Clallam County

New tsunami siren to cost $45K

Replacing the tsunami siren that was knocked over in an April vehicle wreck will cost about $45,000, but no replacement timeline has… Continue reading

Travis Valenti and Marlene.

Park identifies kayaker who drowned in Lake Crescent

New York man not wearing life jacket

Travis Valenti and Marlene.
The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District #3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. Both teams are joined by the shared sorrow over the recent loss of District #3 Fire Captain/Sequim wrestling coach Chad Cate.
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Sequim car wash crew

The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District 3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday. Both teams… Continue reading

The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District #3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. Both teams are joined by the shared sorrow over the recent loss of District #3 Fire Captain/Sequim wrestling coach Chad Cate.

Teen bicyclist dies after collision

PORT ANGELES – A 15-year-old boy who was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his bicycle was struck by a pickup truck on… Continue reading

Visitors examine the marine exhibits at the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

NOAA pledges $3 million for new marine life center in Port Angeles

Building to replace Feiro Marine Discovery Center

Visitors examine the marine exhibits at the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Team We Brake for Whales, currently in first place in the Race to Alaska, pulled into the checkpoint in Bella Bella, British Columbia, on Sunday. The team could reach the finish line in Ketchikan, Alaska, as soon as today. (Peter Geerlofs via Northwest Maritime Center)

8-person sailboat may reach Ketchikan today

Team captain led Sail Like a Girl to 2017 victory

Team We Brake for Whales, currently in first place in the Race to Alaska, pulled into the checkpoint in Bella Bella, British Columbia, on Sunday. The team could reach the finish line in Ketchikan, Alaska, as soon as today. (Peter Geerlofs via Northwest Maritime Center)

Book sale continues through week

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will host a six-day Bag of Books sale from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday… Continue reading

Process set for Clallam admin

Five applicants set for county testing

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Sequim Pride Weekend to begin Thursday

Sequim Pride Weekend, a celebration of the LGBTQIA community, is set for Thursday through next Saturday, and will feature a variety of events… Continue reading

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Wellness forum scheduled Wednesday

The Sequim Health and Housing Collaborative will present “The Power of Collaboration in Sequim” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The presentation is part of… Continue reading

Photo Courtesy of NOAA CAPTION: Members of the Forks Whales accept their trophy at the recent MATE ROV competition in Forks.

West End students gather for annual competition

Students from Forks Intermediate School, Lake High School, Neah Bay High School, Quileute Tribal School and the Port Townsend STEM Club recently met… Continue reading

Photo Courtesy of NOAA CAPTION: Members of the Forks Whales accept their trophy at the recent MATE ROV competition in Forks.
Participants in the Maritime Festival’s Orca Bait Swim pump themselves up on Ediz Hook before heading out across the harbor. The inaugural event drew 12 swimmers and three orcas, whose paths did not happen to meet over the 1 1/2-mile course. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Orcas visit inaugural race in their name

Maritime fesitival offers variety over weekend

Participants in the Maritime Festival’s Orca Bait Swim pump themselves up on Ediz Hook before heading out across the harbor. The inaugural event drew 12 swimmers and three orcas, whose paths did not happen to meet over the 1 1/2-mile course. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Forks High School Class of 2023

The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym.… Continue reading

The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Hunter Bryan Fraser walked out of Olympic National Park on Saturday after a search had been conducted for him since Wednesday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Overdue hiker walks out of park

A hiker overdue since Wednesday and last seen west of Deer Park campground in Olympic National Park walked out of the park via… Continue reading

Hunter Bryan Fraser walked out of Olympic National Park on Saturday after a search had been conducted for him since Wednesday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
Fork’s Destiny Ashue, 9, was all smiles when she got to touch horses for her first time during the Annual Save the Trails event last month at Littleton Horse Camp. Hosted by Backcountry Horsemen’s Mt. Olympus and Peninsula chapters, she was overjoyed to be able to lead this mini-horse by herself (under the watchful eye of Mt. Olympus BCH Chapter member Wendy Brundle)Photos by Karen Griffiths

HORSEPLAY: Warm weather helps make ‘Share the trail’ a success

I HITCHED A ride with Kim Bues last month to the annual Share the Trail event hosted by the Mt. Olympus and Peninsula Chapters of… Continue reading

Fork’s Destiny Ashue, 9, was all smiles when she got to touch horses for her first time during the Annual Save the Trails event last month at Littleton Horse Camp. Hosted by Backcountry Horsemen’s Mt. Olympus and Peninsula chapters, she was overjoyed to be able to lead this mini-horse by herself (under the watchful eye of Mt. Olympus BCH Chapter member Wendy Brundle)Photos by Karen Griffiths

Second retirement party set for Sequim dentist

Johnson known for holistic care of patients

A GROWING CONCERN: Make your arrangements a cut above

YAY! WARM WEATHER finally is back! Summertime is almost here on the Olympic Peninsula (Wednesday, June 21, at 11:4 a.m. PDT). For many of us,… Continue reading

Alpacas shot in dead of night

Investigators seeking information on Joyce killings

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

Port Angeles approves limited ban on new STRs

No impact on existing short-term rentals