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Danielle Fodor of Irondale cavorts as a dancing tree during Saturday’s World Water Day festivities at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. The international event served as a call to action to advocate for sustainable management of fresh water resources and environmental conservation. In Port Angeles, the celebration included a water blessing and guided hikes on local trails in the Elwha River watershed. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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World water day

Danielle Fodor of Irondale cavorts as a dancing tree during Saturday’s World Water Day festivities at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. The international event served… Continue reading

Danielle Fodor of Irondale cavorts as a dancing tree during Saturday’s World Water Day festivities at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. The international event served as a call to action to advocate for sustainable management of fresh water resources and environmental conservation. In Port Angeles, the celebration included a water blessing and guided hikes on local trails in the Elwha River watershed. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Mamba sits at the Sequim Civic Center with her family — Sequim Police Officer Paul Dailidenas, his wife Linda, left, and their daughter Alyssa on March 10 after Dailidenas and Mamba received a Distinguished Medal. Mamba retired from service after nearly eight years, and Sequim is training another officer and dog to take over the K-9 Officer Program with Dailidenas’ blessing.

Police dog Mamba retires after seven years in Sequim

Program to continue as fifth canine begins training

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Mamba sits at the Sequim Civic Center with her family — Sequim Police Officer Paul Dailidenas, his wife Linda, left, and their daughter Alyssa on March 10 after Dailidenas and Mamba received a Distinguished Medal. Mamba retired from service after nearly eight years, and Sequim is training another officer and dog to take over the K-9 Officer Program with Dailidenas’ blessing.
Skylar Krzyworz stands outside Walmart on March 7, when she hit the milestone of selling her 25,000th box of Girl Scout cookies. “Girl Scouts has been something that I never realized was going to have such a big impact on me,” she said. “And then after being in it for 13 years, I don’t know what I would do without it in my life.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Girl Scout sells 25,000th box of cookies

High School senior wants to teach abroad

Skylar Krzyworz stands outside Walmart on March 7, when she hit the milestone of selling her 25,000th box of Girl Scout cookies. “Girl Scouts has been something that I never realized was going to have such a big impact on me,” she said. “And then after being in it for 13 years, I don’t know what I would do without it in my life.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Mark Simpson, seen in July 2023, led fundraisers starting in 2016 to expand and remodel the Sequim Skate Park. He also advocated for skater safety and building a better community and inclusivity, according to family and friends. He died in April 2024, and in his honor, Sequim City Council members named the park after him using his skater name the “MarkeMark Simpson Skatepark.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Sequim renames park for skate advocate

Simpson led efforts for future remodeling

Mark Simpson, seen in July 2023, led fundraisers starting in 2016 to expand and remodel the Sequim Skate Park. He also advocated for skater safety and building a better community and inclusivity, according to family and friends. He died in April 2024, and in his honor, Sequim City Council members named the park after him using his skater name the “MarkeMark Simpson Skatepark.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Fire districts concerned about tax increment financing

Measure could remove future revenue, hurt budgets

Jefferson Healthcare’s $98 million expansion is set to open in August. (Jefferson Healthcare)

Jefferson Healthcare on track for summer opening

New building to include range of services

Jefferson Healthcare’s $98 million expansion is set to open in August. (Jefferson Healthcare)
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Nominations open for Community Service awards

Forms due March 25; event scheduled for May 1

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Lummi Nation member Freddie Lane, whose tribal name is Sul Ka Dub, left, and tribal elder Richard Solomon, known as Hutch Ak Wilton, kneel along the banks of the Elwha River in Olympic National Park on Friday to ceremonially ask permission to be at the river in preparation for World Water Day festivities in Port Angeles. Lane, along with members of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, will take part in an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. today at Hollywood Beach, followed by an interfaith water blessing at nearby Pebble Beach Park. Other World Water Day activities include guided nature hikes, environmentally themed films at the Little Theater at Peninsula College and a performance by Grammy Award-winning indigenous artist Star Nayea. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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River blessing

Lummi Nation member Freddie Lane, whose tribal name is Sul Ka Dub, left, and tribal elder Richard Solomon, known as Hutch Ak Wilton, kneel along… Continue reading

