Clallam County

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Photographed this last Monday, a witchhazel is seen in full bloom at my oldest and dear client’s yard. Normally Karen would not see this beautiful winter blooming shrub in color until mid-February, but our record-breaking warm temperatures of late have all our yards sprouting early this year.

A GROWING CONCERN: Hit the snooze button on too-early plants

AS PROMISED, HERE is my warning and worry about our way too warm seasonal weather of late! Witch hazel (the must have, spider like blooming… Continue reading

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Photographed this last Monday, a witchhazel is seen in full bloom at my oldest and dear client’s yard. Normally Karen would not see this beautiful winter blooming shrub in color until mid-February, but our record-breaking warm temperatures of late have all our yards sprouting early this year.

Clallam County commissioners agree to finish Towne Road in 2024

Barring any setbacks, completion of a key segment of Towne Road will be completed by the end of September. Clallam County commissioners on… Continue reading

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

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Nora Eastman of Port Angeles displays a photo of her son, Ted Eastman, 33, who died of an overdose of fentanyl, at their home on the Lower Elwha Klallam reservation.

Family grieves after fentanyl deaths

Clallam County looking at more overdose deaths than previous years

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Nora Eastman of Port Angeles displays a photo of her son, Ted Eastman, 33, who died of an overdose of fentanyl, at their home on the Lower Elwha Klallam reservation.

Forks budget $11.55 million for 2024

Capital projects outlined

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Home Fund donors continue to give

Generosity aids neighbors on Peninsula

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State sees rise in overdose deaths

Overdose deaths are rising nationally, in Washington state and on the North Olympic Peninsula. According to the University of Washington’s Addiction, Drugs and Alcohol Institute,… 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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Power Plant acreage, growth management panel before county boards

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Clallam Transit bus is stolen

Woman to enter plea on Monday

From left, Matt McCoy, Kathy McCoy and Gary Brundige join Lorraine Eckard (not pictured) in hosting “Native Plants for Better Backyard Birding,” the next Backyard Birding series event scheduled for Jan. 6 at the Dungeness River Nature Center.

Lecture deals with improving property for backyard birding

A quartet of presenters will look to help locals learn more about improving their yards’ flora for native birds at “Native Plants for… Continue reading

From left, Matt McCoy, Kathy McCoy and Gary Brundige join Lorraine Eckard (not pictured) in hosting “Native Plants for Better Backyard Birding,” the next Backyard Birding series event scheduled for Jan. 6 at the Dungeness River Nature Center.

Port Angeles woman wanted since November charged

A woman wanted since mid-November for investigation of possession of drugs and burglary tools was charged Thursday in Clallam County Superior Court… Continue reading

Sequim’s Centennial Place design options up for perusal

Three design concepts for the downtown Centennial Place intersection will be up for review through an open house today and online survey. City… Continue reading

Whodunit, prints, yarn circle among Peninsula entertainment

The first weekend of 2024 offers a host of activities to warm participants on the North Olympic Peninsula. • First Friday Art Walk in Sequim… Continue reading

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‘Whodunnit Downtown?’ contest coming up in Sequim

First Friday Art Walk offers variety of venues

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Alleged arsonist faces arraignment Jan. 12

Manhunt led to arrest of Sequim man

Clallam libraries to host book talks in January

The North Olympic Library System will host three Book Discussion Group meetings in January, beginning next week. Everyone is welcome to join, each month or… Continue reading

Field Hall aims to close $8 million gap

Executive director says facility is boosting economy

Port Angeles council elects officers

Port Angeles City Council member Kate Dexter was unanimously voted to fill a third two-year term as mayor, and council member Navarra… Continue reading

Two US 101 wrecks slow traffic through Morse Creek

PORT ANGELES – A possibly speeding driver rolled his SUV in the Morse Creek grade on U.S. Highway 101, resulting in a long traffic backup… Continue reading