Clallam County

HELP LINE: A fond farewell and friendly advice

I’M FIGHTING OFF the urge to begin with, “The time has come, the walrus said …” But the time has come: I’m retiring. And after… Continue reading

Home Fund contributors give a hand up

Home Fund contributors give a hand up

Here is a list of the most recent donors whose Home Fund contributions were processed between Dec. 19 and Dec. 25 Name and amount The… Continue reading

Home Fund contributors give a hand up
A sign indicating a ban on camping or overnight parking is posted near the front gate of a parcel Washington State Fish and Wildlife land in the Morse Creek Valley east of Port Angeles.                                (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Illegal campsites prompt closure of Morse Creek Unit just east of Port Angeles

State Fish and Wildlife officers have closed the 133-acre Morse Creek Unit off the U.S. Highway 101 Morse Creek curve so they… Continue reading

A sign indicating a ban on camping or overnight parking is posted near the front gate of a parcel Washington State Fish and Wildlife land in the Morse Creek Valley east of Port Angeles.                                (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

New car and booster seat regulations go into effect in 2020

In less than a week, some kids may need to remain in booster seats well into… Continue reading

New member inducted into Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles

New member inducted into Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles

The Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles inducted its newest member at a club meeting Nov. 7. Pictured, from left, are Darcey Beck, Peggy Norris and… Continue reading

New member inducted into Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles
North Olympic Fire Departments have academy graduates

North Olympic Fire Departments have academy graduates

Regional Direct Delivery Fire Academy class 19-5 recently graduated 15 firefighters from six North Olympic Fire Departments. The regional direct delivery model pairs… Continue reading

North Olympic Fire Departments have academy graduates
Philanthropic Education Organization donates $400 to Boys and Girls’ Club of The Olympic Peninsula

Philanthropic Education Organization donates $400 to Boys and Girls’ Club of The Olympic Peninsula

The Port Angeles Chapter IV of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) recently presented a $400 check to the Boys and Girls Club of The Olympic… Continue reading

Philanthropic Education Organization donates $400 to Boys and Girls’ Club of The Olympic Peninsula
Port Angeles requests Opportunity Fund money for waterfront center costs

Port Angeles requests Opportunity Fund money for waterfront center costs

The Clallam County Opportunity Fund Advisory Board will consider a funding request from the City of Port Angeles for the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Angeles requests Opportunity Fund money for waterfront center costs

State Patrol on alert for impaired drivers

The State Patrol will have troopers out looking for impaired drivers this week as the new year approaches. The increased patrols will include… Continue reading

Sequim Rotary names student of the month

Sequim Rotary names student of the month

Ashton Drew, shown with Russ Mellon, left, and Bret Keehn, right, was recently named Sequim Sunrise Rotary’s Middle School Student of the Month.… Continue reading

Sequim Rotary names student of the month
Port Angeles Garden Club gives fall Green Thumb award

Port Angeles Garden Club gives fall Green Thumb award

The Port Angeles Garden Club recently announced that Anna Nichols won its fall Green Thumb award. Nichols received the award for excellence… Continue reading

Port Angeles Garden Club gives fall Green Thumb award
First ride for Christmas bike

First ride for Christmas bike

Even though it was overcast and lightly raining this week, it didn’t dampen the Christmas joy of getting a new bicycle. Grace… Continue reading

First ride for Christmas bike
Toys collected for children in need

Toys collected for children in need

The Sequim Valley Car Club collects toys for the Sequim Community Aid toy drive for needy Sequim children each year. Pictured are firefighters… Continue reading

Toys collected for children in need
Self-help author Wanda Moore (Michelle Hensel) seeks inspiration in “Mercy Falls,” the comedy at Key City Public Theatre. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Music, drama, a hike and more set for this weekend

Music, drama and a hike are among this weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com/calendar.… Continue reading

Self-help author Wanda Moore (Michelle Hensel) seeks inspiration in “Mercy Falls,” the comedy at Key City Public Theatre. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz
Boys & Girls Clubs project remains on schedule despite ‘little setback’
Boys & Girls Clubs project remains on schedule despite ‘little setback’
Families can join a ranger-guided snowshoe walk at Hurricane Ridge. Walks are offered at 2 p.m. weekends and holiday Mondays. The walk lasts 1.5 hours and covers less than a mile. Snowshoes and instructions are provided. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Hurricane Ridge offers myriad winter sports

Snow flurries help open Winter Sports Area

Families can join a ranger-guided snowshoe walk at Hurricane Ridge. Walks are offered at 2 p.m. weekends and holiday Mondays. The walk lasts 1.5 hours and covers less than a mile. Snowshoes and instructions are provided. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ singalong set for Saturday

The public is invited to “join voices” during the 20th-annual community “Messiah” sing-along Saturday. The concert will be from 1 p.m. to 3:30… Continue reading

Man charged with DUI after colliding with cars, fence

Man charged with DUI after colliding with cars, fence

Bryan J. Mash arrested Tuesday after wreck at Port Angeles Safeway

Man charged with DUI after colliding with cars, fence

Senate accepting applications for page program

Students who live in the 24th Legislative District are encouraged to apply to serve to be pages in the Washington State Senate during the 2020… Continue reading