Lummi Nation member Freddie Lane, whose tribal name is Sul Ka Dub, left, and tribal elder Richard Solomon, known as Hutch Ak Wilton, kneel along the banks of the Elwha River in Olympic National Park on Friday to ceremonially ask permission to be at the river in preparation for World Water Day festivities in Port Angeles. Lane, along with members of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, will take part in an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. today at Hollywood Beach, followed by an interfaith water blessing at nearby Pebble Beach Park. Other World Water Day activities include guided nature hikes, environmentally themed films at the Little Theater at Peninsula College and a performance by Grammy Award-winning indigenous artist Star Nayea. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department workers Brooke Keohokaloke, left, and Brian Flores steer a section of floating dock into place at the boat launch on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The floats had been removed and stored in a safe location to prevent wave damage from winter storms. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Dock in place

Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department workers Brooke Keohokaloke, left, and Brian Flores steer a section of floating dock into place at the boat launch… Continue reading

Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department workers Brooke Keohokaloke, left, and Brian Flores steer a section of floating dock into place at the boat launch on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The floats had been removed and stored in a safe location to prevent wave damage from winter storms. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam jail program results in fewer overdoses

County had been ranked in top three in state

Hospitals are likely to feel state cuts

OMC partners offer specialized care

After almost 27 years with Port Townsend Main Street, Mari Mullen plans to step down following the town photo at the end of May. (Eryn Smith/Port Townsend Main Street Program)

Port Townsend Main Street director plans to step down

Award-winning program seeks replacement

After almost 27 years with Port Townsend Main Street, Mari Mullen plans to step down following the town photo at the end of May. (Eryn Smith/Port Townsend Main Street Program)
Duke Sawtel of Olympia trims tree branches that interfere with power lines along Washington Street in Port Townsend. The Asplundh Tree Trimming company was hired by the Jefferson County PUD for the job. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Tree trimming

Duke Sawtel of Olympia trims tree branches that interfere with power lines along Washington Street in Port Townsend. The Asplundh Tree Trimming company was hired… Continue reading

Duke Sawtel of Olympia trims tree branches that interfere with power lines along Washington Street in Port Townsend. The Asplundh Tree Trimming company was hired by the Jefferson County PUD for the job. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Karyn Stillwell cold plunging in Alaska. (Karyn Stillwell)

Advocate to present benefits of cold water plunging

Stillwater cites ‘good stressor,’ adrenaline spikes

Karyn Stillwell cold plunging in Alaska. (Karyn Stillwell)

Clallam Transit grant for purchase of new buses could be on hold

General manager says he’s retiring, with final day set for Aug. 1

Port Angeles to purchase hybrid, electric vehicles

Goal is to align with climate resiliency plan

Levi Oravetz, 9, and his father Adam Oravetz put pre-measured rice and lentils into a funnel to be packaged for families in Ecuador. More than 100 volunteers from Independent Bible Church of Port Angeles packed 65,000 meals on Saturday. Almost $23,000 was raised by the church to buy the supplies. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Meals for Ecuador

Levi Oravetz, 9, and his father Adam Oravetz put pre-measured rice and lentils into a funnel to be packaged for families in Ecuador. More than… Continue reading

Levi Oravetz, 9, and his father Adam Oravetz put pre-measured rice and lentils into a funnel to be packaged for families in Ecuador. More than 100 volunteers from Independent Bible Church of Port Angeles packed 65,000 meals on Saturday. Almost $23,000 was raised by the church to buy the supplies. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam awards $10,800 in historical grants

Genealogical society, history center to receive funds

Comment now open on whale hunt

Makah Tribe seeking permit for 2025, ’27

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife seized 1,400 pounds of green sea urchins like these in January that were illegally harvested and offloaded in Port Angeles. A wholesale shellfish company located in the Interstate 5 corridor and the harvester are likely facing fines for a number of infractions, including failing to report the catch. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Company probed for urchin harvest

WDFW: No record of 1,400-pound catch

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife seized 1,400 pounds of green sea urchins like these in January that were illegally harvested and offloaded in Port Angeles. A wholesale shellfish company located in the Interstate 5 corridor and the harvester are likely facing fines for a number of infractions, including failing to report the catch. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)