Clallam County

PAT NEAL: Bale bucking blues

DRIVING AROUND THE old hometown can make you feel old. Gone are the days when the food in our markets was raised just down the… Continue reading

Traffic to be stopped for new bridge girders

Work crews for the state Department of Transportation will unload girders for the new U.S. Highway 101 bridge across May Creek from 7… Continue reading

The Peninsula Crisis Response Team responded with two armored vehicles on Tuesday when a 37-year-old Sequim man barricaded himself in a residence in the 200 block of Village Lane in Sequim. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Man barricaded with rifle arrested

Suspect had fired shots in direction of deputies, sheriff says

The Peninsula Crisis Response Team responded with two armored vehicles on Tuesday when a 37-year-old Sequim man barricaded himself in a residence in the 200 block of Village Lane in Sequim. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
Crescent School senior Audrey Gales, right, looks at the homemade regalia worn by fellow senior Hayden Horn on Saturday. Gales had a handmade Native American cap ready for her graduation. Seventeen Crescent students graduated during traditional ceremonies in the school gym. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Crescent graduation

Crescent School senior Audrey Gales, right, looks at the homemade regalia worn by fellow senior Hayden Horn on Saturday. Gales had a handmade Native American… Continue reading

Crescent School senior Audrey Gales, right, looks at the homemade regalia worn by fellow senior Hayden Horn on Saturday. Gales had a handmade Native American cap ready for her graduation. Seventeen Crescent students graduated during traditional ceremonies in the school gym. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Crews contain wildland fire near Fisher Cove Road

Crews from Clallam County Fire District 2 quickly contained a wildland fire earlier this month. A smoke column located in a wooded… Continue reading

Electronic edition of newspaper set for Thursday holiday

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

A camping scene, circa 1895, with the McClinton brothers as the photographers. (North Olympic History Center)

History center to host reception for library exhibit

The North Olympic History Center and the North Olympic Library System will host a reception for “Olympic Outdoors: Recreation and Relaxation on… Continue reading

A camping scene, circa 1895, with the McClinton brothers as the photographers. (North Olympic History Center)
Cancan dancers such as these will perform at Hog Wild Goes to Moulin Rouge on June 28 at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (EnJoy)

Hog Wild event to feature dancers, acrobats

Tickets available for purchase through this weekend

Cancan dancers such as these will perform at Hog Wild Goes to Moulin Rouge on June 28 at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (EnJoy)

Law enforcement agencies to participate in Torch Run

Clallam County law enforcement agencies will participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run today. The event will begin at 7 a.m. at… Continue reading

Craig A. Gallauher.

Man arrested on investigation of sexual exploitation, luring

A 52-year-old Sequim man has been arrested on investigation of luring and sexual exploitation of a minor, the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office reported.… Continue reading

Craig A. Gallauher.

Pertussis cases see 25-fold increase statewide in 2024

The state Department of Health reported an increase in pertussis infections for 2024. The state had 2,261 confirmed and probable cases reported last… Continue reading

Juliet Shidler, 6, tries on a flower-adorned headband she made with her mother, Rachel Shidler of Port Angeles, during Saturday’s Summertide celebration in Webster’s Woods sculpture park at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The event, which marks the beginning of the summer season, featured food, music, crafts and other activities for youths and adults. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Summertide festival

Juliet Shidler, 6, tries on a flower-adorned headband she made with her mother, Rachel Shidler of Port Angeles, during Saturday’s Summertide celebration in Webster’s Woods… Continue reading

Juliet Shidler, 6, tries on a flower-adorned headband she made with her mother, Rachel Shidler of Port Angeles, during Saturday’s Summertide celebration in Webster’s Woods sculpture park at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The event, which marks the beginning of the summer season, featured food, music, crafts and other activities for youths and adults. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A demonstrator carrying an American flag walks the sidewalk in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Demonstrators march at courthouse

A demonstrator carrying an American flag walks the sidewalk in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Saturday.… Continue reading

A demonstrator carrying an American flag walks the sidewalk in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Frank Lowenstein was hired as the Dungeness River Nature Center’s executive director in September 2024. (Frank Lowenstein)

River center director dismissed

Board is looking for candidate to fill role

Frank Lowenstein was hired as the Dungeness River Nature Center’s executive director in September 2024. (Frank Lowenstein)

Trial date set for August in Sequim hit-and-run collision

Lawyers expect case will be extended due to amount of discovery

Conner Mead in the Bareback competition at last year’s Peninsula Junior Rodeo at Clallam County Fairgrounds. In July, he will compete in the event at the National High School Rodeo Finals. (Photo by Emma Lou)

HORSEPLAY: Mead, Bond bounce back from injuries

can you sense the rush junior rodeo competitors feel in the chute as they’re about to give their nod, yes,… Continue reading

Conner Mead in the Bareback competition at last year’s Peninsula Junior Rodeo at Clallam County Fairgrounds. In July, he will compete in the event at the National High School Rodeo Finals. (Photo by Emma Lou)
Suzy Ames.

College pivoting to meet deficit

School cuts more than $2 million in expenses

Suzy Ames.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Jazzy Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Income reports expected before boards, commissions

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Port Angeles High School twin graduates Kaylie Mast, left, and Kendall Mast, communicate with their friends by text while waiting for the start of the 2025 graduation parade on Friday. The parade began at Ediz Hook and culminated with a formal ceremony Friday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Graduation parade

Port Angeles High School twin graduates Kaylie Mast, left, and Kendall Mast, communicate with their friends by text while waiting for the start of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School twin graduates Kaylie Mast, left, and Kendall Mast, communicate with their friends by text while waiting for the start of the 2025 graduation parade on Friday. The parade began at Ediz Hook and culminated with a formal ceremony Friday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)