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Speaking at a candidate forum on Thursday were, from left, Mark Karjalainen, Navarra Carr and Nick Merrigan. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)

Housing, homeless subjects of debate

Three Port Angeles City Council candidates argue at forum

Speaking at a candidate forum on Thursday were, from left, Mark Karjalainen, Navarra Carr and Nick Merrigan. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Don’t let adversity discourage you

ON MEMORIAL DAY, we went on a little hike to Devil’s Punchbowl at Lake Crescent. It was a delightful day and we had a pleasant… Continue reading

Dr. Molly Martin, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Clinic executive director, speaks to a crowd at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on June 27. “We know from what we’ve been doing so far, recovery is possible,” Martin said. “And we are absolutely here to help. If there is anyone who needs our services, please tell them to seek us out.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jamestown’s Healing Clinic, one year later

Director, law enforcement discuss its impact

Dr. Molly Martin, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Clinic executive director, speaks to a crowd at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on June 27. “We know from what we’ve been doing so far, recovery is possible,” Martin said. “And we are absolutely here to help. If there is anyone who needs our services, please tell them to seek us out.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Program set for Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Nature’s Gift to Us and Our Gift to Nature” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be… Continue reading

Second Saturday features artwork in Port Angeles

Harbor Art Gallery will feature guest artist Andrea Woods during the Second Saturday Art Walk in Port Angeles. Woods, who is displaying… Continue reading

Clallam County Master Gardeners Bob Cain, far right, offers advice to participants at the June 10 Second Saturday Garden Walk. He will be among those teaching at the garden walk on Saturday.

Second Saturday Garden Walk set in Port Angeles

Master Gardeners Jan Bartron, Bob Cain, Laurel Moulton and Audreen Williams will discuss how to protect ripening fruit and maturing vegetables during… Continue reading

Clallam County Master Gardeners Bob Cain, far right, offers advice to participants at the June 10 Second Saturday Garden Walk. He will be among those teaching at the garden walk on Saturday.

Three days of fun set in Clallam Bay-Sekiu

Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days begin today with three days of activities, including a public fireworks show at 10 p.m. Saturday. The 40th… Continue reading

WAG to host open house at Halfway Home Ranch

Welfare for Animals Guild plans two open houses for the public, with the first set for 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

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Who throws the party?

WHILE I HAVE adopted the Olympic Peninsula as my new “hometown,” I actually grew up in Oregon. Both of my parents are native Oregonians, Mom… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2023
  • By Beth Pratt Executive Director, Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • BusinessClallam County
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A burnt area is seen from a logging road near Valley View residential housing along Bogachiel Way west of Forks. The fire started Tuesday afternoon. Its cause was unknown. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Forks fire contained; new blaze on Protection Island

Dispatchers tell of barrage of calls on Fourth of July

A burnt area is seen from a logging road near Valley View residential housing along Bogachiel Way west of Forks. The fire started Tuesday afternoon. Its cause was unknown. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
“Geri-Freki Glacier,” by Kait Evensen, is among the artwork in the “Terminus: A Glacier Memorial Project.”

‘Terminus: A Glacier Memorial Project’ opens Friday

Exhibit highlights effects of climate change in Olympics

“Geri-Freki Glacier,” by Kait Evensen, is among the artwork in the “Terminus: A Glacier Memorial Project.”
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First Friday Art Walk in lavender hues

The color theme for this month’s First Friday Art Walk is purple — the color of Sequim’s famous lavender blooms, which will be… Continue reading

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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, left, talks with Clallam County commissioners Mark Ozias and Randy Johnson at a groundbreaking of the Brownfield Road Project in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Ground broken for Habitat project

Rep. Derek Kilmer tells of federal assistance

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, left, talks with Clallam County commissioners Mark Ozias and Randy Johnson at a groundbreaking of the Brownfield Road Project in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lavender melodrama begins Friday

The new Sequim tradition of the Lavender Melodrama begins Friday. Sponsored by the Sequim Lavender Experience, it includes a whole new Olio Act:… Continue reading

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OMC taps new board appointee

Eight hopefuls were considered

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ONP increases Hurricane Ridge vehicle capacity

Olympic National Park has increased the number of vehicles that can enter the Hurricane Ridge parking lot from 315 to 345… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council election forum set today

Incumbent Port Angeles City Council member Navarra Carr and her two opponents in the Aug. 1 primary election, Mark Karjalainen and Nicholas… Continue reading

A growing brush fire has burned at least one structure and forced the cancellation of fireworks in Forks. (Clallam County Fire District 1)

4th UPDATE: Forks fire fully contained on Wednesday

Fireworks, demolition derby canceled on Tuesday

A growing brush fire has burned at least one structure and forced the cancellation of fireworks in Forks. (Clallam County Fire District 1)
Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer prepares to toss goodies to the crowd from the back of a trailered boat during Tuesday’s Independence Day parade in Port Angeles. McAleer, along with fellow commissioners Steve Burke and Connie Beauvais, facing the other side, were the parade’s grand marshals in honor of the 100th anniversary of the port. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Independence Day parade

Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer prepares to toss goodies to the crowd from the back of a trailered boat during Tuesday’s Independence Day… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer prepares to toss goodies to the crowd from the back of a trailered boat during Tuesday’s Independence Day parade in Port Angeles. McAleer, along with fellow commissioners Steve Burke and Connie Beauvais, facing the other side, were the parade’s grand marshals in honor of the 100th anniversary of the port. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Contestant Jennifer Wilson, left, looks over as her fiancé, Jess Pinnell, downs hot dogs during Tuesday’s Independence Day eating contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Pinnell, of Port Angeles, went on to win the event, downing 10 dogs in 10 minutes. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Peninsula celebrations mark Fourth

Navy in PA, demo derby in Forks, fireworks all over

Contestant Jennifer Wilson, left, looks over as her fiancé, Jess Pinnell, downs hot dogs during Tuesday’s Independence Day eating contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Pinnell, of Port Angeles, went on to win the event, downing 10 dogs in 10 minutes. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)