Clallam County

PA budget adds six positions

City balances its plan without using reserves

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Peninsula pet agencies say surrender rates are on rise

Rescues seek more people to adopt, foster

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Drew MacEwen.
Drew MacEwen.

Tsunami siren expected to be replaced next year

The tsunami siren on Marine Drive in Port Angeles that was toppled by a driver in April is going to be replaced,… Continue reading

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who went to the Lake Crescent Lodge to enjoy the holiday spirit. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Visit with Santa

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who… Continue reading

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who went to the Lake Crescent Lodge to enjoy the holiday spirit. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Judy Willman, daughter of University of Washington rowing team member Joe Rantz, signs a movie poster for the movie “The Boys in the Boat,” a tribute to the team’s rise to winning a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Judy Willman, daughter of University of Washington rowing team member Joe Rantz, signs a movie poster for the movie “The Boys in the Boat,” a tribute to the team’s rise to winning a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad commander Cliff Pratt, right, describes and explains the function of a blast suit worn by bomb technician Dan Betts to security staff at the Port of Port Angeles. The squad visited the port Friday for a presentation on its response protocols, tools and equipment. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Bomb squad demonstrates emergency security at Port of Port Angeles

Commander says unit responds to an average of one threat per day

Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad commander Cliff Pratt, right, describes and explains the function of a blast suit worn by bomb technician Dan Betts to security staff at the Port of Port Angeles. The squad visited the port Friday for a presentation on its response protocols, tools and equipment. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Community gathering set Tuesday

Assured Hospice will host a community remembrance gathering at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The free, non-denominational gathering is at the Port Angeles Senior… Continue reading

State Rep. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, speaks in support of Eric Pickens, D-Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
State Rep. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, speaks in support of Eric Pickens, D-Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Renowned musician to perform Bach on pipe organ

Balint Karosi will perform a recital of pipe organ music by J.S. Bach at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.… Continue reading

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James Kingland enjoying his favorite place in Port Townsend along the waterfront on Friday morning. Kingland goes there often to reflect on his life and for the inner peace he extr

Home Fund helps man get back on his feet

‘It allowed me to move forward without feeling like I was just lost’

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James Kingland enjoying his favorite place in Port Townsend along the waterfront on Friday morning. Kingland goes there often to reflect on his life and for the inner peace he extr
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Salish Sea Ecotourism and Hospitality students Julia Livingston, 17, left, dices basil while Trinity Williams, 18, creates garlic bread twists at the Port Angeles School District's commercial kitchen classroom.

Hospitality program training young chefs

Student-run cafe to open early next year

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Salish Sea Ecotourism and Hospitality students Julia Livingston, 17, left, dices basil while Trinity Williams, 18, creates garlic bread twists at the Port Angeles School District's commercial kitchen classroom.

A GROWING CONCERN: Set your holiday heart on poinsettias

BEFORE WE BEGIN today’s article, let me touch on an email I received from Susan this week, concerning my recommending ornamental hollies for your yard.… Continue reading

Assured Hospice to host grief gathering

Assured Hospice will host a holiday grief gathering at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St.… Continue reading

Bremerton skaters to perform in Port Angeles on Sunday

Two skaters from the Bremerton Figure Skaters club will perform at the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village on Sunday. The skaters will… 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 (off… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths
Still a wild mustang who, overall, dislikes being touched, Freya offers her nose for Vanessa to touch.

HORSEPLAY: Wild BLM horses find a paradise on the Olympic Peninsula with Vanessa Lowe

PARADISE WAITS WITH open arms to help abused, abandoned and aggrieved Bureau of Land Management wild mustangs live out the rest of their lives in… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths
Still a wild mustang who, overall, dislikes being touched, Freya offers her nose for Vanessa to touch.

Man involved in Thursday wreck dies in Silverdale

The 79-year-old Sequim man involved in Thursday’s two-vehicle wreck east of Port Angeles, Philip M. LaCroix, died at St. Michael Medical Center… Continue reading

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NOLS to host ‘The Boys in the Boat’ discussions

The North Olympic Library System will host special discussions — one in person, one virtual — of “The Boys in the Boat” by… Continue reading

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Port Angeles aims to spur development

City waives certain building permit fees for 15 housing types