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Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Making a splash

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants had… Continue reading

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County could replace parcel

Doc Holliday unit under consideration

Mark Gregson.

Interim CEO: Medicare, financial stability are OMC’s top priorities

Gregson says public can expect to see more transparency

Mark Gregson.

Vaccines available for most but not children

Health officer: Feds holding back pediatric doses

Runners begin heading up the hill between the starting line and the McFee Tunnell at the Spruce Railroad Trail run Saturday. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News).

RUN THE PENINSULA: It was a family affair at Spruce Railroad Run

The second Spruce Railroad Trail Run went off without a hitch and it was a family affair among the winners. Last year’s… Continue reading

Runners begin heading up the hill between the starting line and the McFee Tunnell at the Spruce Railroad Trail run Saturday. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News).
Legal representatives and staff with John Wayne Enterprises and Seabrook Holding Company say Sequim’s moratorium on Master Plan overlays is not an emergency and the city approved but did not resolve issues staff identified in 2019. The moratorium put a pause on overlay projects like Westbay that would add 600 lots by John Wayne Marina on space on and around John Wayne Rustic Waterfront Resort. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim project threatens lawsuit

Dissension caused by moratorium on overlays

Legal representatives and staff with John Wayne Enterprises and Seabrook Holding Company say Sequim’s moratorium on Master Plan overlays is not an emergency and the city approved but did not resolve issues staff identified in 2019. The moratorium put a pause on overlay projects like Westbay that would add 600 lots by John Wayne Marina on space on and around John Wayne Rustic Waterfront Resort. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The Sequim school board will tentatively hear a proposal in December for a repair plan for the lights, curtains and sound inside the Sequim High School auditorium. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Technical repairs eyed for Sequim High’s auditorium

Multiple repairs sought with capital levy funds

The Sequim school board will tentatively hear a proposal in December for a repair plan for the lights, curtains and sound inside the Sequim High School auditorium. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Volunteering for Sequim Wheelers has been a natural fit for Ron Adler, who, prior to his accident on May 30, cycled about 4,000 miles a year. (Aliyah Traficante)

Community rallies around man paralyzed in biking accident

As a Sequim Wheeler, Ron Adler gave rides to others

Volunteering for Sequim Wheelers has been a natural fit for Ron Adler, who, prior to his accident on May 30, cycled about 4,000 miles a year. (Aliyah Traficante)

Food bank to cover Peninsula counties

Port Angeles location to distribute supplies

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask to a scary sound. The seasonal store has opened at 1940 E. First St. in Port Angeles Plaza in the former Big Lots location. Spirit Halloween has been in Sequim for the past four years, but it migrated to Port Angeles this year. The chain store has more than 1,400 locations across North America this time of year. It sells costumes, decorations, props and accessories during the Halloween season. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day through Halloween. It closes at 9 p.m. on Sundays. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Halloween spirit

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask… Continue reading

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask to a scary sound. The seasonal store has opened at 1940 E. First St. in Port Angeles Plaza in the former Big Lots location. Spirit Halloween has been in Sequim for the past four years, but it migrated to Port Angeles this year. The chain store has more than 1,400 locations across North America this time of year. It sells costumes, decorations, props and accessories during the Halloween season. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day through Halloween. It closes at 9 p.m. on Sundays. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Marine carbon removal system launches after testing phase

Project Macoma pulls seawater from harbor, makes it less acidic

Port Angeles man investigated for attempted burglary at Walmart

A Port Angeles man allegedly broke into Walmart through an employee entrance in an attempt to get alcohol, the Clallam County Sheriff’s… Continue reading

Trevor Sly, operations manager of Olympic Hiking Co., left, and Tommy Farris, company owner and general manager, discuss relocating their business from The Wharf on the Port Angeles Waterfront to a new office on West Marine Drive. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Hiking Co. moving to Marine Drive location

Tour company plans to open ‘heart and soul of the operation’

Trevor Sly, operations manager of Olympic Hiking Co., left, and Tommy Farris, company owner and general manager, discuss relocating their business from The Wharf on the Port Angeles Waterfront to a new office on West Marine Drive. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Counties get $6.2M in habitat funding

Grants total $61M for 155 projects statewide

White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

One-day pumpkin patch set Sunday

Food, drink music slated for Port Ludlow farm

White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Sanders, Force make case for hospital seat

Candidates debate during Kiwanis Club forum

Over the past year, Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers have worked hard to complete trails and install signs and other infrastructure to help visitors access and enjoy Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. Here, a guest enjoys the forest during the grand opening celebration event. (Sara Kozak)

Chimacum Ridge Community Forest is now open

Hiking, biking, personal-use foraging allowed

Over the past year, Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers have worked hard to complete trails and install signs and other infrastructure to help visitors access and enjoy Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. Here, a guest enjoys the forest during the grand opening celebration event. (Sara Kozak)

Housing costs outpacing Clallam median incomes

Workshop details state energy codes, land availability

Olympic Medical Center working on action plan for health survey

Improvements found in visit last week

Lorena Miramontes Morley, left, and her spouse, Mandy Miramontes Morley, both of Anaheim, Calif., use a remote-controlled camera to take a self-portrait on the Olympic National Park entrance sign on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shutdown may impact park, service members

Employees may be furloughed for duration

Lorena Miramontes Morley, left, and her spouse, Mandy Miramontes Morley, both of Anaheim, Calif., use a remote-controlled camera to take a self-portrait on the Olympic National Park entrance sign on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)