Clallam County

Field Hall, Lower Elwha team up to create first art show in new venue

Call for artwork issued

ISSUES OF FAITH: Explore the importance of Easter

I WAS RECENTLY impressed with the words of New Testament scholar N.T. Wright, quoted by Elder Gary E. Stevenson in the April 2023 General Conference… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Cheri Tinker, executive director of Forks-based Sarge's Veterans Support, front, looks over the features of a donated van with Mark Schildknecht, commandant of Mount Olympus Detatchmet 897 of the Marine Corps League after turning over the keys on Thursday at the Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles. The 2013 Ford Explorer van, donated by the Marine Corps League, will be used by the North Olympic Regiional Veteran's Housing Network for ferrying Forks-area vets to and from medical appointments and for veterans outreach services.
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New van for vets donated

Cheri Tinker, executive director of Forks-based Sarge’s Veterans Support, front, looks over the features of a donated van with Mark Schildknecht, commandant of Mount Olympus… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Cheri Tinker, executive director of Forks-based Sarge's Veterans Support, front, looks over the features of a donated van with Mark Schildknecht, commandant of Mount Olympus Detatchmet 897 of the Marine Corps League after turning over the keys on Thursday at the Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles. The 2013 Ford Explorer van, donated by the Marine Corps League, will be used by the North Olympic Regiional Veteran's Housing Network for ferrying Forks-area vets to and from medical appointments and for veterans outreach services.

Speaker set for Unitarian service

Guest speaker Roddy Biggs will present “Love Embodied: Answering the Call.”

The Rev. Donna Little will present "Align with the One" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little is the minister emeritus at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Unity speaker slated Sunday

The Rev. Donna Little will present “Align with the One” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little is the minister emeritus at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Donna Little will present "Align with the One" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little is the minister emeritus at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Variety of entertainment on Peninsula this weekend

Birding, music and drama are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Olympic Peninsula BirdFest 2023 continues through Sunday at the… Continue reading

Octavian (Samantha Hankey), right, brings a silver engagement rose to Sophie (Erin Morley) in the Metropolitan Opera's "Der Rosenkavalier." The Met's performance will be simulcast in Port Angeles live from New York City this Saturday. photo by Ken Howard/Met Opera

Young lovers light the screen

Opera to be simulcast Saturday in Port Angeles, Port Townsend

Octavian (Samantha Hankey), right, brings a silver engagement rose to Sophie (Erin Morley) in the Metropolitan Opera's "Der Rosenkavalier." The Met's performance will be simulcast in Port Angeles live from New York City this Saturday. photo by Ken Howard/Met Opera
Justin Brophy, general manager of Northwest Tobacco Emporium, at 309 E. First St. in Port Angeles, examines the front of the establishment on Wednesday morning after a car crashed into the building and caught fire late Tuesday night. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Driver smashes car into Port Angeles business

Police officers rescue man from burning vehicle

Justin Brophy, general manager of Northwest Tobacco Emporium, at 309 E. First St. in Port Angeles, examines the front of the establishment on Wednesday morning after a car crashed into the building and caught fire late Tuesday night. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Bunco party scheduled in Sequim

The Sequim Guild will host its spring bunco party from noon to 3 p.m. Friday. The fundraiser will be at St. Luke’s Episcopal… Continue reading

Chimacum, Crescent schools receive threats

Chimacum evacuated, emails sent to 35 to 40 districts in state; no bombs reported found

Events in progress during Food Waste Prevention Week

Washington State University Clallam County Extension’s Waste Prevention Program will celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week 2023 this week. The special week began… Continue reading

Park announces road closures

Olympic National Park has announced the immediate closure of North Shore Quinault Road just north of the Quinault River bridge in the… Continue reading

Peninsula College Forks branch aims to serve West End

Classes intended to address region’s needs

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Harrison HealthPartners Dermatology will cease services and close in mid-May, according to officials with its parent company, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Sequim dermatology clinic to close in May

Already frustrated by a dearth of health care options on the Olympic Peninsula, some patients with Harrison HealthPartners Dermatology got worse news in… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Harrison HealthPartners Dermatology will cease services and close in mid-May, according to officials with its parent company, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Slots still open on some BirdFest events

Olympic Peninsula BirdFest 2023 had a few openings left as of Wednesday for lectures and events during the four-day festival that starts today.… Continue reading

Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat on Tuesday on the Port Angeles campus. He said that while Peninsula College faculty were not participating in a community college walkout planned in Seattle, Olympia, Lynnwood and Tacoma, they are supporting its aims to pressure the state Legislature into providing more support for community colleges. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Faculty support

Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat… Continue reading

Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat on Tuesday on the Port Angeles campus. He said that while Peninsula College faculty were not participating in a community college walkout planned in Seattle, Olympia, Lynnwood and Tacoma, they are supporting its aims to pressure the state Legislature into providing more support for community colleges. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County seeking volunteers for positions

Applications are due Friday, April 21, for 86 volunteer positions on 18 Clallam County advisory boards and commissions. To apply, call 360-417-2233,… Continue reading

Film screenings scheduled at center

The Natural Healing Center will screen the film “OPERATION: Emotional Freedom — The Answer” at 4 p.m. Thursdays throughout April. The free… Continue reading

Free farm workshop planned

Clallam Conservation District will present a workshop on farm management at 10 a.m. Friday. The free workshop is at a… Continue reading

Grabow to celebrate release of ‘Year of the Dog’ at Studium

Rob Grabow, Peninsula College alumnus and filmmaker, will speak via Zoom in the Little Theater for Thursday’s Studium Generale presentation to celebrate… Continue reading