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The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society has seen an increase in the past five weeks, OPHS officials said, all of them young dogs born during the COVID pandemic and most with behavioral problems. (Olympic Peninsula Humane Society)

Dog surrenders rising at humane society

Additional foster families sought for pets

  • May 9, 2022
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsua News Group
  • Clallam County
The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society has seen an increase in the past five weeks, OPHS officials said, all of them young dogs born during the COVID pandemic and most with behavioral problems. (Olympic Peninsula Humane Society)

Fires at two Port Angeles homes under investigation

Two homes suffered heavy smoke damage, causing the occupants of at least one residence to be homeless, after Port Angeles firefighters quickly… Continue reading

Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog participate in the Kids Parade during the first weekend of Sequim’s annual Irrigation Festival. This year marks the 127th anniversary of the festival. The Grand Parade will be conducted next Saturday. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Kids parade

Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog participate in the Kids Parade during the first weekend of Sequim’s annual Irrigation Festival. This year marks the 127th anniversary… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2022
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog participate in the Kids Parade during the first weekend of Sequim’s annual Irrigation Festival. This year marks the 127th anniversary of the festival. The Grand Parade will be conducted next Saturday. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Pet Helpers volunteers Marla Tangen, left, and Lois Davis offer treats to Lady Bird, Davis’ dog. Tangen and Davis are helping organize the Pet Helpers yard sale later this month. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Pet Helpers seeks donations for yard sale

Organization aids those who can’t afford animal care

Pet Helpers volunteers Marla Tangen, left, and Lois Davis offer treats to Lady Bird, Davis’ dog. Tangen and Davis are helping organize the Pet Helpers yard sale later this month. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Peggy DeYoung of Port Angeles, left, talks about plants with Port Angeles Garden Club member Bev Dawson during the group's annual plant sale on Saturday at the Port Angeles Senior Center. The sale featured perennials, annuals, succulents and vegetable starts and served as a fundraiser for garden club activities.

Port Angeles Garden Club plant sale

Peggy DeYoung of Port Angeles, left, talks about plants with Port Angeles Garden Club member Bev Dawson during the group’s annual plant sale on Saturday… Continue reading

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Peggy DeYoung of Port Angeles, left, talks about plants with Port Angeles Garden Club member Bev Dawson during the group's annual plant sale on Saturday at the Port Angeles Senior Center. The sale featured perennials, annuals, succulents and vegetable starts and served as a fundraiser for garden club activities.
Forks pitcher Logan Olson releases a pitch against Adna in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School on Saturday. (Alec Dietz/The Chronicle)

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks baseball walks it off in playoff opener

Port Angeles baseball to host playoff game Tuesday

Forks pitcher Logan Olson releases a pitch against Adna in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School on Saturday. (Alec Dietz/The Chronicle)

Quilcene Bay on state list

State issues early warning about bacterial pollution

Sequim Schools to cut staffing

District also eliminates assistant superintendent post

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Titus White of Crescent makes his run up in the javelin competition during Friday's North Olympic League championships at Crescent School in Joyce.

TRACK AND FIELD: Neah Bay, Crescent go toe-to-toe

The Neah Bay boys and girls edged Crescent in the North Olympic 1B track and field championships held in Crescent on Friday. The… Continue reading

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Titus White of Crescent makes his run up in the javelin competition during Friday's North Olympic League championships at Crescent School in Joyce.
Sgt. Carolee Edwards inspects the scene in front of Hurricane Ridge Veterinary Hospital, where a Tacoma woman crashed a truck after allegedly evading police throughout Sequim. (Roger Huntman)

Sequim police arrest one, seek another in automobile theft spree

Up to 12 charges likely against person in custody

Sgt. Carolee Edwards inspects the scene in front of Hurricane Ridge Veterinary Hospital, where a Tacoma woman crashed a truck after allegedly evading police throughout Sequim. (Roger Huntman)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
The U.S, Coast Guard cutter Cuttyhunk sails across Port Angeles Harbor against a backdrop of fog hugging the shoreline. in June 2020.

‘Saying goodbye to an old friend’

Coast Guard decommissions Cuttyhunk after 34 years of service

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
The U.S, Coast Guard cutter Cuttyhunk sails across Port Angeles Harbor against a backdrop of fog hugging the shoreline. in June 2020.
David Guterson

‘Snow Falling on Cedars’ author at Peninsula College

Award-winning Northwest author David Guterson will serve as writer in residence at Peninsula College on Tuesday through Thursday. He is best known… Continue reading

David Guterson

A GROWING CONCERN: May flowers bring a list of gardening chores

AS WE LEARNED last week, my absolute favorite time of the year is here and, of course (tongue in cheek), that’s the month of May.… Continue reading

North Olympic History Center
Pilot Maj. Gilbert H. Eckerson, circa 1928, when the landing strip was downtown. Passenger Thomas Aldwell stands in front.

BACK WHEN: Clallam County’s William R. Fairchild International Airport rich in history

LATER THIS MONTH, on May 21, Airport Day will be celebrated at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles from 10 a.m. to 4… Continue reading

North Olympic History Center
Pilot Maj. Gilbert H. Eckerson, circa 1928, when the landing strip was downtown. Passenger Thomas Aldwell stands in front.

EOC still lacks a location

Alternative sites under consideration

Esprit Gala begins on Sunday

Public events planned next weekend

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. at the… Continue reading

Field Hall hosts talk about economic value of the arts

The Field Arts & Events Hall is livestreaming a two-part presentation on the economic benefits of the arts — including Field Hall… Continue reading

Ruby Beach and Destruction island is among the images by Steve Deligan on display at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow.

Port Ludlow displays artwork

Nature in the raw is the point of Steve Deligan’s photography. His work can be seen at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker… Continue reading

Ruby Beach and Destruction island is among the images by Steve Deligan on display at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow.