Clallam County

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7735803377, with Meeting ID 773 580 3377. •… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Kilmer to attend several government meetings

Government meetings throughout the county

Lawmakers advance school temblor funding

Another bill proposes public bond vote

David Brownell, executive director of the North Olympic History Center in Port Angeles, pauses near the back entrance to the old Lincoln School. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

North Olympic Historical Center executive director explains its role

Artifacts demonstrate region’s diversity

David Brownell, executive director of the North Olympic History Center in Port Angeles, pauses near the back entrance to the old Lincoln School. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
By Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News First Sgt. Kent Keller of Sequim, left, presents to Linda Featheringill of Port Angeles the Purple Heart her brother was never able to receive in person as well as a United States of America War Office document. Her brother, Army Cpl. Marvin D. Actkinson, was declared missing in action in Korea on Dec. 2, 1950 and presumed dead in 1953. He was 18. His remains were returned in 2018 and will be buried in Colorado City, Texas, on Feb. 12. The Thursday ceremony was hosted by the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles. Featheringill was accompanied by her daughter Eilenah Moon. About 70 people attended the ceremony, which honored Actkinson 71 years after his death.
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Presenting a Purple Heart

First Sgt. Kent Keller of Sequim, left, presents to Linda Featheringill of Port Angeles the Purple Heart her brother was never able to receive in… Continue reading

By Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News First Sgt. Kent Keller of Sequim, left, presents to Linda Featheringill of Port Angeles the Purple Heart her brother was never able to receive in person as well as a United States of America War Office document. Her brother, Army Cpl. Marvin D. Actkinson, was declared missing in action in Korea on Dec. 2, 1950 and presumed dead in 1953. He was 18. His remains were returned in 2018 and will be buried in Colorado City, Texas, on Feb. 12. The Thursday ceremony was hosted by the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles. Featheringill was accompanied by her daughter Eilenah Moon. About 70 people attended the ceremony, which honored Actkinson 71 years after his death.

Program to address filing tax returns

The North Olympic Library System and the AARP Foundation Tax Aide will host a Zoom meeting to discuss 2021 tax returns at… Continue reading

Sequim man hurt in Highway 101 wreck

A Sequim man was treated and discharged from Jefferson Healthcare hospital after a Brinnon woman fell asleep at the wheel, crossed the centerline… 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

Feiro Marine Science Center director to address Soroptimist International of Port Angeles

Melissa Williams will address a meeting of Soroptimist International of Port Angeles at noon Friday. The club meets at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113… Continue reading

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Imagined Reality improv returns to Olympic Theatre Arts on Saturday

About the only thing local stage managers say they can prepare for with this group is a popular draw. Olympic Theatre Arts Center… Continue reading

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Inslee issues emergency order over green crab infestation

Invasive species a danger to clams, Dungeness crabs, salmon

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Black Diamond Junction — from left, Todd Ortloff on keyboard, Harry Bidasha on drums, singer Amanda Bacon, bassist Rudy Maxion and guitarist Bob Allen — is the featured band Saturday evening during the Juan de Fuca Foundation's Winter Benefit. The event will be livestreamed from the Naval Elks Lodge in downtown Port Angeles. (Black Diamond Junction)

Juan de Fuca Foundation benefit to showcase desserts, music, comedy

Annual fundraiser to be livestreamed on Saturday

Black Diamond Junction — from left, Todd Ortloff on keyboard, Harry Bidasha on drums, singer Amanda Bacon, bassist Rudy Maxion and guitarist Bob Allen — is the featured band Saturday evening during the Juan de Fuca Foundation's Winter Benefit. The event will be livestreamed from the Naval Elks Lodge in downtown Port Angeles. (Black Diamond Junction)

Worker shortage at area hospitals

COVID hitting existing staff

Young artists compete on video

Musicians can be seen online on Saturday

Forks Fire Department A man was treated and discharged form a Seattle hospital after a rollover on U.S. Highway 101 in West Jefferson County.

Motorhome rolls down bank on US Highway 101 in West Jefferson County

Seat belts unused, State Patrol said

Forks Fire Department A man was treated and discharged form a Seattle hospital after a rollover on U.S. Highway 101 in West Jefferson County.

COVID-19 cases keep rising on Peninsula

Olympic Medical Center transfers cases to Jefferson Healthcare

Four weeks, two marijuana store robberies

Authorities exploring links

Peninsula awaits news on how to order federal masks

Health officer: N95, KN95 masks recommended

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Port Angeles ceremony to honor man killed in Korea

Remains of local Korean War soldier come home

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Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles Food Bank workers hand out bags of food supplies and sanitization products to a long line of cars Wednesday afternoon. More than 90 people came to the drive-thru by 2 p.m. The food bank is currently preparing an indoor shopping area that is expected to be open early this year.

Port Angeles Food Bank provides for the community

Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles Food Bank workers hand out bags of food supplies and sanitization products to a long line of cars Wednesday… Continue reading

Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles Food Bank workers hand out bags of food supplies and sanitization products to a long line of cars Wednesday afternoon. More than 90 people came to the drive-thru by 2 p.m. The food bank is currently preparing an indoor shopping area that is expected to be open early this year.