Clallam County

Sequim to begin ‘Performers on the Plaza’ next week

When you’ve got pop, classic, ragtime piano, blues, county, rock, chamber jazz, folk and Motown, there’s bound to be at least one genre… Continue reading

Elwha River Bridge to close for an hour Wednesday

The Elwha River Bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles will be closed to all traffic for an hour Wednesday… Continue reading

(Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Smoke from Canadian fires descends upon Peninsula

Smoke apparently originating from Canadian wildfires blankets the hills northeast of Lake Pleasant on Tuesday afternoon. The smoky conditions reportedly worsened later in the day… Continue reading

(Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Today final day to vote in Clallam election

Today is the day. If you have yet to return your primary election ballot you have until 8 tonight to do so.… Continue reading

Team rescues family from cliff on Third Beach

A Naval Air Station Whidbey Island search and rescue team rescued an unidentified 42-year-old man and his three children off a 40-foot… Continue reading

Construction projects cause delays for drivers on Highway 101

Construction projects cause delays for drivers on Highway 101

Construction projects on U.S. Highway 101 ramped up this week, causing delays for drivers traveling around Lake Crescent and between Port Angeles… Continue reading

Construction projects cause delays for drivers on Highway 101

Hood Canal Bridge closures planned

A five-hour closure — interrupted several times to ease congestion— is planned for the Hood Canal Bridge tonight and early Wednesday morning. The… Continue reading

This year is last strawberry season for Cameron’s Berry Farm

This year is last strawberry season for Cameron’s Berry Farm

While July may be the month of lavender for many, June always has been strawberry month for the Cameron family. But husband and… Continue reading

This year is last strawberry season for Cameron’s Berry Farm
Teams to return to Sol Duc River in search for Jacob Gray

Teams to return to Sol Duc River in search for Jacob Gray

Officials plan to more thoroughly search three areas of the Sol Duc River in mid-August after a large-scale search Saturday yielded… Continue reading

Teams to return to Sol Duc River in search for Jacob Gray

4-H classes offered in Clallam County this month

Clallam County 4-H will offer several classes for youth this month. Preregistration is required for both classes. A “4-H Pickle Making Day”… Continue reading

Clallam County commissioners set to approve final installment of Opportunity Funds to EDC

Clallam County commissioners are expected to approve $125,000 for the county Economic Development Corp. at their meeting today as the nonprofit strikes… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles marina in need of improvements

We enjoy coming into Port Angeles on our sailboat. But seriously, we feel you are missing the boat (pun intended). The Port Angeles Boat Haven… Continue reading

Responders have busy day tackling fires

Responders have busy day tackling fires

Multiple fires kept Clallam County Fire District No. 2 firefighters busy Saturday. Firefighters were called out to a fire in Gales Addition,… Continue reading

Responders have busy day tackling fires
Sequim Civic Center to change hours of operation in September

Sequim Civic Center to change hours of operation in September

The Sequim Civic Center and its departments will see new hours starting Sept. 1. Sequim City Council members voted 6-0 with John Miller… Continue reading

Sequim Civic Center to change hours of operation in September

Free outdoor concerts to make music next week

Free outdoor concerts will reverberate across the North Olympic Peninsula this week. Blue Rhinos will perform a blues dance concert infused with Latin… Continue reading

Composite Recycling Technology Center CEO to retire in August

Composite Recycling Technology Center CEO to retire in August

Bob Larsen, the Composite Recycling Center’s chief executive, told staff Wednesday he is retiring in early August, about a year after launching… Continue reading

Composite Recycling Technology Center CEO to retire in August
UPDATE: Swimmers crossing Strait of Juan de Fuca

UPDATE: Swimmers crossing Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women are in the midst of their bid to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca this morning, according… Continue reading

UPDATE: Swimmers crossing Strait of Juan de Fuca

LETTER: Trump’s revision to Lincoln quote proves he’s better than everyone else

including the current president — that our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, had a subtle feel for understanding his electorate. The following quote… Continue reading

Lion Dancers to stage traditional performances Monday, Tuesday

At one time, they performed only in their temple. Now, the Duoc Su Lion dancers travel across the Pacific Northwest to share their traditional lion… Continue reading

Fugitive sex offender found near Mexico border

A 40-year-old sex offender wanted for failing to report to authorities as required allegedly stole two vehicles on his way to being… Continue reading