Clallam County

ISSUES OF FAITH: A fair search for happiness

Nearly 10 million people attended the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962. The theme was, “The Age of Space.” The Space Needle, now a Seattle landmark,… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: On Easter, faith is a victory

Something that I missed during the COVID-19 pandemic was the choir at church. Music touches my soul in ways I cannot easily describe. One favorite… Continue reading

Nicole Salim, evidence manager for the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, left, and Detective Swift Sanchez of the Port Angeles Police Department dump medicines into a collection box during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday at a drop-off site at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. At the event, people were allowed to anonymously bring in expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. Similar drop-off sites on the North Olympic Peninsula were set for Sequim, Quilcene and Port Hadlock. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Drug Take-Back Day

Nicole Salim, evidence manager for the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, left, and Detective Swift Sanchez of the Port Angeles Police Department dump medicines into a… Continue reading

Nicole Salim, evidence manager for the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, left, and Detective Swift Sanchez of the Port Angeles Police Department dump medicines into a collection box during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday at a drop-off site at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. At the event, people were allowed to anonymously bring in expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. Similar drop-off sites on the North Olympic Peninsula were set for Sequim, Quilcene and Port Hadlock. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Clallam County Fire District 3 fire commissioners now hold their meetings at at the Carlsborg Operations and Training Center at 1 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month .

Fire District 3 meeting venue moved

Plans to design future fire stations on hold

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Clallam County Fire District 3 fire commissioners now hold their meetings at at the Carlsborg Operations and Training Center at 1 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month .
Dee, left, and Jerry Janssen moved to the Rain Forest Mobile Home Park in Forks three years ago after they were priced out of their rented mobile home in Sequim. The couple is now faced with trying to find another place to live where they can bring their two Labrador retrievers. (Paula Hunt/for Peninsula Daily News)

Forks mobile home residents mobilize

Impending rent increase may force most to move

Dee, left, and Jerry Janssen moved to the Rain Forest Mobile Home Park in Forks three years ago after they were priced out of their rented mobile home in Sequim. The couple is now faced with trying to find another place to live where they can bring their two Labrador retrievers. (Paula Hunt/for Peninsula Daily News)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will… Continue reading

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Spring bulbs and plants lead garden guests along pathways with tempting colors.

A GROWING CONCERN: May Day celebrates the opportunities of spring

HOORAY, HOORAY! THE first of May… My International holiday begins and ends Sunday. That’s right, in my May family household, May Day is our absolute… Continue reading

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Spring bulbs and plants lead garden guests along pathways with tempting colors.

COVID again leading cause of state work-related deaths

Four worker deaths on Peninsula from other causes

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

EYE ON CLALLAM, JEFFERSON: Board of Health, infrastructure discussed in county meetings

Government meetings across Peninsula

Rose Arbor and Garden by Dennis Pangborn will be on view at the Blue Whole Gallery.

Fractals, two-dimensional abstracts at Blue Whole Gallery

The Blue Whole Gallery will feature fractal artist Dan Brewer and two-dimensional painter Dennis (Doc) Panghorn in May. The gallery at 129 W.… Continue reading

Rose Arbor and Garden by Dennis Pangborn will be on view at the Blue Whole Gallery.
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Bret Wirta, owner of the Quality Inn and Suites in Sequim, left, with General Manager Yolanda Pompa and Kaittlyn Reese, assistant general manager, present Betsy Reed Schultz, executive director of the Captain Joseph House Foundation, second from left, $5,000 to help bring families to the Port Angeles home for respite and support. Pompa applied for the grant through the hotel's parent franchise Choice Hotels.

Hotel grant goes to Captain Joseph House

A $5,000 grant through Choice Hotels International and the efforts of a Sequim hotel manager will help family members visit the Captain… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Bret Wirta, owner of the Quality Inn and Suites in Sequim, left, with General Manager Yolanda Pompa and Kaittlyn Reese, assistant general manager, present Betsy Reed Schultz, executive director of the Captain Joseph House Foundation, second from left, $5,000 to help bring families to the Port Angeles home for respite and support. Pompa applied for the grant through the hotel's parent franchise Choice Hotels.
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The Sequim Irrigation Festival’s carnival is on hold this year as the COVID-19 pandemic saw many staffers leave the industry thus limiting availability for many agencies to come to Sequim this year.

Irrigation Fest plans in-person events

Carnival, car show on hold as organizers look to regroup for 2023

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The Sequim Irrigation Festival’s carnival is on hold this year as the COVID-19 pandemic saw many staffers leave the industry thus limiting availability for many agencies to come to Sequim this year.

Pencil paintings, jewelry focus in May at Harbor Art Gallery

The art of Gail McLain of Sequim will be highlighted at Harbor Art Gallery through May. Harbor Art Gallery, located at 114… Continue reading

Relive prom, support local nonprofits at United Way event

United Way Clallam County is going all out for its 2022 Live United Awards, complete with a “prom” theme. The Live United PROM… 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

Dinner with doctors slated Sunday in Port Angeles

The public is invited to Dinner with Doctors at 6 p.m. Sunday. The free community service is at the Port Angeles Seventh-day… Continue reading

Drug Take Back Day scheduled Saturday

Unwanted prescription drugs accepted

Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club to present Banff Film Festival

The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club will co-host the Pacific Northwest showing of the Banff Mountain Film Festival at 7 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Lake Crescent Lodge opens today.

Lake Crescent Lodge opens Friday

Sol Duc hot springs available now

Lake Crescent Lodge opens today.