Clallam County

Latin dance party set at Studio Bob

PORT ANGELES —A Latin dance party is planned at Studio Bob on Friday. Salsa Night-Latin Dance Party will begin with 30 minutes of crash-course intro… Continue reading

Men’s chorus opens to all, changes name

The Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus has a new name: Juan de Fuca Harmony. The Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus — a chapter of the… Continue reading

Alakaʻi in training, Casara Desiree Hemakanamaikapu`uwai Caro leads members of a Sequim audience on Saturday in a Hawaiian dance in the field behind the Sequim library. Her mother, Candace Marie Kananiokamokihana Melendez of Hālau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe, plays the ukulele on the stage. North Olympic Library System hosted the dance, history and language workshop as part of their summer reading program. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Mother, daughter share hula culture, tradition

Dance demonstations offered at libraries

Alakaʻi in training, Casara Desiree Hemakanamaikapu`uwai Caro leads members of a Sequim audience on Saturday in a Hawaiian dance in the field behind the Sequim library. Her mother, Candace Marie Kananiokamokihana Melendez of Hālau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe, plays the ukulele on the stage. North Olympic Library System hosted the dance, history and language workshop as part of their summer reading program. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Plea date set for accused doctor who worked at OMC

Doctor accused of sexual assault released on bail

Free outdoor concerts presented on Peninsula

Live music and dancing are offered at free outdoor summer concerts in Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend. The concerts are Tuesdays in Sequim, Wednesdays… Continue reading

Aaron Whitfeldt remembers his older brother, Ryan Malane, at a celebration of his life on the Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday. More than 100 friends, family and business associates from the U.S. and Canada attended the ceremony for the Black Ball Ferry Line's co-owner and vice president who died June 13 at the age of 48. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Ryan Malane remembered at ceremony

Black Ball Ferry Line co-owner contributed to many lives on Peninsula, Canada

Aaron Whitfeldt remembers his older brother, Ryan Malane, at a celebration of his life on the Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday. More than 100 friends, family and business associates from the U.S. and Canada attended the ceremony for the Black Ball Ferry Line's co-owner and vice president who died June 13 at the age of 48. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
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Sequim council OKs temporary electric scooters contract

Viability depends on neighboring cities’ approval, rep says

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Melanie Byrne

Sunland homeowners award scholarships to Sequim students

The Sunland Homeowners Association recently awarded three $4,000 scholarships to Sequim students. The recipients are: Melanie Byrne, who plans to attend Peninsula College’s… Continue reading

Melanie Byrne

Port Angeles man pleads guilty to disabling repeater in park

Ranting about revolution, he prompted evacuation of Deer Park area

A GROWING CONCERN: Celebrate new love for an ancient herb

Fourth of July. This weekend is another one on the Peninsula: Sequim Lavender Weekend, continuing through Sunday. Go… Continue reading

Karen Sixkiller poses with her Water Spider sculpture.

A new Sixkiller seen on Peninsula

Cherokee artist’s sculpture on view at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Karen Sixkiller poses with her Water Spider sculpture.

Candidate forum set for 6th Congressional District

A candidate forum featuring primary election candidates for the 6th Congressional District seat now held by Derek Kilmer is planned on TV Washington and online… Continue reading

Counties consider jail medical program, budget increases

Government meetings on the North Olympic Peninsula

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in east Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Michael Mangiameli, with Sebastian, 5, and Eleanora, 2, of Sequim enjoy a day at Jardin du Soliel Lavender Farm & Gift Shop on July 15. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Lavender fields forever

Michael Mangiameli with Sebastian, 5, and Eleanora, 2, of Sequim, enjoy a day at Jardin du Soliel Lavender Farm & Gift Shop on Friday while… Continue reading

Michael Mangiameli, with Sebastian, 5, and Eleanora, 2, of Sequim enjoy a day at Jardin du Soliel Lavender Farm & Gift Shop on July 15. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Suzanne Ames

Peninsula College’s new president settles in

Declining enrollment, workforce needs on agenda

Suzanne Ames

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

OMC doctor arrested for sexual assault

Alleged victims were patients at hospital

Richard Welches.

Port Angeles man sentenced to 22 years for drugs, firearms

Convicted felon had outstanding warrants in several instances

Richard Welches.
Shula Azhar is well known for their dynamic choreographies and ornate costumes in an array of different Middle Eastern dance styles including Egyptian Cabaret, Saidi, American Cabaret, Lebanese, Turkish Rom & Cabaret, Persian, Bollywood, Khaleeji and fusion style.

Concerts, belly dancing part of weekend events

In addition to Sequim Lavender Weekend, which takes place today through Sunday, other events are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula. • Concerts in the… Continue reading

Shula Azhar is well known for their dynamic choreographies and ornate costumes in an array of different Middle Eastern dance styles including Egyptian Cabaret, Saidi, American Cabaret, Lebanese, Turkish Rom & Cabaret, Persian, Bollywood, Khaleeji and fusion style.