Clallam County

Cribbage tournament scheduled

The Fourth of July Cribbage Tournament is set for 6 p.m. Saturday. The annual tournament is in the fellowship hall at Forks Congregational… Continue reading

Clint Ostler, president of Dash Air Shuttle, announces details of the startup airline’s plans to begin service between Port Angeles and SeaTac Airport in Seattle during a gathering of Port of Port Angeles commissioners and others on Tuesday at William R. Fairchild International Airport. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dash Air taking reservations for first flights in August

Several aspects unfinished as of Tuesday

Clint Ostler, president of Dash Air Shuttle, announces details of the startup airline’s plans to begin service between Port Angeles and SeaTac Airport in Seattle during a gathering of Port of Port Angeles commissioners and others on Tuesday at William R. Fairchild International Airport. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Hilary Soderling of Kirkland, left, and her mother, Lou Ann Soderling of Port Angeles, participate in Saturday’s rally at the Clallam County Courthouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Overturning Roe v. Wade draws protests

Rally participants: Decision doesn’t represent majority

Hilary Soderling of Kirkland, left, and her mother, Lou Ann Soderling of Port Angeles, participate in Saturday’s rally at the Clallam County Courthouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County to review noise ordinance

Current law reflects one of four parameters

Clallam PUD receives certificate from Government Finance Officers Association

Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 was awarded a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers… Continue reading

Emily Volz of NatureBridge, left, explains how erosion changes the landscape as members of the Jacobs family of Port Angeles, from left, Monica, Emerson, 11, and Jack, 9, create a miniature flood plain during the Forever StreamFest environmental fair at Peninsula College in Port Angeles. The Saturday event, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club, featured a variety of displays and educational activities, along with music and guest speakers, geared toward protection of the air, water, forests, land and wildlife. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Learning about erosion at Forever StreamFest

Emily Volz of NatureBridge, right, explains how erosion changes the landscape as members of the Jacobs family of Port Angeles, from left, Monica, Emerson, 11,… Continue reading

Emily Volz of NatureBridge, left, explains how erosion changes the landscape as members of the Jacobs family of Port Angeles, from left, Monica, Emerson, 11, and Jack, 9, create a miniature flood plain during the Forever StreamFest environmental fair at Peninsula College in Port Angeles. The Saturday event, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club, featured a variety of displays and educational activities, along with music and guest speakers, geared toward protection of the air, water, forests, land and wildlife. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Man injured in collision on US Highway 101

A medical event at the wheel led to a collision that sent one man to a hospital. Terry Allen, 76, of Port Ludlow… Continue reading

North Olympic Library System to host teen trivia Thursday

The Summer Reading Program will host free teen trivia at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. The questions for will test knowledge of… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau seeks applications for tourism project grants

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau is seeking applications for qualified tourism project grants. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, July 12; applications will… Continue reading

Peninsula residents named to University of Washington dean’s list

Dozens of Olympic Peninsula residents have been named to the University of Washington’s winter 2021 dean’s list. To qualify, a student must have… Continue reading

Maya Garrison

Stevens Middle School students awarded Pollanz Promise scholarships

The 2022 Pollanz Promise scholarships have been awarded to three students at Stevens Middle School. Maya Garrison, Ruby Johnson and Tallulah Meneely… Continue reading

Maya Garrison

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County to hold volunteer orientation sessions

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County will conduct both an online orientation and in-person sessions for potential volunteers. The in-person session will be… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Volunteer Eric Lalonde, 15, of Port Angeles carries a roll of sod during a community work day on Friday at the pump track being built at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The track, designed primarily for bicycles and other wheeled play vehicles, is being constructed by the Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction the Lincoln Park BMX Association with funding from a $350,000 grant from the state Recreation and Conservation Office, $100,000 in lodging tax grants from the city and Clallam County, business sponsorships, individual and community donations and a grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Organizers have scheduled a grand opening for the facility for 5:30 p.m. on July 6.
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Work on pump track proceeds

Volunteer Eric Lalonde, 15, of Port Angeles carries a roll of sod during a community work day Friday at the pump track being built at… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Volunteer Eric Lalonde, 15, of Port Angeles carries a roll of sod during a community work day on Friday at the pump track being built at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The track, designed primarily for bicycles and other wheeled play vehicles, is being constructed by the Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction the Lincoln Park BMX Association with funding from a $350,000 grant from the state Recreation and Conservation Office, $100,000 in lodging tax grants from the city and Clallam County, business sponsorships, individual and community donations and a grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Organizers have scheduled a grand opening for the facility for 5:30 p.m. on July 6.

Churches seek household items for Ukrainian refugees

Collection drives to be conducted for kits

Bruce Colfax was one of many Makah who worked at the Ozette excavation that ran for 11 years starting in 1970. Colfax, an artist whose wood carvings, sculpture and prints belong in private and public collections across the country, is a former member of the Makah Cultural & Research Center board of trustees whose role it is to protect the artifacts found at the site. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Cultural, research center celebrates 43rd anniversary

Ozette village artifacts preserved after excavation

Bruce Colfax was one of many Makah who worked at the Ozette excavation that ran for 11 years starting in 1970. Colfax, an artist whose wood carvings, sculpture and prints belong in private and public collections across the country, is a former member of the Makah Cultural & Research Center board of trustees whose role it is to protect the artifacts found at the site. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Knot-tying classes scheduled at North Olympic Library branches

The North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading Program will host knot-tying workshops at branches this week. The workshops are part of the… Continue reading

Retirement party slated for executive director of First Step Family Support Center

A retirement party for Venita “Nita” Lynn, the executive director of First Step Family Support Center, is set from 4 p.m. to… Continue reading

Skwim Toastmaster champions to coach others via Zoom

Skwim toastmasters Kyle Hall and Lindy MacLaine will assist district champions to prepare for the 2022 World Championship of Public Speaking during the… Continue reading

Sue Boyd of Vancouver, B.C., explores a backyard garden at 806 E. Sixth St., in Port Angeles on Saturday, one of six locations featured in the 27th annual Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Taking in the glory of Petals & Pathways Garden Tour

B.J. Bjork of Gig Harbor, right, talks with homeowner David Whiting about his bed of walking Egyptian onions during Saturday’s 27th annual Petals & Pathways… Continue reading

Sue Boyd of Vancouver, B.C., explores a backyard garden at 806 E. Sixth St., in Port Angeles on Saturday, one of six locations featured in the 27th annual Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Vote now for Best of the Peninsula

It’s time again to vote for the Best of the Peninsula. Now that the top 5 nominees from each category have been determined, the Best… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.