Clallam County

Youngsters gather on the lawn of the Port Angeles Public Library to listen to children’s entertainer Eli Rosenblatt of Seattle as part of the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department’s citywide Day of Play. The Saturday event featured a variety of activities for children and their parents at venues across the city. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Day of Play

Youngsters gather on the lawn of the Port Angeles Public Library to listen to children’s entertainer Eli Rosenblatt of Seattle as part of the Port… Continue reading

Youngsters gather on the lawn of the Port Angeles Public Library to listen to children’s entertainer Eli Rosenblatt of Seattle as part of the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department’s citywide Day of Play. The Saturday event featured a variety of activities for children and their parents at venues across the city. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim approves five-year plan to increase utilities starting in 2026

Water, sewer and general facility charges to be affected through 2030

Sequim nets $500K in grant funds to revamp park

New playground will be for kids of all abilities

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols said his staff is reviewing potential charges for 45 students involved in a senior prank inside and outside Sequim High School’s H-Building in June. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Students may face trespass charges

Investigation continues into Sequim vandalism

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols said his staff is reviewing potential charges for 45 students involved in a senior prank inside and outside Sequim High School’s H-Building in June. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: A dirty dozen chores to get your garden through August

IN JUST A couple of weeks, autumn will begin. But that only means another list of monthly chores, so enjoy these nice, sunny, warm days,… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Free weekly concert series set for next week

Free concerts are scheduled across the Peninsula next week. They include: • Sequim Music in the Park The Buck Ellard Band will perform from 6… Continue reading

Equitese Pony Club hosted the U.S. Pony Club Northwest Region’s first Trail Clinic last Saturday at JeffCo Fairgrounds, followed on Sunday with a USPC Pony Club member-only trail rally for Western and English riders.

HORSEPLAY: Peninsula pony clubs hold first trail event

I’M PUTTING THIS in my “learn something new every day” file: Over the weekend, I learned U.S. Pony Club has added Western Trail and Western… Continue reading

Equitese Pony Club hosted the U.S. Pony Club Northwest Region’s first Trail Clinic last Saturday at JeffCo Fairgrounds, followed on Sunday with a USPC Pony Club member-only trail rally for Western and English riders.

Launch party for 72-hour film challenge set next month

Larmar and Studio Bob will host a 72-Hour Film Challenge starting with a launch party at 6 p.m. Aug. 7. The challenge… Continue reading

Options approved for new Port Angeles middle school

Synthetic field, lights to be added to budget

Port Angeles to host National Night Out event

The Port Angeles Police Department will host National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Civic Field, 307… Continue reading

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

Tour guide Steve Hargis shares the history of a long-forgotten movie theater hidden above Captain T’s, offering a glimpse into Port Angeles’ early entertainment scene. (Allora Walls/Peninsula Daily News)

Underground heritage tour shares city’s background

Guides take visitors on 2½-hour trip, show Port Angeles history

Tour guide Steve Hargis shares the history of a long-forgotten movie theater hidden above Captain T’s, offering a glimpse into Port Angeles’ early entertainment scene. (Allora Walls/Peninsula Daily News)
Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks to Peninsula Trails Coalition trail ambassadors Laila Sundin, left, and Ashton Reichner upon Hofmeister’s arrival in Port Angeles on Wednesday on the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Hofmeiser is one of seven veterans taking part independently in this year’s Warrior Bike journey, a 3,700-mile ride from Washington, D.C., to La Push. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Warrior journey

Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks… Continue reading

Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks to Peninsula Trails Coalition trail ambassadors Laila Sundin, left, and Ashton Reichner upon Hofmeister’s arrival in Port Angeles on Wednesday on the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Hofmeiser is one of seven veterans taking part independently in this year’s Warrior Bike journey, a 3,700-mile ride from Washington, D.C., to La Push. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Beaches, nearshore waters remain open following fuel spill

Public access to the Elwha River estuary remains open following the fuel spill that entered Indian Creek, the state Department of Ecology… Continue reading

Tayler Bulus-Steed and Mayah Simpson-Thompson, founders of Funky Grooves, showcase their newly opened record shop, where they have curated a space dedicated to music, community and vintage culture. (Allora Walls/Peninsula Daily News)

Funky Grooves offers gathering place for artists

New store open Monday through Saturday

Tayler Bulus-Steed and Mayah Simpson-Thompson, founders of Funky Grooves, showcase their newly opened record shop, where they have curated a space dedicated to music, community and vintage culture. (Allora Walls/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Power of prayer is no coincidence

“THIS IS WEIRD,” I said to myself again. I was driving out to Forks recently for a Sunday service, and as I crossed one of… Continue reading

Peninsula College to receive funding for workforce training

Computer program to help control mechanical tools

Port Angeles’ Day of Play set for Saturday

Port Angeles’ Day of Play, music and stage performances highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department… Continue reading