Clallam County

Every morning at 6, six local men are on the racquetball courts of the Port Angeles YMCA. The players — from left, Henry Pimentel, 70, Roy Gotham, 79, Carl Gay, 74, Todd German, 58, Frank Burke, 76, and Jerry Allen, 69 — say the friendly games are good for cardio and camaraderie. Gotham and Gay have been playing together for more than 40 years. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Cardio and camaraderie: Group meets weekdays for racquetball

Two ‘originals’ have been playing for 40-plus years

 

‘John Prine Christmas’ concert set at Field Hall

The Jenner Fox Band will present “John Prine Christmas” at 7 p.m. Saturday. The concert, a tribute to Prine, will be in… Continue reading

 

Clallam County passes balanced budget

Commissioners expect some jobs to be open part of year

 

Clallam Fire District 2 to collect items for food banks

Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue will help Santa collect items for food banks this weekend. Fire crews will operate… Continue reading

Clallam reduces with 7% exercise

Departments pare down $4.2M deficit

Holiday plays, concerts set stage this weekend

Stage performances, the Second Saturday Art Walk and a Port Angeles Symphony concert highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Rented Christmas”… Continue reading

Navy Band Northwest to play free concert

The Navy Band Northwest will perform a free holiday concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W.… Continue reading

Overnight lane closures continue this week

Overnight lane closures on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles will continue this week. Westbound lane closures will be located between… Continue reading

Receptions set for Second Saturday Art Walk

Harbor Art Gallery and Studio Bob will host receptions during the Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Port Angeles. •Harbor Art Gallery,… Continue reading

Civic Field to get videoboard this spring

Project funded through grants

Craft fairs, markets on Peninsula this weekend

Craft fairs, markets and gift wrapping services will be available across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. CHIMACUM • The Salish Sea Makers Market will… Continue reading

Glo-Bowling event slated to collect for Toys for Tots

Olympic Community Action Programs will host Glo-Bowling from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event will be at Laurel Lanes, 108… Continue reading

Master gardeners, from left, Keith Dekker, Tom Del Hotal and Gordon Clark will present classroom lectures and hands-on workshops covering many of the skills and knowledge that homeowners need to get optimal performance from their fruit trees during the 2025 Home Orchard Series from Jan. 22 through June 7. (Brenda Lasorsa)

Home Orchard series to feature lectures, workshops

Clallam County Master Gardeners and the Olympic Orchard Society will offer the 2025 Home Orchard Series with lectures and workshops from Jan.… Continue reading

Master gardeners, from left, Keith Dekker, Tom Del Hotal and Gordon Clark will present classroom lectures and hands-on workshops covering many of the skills and knowledge that homeowners need to get optimal performance from their fruit trees during the 2025 Home Orchard Series from Jan. 22 through June 7. (Brenda Lasorsa)
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

Student aid now simplified process

Fewer questions on federal application

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

Studio Bob to screen 1922 film ‘Nosferatu’

There will be a screening of “Nosferatu” at 7 p.m. Friday. The 1922 film will be shown at Studio Bob, 118½ E.… Continue reading

Two supportive homes to be relocated

Saved from demolition, structures could house up to 28 people

Venezuelan-born cellist Gregorio Nieto will join the 73-member Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra in concert this Saturday. (Port Angeles Symphony)

Cellist to join PA symphony for holiday concert

Nieto lived in Paris, Moscow, Mexico before moving to United States

Venezuelan-born cellist Gregorio Nieto will join the 73-member Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra in concert this Saturday. (Port Angeles Symphony)

‘Perfect storm’ affecting housing

Energy codes, wages driving up costs

Recital series to feature organist

Janette Fishell will present “From Stable to Star: Music Celebrating the Coming of Jesus” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Fishell’s performance will be… Continue reading

Ben Veghte, director of the Washington Cares Fund at the state Department of Social and Health Services.

WA Cares can provide long-term insurance benefits, director says

Program funded by payroll tax can be used for up to $36,500

Ben Veghte, director of the Washington Cares Fund at the state Department of Social and Health Services.