Clallam County

Bruce Murray, left, and Ralph Parsons hang a cloth exhibition in the rotunda of the old Clallam County Courthouse on Friday in Port Angeles. The North Olympic History Center exhibit tells the story of the post office past and present across Clallam County. The display will be open until early February, when it will be relocated to the Sequim City Hall followed by stops on the West End. The project was made possible due to a grant from the Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Post office past and present

Bruce Murray, left, and Ralph Parsons hang a cloth exhibition in the rotunda of the old Clallam County Courthouse on Friday in Port Angeles. The… Continue reading

 

This agave grew from the size of a baseball in the 1990s to the height of Isobel Johnston’s roof in 2020. She saw it bloom in 2023. Following her death last year, Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners, who purchased the property on Fifth Avenue in 2015, agreed to sell it to support the building of a new Carlsborg fire station. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Fire district to sell property known for its Sequim agave plant

Sale proceeds may support new Carlsborg station project

 

Aaron Fisher, left, appears in Clallam County Superior Court on Jan. 9 with his attorney Lane Wolfley at a hearing during which his trial was confirmed to begin on Jan. 26. He has been charged with second-degree murder. (Clallam County Superior Court)

Murder trial is set for Jan. 26

Bank robbery trial to be reset for future date

 

As part of Olympic Theatre Arts’ energy renovation upgrade project, new lighting has been installed, including on the Elaine and Robert Caldwell Main Stage that allows for new and improved effects. (Olympic Theatre Arts)

Olympic Theatre Arts remodels its building

New roof, LED lights, HVAC throughout

As part of Olympic Theatre Arts’ energy renovation upgrade project, new lighting has been installed, including on the Elaine and Robert Caldwell Main Stage that allows for new and improved effects. (Olympic Theatre Arts)
Calla lilies as tall in January as they would normally be on May 1. Native to Central America, it is unheard of to see callas so advanced this time of year. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: There’s too much spring in our step

THIS spring weather! As a very good old Wisconsin boy, I want to first remind everyone, even though it’s been raining for… Continue reading

Calla lilies as tall in January as they would normally be on May 1. Native to Central America, it is unheard of to see callas so advanced this time of year. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam board to consider amending housing code

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Home Fund contributes to OMC cancer center

Funding supports patient navigator program’s effort to remove barriers

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Carolyn Edge.

POINT OF VIEW: Mobile college campus coming to Peninsula

FOR MANY NORTH Olympic Peninsula residents, the biggest barrier to job training opportunities is distance. An hour or more commute to Port Angeles to take… Continue reading

Carolyn Edge.
Victoria Helwick.

Seaview Academy becoming popular option for online K-12 education

Port Angeles School District has about 375 students enrolled in program

Victoria Helwick.

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. Nearly 150 people provided feedback about a new Hurricane Ridge Lodge project following the 2023 fire that destroyed the original structure. Nine easels were set up with questions and notes were provided for people to express their goals for a new lodge. The earliest construction can begin is in 2028, and it would take two to three years to complete, weather permitting. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Listening post

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in… Continue reading

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. Nearly 150 people provided feedback about a new Hurricane Ridge Lodge project following the 2023 fire that destroyed the original structure. Nine easels were set up with questions and notes were provided for people to express their goals for a new lodge. The earliest construction can begin is in 2028, and it would take two to three years to complete, weather permitting. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Rev. Bruce Bode

Bode scheduled for OUUF weekend program

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Follow Your Bliss” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce Bode

ISSUES OF FAITH: Not too late to make better choices

RECENTLY, I SHARED a story with my family at the dinner table, as I’m wont to do, and my teenage daughter Camille said, “Oh, more… Continue reading

The city of Port Angeles has put out a request for proposals for the sale of the historic fire hall at 215 S. Lincoln St. (City of Port Angeles)

Port Angeles is seeking a buyer for fire hall, prioritizes affordable housing

Historic preservation also noted for city’s landmark property

The city of Port Angeles has put out a request for proposals for the sale of the historic fire hall at 215 S. Lincoln St. (City of Port Angeles)

Symphony, film screenings set for this weekend

Symphony performances, a garden discussion and film screenings highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Tyler Benedict will be a guest performer during… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles seeking design team

Building intended for aerospace production

Rachel Anderson.

Sequim City Council elects Anderson as mayor

The Sequim City Council elected Rachel Anderson as mayor and Nicole Hartman as deputy mayor. Both are two-year terms that expire on Dec.… Continue reading

Rachel Anderson.
Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs answers questions Wednesday during the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Red Lion Inn. (Emily Hanson/Peninsula Daily News)

Superintendent says national park had more than 3.6M visitors in ’25

Construction projects to affect amenities in ONP this summer

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs answers questions Wednesday during the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Red Lion Inn. (Emily Hanson/Peninsula Daily News)
Tuba player Tyler Benedict is the featured soloist in concerts this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

‘Music to warm the soul’ in Sequim and Port Angeles

Tuba soloist, orchestra to present first concerts of ’26

Tuba player Tyler Benedict is the featured soloist in concerts this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)