Clallam County

Makah to open land to public after two years

Proof of vaccination required

North Olympic Library System book discussion groups continuing

The North Olympic Library System will continue its book discussion groups online throughout March. • The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group will meet… Continue reading

Wellness forum set Wednesday

Shelley Stratton will present “A Meditation Practice for Your Well-being” at 2 p.m. Wednesday as a part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio… Continue reading

Myron Vogt, center, was honored in April 2019 by the Chamber of Jefferson County as its 2018 Citizen of the Year during a ceremony at the Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock. He was joined by his wife, Valeria, left, and his daughter, Jennifer Molloy. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News file)

Community volunteer leaves legacy

Myron Vogt helped to build wheelchair ramps, provide school supplies

Myron Vogt, center, was honored in April 2019 by the Chamber of Jefferson County as its 2018 Citizen of the Year during a ceremony at the Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock. He was joined by his wife, Valeria, left, and his daughter, Jennifer Molloy. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News file)

COVID-19 case rates are continuing to drop

On track to lift mandate on Friday

A large crane was used to place the modules onto the prepared foundation. A large crane was brought in from Seattle to put the Hobucket House into place. (North Olympic Regional Veterans Housing Network)

Hobucket House built for disabled veterans

Crane lifts home into place onto a stilt foundation

A large crane was used to place the modules onto the prepared foundation. A large crane was brought in from Seattle to put the Hobucket House into place. (North Olympic Regional Veterans Housing Network)

Nurse ratio bill halted in state Senate

Legislation had passed in House

School seismic safety grant plan approved

Districts must provide match

Search resumes for missing Joyce man

Investigators to determine next steps Monday

A GROWING CONCERN: Get a head start on summer blooms

MARCH IS HERE and it seems like both the lion and the lamb want to claim the beginning of March. Truth be told, March always… Continue reading

Bert Thomas and his team on the King Bacardi Image courtesy of the North Olympic History Center Bert Thomas has on the broad-rimmed hat. Bub Olsen has on the skippers cap.

BACK WHEN: Bert Thomas first swimmer to conquer Strait of Juan de Fuca

PEOPLE SEEMED INTRIGUED by athletes. Testosterone levels rise when our team wins. We have empathy for the struggles to compete. We feel like we’re in… Continue reading

Bert Thomas and his team on the King Bacardi Image courtesy of the North Olympic History Center Bert Thomas has on the broad-rimmed hat. Bub Olsen has on the skippers cap.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This week features Field Arts and Events Hall Executive Director Steve Raider-Ginsburg… Continue reading

FEMA deadline on Monday

The deadline is fast approaching to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Washington residents who have uninsured losses resulting from the Nov. 5 - Dec. 2… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Liz Parks, president of RE/MAX Prime, presents fifth grader Kendall Adolphe with a certificate and gift card for winning the Sequim Irrigation Festival’s button design contest.

Festival button designer wins burgers

A limo ride may be out, but plenty of burgers are in for this year’s Sequim Irrigation Festival button designer winner. Kendall Adolphe… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Liz Parks, president of RE/MAX Prime, presents fifth grader Kendall Adolphe with a certificate and gift card for winning the Sequim Irrigation Festival’s button design contest.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A customer fills his tank on Saturday at Grandview Grocery in Port Angeles as gasoline prices creep higher across the region.

Gas prices reach $4 per gallon on Peninsula

Global market, truck driver shortage possible factors

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A customer fills his tank on Saturday at Grandview Grocery in Port Angeles as gasoline prices creep higher across the region.
Electric six-string violinist, Geoffrey Castle, will celebrate the magic of Christmas during a special performance from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 304 E. Park Ave. — Submitted.

Geoffrey Castle to perform on North Olympic Peninsula

Geoffrey Castle is returning to the Northwest for his 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Celebrations in select Puget Sound area venues including Port… Continue reading

Electric six-string violinist, Geoffrey Castle, will celebrate the magic of Christmas during a special performance from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 304 E. Park Ave. — Submitted.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Sheriff's deputies Dylan Heck, left, and Hector Eagan, right, accompanied by Sgt. John Keegan, prepare to search for evidence on Friday in a section of nearby Siebert Creek in the Feb. 24 double homicide east of Port Angeles.

Gun discovered as new clue in killings

Son of one of the deceased a suspect

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Sheriff's deputies Dylan Heck, left, and Hector Eagan, right, accompanied by Sgt. John Keegan, prepare to search for evidence on Friday in a section of nearby Siebert Creek in the Feb. 24 double homicide east of Port Angeles.

Jazz ensemble to present winter concert

The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will host a Winter Quarter Concert in Maier Performance Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday. “This will be… Continue reading

Gail McLain's colored pencil drawings are featured at Harbor Art Gallery this month.

Sequim artist’s drawings, jewelry displayed at Harbor Art Gallery

Harbor Art Gallery is featuring the colored pencil paintings and jewelry of Gail McLain of Sequim throughout this month. McLain will be… Continue reading

Gail McLain's colored pencil drawings are featured at Harbor Art Gallery this month.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Tiffanie Powless gets a splash of yellow at the last color station at the Sun Fun Color Run 5k Saturday morning at the Albert Haller Playfields just north of Carrie Blake Community Park in Sequim. More than 500 participants were registered to run/walk 5k and 1k races, which were among the events offered during the third annual Sunshine Festival on Friday and Saturday.
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Sun Fun Color Run

Tiffanie Powless gets a splash of yellow at the last color station at the Sun Fun Color Run 5k Saturday morning at the Albert Haller… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Tiffanie Powless gets a splash of yellow at the last color station at the Sun Fun Color Run 5k Saturday morning at the Albert Haller Playfields just north of Carrie Blake Community Park in Sequim. More than 500 participants were registered to run/walk 5k and 1k races, which were among the events offered during the third annual Sunshine Festival on Friday and Saturday.