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Former planner eyes Clallam County Department of Community Development

Open position draws four hopefuls, who are expected to debate in Forks today

Bruce Emery.
Samson the lion enjoys a scratch from Robert Beebee, president of the Sequim Game Farm. Samson is 8 and loves watching people and observing their activities, Beebee said. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. The facility operates by driving tours only, although the walking tour areas — petting farm, freshwater aquarium, reptile house, studio barn and observation tower — are slated to open in the summer. Spring hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Living large at the Olympic Game Farm

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. Pictured are a few of the larger animal residents who… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2022
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Samson the lion enjoys a scratch from Robert Beebee, president of the Sequim Game Farm. Samson is 8 and loves watching people and observing their activities, Beebee said. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. The facility operates by driving tours only, although the walking tour areas — petting farm, freshwater aquarium, reptile house, studio barn and observation tower — are slated to open in the summer. Spring hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Memorial Day edition to be online only

Help available if needed to set up access

Danny McEnerney.

New Jefferson County Fair manager tells of upgrades

‘Focus on providing ways for people to get a dose of joy’

Danny McEnerney.

Port Townsend Paper fined for water quality violations

Power outages among reasons for spill, says general manager

Law enforcement personnel stand outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

18 students, 3 adults killed in shooting at Texas elementary

Students in second, third, fourth grades

  • May 24, 2022
  • By Eugene Garcia and Dario Lopez-Mills The Associated Press
Law enforcement personnel stand outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

Couple pleads not guilty to thefts

Separate four-day trials set for July

Orca, stuck overnight, finds its way into Strait

Researchers identify whale as 8-year-old male from transient pod

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Franklin School students Theodore Miller, 8, and McHenry Miller, 12, look for ladybugs in a raised planter in the school's garden.

Students learn in outdoor classrooms

Teacher: Gardens teach about ecosystems

  • May 24, 2022
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Franklin School students Theodore Miller, 8, and McHenry Miller, 12, look for ladybugs in a raised planter in the school's garden.
Holding their Leadership trophies presented to them in an awards program Saturday at the Port Ludlow Marina are, from left, Rob Birman, executive director of Centrum, Business Leader of the Year; Akira Anderson, Future Business Leader of the Year; and Wendy and Brent Davis, owners of Lila’s Kitchen, Rising Entrepreneur of the year. Two other winners who were unable to attend are Ariel Speser, Citizen of the Year, and Dr. Allison Berry, Young Professional of the Year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Community leadership awards honor heroes

Former City Council member Citizen of Year

Holding their Leadership trophies presented to them in an awards program Saturday at the Port Ludlow Marina are, from left, Rob Birman, executive director of Centrum, Business Leader of the Year; Akira Anderson, Future Business Leader of the Year; and Wendy and Brent Davis, owners of Lila’s Kitchen, Rising Entrepreneur of the year. Two other winners who were unable to attend are Ariel Speser, Citizen of the Year, and Dr. Allison Berry, Young Professional of the Year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Duck Derby winners

Thirty-three people won prizes in the 33rd annual Duck Derby while three were winners in the Very Important Duck Race on Sunday.… Continue reading

First Fed provides grants to nonprofits

Funding supporting economic development and COVID-19 recovery

Don Dundon, sales manager at Wilder Toyota, plucks the winning duck from a Wilder truck Sunday at the 33rd annual Duck Derby on Sunday. The winner was Tracy’s Insulation. More than 32,000 ducks were sold this year, the most in the past 12 years. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Top duck plucked in annual fundraising derby

New record set for Olympic Medical Center Foundation

Don Dundon, sales manager at Wilder Toyota, plucks the winning duck from a Wilder truck Sunday at the 33rd annual Duck Derby on Sunday. The winner was Tracy’s Insulation. More than 32,000 ducks were sold this year, the most in the past 12 years. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Water outlook bright on Peninsula

Drought forecast for much of Washington

  • May 23, 2022
  • Ken Park Peninsula Daily News
Bret Allen Kenney was in court on Friday.

$5 million bail set in officer assault

Man also a person of interest in homicide of his mother

Bret Allen Kenney was in court on Friday.

Candidate filing week ends with list of hopefuls

Three contests to be on primary ballot

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Chair of the Board Christine Satterlee, left, holds the ribbon as project managers David Satterlee, left, and Chuck Thrasher wield scissors to cut the ribbon to signal the restoration of the 130-year old Worthington House is complete and open to the public. The cutting took place in Quilcene on Friday.

East Jefferson County a hub of activity this weekend

Rhododendrons, acrobatics, songs and dance, and an historical mansion featured

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Chair of the Board Christine Satterlee, left, holds the ribbon as project managers David Satterlee, left, and Chuck Thrasher wield scissors to cut the ribbon to signal the restoration of the 130-year old Worthington House is complete and open to the public. The cutting took place in Quilcene on Friday.
Blues-soul singer Lady A will bring her band to Port Angeles for the Juan de Fuca Festival next weekend. photo by Dawn Lucrisia-Johnson
Blues-soul singer Lady A will bring her band to Port Angeles for the Juan de Fuca Festival next weekend. photo by Dawn Lucrisia-Johnson
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Sunny Farms founder Roger Schmidt remembered

Farming, helping others in his blood, family says

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