Clallam County

North Olympic Peninsula receives $35M in Recompete funding

Award aims to bolster marine trades, natural resources

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor” for the day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Joyce Daze

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor”… Continue reading

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor” for the day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Mary Budke, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, started in the Sequim club working in the kitchen in June 2004 to help pay her cell phone bill while she worked on her master’s degree. She’s worked her way up in the organization and has helped raise funds for operations and to build a new Port Angeles club. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Boys Girls Club CEO reflects on 20 years

National organization implementing local food model

Mary Budke, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, started in the Sequim club working in the kitchen in June 2004 to help pay her cell phone bill while she worked on her master’s degree. She’s worked her way up in the organization and has helped raise funds for operations and to build a new Port Angeles club. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Workers with Beynon Sports of Oregon flatten new material for the high jump area on July 19. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim track receiving upgrade

Resurfacing to allow first track meets in three seasons

Workers with Beynon Sports of Oregon flatten new material for the high jump area on July 19. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: Your dirt needs air, can you dig it?

NOW WE ARE in the month of August, almost into the last trimester of summer. Let us begin today by performing a few tasks that… Continue reading

In Action circa 1930.jpg: A local fire with the fire truck in action. Courtesy of Port Angeles Fire Department.

BACK WHEN: The history of the Port Angeles fire truck

WE CAN BE so busy with life that we do not see treasures near us. I am reminded of that every time I drive by… Continue reading

In Action circa 1930.jpg: A local fire with the fire truck in action. Courtesy of Port Angeles Fire Department.
Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday in Port Angeles Harbor. The program, operated in conjunction with the yacht club and the Port of Port Angeles, gives youths and adults an opportunity to learn boating and sailing from certified instructors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Boating program

Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday… Continue reading

Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday in Port Angeles Harbor. The program, operated in conjunction with the yacht club and the Port of Port Angeles, gives youths and adults an opportunity to learn boating and sailing from certified instructors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
John Gussman will speak at a book launch for his new book, “Ten Years After: A Photographic Journey of the Elwha River,” on Monday evening.

Community Conversation series to feature book launch

First Fed will host a book launch for John Gussman’s “Ten Years After: A Photographic Journey of the Elwha River,” at 6… Continue reading

John Gussman will speak at a book launch for his new book, “Ten Years After: A Photographic Journey of the Elwha River,” on Monday evening.

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 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Port Townsend City Council to consider appointing new member

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

Malo Castro and WEPA will perform at Purple Haze Lavender Farm on Sunday.

Jazz in Lavender festival slated for Sunday

Jazz in the Lavender is set from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The inaugural music festival will be at Purple Haze Lavender Farm,… Continue reading

Malo Castro and WEPA will perform at Purple Haze Lavender Farm on Sunday.
Mike Healy.

Port Angeles public works director to retire this fall

Healy praises staff, city leadership

Mike Healy.

Roundabout opens at state Highways 104 and 19

The state Department of Transportation has completed two fish passage projects on U.S. Highway 101 between Sequim and Gardiner as well as a roundabout at… Continue reading

The City of Sequim hosts 13 manufactured home/mobile home parks with 596 existing units and 786 approved dwelling units. City staff continue to look into zoning options that could protect those sites from redevelopment and help protect affordable housing options in the city. (City of Sequim)

Sequim extends pause on home parks

Planning commission sets hearing for Tuesday

The City of Sequim hosts 13 manufactured home/mobile home parks with 596 existing units and 786 approved dwelling units. City staff continue to look into zoning options that could protect those sites from redevelopment and help protect affordable housing options in the city. (City of Sequim)

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

Weekly free outdoor concerts presented across the Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Black Diamond Junction will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday… Continue reading

Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble to perform free concerts

The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will perform two free concerts next week. A midday concert is set for noon Tuesday in the… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS The Big Lots! store in the Port Angeles Plaza Shopping Center is among those being closed by the company for performing under expectations.

Big Lots at Port Angeles Plaza plans to close

The Big Lots in Port Angeles will close its doors soon. About 149 Big Lots stores across the nation revealed they are… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS The Big Lots! store in the Port Angeles Plaza Shopping Center is among those being closed by the company for performing under expectations.

Concerts, artists highlight Peninsula’s weekend events

A benefit concert, artist receptions and a car and bike show highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Pamela Roberts and Sung-Ling Hsu… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Find beauty in God’s creations

IS THERE ANYTHING cuter than the baby deer we see this time of year? The white-spotted fawns are darling. With the Olympic National Park in… Continue reading