Clallam County

Dr. Catherine Ceniza Choy PHOTO CREDIT: Kirsten Lara Getchel

Studium marks Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Catherine Ceniza Choy, author of the book “Asian American Histories of the United States,” will introduce her work and engage in a… Continue reading

Dr. Catherine Ceniza Choy PHOTO CREDIT: Kirsten Lara Getchel
Dr. Joshua Jones

Wellness forum planned Wednesday

Dr. Joshua Jones will present “Current Youth Mental Health Issues: How To Help Your Kids And Grandkids” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Jones’ presentation… Continue reading

Dr. Joshua Jones
The remains of Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge were to be examined by fire investigators. (National Park Service)

Fire investigators arrive to examine remains of Hurricane Ridge lodge

No fire suppression equipment was in structure; contents had been removed

The remains of Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge were to be examined by fire investigators. (National Park Service)
Lesley Welch of Sequim takes a photo of her daughter, Avani Welch, 1, on a Moana-themed mini float during Saturday’s Irrigation Festival Kids Parade at the Haller Athletic Fields in Sequim. The float was awarded grand prize by the judges, taking top honors in the parade. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Kids parade

Lesley Welch of Sequim takes a photo of her daughter, Avani Welch, 1, on a Moana-themed mini float during Saturday’s Irrigation Festival Kids Parade at… Continue reading

Lesley Welch of Sequim takes a photo of her daughter, Avani Welch, 1, on a Moana-themed mini float during Saturday’s Irrigation Festival Kids Parade at the Haller Athletic Fields in Sequim. The float was awarded grand prize by the judges, taking top honors in the parade. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Soul care speaker scheduled

The Rev. Lynda Elaine Carre will present “Spiritual Care: What It Is and How It Heals” at noon Wednesday. Carre’s presentation is… Continue reading

Farm workshop talks weeds

Clallam Conservation District will present a workshop on controlling noxious weeds at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The free workshop is at Robin Hill… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles to pursue federal grants

Project would include runway resurfacing, new LED lights

Firefighters from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue and the Port Angeles Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon to a fire at the Olympic National Park Day Lodge. The building was a total loss and still was burning Monday morning. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

Fire destroys lodge at Hurricane Ridge

Next steps will be to establish a cause

Firefighters from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue and the Port Angeles Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon to a fire at the Olympic National Park Day Lodge. The building was a total loss and still was burning Monday morning. (Clallam County Fire District 2)
Greta Low of Agnew pulls weeds from the garden area at Pebble Beach Park next to the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during Saturday’s third annual Big Spruce Up. About 75 people took part in the effort to tidy up portions of the downtown area in an event hosted by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, PA Realty and ElevatePA. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Big spruce up

Greta Low of Agnew pulls weeds from the garden area at Pebble Beach Park next to the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles… Continue reading

Greta Low of Agnew pulls weeds from the garden area at Pebble Beach Park next to the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during Saturday’s third annual Big Spruce Up. About 75 people took part in the effort to tidy up portions of the downtown area in an event hosted by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, PA Realty and ElevatePA. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Fire commissioner Bill Miano, right, swears in appointed commissioner Mike Mingee on May 2 during a meeting of the Clallam County Fire District 3’s board of commissioners. Mingee told commissioners in April he’s planning to file to run for the position this month. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Clallam County Fire District 3 swears in new commissioner

Appointee has 40 years in service, including chief in East Jefferson

Fire commissioner Bill Miano, right, swears in appointed commissioner Mike Mingee on May 2 during a meeting of the Clallam County Fire District 3’s board of commissioners. Mingee told commissioners in April he’s planning to file to run for the position this month. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim boosts number of police

Chief says additions will help with attrition

Two hurt in single-car wreck

A driver falling asleep at the wheel led to two Forks residents being sent to the Forks Community Hospital early Sunday morning, according… Continue reading

Cellist Julian Schwarz is the guest soloist for Saturday's Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra season finale. photo courtesy CM Artists

Port Angeles Symphony to perform Saturday

The Port Angeles Symphony’s last full-orchestra concert of its 90th anniversary season will feature a soloist well-known to local music lovers. Cellist… Continue reading

Cellist Julian Schwarz is the guest soloist for Saturday's Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra season finale. photo courtesy CM Artists
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Singers from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and others sing during a commemoration of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on Friday at The Gateway in downtown Port Angeles.

Crowd told to speak up for missing, murdered Indigenous persons

Ceremony honors victims with local ties

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Singers from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and others sing during a commemoration of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on Friday at The Gateway in downtown Port Angeles.

A GROWING CONCERN: The neverending tale of horsetail

I LOVE IT here on the Peninsula, gardening heaven, but our gardening Nirvana has also been shattered by the omnipresent horsetail. I get this question… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: The history of a strange profession — sin eaters

“AND NOW, FOR something completely different.” For those dork dads out there, you will remember that is a quote from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. This… Continue reading

Equestrian exhibition Monday

The Sequim Equestrian Team will put on its year end exhibition from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. The free demonstration of equestrian… Continue reading

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 (off… Continue reading

Food drive running through May

Mark’d Body Art will collect food items and gift certificates for the Port Angeles Food Bank through May 31. Donations may be… Continue reading

Local school districts reach settlement with Juul

Part of nationwide class-action lawsuit