Sonny’s Spaw and Self-Wash of Sequim gets a kiss from Winston at a “kissing booth” set up for “Music Where You Bark” for KSQM Pet Lovers Day at the James Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday in Sequim. The event featured animal-oriented display booths and live music and animal demonstrations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Coastal cleanup set for Saturday

Registration open until day of event

BMC Roofing crews work on Aug. 28 to replace a portion of the roof of the Sequim Prairie Grange. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Donation helps Sequim Grange repair roof

Sequim woman bequeaths $850K for fixes

BMC Roofing crews work on Aug. 28 to replace a portion of the roof of the Sequim Prairie Grange. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Jackie Leonard of Cottage Grove, Ore., left, examines a sweatshirt while Janet Estes of Joyce looks on at a merchandise table set up by Cindy Kelly at the Joyce Grange Hall on Saturday in Joyce. The venue was one location of the Great Strait Sale, a collection of garage and yard sales by residents along state Highway 112 from Port Angeles to Neah Bay. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Strait sale

Jackie Leonard of Cottage Grove, Ore., left, examines a sweatshirt while Janet Estes of Joyce looks on at a merchandise table set up by Cindy… Continue reading

Jackie Leonard of Cottage Grove, Ore., left, examines a sweatshirt while Janet Estes of Joyce looks on at a merchandise table set up by Cindy Kelly at the Joyce Grange Hall on Saturday in Joyce. The venue was one location of the Great Strait Sale, a collection of garage and yard sales by residents along state Highway 112 from Port Angeles to Neah Bay. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Sequim's Liam Wiker (No. 12) runs the ball against Franklin Pierce. In the background is Zeke Schmadeke (No. 14). Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim falls to Franklin Pierce

Zeke Schmadeke with 35-year TD run, 74-yard TD pass to Malachi Hampton

Sequim's Liam Wiker (No. 12) runs the ball against Franklin Pierce. In the background is Zeke Schmadeke (No. 14). Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group.

COLLEGE SOCCER: PC men, women sweep at Edmonds

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team got a goal in the 88th minute to pull out a 2-1 road win over Edmonds to… Continue reading

Bubba Hernandez-Stansbury somehow breaks out of a mass of tacklers and sprints for a 57-yard touchdown against Port Angeles on Friday night. Forks won a defensive battle 13-7. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks wins rugged defensive battle over PA

Zero points in second half as defenses force seven turnovers

Bubba Hernandez-Stansbury somehow breaks out of a mass of tacklers and sprints for a 57-yard touchdown against Port Angeles on Friday night. Forks won a defensive battle 13-7. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Photo by George Campbell Cutline: Angeles’ Reegan Pare, 14, throws her lasso over the steer’s horns in the team roping event at the Peninsula Junior Rodeo in August.

HORSEPLAY: Peninsula youth take to arenas this summer

including a girl —… Continue reading

Photo by George Campbell Cutline: Angeles’ Reegan Pare, 14, throws her lasso over the steer’s horns in the team roping event at the Peninsula Junior Rodeo in August.

A GROWING CONCERN: Dig up some dirt on your soil problems

“To thine own self be true.” SOMETIMES IT IS extremely important to take one’s own advice and, for me, never is that more important than… Continue reading

The site of a mill, granary/grain elevator, a mall, restaurants and more, Sequim’s “skyscraper” at 531 W. Washington St. is being prepped for a trio of businesses by natives Jason Hoffman and Ryan Schaffsma. (Ryan Schaafsma)

Business partners plan to preserve history of grain elevator

Duo plans to offer taproom and restaurant, short-term stays, coffee bar

The site of a mill, granary/grain elevator, a mall, restaurants and more, Sequim’s “skyscraper” at 531 W. Washington St. is being prepped for a trio of businesses by natives Jason Hoffman and Ryan Schaffsma. (Ryan Schaafsma)

Clallam sheriff’s office launches online reporting tool

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office has launched an online reporting website for certain types of non-emergency crimes. The types of incidents include… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Port Angeles City Council to discuss joint facility funding options

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Kelly Grable of Mobile, Ala., prepares Bella’s birthday cake outside Forks Outfitters in Forks on Thursday as Forever Twilight in Forks fans look on. Isabella “Bella” Marie Cullen (née Swan) was born to Charlie Swan and Renée Dwyer on Sept. 13, 1987. The Twilight series’ main protagonist celebrated a day early as the store played along and paged her over the public address system. Grable is a member of the Forever Twilight Forks planning committee and travels to Forks each year to help with the festival. More than 400 VIT (Very Important Twilighter) tickets were sold. Planned VIT and other free activities continue throughout town and to La Push through Sunday. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Forever Twilight in Forks

Kelly Grable of Mobile, Ala., prepares Bella’s birthday cake outside Forks Outfitters in Forks on Thursday as Forever Twilight in Forks fans look on. Isabella… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2024
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Kelly Grable of Mobile, Ala., prepares Bella’s birthday cake outside Forks Outfitters in Forks on Thursday as Forever Twilight in Forks fans look on. Isabella “Bella” Marie Cullen (née Swan) was born to Charlie Swan and Renée Dwyer on Sept. 13, 1987. The Twilight series’ main protagonist celebrated a day early as the store played along and paged her over the public address system. Grable is a member of the Forever Twilight Forks planning committee and travels to Forks each year to help with the festival. More than 400 VIT (Very Important Twilighter) tickets were sold. Planned VIT and other free activities continue throughout town and to La Push through Sunday. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)