Clallam County

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. This… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Steffen Goeber, left, takes a photo of his wife, Sabine Goeber, both of Halle, Germany, as she experience a touch tank during a mask-required session on Saturday a the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier. Looking on is Feiro volunteer Jim Jewell.

Feiro sets aside an hour a week for those at high risk

Masks required at special time each Saturday

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Steffen Goeber, left, takes a photo of his wife, Sabine Goeber, both of Halle, Germany, as she experience a touch tank during a mask-required session on Saturday a the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier. Looking on is Feiro volunteer Jim Jewell.
Photo by Katie Newton Cutline: WAHSET competitors from the Sequim and Port Angeles teams get ready to compete in Versatility at the second district meet of the season, held at Gray’s Harbor Fairgrounds, are from left, Sydney Hutton, Haley Bishop, Maggie Anderson, and Libby Swanberg getting ready for Versatility

HORSEPLAY: Equestrian meets a team challenge

DO I DARE? The weather’s getting warmer and spring is almost here, so do I dare keep the hose I use to put water in… Continue reading

Photo by Katie Newton Cutline: WAHSET competitors from the Sequim and Port Angeles teams get ready to compete in Versatility at the second district meet of the season, held at Gray’s Harbor Fairgrounds, are from left, Sydney Hutton, Haley Bishop, Maggie Anderson, and Libby Swanberg getting ready for Versatility

Lawmakers OK planning funds for mental crisis center

Facility to be on Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Campus

Peninsula case rates reach mandate-lifting benchmark

Masking indoors continues to be recommended

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Peninsula rock, mineral show returns

Another annual community event is being revived. The Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association’s Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show is set for… Continue reading

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Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News A Port Angeles man was airlifted from this wreck near Sappho.

Port Angeles man rolls car near Sappho

A Port Angeles man was treated and discharged from Olympic Medical Center after rolling his car on U.S. Highway 101 near Sappho. Jaeden… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News A Port Angeles man was airlifted from this wreck near Sappho.
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sisters Barbara Miller and Bobbie Dahm look to expand the Sequim Senior Singles program to include more participants.

Sequim Single Seniors look to make social connections

Group meets 1 p.m. second Saturday of each month at Big Elk

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sisters Barbara Miller and Bobbie Dahm look to expand the Sequim Senior Singles program to include more participants.
Submitted graphic/ Soroptimist International of Sequim’s club members recently made a $30,000 donation with $10,000 from the club and $20,000 from private donors to its sister club in Poland to help Ukraine refugees.

Sequim Soroptimist club gives $30K to help Ukraine refugees in Poland

“How can we help?” That’s the question members of Soroptimist International of Sequim keep asking themselves, said club member Linda Klinefelter, as Russia… Continue reading

Submitted graphic/ Soroptimist International of Sequim’s club members recently made a $30,000 donation with $10,000 from the club and $20,000 from private donors to its sister club in Poland to help Ukraine refugees.

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

EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers setting hearing on tax increase for housing funds

Government meetings across Clallam County.

An artist’s rendition of the Anian Shores development in downtown Port Angeles minus a seventh story expected to be added in the final project. (Eric Dupar)

Anian Shores is within sight

Up to 100 living units planned

An artist’s rendition of the Anian Shores development in downtown Port Angeles minus a seventh story expected to be added in the final project. (Eric Dupar)

FEMA continues to provide assistance to homeowners, renters

Although the deadlines for applying for FEMA assistance for homeowners and renters was March 7, FEMA and Small Business Administration representatives remain in Washington state… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file photo In the next month, fire chiefs and administrators at Clallam County Fire District 3's Station 34 will transition to a leased space in Carlsborg as their offices in Sequim will become bedrooms for firefighters.

Fire District 3’s headquarters to expand sleep quarters

Commissioners to consider architects for new stations

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file photo In the next month, fire chiefs and administrators at Clallam County Fire District 3's Station 34 will transition to a leased space in Carlsborg as their offices in Sequim will become bedrooms for firefighters.
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The fundraiser for Sequim High’s Class of 2022 graduation party placing flamingos on lawns started last Sunday. Pictured on the first night, are from top left, Tyler Lawson, Harrison Bell, Kristian Mingoy, Kaden Sleeper, Duke Anderson, Adrian Brown; bottom left, Alisa Bibaj, Desara Bibaj (sophomore), Madison McKeown, Jordan Hegtvedt, and Abigail Carlson.

Flamingos flock to Sequim to help Class of 2022

Funds benefit safe and sober graduation party

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The fundraiser for Sequim High’s Class of 2022 graduation party placing flamingos on lawns started last Sunday. Pictured on the first night, are from top left, Tyler Lawson, Harrison Bell, Kristian Mingoy, Kaden Sleeper, Duke Anderson, Adrian Brown; bottom left, Alisa Bibaj, Desara Bibaj (sophomore), Madison McKeown, Jordan Hegtvedt, and Abigail Carlson.
Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim Bay. The pair said it was a pleasant morning for rowing in a double scull. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Morning paddle on Sequim Bay

Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim… Continue reading

Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim Bay. The pair said it was a pleasant morning for rowing in a double scull. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Peninsula Art Association calls for ‘Might Minis’ submittals

The Olympic Peninsula Art Association invites all artists to donate small works of art for the 2022 “Mighty Minis” virtual show and fundraiser,… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Bob and Kelly Macaulay, Jason Bausher, Mary Budke, Anna Richmond, Ren Garypie, Don Sorensen and Jim Jones.

Sequim Rotary aids Boys and Girls Club

The Rotary Club of Sequim recently presented $3,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula. The the funds will be… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Bob and Kelly Macaulay, Jason Bausher, Mary Budke, Anna Richmond, Ren Garypie, Don Sorensen and Jim Jones.
Shawna Small walks on Marine Drive in Port Angeles past a large Ukrainian flag on the outside of Mister Buds, which owner Malik Atwater put up recently along with the U.S. flag he has flown for many years. The flag was hand-sewn by Vivian Wai, Atwater’s wife, after the two discussed how to support the Ukrainians as they fight against the invasion of the country launched by Russia on Feb. 24. “We felt helpless to do anything to help,” Atwater said, adding that it was Wai who came up with the idea. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Support for Ukraine

By Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Shawna Small walks on Marine Drive in Port Angeles past a large Ukrainian flag on the outside of… Continue reading

Shawna Small walks on Marine Drive in Port Angeles past a large Ukrainian flag on the outside of Mister Buds, which owner Malik Atwater put up recently along with the U.S. flag he has flown for many years. The flag was hand-sewn by Vivian Wai, Atwater’s wife, after the two discussed how to support the Ukrainians as they fight against the invasion of the country launched by Russia on Feb. 24. “We felt helpless to do anything to help,” Atwater said, adding that it was Wai who came up with the idea. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
"Prehistoric" by photographer Marian Bodart is part of the show opening this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles. photo by Marian Bodart

Theater, science, photography, music scheduled this weekend

A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert, a barn dance and a photography exhibition by six local women: They’re sharing space on the North Olympic Peninsula’s itinerary… Continue reading

"Prehistoric" by photographer Marian Bodart is part of the show opening this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles. photo by Marian Bodart