Clallam County

PAHS class of 1993 reunion scheduled

The Port Angeles High School class of 1993 will celebrate its 30-year reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 29. The party is… Continue reading

Panelists to discuss climate change at fine arts center

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host “Civic Minds + Creative Hearts: Climate Change and Resiliency” today. The event from 6… Continue reading

Dianne Lynn Knox has just published her first book, "Red Hot Pepper," whose cover bears a painting by her friend Marion Keen. photo courtesy of the author

Sequim poet to read from debut book Friday

By Diane Urbani de la Paz for Peninsula Daily News The worst art Is the art that’s kept inside That doesn’t see daylight That knows… Continue reading

Dianne Lynn Knox has just published her first book, "Red Hot Pepper," whose cover bears a painting by her friend Marion Keen. photo courtesy of the author
Port Angeles firefighters Ben Clark and Samantha Harik examine a gaping hole in the side of the former Delaney’s Restaurant and Bar at Front and Lincoln streets in downtown Port Angeles after a three-vehicle collision sent two vehicles into the building on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Three-car crash sends cars into building in Port Angeles

Traffic diverted for about 1 1/2 hours

Port Angeles firefighters Ben Clark and Samantha Harik examine a gaping hole in the side of the former Delaney’s Restaurant and Bar at Front and Lincoln streets in downtown Port Angeles after a three-vehicle collision sent two vehicles into the building on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Emma Carter of Boulder, Colo., sits between rows of lavender, hoping to get photos of bees on Saturday at the B & B Family Farm near Carlsborg, a participating farm in the upcoming Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Lavender fields flower before big weekend

Purple blooms, sweet scents adorn Sequim area

Emma Carter of Boulder, Colo., sits between rows of lavender, hoping to get photos of bees on Saturday at the B & B Family Farm near Carlsborg, a participating farm in the upcoming Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

ARPA funds go to bridge gap in veteran housing programs

COVID-19 halted VA allocation; federal dollars coming this October

A 1983 Ford Ranger blocks the eastbound exit off Highway 101 at River Road in Sequim on Monday after the driver lost control of the vehicle. The driver, a 26-year-old Port Hadlock man, was medevacked to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. (Courtesy photo /. Clallam County Fire District 3)

Port Hadlock man airlifted after rollover wreck

River Road exit in Sequim blocked Monday

A 1983 Ford Ranger blocks the eastbound exit off Highway 101 at River Road in Sequim on Monday after the driver lost control of the vehicle. The driver, a 26-year-old Port Hadlock man, was medevacked to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. (Courtesy photo /. Clallam County Fire District 3)

Sequim-area lavender farms open for visitors

Here are 18 farms in the Sequim area for the 2023 Lavender Weekend, which will be Friday through Sunday. Farms are open now… Continue reading

Phil Gilles of Port Angeles adds a message to keep Hurricane Ridge open during the winter ski season before taking part in a parade on Saturday co-organized by Remi Lamarshe, 13, of Port Angeles, sitting on the back of a nearby parade participant. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Group wants winter access at Ridge

Remmi Lamarche, 13, has been skiing since she was able to walk, but she wasn’t old enough Saturday to drive the family’s… Continue reading

Phil Gilles of Port Angeles adds a message to keep Hurricane Ridge open during the winter ski season before taking part in a parade on Saturday co-organized by Remi Lamarshe, 13, of Port Angeles, sitting on the back of a nearby parade participant. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic Skate Village manager Shanzi Cosgrove fills a slushy order at the village’s Snack Shack next to the temporary roller skating rink on Friday in downtown Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic Skate Village manager Shanzi Cosgrove fills a slushy order at the village’s Snack Shack next to the temporary roller skating rink on Friday in downtown Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Todd Mielke.

Clallam County offers three-year contract to administrator

Commissioners say it helps with political, salary adjustments

Todd Mielke.

Counties to file joint application for federal grant

Commissioners agree regional approach will boost competitiveness

First Fed Foundation helps fund Patient Navigator Program

The Olympic Medical Center Foundation has received a $35,000 grant from the First Fed Foundation, increasing OMC Cancer Center Patient Navigator funding… Continue reading

Quileute Tribal member Dana Williams prepares baked salmon in the old traditional way on Saturday while the Quillayute River flows to the sea. This tradition is included in the Quileute Days celebration held each year at LaPush. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Salmon bake

Quileute Tribal member Dana Williams prepares baked salmon in the old traditional way on Saturday while the Quillayute River flows to the sea. This tradition… Continue reading

Quileute Tribal member Dana Williams prepares baked salmon in the old traditional way on Saturday while the Quillayute River flows to the sea. This tradition is included in the Quileute Days celebration held each year at LaPush. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Gnomes are a constant theme at Gnomelicious Lavender Farm, including on placards in the U-cut lavender fields by the entrance to the farm. “We wanted to have something fun and playful with a relaxed vibe,” said the farm’s co-owner, Ashley Reddicks. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lavender farm offers gnomelicious good times

Business boats 10 acres of gnomes and purple plants

Gnomes are a constant theme at Gnomelicious Lavender Farm, including on placards in the U-cut lavender fields by the entrance to the farm. “We wanted to have something fun and playful with a relaxed vibe,” said the farm’s co-owner, Ashley Reddicks. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim sets policy for private street ownership transfer

‘Road islands’ among community concerns

Traffic disruption begins today in Port Angeles

Traffic will be reduced to one lane at the intersection of Marine Drive and West Second Street beginning today. City contractor Scarsella… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Counties plan joint meeting next week

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula