Clallam County

Green thumb lecture on zoom

Bev Dawson and Marilynn Elliott will present “Garden Design: Two Views, Old and New” at noon Thursday on Zoom. The free lecture… Continue reading

The state Department of Transportation plans nighttime and weekend closures in May, June and September to take the place of weekend-long closures initially slated for August and September. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Hood Canal Bridge closure dates changed

State axes plan to stop vehicular traffic for four straight weekends

The state Department of Transportation plans nighttime and weekend closures in May, June and September to take the place of weekend-long closures initially slated for August and September. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Missing pilot found dead inside crashed plane

A Tacoma pilot has been identified after his crashed plane was found in the wooded forests near Queets, according to the state Department… Continue reading

Karen Kitchens will present "Native Songs and Stories" at three branches of the North Olympic Library System this week.

Native songs and stories offered at NOLS

Karen Kitchen will present “Native Songs and Stories” at three branches of the North Olympic Library System this week. Kitchen will be at the Forks… Continue reading

Karen Kitchens will present "Native Songs and Stories" at three branches of the North Olympic Library System this week.

Poetry readings set for Blue Whole Gallery

The Blue Whole Gallery will host readings by North Olympic Peninsula poets from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. today. The free event at… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center issues calls for art

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is looking for submissions for four different calls for art: “Summertide: Under the Canopy,” Poetry in… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School’s Robin Hood spoof presented this weekend

The Port Angeles High School Thespian Society will present the play The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood written by Mary Lynn… Continue reading

Schedule of bridge closures

Weather permitting, the state Department of Transportation will close the Hood Canal Bridge on state Highway 104 in May and June at night… Continue reading

Site selected for Joint Public Safety Facility

Property is situated on West Edgewood Drive

Elizar Mercado Nessa Goldman, host of the Out Loud Story Slam, tells a story at The Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo.

Tales of risky business sought for Friday’s story slam

The Out Loud Story Slam will be at Studio Bob in Port Angeles at 7 p.m. Friday. The theme for the evening… Continue reading

Elizar Mercado Nessa Goldman, host of the Out Loud Story Slam, tells a story at The Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo.
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State changes plans, nixes long weekend closures

Repairs to the floating bridge linking the Olympic Peninsula to Kitsap County will no longer require closing the bridge for four weekends during… Continue reading

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Jerry DeShazer of Ridgefield, right, along with family members, from left, Macklyn DeShazer, 6, Jace DeShazer, 11, and Jantzen DeShazer, 10, walk and skip rocks along the shore of Lake Crescent at Barnes Point in Olympic National Park. The family was on an outing to the North Olympic Peninsula with a visit to the park along the way. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Skipping along

Jerry DeShazer of Ridgefield, right, along with family members, from left, Macklyn DeShazer, 6, Jace DeShazer, 11, and Jantzen DeShazer, 10, walk and skip rocks… Continue reading

Jerry DeShazer of Ridgefield, right, along with family members, from left, Macklyn DeShazer, 6, Jace DeShazer, 11, and Jantzen DeShazer, 10, walk and skip rocks along the shore of Lake Crescent at Barnes Point in Olympic National Park. The family was on an outing to the North Olympic Peninsula with a visit to the park along the way. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam commissioners on track to OK homeless grant proposals

Task force narrows list to $1.2 million from larger requests

Erickson Playfield wins state award

Facilities category recognizes high standards

High-speed chase ends after 20-plus miles

A high-speed chase that began in Port Angeles destroyed one police car and a bus stop before it ended near the 7… Continue reading

The DAISY Foundation has recognized John Petrisin-Connelly with its DAISY award.

Petrisin-Connelly recognized with award

The DAISY Foundation has recognized John Petrisin-Connelly with its DAISY award. Petrisin-Connelly is a registered nurse in the emergency department at Olympic Medical Center. The… Continue reading

The DAISY Foundation has recognized John Petrisin-Connelly with its DAISY award.
Rose’s Pawn Shop is among the 40 performing groups on their way to the 30th anniversary Juan de Fuca Festival. The varied lineup has been unveiled at JFFA.org. (Rose’s Pawn Shop)
Rose’s Pawn Shop is among the 40 performing groups on their way to the 30th anniversary Juan de Fuca Festival. The varied lineup has been unveiled at JFFA.org. (Rose’s Pawn Shop)

Wellness forum scheduled Wednesday

Nathan E. Gelder will present “Tooth Talk” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Gelder’s presentation is part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio Forum series,… Continue reading

Medicare presentation offered in Port Angeles

The Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action will present “Patients Before Profits: The Fight to Protect Medicare” at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The… Continue reading

Children bolt from the starting line in search of treat-filled eggs during Saturday’s 45th annual KONP Easter Egg Hunt at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. Hundreds of youngsters took part in the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Easter celebrations

Easter celebrations were conducted Saturday and Sunday across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Children bolt from the starting line in search of treat-filled eggs during Saturday’s 45th annual KONP Easter Egg Hunt at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. Hundreds of youngsters took part in the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)