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Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17

Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17

Forty seaside hikes are available for more volunteers who want to comb North Olympic Peninsula beaches for debris and haul it out.

Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17
North Olympic Land Trust Farmer of the Year honored for innovative program

North Olympic Land Trust Farmer of the Year honored for innovative program

Doug Hendrickson began Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Salt Creek Farm in 1993.

North Olympic Land Trust Farmer of the Year honored for innovative program
Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation

Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation

The organization’s most recent work is the tables with chairs on Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend.

Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation
Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill

Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill

The drill is part of a statewide mandate for all schools to conduct mass casualty drills.

Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill
Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft

Kaci Cronkhite marks the release of her book, “Finding Pax: The Unexpected Journey of a Little Wooden Boat,” with Port Townsend events this month.

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft
Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine

Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine

Business with focus on herbal ales described as one of the top places to get a drink this September.

Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine
Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed

Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed

Experts were surprised by how quickly the beach was transformed and the shorebirds and otters returned

Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed
Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik

Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik

Gathering on Sept. 4 will honor 2015 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

  • Aug 26, 2016
  • By Michael Dashiell Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik
Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Brian Coughenour and Dave Neupert come down on different sides of idea that would direct veterans toward treatment.

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court
Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Park Service officials have moved to suppress Godkin fire flames a quarter mile from park camp structures.

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail
New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend

New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend

Eastern Washington native Larry Dekker was drawn to community’s proximity to the water.

New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend
Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles

Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles

Organizers: Members get first chance Thursday with wide variety of items at fundraising event.

Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles
Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

The 38-year-old fell above the large slide area on the trail near Lake Crescent and was transported by helicopter.

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak
Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda

Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda

Ashlea Center pays tribute to memory of Ashlea Erwick, who died this year after struggles with addiction.

Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda
Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time

Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time

The restaurant was temporarily closed due to impact from vehicle.

Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time
New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

Once the shingles are up, the roof will be one step closer to being restored to its original glory.

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene
Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Kevin Van De Wege said he supports statewide Initiative 1433, while Danille Turissini is against it.

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage
Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port facilities will be important resources when bridges become impassable, electronic communications and electric generation go silent, and schools are severely damaged.

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response
Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Longtime friend of Marilyn Andrus to see to woman’s wishes with sale on Aug. 13 in Port Angeles

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans
98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

Seattle Harbor Patrol Boat No. 1 — now in the possession of the Port of Port Townsend — is more than just another project to Marc Landry.

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings