Clallam County

Port Angeles City Council taking applications for seat

A vacancy on the City Council must be filled by Sept. 28. The application period for that vacancy opened Wednesday. Applicants have… Continue reading

German violinist Franziska Pietsch will be a featured soloist in the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of the 2025-2026 season.

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra poised for new season

Season passes on sale

German violinist Franziska Pietsch will be a featured soloist in the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of the 2025-2026 season.

Auditions to be conducted for playhouse production

Rebecca Gilbert will conduct auditions for an upcoming production of “The Foreigner” at 6:30 p.m. July 17 and at 2 p.m. July… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled. The old bridge, built in 1926, was in danger of washout when the river beneath changed course and engineers discovered the bridge piers were built on gravel instead of bedrock, leading to constructon of a new bridge, at right, which was opened to traffic in 2024. The old bridge was to remain in place until a fish-spawning window, which runs from mid-July until the end of August.
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Bridge removal

Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled.… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled. The old bridge, built in 1926, was in danger of washout when the river beneath changed course and engineers discovered the bridge piers were built on gravel instead of bedrock, leading to constructon of a new bridge, at right, which was opened to traffic in 2024. The old bridge was to remain in place until a fish-spawning window, which runs from mid-July until the end of August.

Fourth of July events set on Peninsula

Fourth of July events are planned around the Peninsula, includings arts and crafts, fun runs and music. PORT TOWNSEND • The Port Townsend Summer Band… Continue reading

Traveling with Dignity by Len Zeoli

Fourth of July open house offered at gallery

Pacific Northwest Impressions will be on display during a Fourth of July open house from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The open… Continue reading

Traveling with Dignity by Len Zeoli

OMC updates partner process

Says it is now in ‘decision phase’

Pierce Andersen explores the Sequim Botanical Garden with Sequim’s new “Agents of Discovery” app via a launch party in the Water Reuse Demonstration Site. Once downloaded, the game can be used without Wi-Fi or cellular data. (City of Sequim)

Sequim offers adventure app for Water Reuse Park

Game best for children with at least third-grade reading level

Pierce Andersen explores the Sequim Botanical Garden with Sequim’s new “Agents of Discovery” app via a launch party in the Water Reuse Demonstration Site. Once downloaded, the game can be used without Wi-Fi or cellular data. (City of Sequim)
About 15 hardy cyclists from the Victoria area came across on the early Coho ferry Tuesday to ride up to the top of Hurricane Ridge on their Canada Day July 1st. The cyclist made the round trip in about 4 hours in time for the return noon ferry back home. This yearly trek has been happening for over 20 years and is organized by word of mouth through various cycle shops in the greater Victoria area. The numbers of riders was down considerably this year as riders shared that many felt “uncomfortable" coming over to America with the current political situation. ID: The cyclist are riding on 8th Street in PA for their approach to the park entrance. The round trip is about 34 miles. dlogan
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Canada Day riders

About 15 hardy cyclists from the Victoria, B.C., area came across on the early Coho ferry Tuesday to ride up to the top of Hurricane… Continue reading

About 15 hardy cyclists from the Victoria area came across on the early Coho ferry Tuesday to ride up to the top of Hurricane Ridge on their Canada Day July 1st. The cyclist made the round trip in about 4 hours in time for the return noon ferry back home. This yearly trek has been happening for over 20 years and is organized by word of mouth through various cycle shops in the greater Victoria area. The numbers of riders was down considerably this year as riders shared that many felt “uncomfortable" coming over to America with the current political situation. ID: The cyclist are riding on 8th Street in PA for their approach to the park entrance. The round trip is about 34 miles. dlogan

Electronic edition of newspaper set Friday

Peninsula Daily News will have an electronic edition only on Friday. The newspaper is making the change in anticipation of Independence Day,… Continue reading

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by state Sen. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, and state Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, middle. Each legislator spoke to the Rotary club and then took questions. They agreed it was a challenging four months in Olympia, particularly with budgeting. (Sequim Sunrise Rotary)
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Legislators speak to Rotary

Legislators speak to Rotary State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by… Continue reading

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by state Sen. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, and state Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, middle. Each legislator spoke to the Rotary club and then took questions. They agreed it was a challenging four months in Olympia, particularly with budgeting. (Sequim Sunrise Rotary)

PAT NEAL: Summertime search and rescue

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news, but what do you expect? It’s summertime and the living is far from easy if you are… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council hopefuls discuss issues

Candidates for Position 1 on the Port Angeles City Council answered questions and provided insight into their thoughts during the Port Angeles… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Oceanographer Mallory Ringham makes adjustments on a carbon dioxide sensor that will be deployed in Port Angeles Harbor.

Project aims to capture and store carbon dioxide on Port Angeles waterfront

Dye test a step in implementing electrochemical process

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Oceanographer Mallory Ringham makes adjustments on a carbon dioxide sensor that will be deployed in Port Angeles Harbor.

Reservoir change short funds

Site requires reconfiguring design

Beer garden at Clallam County Fair to extend through derby

Patrons will need admission plus tickets to event

Mary Franchini’s “Old Red Barn” will be on exhibit at Blue Whole Gallery throughout July.

Blue Whole Gallery to open exhibit on Friday

Mary Franchini and Sheri Whetsine will open their joint exhibit, “Fire and Water,” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. The exhibit will… Continue reading

Mary Franchini’s “Old Red Barn” will be on exhibit at Blue Whole Gallery throughout July.
Peggy Finsterbusch of Port Angeles examines an outbuilding at the Sequim home of Amy Chance and Terry Anderson, a participating garden during the 30th annual Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour. The event showcased eight gardens in the Sequim and Port Angeles areas, arranged and coordinated by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Garden tour

Peggy Finsterbusch of Port Angeles examines an outbuilding at the Sequim home of Amy Chance and Terry Anderson, a participating garden during the 30th annual… Continue reading

Peggy Finsterbusch of Port Angeles examines an outbuilding at the Sequim home of Amy Chance and Terry Anderson, a participating garden during the 30th annual Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour. The event showcased eight gardens in the Sequim and Port Angeles areas, arranged and coordinated by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hog Wild fundraiser brings in $86,500

Money will go to OMC Children’s Clinic and healthcare scholarships

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway 112. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Low tides

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway… Continue reading

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway 112. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)