Clallam County

Olympic Medical Center candidates discuss hospital finances during business forum

Two commission hopefuls are both running unopposed

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group

Ellen Dryke and Kassie Montero examine salmon eggs while learning about the American Dipper at the 2019 Dungeness River Festival. After a hiatus, the festival returns Friday.

River Fest returns on Friday after hiatus

One-day free event set in and around Railroad Bridge Park

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group

Ellen Dryke and Kassie Montero examine salmon eggs while learning about the American Dipper at the 2019 Dungeness River Festival. After a hiatus, the festival returns Friday.

Sequim man jailed for alleged assault, eluding police, other counts

A 59-year-old Sequim resident remained in the Clallam County jail on $50,000 bail Tuesday after he allegedly intentionally struck an occupied vehicle,… Continue reading

Storytellers invited to ‘slam’ on Friday

Out Loud Story Slam will be at Studio Bob in Port Angeles on Friday. The theme for the evening is Left Out,… Continue reading

Homelessness, housing top issues for Port Angeles City Council candidates

Miller, Haguewood differ on approach to housing issue

Peninsula College sophomores Ian Coughran, left, and Ciera Skelly were two of seven students participating in the inaugural Pathway Summer School at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory this summer that focused on education and career development in STEM fields. Both Coughran and Skelly plan to pursue degrees in environmental science. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Internship through college presents career pathways

Students part of inaugural class at Sequim laboratory

Peninsula College sophomores Ian Coughran, left, and Ciera Skelly were two of seven students participating in the inaugural Pathway Summer School at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory this summer that focused on education and career development in STEM fields. Both Coughran and Skelly plan to pursue degrees in environmental science. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Bathrooms possible at Ridge in November

Utility project may allow winter access

Captain Joseph House gala coming up

Reservations are due on Sunday for the 11th annual Captain Joseph House Foundation Gala Dinner and Auction. The event will be from 4:30… Continue reading

Lakeside Industries will pave about a half-mile stretch of North Sequim Avenue on weekday nights for three weeks starting Wednesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim paving project to be completed at night

Further stretch of roadway set for more improvements this year

Lakeside Industries will pave about a half-mile stretch of North Sequim Avenue on weekday nights for three weeks starting Wednesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s signing event on Friday at Tillicum Park. VITs passed through the big tent, meeting Odom as well as Ashley Greene and Rachelle Lefevre. The Twilight series actors greeted ticketholders and signed books and other memorabilia. Volunteers also were in place to take extra photos with the VIT’s cameras/phones. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Forever Twilight Festival in Forks

Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s… Continue reading

Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s signing event on Friday at Tillicum Park. VITs passed through the big tent, meeting Odom as well as Ashley Greene and Rachelle Lefevre. The Twilight series actors greeted ticketholders and signed books and other memorabilia. Volunteers also were in place to take extra photos with the VIT’s cameras/phones. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots along the coastline was sponsored by Washington CoastSavers, a program of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Cleaning up the coast

Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots… Continue reading

Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots along the coastline was sponsored by Washington CoastSavers, a program of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Land Trust seeks harvest season donations

Celebration dinner slated for Sept. 30

Sequim City Council discusses its affordable housing options

City staff to draft declaration, reduced park fees proposal

Wildfire smoke from the Olympic National Park makes its way over Sequim and the Dungeness Valley from Dungeness Cemetery on Saturday. (Steve Jones)

Wildfires surge in Olympic National Park

Smoke, ash seen in Peninsula communities

Wildfire smoke from the Olympic National Park makes its way over Sequim and the Dungeness Valley from Dungeness Cemetery on Saturday. (Steve Jones)

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

Hanger development before Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will discuss Century West Engineering’s hangar development site prep design during a special meeting at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

Lanes to shift on Highway 101 at Elwha River Bridge

PORT ANGELES – Westbound travelers using the US 101 Elwha River Bridge on U.S. Highway 101 will see new temporary changes to the roadway on… Continue reading

OMC talks finances at public forums

Government reimbursement among hospital’s challenges, officials say