Clallam County

Paul Dunn/Peninsula Daily News In an effort to clean up its site due in part to illegal dumping, Midway Metals, at 258010 U.S. Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles, shut down in April 2021 over environmental concerns and an unsightly appearance that prompted Clallam County officials to call it an eyesore.

Criminal action sought for Midway Metals

Sheriff requests charge for illegal dumping

Paul Dunn/Peninsula Daily News In an effort to clean up its site due in part to illegal dumping, Midway Metals, at 258010 U.S. Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles, shut down in April 2021 over environmental concerns and an unsightly appearance that prompted Clallam County officials to call it an eyesore.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 10 a.m. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89928194489?pwd=Nmx4NkZ2eVpZbldNYk9tY2k4YUJNZz09 with the passcode HOPE. This week… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Freia Palmer of Port Angeles and Tom Cox of Port Townsend dance to the music of Olympic Express Big Band during Wednesday night's kickoff show in the Concerts on the Pier music series at Port Angeles City Pier. The free summer music series, hosted by the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts and sponsored by Erika Ralston Word Windemere Real Estate, D.A. Davidson & Co., Elwha River Casino, Washington State Department of Commerce and the Peninsula Daily News, continues at 6 p.m. next Wednesday with the classic rock of Sweet Justice.

Free outdoor concerts set throughout summer

Outdoor summer concerts are back in full swing in Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend. The free concerts are Tuesdays in Sequim, Wednesdays in Port… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Freia Palmer of Port Angeles and Tom Cox of Port Townsend dance to the music of Olympic Express Big Band during Wednesday night's kickoff show in the Concerts on the Pier music series at Port Angeles City Pier. The free summer music series, hosted by the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts and sponsored by Erika Ralston Word Windemere Real Estate, D.A. Davidson & Co., Elwha River Casino, Washington State Department of Commerce and the Peninsula Daily News, continues at 6 p.m. next Wednesday with the classic rock of Sweet Justice.

Health officer: Wear masks indoors

Covid tranmission remains high on Peninsula

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A crew applies a sponsorship logo on the riding surface of a new pump track at Erickson Playfied in Port Angeles on Friday in preparation for the grand opening on Wednesday.

Port Angeles’ pump track opens next week

Track measures 14,442 square feet

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A crew applies a sponsorship logo on the riding surface of a new pump track at Erickson Playfied in Port Angeles on Friday in preparation for the grand opening on Wednesday.

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

Forestry, no shooting area before counties

Government meetings in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Cmdr. Joan Snaith, outgoing commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles, left, and incoming officer Cmdr. Brent Schmadeke stand on the tarmac after Thursday’s unconventional change of command ceremony that took place during a helicopter flyby at the base. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A change in change-of-command ceremony

Former commanding officer promoted to captain

Cmdr. Joan Snaith, outgoing commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles, left, and incoming officer Cmdr. Brent Schmadeke stand on the tarmac after Thursday’s unconventional change of command ceremony that took place during a helicopter flyby at the base. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Forks pitcher Logan Olson releases a pitch against Adna in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School May 7.

ALL-PENINSULA BASEBALL TEAM: Forks’ Logan Olson earns area MVP honors

Senior hit .463 with 7-1 record and 1.86 ERA

Forks pitcher Logan Olson releases a pitch against Adna in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School May 7.
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Bonsai show returns to Pioneer Park

Dungeness Bonsai Society’s meticulously groomed trees return for public view on Saturday. The free 44th annual show will be from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading

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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Kira Watson replenishes inventory at the Olympic Fireworks stand at U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street on the east side of Port Angeles on Thursday.

Consumers reminded of fireworks rules

Bans in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Kira Watson replenishes inventory at the Olympic Fireworks stand at U.S. Highway 101 and Gales Street on the east side of Port Angeles on Thursday.

Events planned on North Olympic Peninsula this weekend

Although most are gearing up for the Fourth of July on Monday, other events are scheduled this weekend. • A Chamber Music Intensive for youth, which… Continue reading

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First Friday goes purple on July 1

Purple abounds in Sequim this July and the First Friday Art Walk Sequim is no exception. The free self-guided tour of local art… Continue reading

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Port Angeles icon Scooter Chapman has been named the Grand Marshall of the Port Angeles Fourth of July Grand Parade. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce recently made that announcement. After 70 years on the air at radio KONP Scooter retired from broadcasting recently. The PAHS class of ’52 grad has followed sports all of his broadcasting life and most recently was the MC at the Duck Derby. (the Chamber told me they just recently sent you a press release about this) dlogan

Fourth of July marked on Peninsula

Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim announce events

Port Angeles icon Scooter Chapman has been named the Grand Marshall of the Port Angeles Fourth of July Grand Parade. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce recently made that announcement. After 70 years on the air at radio KONP Scooter retired from broadcasting recently. The PAHS class of ’52 grad has followed sports all of his broadcasting life and most recently was the MC at the Duck Derby. (the Chamber told me they just recently sent you a press release about this) dlogan

OMC says it’s ready for Fourth

Emergency department to be fully staffed, it announces

PDN news available only online on Monday

The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver on the Fourth of July, so Monday’s Peninsula Daily News, which is delivered only by mail or online,… Continue reading

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Registration opens for Volunteer Hospice fundraiser

Rowers and paddlers can register now for the Sequim Bay Yacht Club race on Sept. 17, that raises funds for Volunteer Hospice of… Continue reading

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Crescent School District seeks funding for seismic upgrades

Hazard assessment plan the start of long-term process

Forum, tour focuses on vocational careers

Bringing awareness to and fostering jobs through a Career Technical Education will be the focus of a tour and meet-and-greet with Sen. Lisa… Continue reading

KeithThorpe/Peninsula Daily News Rachele Brown, education manager for Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles, displays a fish print shirt she had just created during the seasonal Junior Oceanographer summer camp for youngsters. The camps, which are sold out for the summer season, are designed for children to learn more about marine life and are held in conjunction with the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
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Fresh fish prints in Port Angeles

Rachele Brown, education manager for Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles, displays a fish print shirt she had just created during the seasonal Junior… Continue reading

KeithThorpe/Peninsula Daily News Rachele Brown, education manager for Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles, displays a fish print shirt she had just created during the seasonal Junior Oceanographer summer camp for youngsters. The camps, which are sold out for the summer season, are designed for children to learn more about marine life and are held in conjunction with the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.