Clallam County

Leading the march of the 21 Crescent High School graduates are Harmony Henderson, left, and Rhylin Lium. Superintendent David Bingham presented the graduating class in front of a full house of family and friends in the high school gym. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Crescent High School graduation

Leading the march of the 21 Crescent High School graduates are Harmony Henderson, left, and Rhylin Lium. Superintendent David Bingham presented the graduating class in… Continue reading

Leading the march of the 21 Crescent High School graduates are Harmony Henderson, left, and Rhylin Lium. Superintendent David Bingham presented the graduating class in front of a full house of family and friends in the high school gym. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula College graduates April Fordyce-Blewett, left, and Deborah Ceja-Cisneros, both of Forks, have a photograph taken by Fordyce-Blewett’s mother, Peggy Blewett, prior to the first of two commencement ceremonies on Saturday on the college’s Port Angeles campus. A total of 388 degrees and certificates were awarded for the 2022-23 school year with 270 people signed up to participate Saturday’s ceremonies. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Peninsula College graduation

Peninsula College graduates April Fordyce-Blewett, left, and Deborah Ceja-Cisneros, both of Forks, have a photograph taken by Fordyce-Blewett’s mother, Peggy Blewett, prior to the first… Continue reading

Peninsula College graduates April Fordyce-Blewett, left, and Deborah Ceja-Cisneros, both of Forks, have a photograph taken by Fordyce-Blewett’s mother, Peggy Blewett, prior to the first of two commencement ceremonies on Saturday on the college’s Port Angeles campus. A total of 388 degrees and certificates were awarded for the 2022-23 school year with 270 people signed up to participate Saturday’s ceremonies. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Members of Sequim High School’s Class of 2023 toss their graduation caps to the skies at the conclusion of SHS’ commencement ceremony on Friday. About 166 seniors earned their diplomas. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim High celebrates the Class of 2023

Members of Sequim High School’s Class of 2023 toss their graduation caps to the skies at the conclusion of SHS’ commencement ceremony on Friday. About… Continue reading

Members of Sequim High School’s Class of 2023 toss their graduation caps to the skies at the conclusion of SHS’ commencement ceremony on Friday. About 166 seniors earned their diplomas. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The one hundred fourteen seniors from Port Townsend High School wend their way through the Rhododendron Garden at Fort Worden State Park and on their way to McCurdy Pavilion to receive their diplomas on Thursday.

Graduations conducted on Peninsula

Graduations were conducted Thursday and Friday on the North Olympic Peninsula. Port Angeles High School graduation was at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Civic Field, 307… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The one hundred fourteen seniors from Port Townsend High School wend their way through the Rhododendron Garden at Fort Worden State Park and on their way to McCurdy Pavilion to receive their diplomas on Thursday.

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let your garden be tardy for the party

AS WE APPROACH summer, (Wednesday at 11:49 PDT) our thoughts and plans are turn to events and special gatherings in our yard. With that said,… Continue reading

Community vigil set Saturday

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church has partnered with the Interfaith Community of Clallam County to provide an opportunity for the community to gather… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Meets at noon on Wednesdays at Asian Buffet, 1940 E. First St. #160 (Port Angeles Plaza) in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Family seeks to recover body of drowned kayaker

Gofundme site raises more than $50,000 for dive into Lake Crescent

Hog Wild fundraiser to be first event at Field Hall

The 11th Annual Hog Wild — a fundraiser for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation — Saturday will be the first event held… Continue reading

OMC in crisis, says CEO

Hospital says it lost $7.9 million during first four months of year

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Steve Hargis, a board member of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, directs the alignment of an events tent on Thursday that will cover a temporary roller skating rink in downtown Port Angeles.

Roller skating rink to open next weekend

Summer attraction outgrowth of winter ice village

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Steve Hargis, a board member of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, directs the alignment of an events tent on Thursday that will cover a temporary roller skating rink in downtown Port Angeles.
Cherie Higbee's garden, which has grown and changed since it was last on the Petals and Pathways tour in 2017, features recycled treasures.

Tickets on sale now for Petals & Pathways tour

Six diverse home gardens displayed next weekend

Cherie Higbee's garden, which has grown and changed since it was last on the Petals and Pathways tour in 2017, features recycled treasures.

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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Body cameras, golf course before Peninsula boards

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Emily Matthiessen / Olympic Peninsula News Group From left, Amber Ahrens, Shauna Rogers McClain and Brittney Vincent practice blocker and jammer moves at a recent roller derby practice.

Port Scandalous aims to keep rolling

Area’s lone roller derby league seeks a practice space

Emily Matthiessen / Olympic Peninsula News Group From left, Amber Ahrens, Shauna Rogers McClain and Brittney Vincent practice blocker and jammer moves at a recent roller derby practice.

Final service set for Clallam Bay church

The Clallam Bay Presbyterian Church is inviting the public to its final service at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25. The church, located… Continue reading

Penny Hall and Anna Nichols will present “Four-handed Piano Praise” at First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles on Sunday afternoon.

Four-handed Piano Praise planned in Port Angeles

Penny Hall and Anna Nichols will present “Four-handed Piano Praise” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The pair will perform at First Presbyterian Church… Continue reading

Penny Hall and Anna Nichols will present “Four-handed Piano Praise” at First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles on Sunday afternoon.

Graduations scheduled this weekend

Graduations are scheduled this weekend at Peninsula College and at Port Angeles, Sequim and Crescent high schools as well as at Quileute Tribal School. Peninsula… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge closures canceled

The overnight closures of the Hood Canal Bridge set for weeknights next week have been canceled. The bridge will still be closed to… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: The sadness in bowling alone

THERE IS A determined expression on the face of the bowler who stands ready to strike. What will follow in a few heartbeats already plays… Continue reading