Clallam County

Contractor plans to hire local suppliers for Stevens Middle School

Informational webinar draws 40 participants

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to discuss coroner services

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Grants to fund two clean energy projects in Clallam County

One focuses on wood byproducts while the other includes a microgrid

Helen Haller Elementary third-graders Annyah Beck, 9, left, and Accasia Andertson, 8, examine a water quality display using an oyster for demonstration at a booth staffed by Rob Banes and Liz Maier, both health advisers for the state Department of Health, during the Dungeness River Festival on Friday at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The event brought a variety of environmental and educational agencies in a celebration of the outdoors and conservation. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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River fest

Helen Haller Elementary third-graders Annyah Beck, 9, left, and Accasia Andertson, 8, examine a water quality display using an oyster for demonstration at a booth… Continue reading

Helen Haller Elementary third-graders Annyah Beck, 9, left, and Accasia Andertson, 8, examine a water quality display using an oyster for demonstration at a booth staffed by Rob Banes and Liz Maier, both health advisers for the state Department of Health, during the Dungeness River Festival on Friday at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The event brought a variety of environmental and educational agencies in a celebration of the outdoors and conservation. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Speed limit increased for section of road under construction

The state Department of Transportation will raise the speed limit on U.S. Highway 101 near Wisen Creek on Monday. The speed limit was… Continue reading

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

Juan Reyes of Patrick Walker, Inc. gets a head start on installing the holiday lights that will delight those driving along U.S. Highway 101 through the Blyn area this season. The crew from Patrick Walker, Inc. of Port Orchard, a landscape contractor, installs the lights on trees and bushes at the Jamestown Blyn Campus, Longhouse Market, 7 Cedars Casino and hotel, Jamestown Medical Center and The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course. The task will take more than a month to complete. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Headstart for holidays in Blyn

Juan Reyes of Patrick Walker, Inc. gets a head start on installing the holiday lights that will delight those driving along U.S. Highway 101 through… Continue reading

Juan Reyes of Patrick Walker, Inc. gets a head start on installing the holiday lights that will delight those driving along U.S. Highway 101 through the Blyn area this season. The crew from Patrick Walker, Inc. of Port Orchard, a landscape contractor, installs the lights on trees and bushes at the Jamestown Blyn Campus, Longhouse Market, 7 Cedars Casino and hotel, Jamestown Medical Center and The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course. The task will take more than a month to complete. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Rev. Donna Little will present “Finding Comfort” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker slated Sunday in Port Angeles

The Rev. Donna Little will present “Finding Comfort” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little will be the guest speaker at Unity in the… Continue reading

The Rev. Donna Little will present “Finding Comfort” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Clallam County lifts fire ban

The Clallam County Fire Marshal has lifted fire restrictions in unincorporated Clallam County. “With the fall rains returning a little early, it… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Sometimes you have to give up good things for the best things

TOWARDS THE END of the prophet Jacob’s life in the Book of Mormon, he said, “Our lives passed away like as it were unto us… Continue reading

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new facility has about 17,000 square feet of space. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New building in Port Angeles

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new… Continue reading

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new facility has about 17,000 square feet of space. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles gathers feedback during three-day storefront studio process

Focus areas potentially incorporated into comprehensive plan

Port Angeles, Port Townsend orchestras set for performances

Two orchestra performances, additional music entertainment and an electronics recycling event highlight weekend events on the Peninsula. • The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music… Continue reading

Three transported to hospitals after rollover collision

Three people were taken to hospitals after a single-car rollover collision. A 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on state Highway 112… Continue reading

A Labrador retriever pokes its head out the second-floor window of an apartment building in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The dog seemed content with watching people and traffic pass by on the street below. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Window watcher in Port Angeles

A Labrador retriever pokes its head out the second-floor window of an apartment building in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The dog seemed content with… Continue reading

A Labrador retriever pokes its head out the second-floor window of an apartment building in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The dog seemed content with watching people and traffic pass by on the street below. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Nineteen agencies are anticipated to have interactive booths for visitors at the Dungeness River Festival set for Friday at Railroad Bridge Park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Dungeness River Festival set for Friday

Nineteen agencies to present free, hands-on activities at Railroad Bridge Park

Nineteen agencies are anticipated to have interactive booths for visitors at the Dungeness River Festival set for Friday at Railroad Bridge Park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Six projects aim to boost jobs, economic development on Peninsula

Federal grants to pay more than $35M over next five years

Greg Maust of Port Angeles adds his suggestions to a wall devoted to visions and suggestions for the city’s future during a Storefront Studio open house on Tuesday hosted by the city at 230 E. First St. The studio, staffed by city planners, continues today with displays and a workshop. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Storefront studio in Port Angeles

Greg Maust of Port Angeles adds his suggestions to a wall devoted to visions and suggestions for the city’s future during a Storefront Studio open… Continue reading

Greg Maust of Port Angeles adds his suggestions to a wall devoted to visions and suggestions for the city’s future during a Storefront Studio open house on Tuesday hosted by the city at 230 E. First St. The studio, staffed by city planners, continues today with displays and a workshop. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: Disaster preparedness month

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL Disaster Preparedness Month. It’s time to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. This year’s theme for disaster… Continue reading