Clallam County

Police identify two accused of drag race on Ediz Hook

Charges of reckless driving, hit-and-run and accomplice to hit-and-run have been recommended for the two people allegedly involved in Friday evening’s drag… Continue reading

Power outage scheduled in Forks Wednesday night

A scheduled power outage will affect electric service Wednesday beginning at 9:30 p.m. and will last until about 1 a.m., Clallam County Public… Continue reading

Jerilyn Smith.

Sequim body is identified from foot

DNA testing leads to closure of 2018 case

Jerilyn Smith.

Sequim man accused in 10 counts of child sex crimes to be arraigned

Incidents occurred since 2019, police say

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group An application has been approved to remodel the former Office Depot space into a Sportsman’s Warehouse, but City of Sequim staff await final fees be paid before a building permit can be issued.

Sportsman’s Warehouse files to move into old Office Depot spot

The former Office Depot space in Sequim Village Marketplace is tentatively set to become a Sportsman’s Warehouse. Staff with the City of Sequim… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group An application has been approved to remodel the former Office Depot space into a Sportsman’s Warehouse, but City of Sequim staff await final fees be paid before a building permit can be issued.

Travelers journal series to discuss Madagascar trip

Ken and Mary Campbell will present “Madagascar – Island of Lemurs and Other Extraordinary Creatures” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The pair will speak… Continue reading

Photo by Mike Newbry Wildfire looms over structures in this file photo. Ways to safeguard homes from wildfires with appropriate landscaping techniques will be presented Thursdayby fire and forest health specialist Blake Mann.

‘Firewise Landscaping’ presented Thursday

A state Department of Natural Resources’ wildland fire specialist will discuss “Firewise Landscaping” during a Green Thumb Education Series presentation on Thursday.… Continue reading

Photo by Mike Newbry Wildfire looms over structures in this file photo. Ways to safeguard homes from wildfires with appropriate landscaping techniques will be presented Thursdayby fire and forest health specialist Blake Mann.
Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on a family outing to visit kid-friendly places in Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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All lined up

Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on… Continue reading

Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on a family outing to visit kid-friendly places in Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Burglar sentenced to 15 years

Multiple shotguns taken from Coastal Farm store

Cold weather headed for Peninsula

Below freezing temperatures overnight; chance of snow later this week

History professor speaks on use of conspiracy, fear

Michael Casella-Blackburn, Peninsula College history professor will offer a lecture and reading focusing on his latest book, “Diplomatic Black Hole: Conspiracy and… Continue reading

Movie night scheduled at NOLS branch

The West End branches of the North Olympic Library System will screen the 2020 animated film “Soul” during free family movies this… Continue reading

Kailani Rodriguez, of Port Angeles, has been selected at the Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Olympic Peninsula.

Youth of the year announced

Kailani Rodriguez of Port Angeles has been selected as the Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. Rodriguez,… Continue reading

Kailani Rodriguez, of Port Angeles, has been selected at the Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Olympic Peninsula.

Possible charges pending in alleged drag racing case

Vehicle rolled at paper plant in Port Angeles

Jack and Marcella Ridge of Sequim talk about power tools with Tony Contestable, tool specialist with Hartnagel Building Supply of Port Angeles, right, during Saturday’s 2023 Building, Remodeling & Energy Expo in the Sequim High School gym. The two-day event, hosted by the North Peninsula Building Association, featured a variety of booths, displays and presentations dedicated to home building, repair and remodeling. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Builders expo

Jack and Marcella Ridge of Sequim talk about power tools with Tony Contestable, tool specialist with Hartnagel Building Supply of Port Angeles, right, during Saturday’s… Continue reading

Jack and Marcella Ridge of Sequim talk about power tools with Tony Contestable, tool specialist with Hartnagel Building Supply of Port Angeles, right, during Saturday’s 2023 Building, Remodeling & Energy Expo in the Sequim High School gym. The two-day event, hosted by the North Peninsula Building Association, featured a variety of booths, displays and presentations dedicated to home building, repair and remodeling. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Juvy court added to Norpoint’s security contract

A private security company hired in August to provide security at various county facilities will have its contract expanded to include the… Continue reading

Lodging tax receipts a record in Forks

$3.4 million upgrade of water treatment plant also in progress

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A GROWING CONCERN: Find the plant that’s just your type

LAST WEEK, WE discussed bare-root items and why they are perfect to plant now. The week before that, we went over how now is the… Continue reading

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Bill urges expanding Running Start to high school sophomores

The Running Start program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college level credits, will expand… 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