Clallam County

Orcas surface in Port Angeles harbor on Saturday near the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Ediz Hook. (Greg Marsh)

Approved rules could hurt whale-watching tours

Operator says lack of fish, not marine noise, bigger culprit

Orcas surface in Port Angeles harbor on Saturday near the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Ediz Hook. (Greg Marsh)

NOHN recognized by American Heart Association

The North Olympic Health Network has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its efforts to reduce the risk of cardiovascular… Continue reading

Round 1 vaccines wrapping up

No cases of influenza on Peninsula yet, officials say

Sequim native named to Montana State University dean’s list

Sequim native Willow Williams was named to Montana State University’s dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. To qualify, a student must… Continue reading

NOLS book discussion groups choose reading selections

The North Olympic Library System will continue online book discussion groups throughout January. Participants must register at nols.org to receive the link… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners seek volunteers for Conservation Futures Advisory Board

The Board of Clallam County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill five volunteer positions on the county’s Conservation Futures Advisory Board. According… Continue reading

Center to continue Food Care Package distribution through March

The Sequim Emergency Coordination Center has announced that COVID-19 Food Care Package distribution will continue through March. The program will be conducted from… Continue reading

NOLS announces new book clubs for students

The North Olympic Library System has announced two new online book discussion groups. The Words Matter group, for fifth- through ninth-graders, will… Continue reading

Clallam County closes Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches to shellfish

The Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Division announced late last week closed recreational shellfish harvest of all… Continue reading

Cherish Cronmiller is the executive director for Olympic Community Action Programs. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)

OlyCAP director: Peninsula generosity impressive

By Cherish Cronmiller | OlyCAP Executive Director When I was applying for the position of executive director in December 2019 from my former home in… Continue reading

Cherish Cronmiller is the executive director for Olympic Community Action Programs. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Statewide slowdown fuels local optimism

Officials await COVID-19 testing results after holidays

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

A GROWING CONCERN: Plant the seeds of a great new year

REJOICE EVERYONE. IN just a mere five days it is 2021, the year of the vaccine! The year we get back to garden parties, hugging… Continue reading

Cleanup continues after heavy rainfall

1.49 million gallons of CSO overgallons spilled into PA harbor

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Home Fund applications, donations

The Peninsula Home Fund, which provides money for Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) case workers to help those in need, had amassed by Wednesday more… Continue reading

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When Daisy was surrendered to Olympic Peninsula Equine Network, she had been neglected, foundered and was suffering pain caused by her grossly overgrown hooves. She had to be medicated before the farrier could trim her hooves. (Olympic Peninsula Equine Network)

HORSEPLAY: Horses, ponies are a lifetime commitment

“OH, LOOK AT that adorable little pony. Honey, wouldn’t our grandbabies just love it if we brought her home?” OK, so perhaps, like me, you… Continue reading

When Daisy was surrendered to Olympic Peninsula Equine Network, she had been neglected, foundered and was suffering pain caused by her grossly overgrown hooves. She had to be medicated before the farrier could trim her hooves. (Olympic Peninsula Equine Network)

Smoke displaces 60 briefly on Christmas Eve

Smoke from a Christmas Eve cooking fire temporarily displaced 60 residents of the four-story Lee Plaza in downtown Port Angeles for about… Continue reading

Sound Publishing offers grants to aid businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic environment. Based in Everett, Sound is… Continue reading