Clallam County

The Elwha River breached its banks by Sunday morning at the end of Lower Elwha Road after recent heavy rain. The weather forecast calls for more rain Monday morning before a possibility of some clearing and sunshine on Tuesday. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
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Elwha River flooding

The Elwha River breached its banks by Sunday morning at the end of Lower Elwha Road after recent heavy rain. The weather forecast calls for… Continue reading

The Elwha River breached its banks by Sunday morning at the end of Lower Elwha Road after recent heavy rain. The weather forecast calls for more rain Monday morning before a possibility of some clearing and sunshine on Tuesday. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
Firefighters and medics from Clallam County Fire District 2 pose for photos in front of a flaming house, part of a training exercise on Sunday at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The burn of the donated house allowed firefighters to hone their skills in a live-fire scenario through two days of training sessions. Once extinguished, the site will be cleared to make way for future development. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Hands-on training for firefighters and medics

Firefighters and medics from Clallam County Fire District 2 pose for photos in front of a flaming house, part of a training exercise on Sunday… Continue reading

Firefighters and medics from Clallam County Fire District 2 pose for photos in front of a flaming house, part of a training exercise on Sunday at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The burn of the donated house allowed firefighters to hone their skills in a live-fire scenario through two days of training sessions. Once extinguished, the site will be cleared to make way for future development. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
River Jensen, 15, sorts one of the many boxes of toiletries she plans to distribute to local agencies prior to Christmas. She's donated thousands of bags to in-need individuals across Clallam County. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim teen River Jensen keeps fundraiser flowing for those in need

Annual Christmas toiletry drive begins

River Jensen, 15, sorts one of the many boxes of toiletries she plans to distribute to local agencies prior to Christmas. She's donated thousands of bags to in-need individuals across Clallam County. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sanjena Sathian

Studium Generale to spotlight author of ‘Gold Diggers’

Peninsula College’s Studium Generale program will welcome novelist Sanjena Sathian for a reading and conversation online at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Sathian is… Continue reading

Sanjena Sathian
A fisher from Alberta, Canada, is released into a new home in Olympic National Park.

Transplanted fishers released into park

Effort aims to increase genetic diversity

A fisher from Alberta, Canada, is released into a new home in Olympic National Park.
Marla Tolliver of Neah Bay examines wreaths and hanging holiday decorations on Saturday at the annual Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The free event, which continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features a wide variety of holiday crafts created by a collection of local artists and artisans. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Christmas Cottage craft fair continues Sunday

Marla Tolliver of Neah Bay examines wreaths and hanging holiday decorations on Saturday at the annual Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center… Continue reading

Marla Tolliver of Neah Bay examines wreaths and hanging holiday decorations on Saturday at the annual Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The free event, which continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features a wide variety of holiday crafts created by a collection of local artists and artisans. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County voting precincts proposed

Commission redrawing district maps

An etching, "Diary of a Little Girl," is among the artwork of Egor Shokoladov.

Egor Shokoladov’s solo exhibition featured at Peninsula College

Artist Egor Shokoladov’s solo exhibition, entitled “Semicolon),” will be on display in Peninsula College’s PUB Gallery of Art beginning Tuesday. The free… Continue reading

An etching, "Diary of a Little Girl," is among the artwork of Egor Shokoladov.
In this April 2014 photo provided by Olympic National Park, a log cabin teeters on the eroding bank of the Quinault River in Olympic National Park in Washington. The cabin has been added to the state list of most endangered historical properties. Built in 1930, the chalet was used as a lodge, summer ranger station and emergency shelter. It's located in the southwest corner of the park, 13 miles up the Graves Creek trail in the Enchanted Valley. (AP Photo/Olympic National Park)

Enchanted Valley chalet meeting Monday

A virtual meeting on Monday will provide an update on the Olympic National Park’s plans for the Enchanted Valley chalet while also… Continue reading

In this April 2014 photo provided by Olympic National Park, a log cabin teeters on the eroding bank of the Quinault River in Olympic National Park in Washington. The cabin has been added to the state list of most endangered historical properties. Built in 1930, the chalet was used as a lodge, summer ranger station and emergency shelter. It's located in the southwest corner of the park, 13 miles up the Graves Creek trail in the Enchanted Valley. (AP Photo/Olympic National Park)

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89904295840, with Meeting ID 899 0429 5840. •… Continue reading

Firefighters for Clallam County Fire District 2 prepare for training on Saturday at a donated house at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The unoccupied house is scheduled to be used for live fire training after noon today when the structure will be ignited and burned to the ground for firefighters to hone their skills in a controlled fire situation. People seeing the blaze or corresponding smoke column are requested not to call 9-1-1. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Firefighters training in Gales Addition on Sunday

Firefighters for Clallam County Fire District 2 prepare for training on Saturday at a donated house at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition… Continue reading

Firefighters for Clallam County Fire District 2 prepare for training on Saturday at a donated house at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The unoccupied house is scheduled to be used for live fire training after noon today when the structure will be ignited and burned to the ground for firefighters to hone their skills in a controlled fire situation. People seeing the blaze or corresponding smoke column are requested not to call 9-1-1. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Football team COVID-19 cluster reported

Ventilation concern in long-term care facility outbreak

Theft from Veterans Circle in cemetery investigated

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office asks for help from public

EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers money for Black Ball Ferry Line

Meetings across Clallam County

Michael Maxwell, chief executive officer of the North Olympic Healthcare Network, stands on a balcony overlooking the organization's main clinic in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Health care group plan to expand again

North Olympic Healthcare Network to open third facility

Michael Maxwell, chief executive officer of the North Olympic Healthcare Network, stands on a balcony overlooking the organization's main clinic in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jackpot (Standalone) Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke. Gallagher is one of 24 jackpot winners from across the country. The firm has 830 offices and more than 500,000 employees nationanwide.
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Port Angeles man claims $1,000 jackpot

Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke.… Continue reading

Jackpot (Standalone) Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke. Gallagher is one of 24 jackpot winners from across the country. The firm has 830 offices and more than 500,000 employees nationanwide.
Featured speaker Mark Ozias, a Clallam County commissioner, lauds veterans for their service and ability to help restore their communities at a special Veterans Day event at American Legion Jack Grennan Post No. 26 in Sequim. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Ozias: Those who have served can help divided nation

Commemorations conducted throughout Peninsula

Featured speaker Mark Ozias, a Clallam County commissioner, lauds veterans for their service and ability to help restore their communities at a special Veterans Day event at American Legion Jack Grennan Post No. 26 in Sequim. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Christmas Cottage returns for three-day weekend

The holiday bazaar season kicks off this weekend with a return of the popular Christmas Cottage, which showcases a wide variety of hand-made crafts and… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Fire District 2 Assistant Chief Dan Huff examines the scene of an RV fire at the Olympic Pines RV Park east of Port Angeles on Wednesday.

Father, son safe after fire destroys RV home

A father and son lost their home Wednesday when fire severely damaged the 33-foot recreational vehicle they were living in at Olympic… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Fire District 2 Assistant Chief Dan Huff examines the scene of an RV fire at the Olympic Pines RV Park east of Port Angeles on Wednesday.
Thomas McEntee will present “A Genealogy Do-Over: A Year of Learning from My Mistakes” at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Genealogy lecture slated Saturday

Thomas McEntee will present “A Genealogy Do-Over: A Year of Learning from My Mistakes” at 10 a.m. Saturday. McEntee will speak over… Continue reading

Thomas McEntee will present “A Genealogy Do-Over: A Year of Learning from My Mistakes” at 10 a.m. Saturday.