Clallam County

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Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith said legislators need to pass a stronger vehicle pursuit law.

Vehicle pursuit law hits speed bump

Proponents work to get bills out of committee

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Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith said legislators need to pass a stronger vehicle pursuit law.
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4P founder Joe DeScala, far right, speaks to a group of about 50 people during a town hall meeting, sitting with board members Justine Snook, center, and Jessica Irvine, left.

4PA goals outlined at town hall meeting

Roughly 50 people packed into a conference room at the Red Lion Hotel for what the nonprofit organization 4PA hopes to be… Continue reading

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4P founder Joe DeScala, far right, speaks to a group of about 50 people during a town hall meeting, sitting with board members Justine Snook, center, and Jessica Irvine, left.

A GROWING CONCERN: Get to the bare root of planting

SO GROUNDHOG DAY has come and gone. One thing I know for sure is that regardless of whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, here on… 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

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Cutline: Sequim’s WAHSET Cattle sorting team of Katelynn Sharp, left, and Riley Smith at a recent practice in Port Orchard

HORSEPLAY: Sequim WAHSET takes top spots at first meet

Sequim’s cowsorting team swept the event, with first place going to Libby Swanson and Celbie Karjalainen, second to Sydney Hutton and… Continue reading

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Cutline: Sequim’s WAHSET Cattle sorting team of Katelynn Sharp, left, and Riley Smith at a recent practice in Port Orchard

Port Angeles planning glass recycling

Pilot program expected to begin sometime this year

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

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U.S. Rep, Derek Kilmer, second from right, talks with Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias, right, as Andrew Reiners, housing manager for Peninsula Behavaioral Health,  left, and Shanna Bloom, PBH finanace controller, listen in during a tour on Friday of the former All-View Motel in Port Angeles. Kilmer said that unallocated American Rescue Plan Act funds are in danger of hving to be returned to the federal government.  For story, see Page A??

Unspent ARPA dollars may be condition of debt ceiling agreement

Kilmer: “Not a zero risk” for unallocated funds

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U.S. Rep, Derek Kilmer, second from right, talks with Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias, right, as Andrew Reiners, housing manager for Peninsula Behavaioral Health,  left, and Shanna Bloom, PBH finanace controller, listen in during a tour on Friday of the former All-View Motel in Port Angeles. Kilmer said that unallocated American Rescue Plan Act funds are in danger of hving to be returned to the federal government.  For story, see Page A??
Matthew Rainwater, founder and president of Pennies for Quarters, a charity looking to build a tiny home village in Port Angeles for homeless veterans, told a meeting of the Nor'Wester Rotary Club of Port Angeles Friday the organization hopes to break ground later this year. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Veterans charity hopes to break ground later this year

Tiny home village for homeless veterans moving forward

Matthew Rainwater, founder and president of Pennies for Quarters, a charity looking to build a tiny home village in Port Angeles for homeless veterans, told a meeting of the Nor'Wester Rotary Club of Port Angeles Friday the organization hopes to break ground later this year. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Artists featured on Second Saturday Art Walk

The Second Saturday Art Walk will highlight artists in downtown Port Angeles. The free, all-ages exhibit at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front… Continue reading

Laurie Davies has stepped down from her post as a Clallam County Fair Commissioner to become a Washington State Fair Commissioner. (Courtesy photo)

Clallam fair board member chosen for state panel

Commissioners visit statewide events, recommend funding

Laurie Davies has stepped down from her post as a Clallam County Fair Commissioner to become a Washington State Fair Commissioner. (Courtesy photo)

Orchestra to present 2023 Family Concert

The Sequim Community Orchestra, now in its 11th season, will present its 2023 Family Concert featuring special guests, the Sequim Community Youth Orchestra… Continue reading

Port Angeles organ concert slated

Amiel Elfert will perform an organ recital at 11 a.m. Sunday. Elfert will perform at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez… Continue reading

Soroptimists to meet Friday

Ashleigh S. Chapman will address a meeting of Soroptimist International of Port Angeles at noon Friday. The club meets at Joshua’s Restaurant,… Continue reading

Speaker set for Unitarian service

Guest speaker Roddy Biggs will present “The Path of Love and A God Who is Love.”

Charlotte Coachman

Unity program set Sunday

Charlotte Coachman will present “Growing with Gratitude” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Coachman will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics,… Continue reading

Charlotte Coachman

Valentine’s Day events among Peninsula activities

Valentine’s Day celebrations are among the entertainment planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend and early next week. • “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles Mayor Frank McPhee gives testimony Wednesday evening at a Port Angeles Planning Commission meeting at City Hall. The city is weighing several changes to its zoning code in an attempt to increase the amount of local housing stock. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Zoning proposals prompt concerns

Port Angeles considers ways to build housing

Former Port Angeles Mayor Frank McPhee gives testimony Wednesday evening at a Port Angeles Planning Commission meeting at City Hall. The city is weighing several changes to its zoning code in an attempt to increase the amount of local housing stock. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Jigsaw puzzle contests gaining popularity

Competitive jigsaw puzzling; three words that, perhaps, you never expected to see strung together. But jigsaw puzzle contests are here, with staunch… Continue reading