Clallam County

Ballet Victoria’s dancers will return to the Elks Naval Lodge ballroom, one of four stages in this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Juan de Fuca Festival makes its return to Peninsula

Three days of live performances and art begin Friday

Ballet Victoria’s dancers will return to the Elks Naval Lodge ballroom, one of four stages in this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)
Bret Allen Kenney, 34, appears in Clallam County Superior Court on May 24 via video to be formally charged with attempted second-degree murder, assault on a police officer, disarming a police officer and driving under the influence of drugs. His bail was revoked and his arraignment is set for June 3.

Judge denies bail for attempted murder of police officer

Person of interest in mother’s death

Bret Allen Kenney, 34, appears in Clallam County Superior Court on May 24 via video to be formally charged with attempted second-degree murder, assault on a police officer, disarming a police officer and driving under the influence of drugs. His bail was revoked and his arraignment is set for June 3.

Memorial Day edition available online only

Memorial Day is a federal holiday and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver mail on that day. Therefore, the Monday, May 30 edition of… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School drama students present ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

Play staged this weekend

Tom Wayne Duke of Langley directs traffic as a North American SNJ-5 Texan based in Diamond Point taxies into a parking spot on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport as part of Armed Forces & Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in. The event featured a variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations, public saftey displays and Young Eagles flights for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Armed Forces Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in

A variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations and a World War II reenactment filled the tarmac and sky at William R. Fairchild International… Continue reading

Tom Wayne Duke of Langley directs traffic as a North American SNJ-5 Texan based in Diamond Point taxies into a parking spot on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport as part of Armed Forces & Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in. The event featured a variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations, public saftey displays and Young Eagles flights for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
McDonald Creek, as seen from Old Olympic Highway on Sunday, May 22.

McDonald Creek fish passage project expected to begin this summer

Work to improve fish passage in McDonald Creek has moved a step closer to realization. During Monday’s Board of Clallam County Commission work session, commissioners… Continue reading

McDonald Creek, as seen from Old Olympic Highway on Sunday, May 22.
Piper Pettit, project manager for the state Department of Transportation, speaks to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday about upcoming fish passage projects that will significantly impact traffic in the city. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)

Culvert plan in Port Angeles told

Construction expected summer 2023 at earliest

Piper Pettit, project manager for the state Department of Transportation, speaks to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday about upcoming fish passage projects that will significantly impact traffic in the city. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)
Bruce Emery.

Former planner eyes Clallam County Department of Community Development

Open position draws four hopefuls, who are expected to debate in Forks today

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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News David Fox of Port Angeles uses a rotary tiller on Thursday to prepare soil for planting on a plot in the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles. The garden, which features plots planted by members of the comnnunty, is in full swing with a wide variety of plants and flowers.
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Garden prep work in Port Angeles

David Fox of Port Angeles uses a rotary tiller to prepare soil for planting on a plot in the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News David Fox of Port Angeles uses a rotary tiller on Thursday to prepare soil for planting on a plot in the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles. The garden, which features plots planted by members of the comnnunty, is in full swing with a wide variety of plants and flowers.
Samson the lion enjoys a scratch from Robert Beebee, president of the Sequim Game Farm. Samson is 8 and loves watching people and observing their activities, Beebee said. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. The facility operates by driving tours only, although the walking tour areas — petting farm, freshwater aquarium, reptile house, studio barn and observation tower — are slated to open in the summer. Spring hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Living large at the Olympic Game Farm

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. Pictured are a few of the larger animal residents who… Continue reading

Samson the lion enjoys a scratch from Robert Beebee, president of the Sequim Game Farm. Samson is 8 and loves watching people and observing their activities, Beebee said. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. The facility operates by driving tours only, although the walking tour areas — petting farm, freshwater aquarium, reptile house, studio barn and observation tower — are slated to open in the summer. Spring hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Memorial Day edition to be online only

Help available if needed to set up access

Reuben Martinez

Native projects for renewable energy discussed at Studium

Reuben Martinez, a member of the Makah Tribe, will discuss “Energy Sovereignty: Exploring Renewable Energy Projects with Tribal Nations” at 12:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Reuben Martinez
Patrick Orme

New dentist joins Irwin Dental Center in Port Angeles

Dentist Patrick Orme has joined the Irwin Dental Center. Orme, who grew up in Puyallup, has an undergraduate degree from Central Washington… Continue reading

Patrick Orme

Olympic Medical Center recognized for its adverstising campaigns

Healthcare Advertising Awards has recognized six of Olympic Medical Center’s marketing programs in its 39th winners list. The annual awards are based… Continue reading

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Plan could add 3,000 square feet to Sequim Library

More details expected on Thursday

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Couple pleads not guilty to thefts

Separate four-day trials set for July

Masking indoors recommended, but mandates not likely to return

Pfizer now offering booster for children ages 5 to 11

Orca, stuck overnight, finds its way into Strait

Researchers identify whale as 8-year-old male from transient pod

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Franklin School students Theodore Miller, 8, and McHenry Miller, 12, look for ladybugs in a raised planter in the school's garden.

Students learn in outdoor classrooms

Teacher: Gardens teach about ecosystems

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Franklin School students Theodore Miller, 8, and McHenry Miller, 12, look for ladybugs in a raised planter in the school's garden.

Duck Derby winners

Thirty-three people won prizes in the 33rd annual Duck Derby while three were winners in the Very Important Duck Race on Sunday.… Continue reading