Clallam County

County receives EOC proposals

Clallam County has received a pair of offers from Seattle-area architects to design a joint Emergency Operations Center and 9-1-1 dispatch center… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe./Peninsula Daily News Traffic makes its way through a gauntlet of orange cones and barrels on Tuesday as part of a safety enhancement prioject on South Lincoln Street in Port Angeles. The state-funded project is intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along the half-mile corridor between East First and Eighth streets. It includes upgraded pedestrian crossings and installation of a new traffic light at Third Street. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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Lincoln Street under construction in Port Angeles

Traffic makes its way through a gauntlet of orange cones and barrels on Tuesday as part of a safety enhancement project on South Lincoln Street… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe./Peninsula Daily News Traffic makes its way through a gauntlet of orange cones and barrels on Tuesday as part of a safety enhancement prioject on South Lincoln Street in Port Angeles. The state-funded project is intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along the half-mile corridor between East First and Eighth streets. It includes upgraded pedestrian crossings and installation of a new traffic light at Third Street. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Port Angeles artist Dave Montague works on a mural at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society’s McKay Kitty City near Sequim. (Photo courtesy of Olympic Peninsula Humane Society)

OPHS’s Kitty City in works

Dog shelter to remain in present place

Port Angeles artist Dave Montague works on a mural at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society’s McKay Kitty City near Sequim. (Photo courtesy of Olympic Peninsula Humane Society)
Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Matthew Wallerstedt, right, tracks down the loose football after blocking a punt during a 2019 game against Granite Falls. Wallerstedt is expected to start at guard and defensive end for the Spartans this season.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Hard-nosed Forks building a culture of kindness

Togetherness will aid Spartans this fall

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Matthew Wallerstedt, right, tracks down the loose football after blocking a punt during a 2019 game against Granite Falls. Wallerstedt is expected to start at guard and defensive end for the Spartans this season.

Sequim seeks residents to help investigate deadly force incidents

The Sequim Police Department is seeking non-law enforcement Sequim-area residents interested in helping with independent investigations following incidents of use of deadly force.… Continue reading

The barn at Trillium Woods Farm near Quilcene is the setting for free chamber concerts this summer, including last Sunday’s performance by, from left, James Garlick, Richard O’Neill, Jeremy Denk and Ani Aznavoorian. This weekend will bring the final Concerts in the Barn at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Patrons who sit inside the barn must show proof of vaccination. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Fulton Street Players highlight weekend finale

Performances to include 2017 work from Seattle composer

The barn at Trillium Woods Farm near Quilcene is the setting for free chamber concerts this summer, including last Sunday’s performance by, from left, James Garlick, Richard O’Neill, Jeremy Denk and Ani Aznavoorian. This weekend will bring the final Concerts in the Barn at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Patrons who sit inside the barn must show proof of vaccination. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

COVID-19 case rates skyrocket on Olympic Peninsula

Health officer reiterates need for vaccinations

Several months have passed since work proceeded on the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s downtown Port Angeles hotel, but the project passed a major hurdle when the tribe lowered the height. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Tribe lowers height of planned hotel

Way paved for permit approval

Several months have passed since work proceeded on the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s downtown Port Angeles hotel, but the project passed a major hurdle when the tribe lowered the height. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam adds 107 cases, one death on weekend

The federal Food and Drug Administration gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, and Peninsula health officials hope the move will help those… Continue reading

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday, a milestone that could boost public confidence in the shots and spur more… Continue reading

Bake sale to benefit Sequim Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild

The Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital will conduct a baked-goods sale from 8 a.m. Saturday until they are sold out. The sale… Continue reading

Sue and Paul Boucher of That Takes the Cake in Sequim show off their Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission “Share” campaign buttons. (Photo courtesy of Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission)

Business button campaign looks to ‘share’ positivity

Wildlife-inspired phrases attempt to ease stressors

Sue and Paul Boucher of That Takes the Cake in Sequim show off their Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission “Share” campaign buttons. (Photo courtesy of Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission)

Free outdoor concerts set this week across Olympic Peninsula

Black Diamond Junction will perform classic hits at the season’s final Port Angeles Concerts on the Pier at 6 p.m. Wednesday. On Tuesday, Sequim’s Music… Continue reading

Grant sought to help housing

Aid would target down payments

Boat captains and crew take to Sequim Bay for the Reach and Row for Hospice event in 2018. (Matthew Dash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Reach and Row for Hospice races to return this year

Sequim Bay Yacht Club’s annual fundraiser slated for Sept. 18-19

Boat captains and crew take to Sequim Bay for the Reach and Row for Hospice event in 2018. (Matthew Dash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Retired Port Angeles High School orchestra director Ron Jones leads a chamber ensemble during Friday’s YEA Music! Camp finale concert at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Youth Education in Arts students perform in grand finale

Program supports local schools

Retired Port Angeles High School orchestra director Ron Jones leads a chamber ensemble during Friday’s YEA Music! Camp finale concert at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Fall into Autumn gardening

dry, hot, smokey then actually cold last Monday. Let me assure all gardeners that given the… Continue reading

Police officers Adam Lovik and Swift Sanchez help a bunch of school children with information and freebie from the police department. The Back to school fair, the 13th annual, was held in the parking lot of the PA school district buildings at 9th and “B” Streets. Over 50 volunteers from many community organizations helped droves of young kids getting ready for school in a few weeks with supplies and information about the upcoming school year which in Port Angeles begins on Sept 2nd this year.
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Checking out Port Angeles Back to School Fair’s wares

Police officers Adam Lovik and Swift Sanchez help children with information and freebies from the police department at the 13th annual Back to School Fair,… Continue reading

Police officers Adam Lovik and Swift Sanchez help a bunch of school children with information and freebie from the police department. The Back to school fair, the 13th annual, was held in the parking lot of the PA school district buildings at 9th and “B” Streets. Over 50 volunteers from many community organizations helped droves of young kids getting ready for school in a few weeks with supplies and information about the upcoming school year which in Port Angeles begins on Sept 2nd this year.

Clallam County seeking volunteers

Applications are due Tuesday Sept. 7, for 102 volunteer positions on 18 Clallam County volunteer advisory boards and commissions. To apply, call… Continue reading

Clallam PUD issues water alerts for six systems

The Clallam County Public Utility District is trucking in water for one area in the county and has issued water alerts for… Continue reading