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Anderson Lake closed due to toxin

Anderson Lake is closed due to an elevated level of the potent nerve toxin anatoxin-a found in a water sample. Test results… Continue reading

Jefferson board announces public health heroes

Dozen individuals, groups recognized

Hal Peterson, a co-owner of Ballard-based Mach 2 Arts, works on a fabricated tree on Wednesday that will become part of a mountains-to-sea diorama of regional landscapes at the Dungeness River Nature Center at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Heart of new Dungeness nature center nears completion

Exhibit Room expected to be open by May

Hal Peterson, a co-owner of Ballard-based Mach 2 Arts, works on a fabricated tree on Wednesday that will become part of a mountains-to-sea diorama of regional landscapes at the Dungeness River Nature Center at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Kevin Gallacci.

Clallam Transit chief retires after 39 years

Kevin Gallacci’s last day to be June 30

Kevin Gallacci.
Pictured from left are Forks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lissy Andros, Cornerstone Award recipient Nedra Reed, Wes Romberg, Bill Brager and JoMarie Miller accepting the Halvie Award on behalf of the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction, Citizen of the Year Shelley Castellano, Business of the Year award winner Dean Decker, and Forks Chamber President Trent Thurman. Not pictured are Deborah Scannell and Jerry Leppell. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Forks’ best presented with awards

Honors highlight West End community accomplishments

  • Apr 21, 2023
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Pictured from left are Forks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lissy Andros, Cornerstone Award recipient Nedra Reed, Wes Romberg, Bill Brager and JoMarie Miller accepting the Halvie Award on behalf of the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction, Citizen of the Year Shelley Castellano, Business of the Year award winner Dean Decker, and Forks Chamber President Trent Thurman. Not pictured are Deborah Scannell and Jerry Leppell. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Volunteers to clean beaches on Earth Day

Volunteers will flock to North Olympic Peninsula beaches to clear them of plastic and other marine debris on Saturday. Volunteers can register… Continue reading

Live fire training set for this weekend

Smoke spotted west of Port Angeles this weekend doesn’t necessarily mean there is an emergency. Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue will conduct live fire… Continue reading

Downed lines cut power to about 1,000

An estimated 1,000 customers lost electrical power Thursday when lines were knocked down by falling trees, according to the Clallam Public Utility District.… Continue reading

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs speaks to a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Jacobs has been on the job for less than a year and said big things are happening at the park, including an $11 million renovation to the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge lodge renovation to begin soon

Building to be closed for 2 years; recreation area open

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs speaks to a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Jacobs has been on the job for less than a year and said big things are happening at the park, including an $11 million renovation to the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Council votes to double pay in Port Angeles

Proposed change to be heard May 2

Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County’s first poet laureate, receives a hug and flowers from their father Mark Dokken of Port Angeles after Jaiden was inaugurated to their two-year post on Tuesday at the Port Angeles Public Library. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam’s first poet laureate busy long before inauguration

Free activities scheduled around the county

Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County’s first poet laureate, receives a hug and flowers from their father Mark Dokken of Port Angeles after Jaiden was inaugurated to their two-year post on Tuesday at the Port Angeles Public Library. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Early learning center meeting moved from Wednesday to May 3

Community gathering will go over design concepts

Staffing issues blamed for added Port Townsend costs

Officials: Vacancy rates lead to more consultants

A tiny home, stolen from a residence on Deer Park Road, was recovered about 1 a.m. Wednesday in Gales Addition near Port Angeles, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office. The owners were out of town but noticed it was missing. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Stolen tiny home recovered in Gales Addition

Owners gone; neighbors report theft

A tiny home, stolen from a residence on Deer Park Road, was recovered about 1 a.m. Wednesday in Gales Addition near Port Angeles, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office. The owners were out of town but noticed it was missing. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Port Angeles City Council votes to double compensation

The Port Angeles City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to double council compensation. It also voted 4-2 to add a $200 travel… Continue reading

Navarra Carr.

Carr seeks reelection to Port Angeles City Council

Incumbent looks to keep position

Navarra Carr.

Electronic sign ban in new code

Clallam concerns focus on safety, distraction

Painter Julie Read is among the artists who will host the Bunker, an art space for teens at the Northwind Art School. The school at Fort Worden State Park will host the free, open studio this Friday. (Northwind Art)

The Bunker is back with free art space

Event returning Friday for teens

Painter Julie Read is among the artists who will host the Bunker, an art space for teens at the Northwind Art School. The school at Fort Worden State Park will host the free, open studio this Friday. (Northwind Art)
The Clallam County Courthouse is in the foreground while the Klahhane Ridge in the Olympic National Park is covered with fresh snow. High temperatures are expected to be in the the upper 40s to mid-50s this week with some rain showers in the forecast. (Dave Logan/Peninsula Daily News)
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Time for spring

The Clallam County Courthouse is in the foreground while the Klahhane Ridge in the Olympic National Park is covered with fresh snow. High temperatures are… Continue reading

The Clallam County Courthouse is in the foreground while the Klahhane Ridge in the Olympic National Park is covered with fresh snow. High temperatures are expected to be in the the upper 40s to mid-50s this week with some rain showers in the forecast. (Dave Logan/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Fair may add ticketing system, preseason sales

Commissioners want comparison of options before final decision