Clallam County

American Revolutionary War re-enactor Dennis LeMay of San Diego, Calif., left, oversees a collection of troops in a firearms drill Friday at the third annual Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn near Agnew. The event, which continues today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., features a collection of re-enactors demonstrating a variety of activities, including life in the 1700s while focusing on the April 19, 1775, “Skirmish on Lexington Green” and the “Battle for Concord Bridge.” (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Northwest Colonial Festival bursts into life at historic George Washington Inn

The third annual Northwest Colonial Festival will wrap today with two landmark events that occurred April 19, 1775: the skirmish on Lexington… Continue reading

American Revolutionary War re-enactor Dennis LeMay of San Diego, Calif., left, oversees a collection of troops in a firearms drill Friday at the third annual Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn near Agnew. The event, which continues today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., features a collection of re-enactors demonstrating a variety of activities, including life in the 1700s while focusing on the April 19, 1775, “Skirmish on Lexington Green” and the “Battle for Concord Bridge.” (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Shake it up a little with these tips

WE’RE NEARLY HALFWAY through August, and school’s start looms. I’ve heard a lot of folks getting tensed up that summer is close to being over.… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Species’ introduction heralds change for non-native country

THE IRRITATION SOME experience when a crowing rooster greets the dawn is being directed at another avian vocalist. Eurasian collared-doves begin “cooing” at first light.… Continue reading

Bridge closure canceled

Tonight’s scheduled closure of the Hood Canal Bridge has been canceled. Additional night closures — which have been from 11 p.m.to 4 a.m.… Continue reading

East Beach Road to be closed to through traffic starting Monday

East Beach Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday through Aug. 25. Crews will replace the Log Cabin Creek… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Remember: Age is just a number

TODAY IS MY birthday (thank you, thank you very much), and I must confess that I hadn’t anticipated that turning 24 would be such a… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Be cautious of starting fires

HORSEPLAY: Be cautious of starting fires

WE MIGHT BE roasting in this heat, but thankfully we’re not toasting from a wildfire. Still, as Western Washington broke the record for most consecutive… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Be cautious of starting fires

LETTER: Hearing the Navy jets training overhead, I feel comforted

When I hear the jets going over our area, I am glad because I know they are for the protection of our country. Marlene Hanson,… Continue reading

LETTER: Lavender Weekend headaches an important caution about population, housing approval

Accidents are inevitable. Sequim Lavender Weekend attracts 20,000 to 30,000 visitors, which impacts U.S. Highway 101 on the North Olympic Peninsula. Yet tourism supports the… Continue reading

LETTER: What’s wrong with Trump’s steady leadership? He’s doing everything right

Thank God for Trump and his policies to get America on the right track after eight years of dismal leadership. I am thankful he is… Continue reading

From left are Michelle Rhodes of Shipley Center, Tom LaMure and Jim Hurley of the Sequim PC Users Group, Steve Solberg of SPCUG and Shipley Center’s IT specialist, and Shipley Center Executive Director Michael Smith. (Patricia Morrison Coate/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Network links unite entities as groups donate computers to Sequim’s Shipley Center

It’s been said it’s not what you know, it’s who you know, and who they… Continue reading

From left are Michelle Rhodes of Shipley Center, Tom LaMure and Jim Hurley of the Sequim PC Users Group, Steve Solberg of SPCUG and Shipley Center’s IT specialist, and Shipley Center Executive Director Michael Smith. (Patricia Morrison Coate/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

NEWS BRIEFS: Outage in Clallam County knocks out power to about 520 … and other items

About 520 people in Forks, Quillayute, La Push and surrounding areas were out of power for about 30 minutes Friday. The Clallam County PUD’s power… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Finger foods to beat the heat

GROWING UP AS an only child with a single mother, we often had what we called “Snackens” for dinner. What seemed to be a special… Continue reading

Plea deal reached in federal drug case

A Sequim man accused of trafficking large amounts of heroin and methamphetamine into Clallam County has pleaded guilty to lesser charges in federal… Continue reading

Port Angeles Library renovation to replace carpet, limit services temporarily

Renovations will curtail some services at the Port Angeles Library from Aug. 21 to Sept. 8. Nearly 6,000 square feet of worn… Continue reading

Port Angeles man arrested after allegedly pointing loaded assault rifle at passing car

A Port Angeles man will make his first court appearance Monday after he was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly pointing a loaded… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board approves letter requesting dissolution of skills center

Port Angeles School Board approves letter requesting dissolution of skills center

The vote was unanimous, and the tone somber. As they considered a reasons to close the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center (NOPSC)… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board approves letter requesting dissolution of skills center
Port Angeles Waterfront Center concept grows in the planning

Port Angeles Waterfront Center concept grows in the planning

Organizers of the Port Angeles Waterfront Center have responded to community feedback by setting in motion preliminary plans for a larger-capacity downtown… Continue reading

Port Angeles Waterfront Center concept grows in the planning
Seahawk Sherman fuels foster donation

Seahawk Sherman fuels foster donation

Seahawk cornerback Richard Sherman has got ’em covered — and we’re talking local youths, not wide receivers. Blanket Coverage, the Richard Sherman Family… Continue reading

Seahawk Sherman fuels foster donation