Clallam County

Abel Grant of Marysville (1) and Sophia McCain of Spokane (38) are in tight race in the girls division of the BMX state championships on Sunday at the Lincoln Park BMX track in Port Angeles. Hundreds of racers visited the North Olympic Peninsula for the event this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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BMX state championships

Abel Grant of Marysville (1) and Sophia McCain of Spokane (38) are in tight race in the girls division of the BMX state championships on… Continue reading

Abel Grant of Marysville (1) and Sophia McCain of Spokane (38) are in tight race in the girls division of the BMX state championships on Sunday at the Lincoln Park BMX track in Port Angeles. Hundreds of racers visited the North Olympic Peninsula for the event this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County to get almost $3M for construction of Emergency Operations Center

Funds, which require 25 percent match, included in 5-year plan

Expected rain may help with park fires

Crews removed due to weather forecast

North Olympic Library offering teen activities

The North Olympic Library System is offering several opportunities for teens in seventh- through 12th-grade to take part in fun activities and… Continue reading

Peninsula libraries offering Storytime for area children

Libraries across the North Olympic Peninsula will continue to host Storytime this fall. Storytime is an early development program that features stories, music, rhymes and… Continue reading

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Sequim Electronics, technician team up to support Serenity House

Secruity camera, equipment donations look to quell vandalism, theft

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Tax-Aide volunteers sought across Peninsula

The American Association of Retired Persons is seeking Tax-Aide volunteers for the upcoming tax season and will conduct volunteer training programs across the North Olympic… Continue reading

PA council hopeful’s STR in an unpermitted zone

Property no longer rented short-term, candidate says

Port Angeles' Tanner Flores (56) and Kason Albaugh (12) celebrate a big play in the Rainshadow Rumble in Sequim on Friday night. The Roughriders won the game 37-10, avenging last year's last-second win by the Wolves. For a game story, go to Page A6. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Rainshadow revenge for Port Angeles

Port Angeles’ Tanner Flores (56) and Kason Albaugh (12) celebrate a big play in the Rainshadow Rumble in Sequim on Friday night. The Roughriders won… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Tanner Flores (56) and Kason Albaugh (12) celebrate a big play in the Rainshadow Rumble in Sequim on Friday night. The Roughriders won the game 37-10, avenging last year's last-second win by the Wolves. For a game story, go to Page A6. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The MOD Pizza planned next to the recently opened Starbucks at South Del Guzzi Drive and East Front Street won’t be open until 2024, according to the property owner. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

MOD Pizza aims for 2024 opening

Visitors to the new Starbucks store at South Del Guzzi Drive and East Front Street in Port Angeles probably have noticed the… Continue reading

The MOD Pizza planned next to the recently opened Starbucks at South Del Guzzi Drive and East Front Street won’t be open until 2024, according to the property owner. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim City Council agrees to new sewer rate with Sequim Bay Lodge

Out-of-city ratepayer will have five years and a gradual hike

Sequim resident Garland Frankfurth got the idea of visiting National Parks after seeing the stamps visitors can collect. (Megan Rogers/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim resident’s National Park site visits tops 400

Collection of stamps sparks his interest

Sequim resident Garland Frankfurth got the idea of visiting National Parks after seeing the stamps visitors can collect. (Megan Rogers/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Wildfires calmed, but not out

Delabarre Fire swells to more than 4K acres

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A vehicle makes its way across the Elwha River Bridge west of Port Angeles on Friday morning as a plume of wildfire smoke filters down the river valley. The smoke, which originated from seven named wildfires near the center of Olympic National Park, settled through the Elwha drainage to lower elevations, creating hazardous air in lower portions of the valley and unhealthy conditions in surrounding areas.

Smoke pools into Port Angeles area; begins to disperse late Friday

Rain expected to help clear air this weekend

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A vehicle makes its way across the Elwha River Bridge west of Port Angeles on Friday morning as a plume of wildfire smoke filters down the river valley. The smoke, which originated from seven named wildfires near the center of Olympic National Park, settled through the Elwha drainage to lower elevations, creating hazardous air in lower portions of the valley and unhealthy conditions in surrounding areas.

A GROWING CONCERN: As fall starts, think spring

SO SORRY TO have kept you waiting for the list of “must have” spring blooming bulbs, but I got a chance to go to visit… Continue reading

Complaints of STRs soar in wake of PA moratorium

Police enforce code on short-term rentals with limited staff

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

Familiar topics dominate Port Angeles City Council candidate debate

Homelessness and housing are focus of talk

Counties from across the state send their top exhibitors in the intermediate and senior divisions to compete at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup during September. Pictured are Clallam County’s 4-H members Ava Hairell and Banjo, left, Taylor Maughan with Ru and Katelynn Sharpe with Sophie. (photo by Katie Newton)

HORSEPLAY: The 3 amigos of Neon Riders 4-H compete at state

THE THREE AMIGOS from Neon Riders 4-H club were excited they got to go together to compete at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup last… Continue reading

Counties from across the state send their top exhibitors in the intermediate and senior divisions to compete at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup during September. Pictured are Clallam County’s 4-H members Ava Hairell and Banjo, left, Taylor Maughan with Ru and Katelynn Sharpe with Sophie. (photo by Katie Newton)

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