Clallam County

Clallam County Fair Royalty float takes top prize in Port Angeles parade

Clallam County Fair Royalty float takes top prize in Port Angeles parade

The Clallam County Fair Royalty float won first place in the Outstanding Float category in the Port Angeles Fourth of July Parade.… Continue reading

Clallam County Fair Royalty float takes top prize in Port Angeles parade

Clallam County launches budget transparency tool

Clallam County has launched a new software system to help the public, elected officials and staff make better sense of county finances.… Continue reading

Cary Borum, in front, and Ron Clark both of Forks burn to the starting line of a recent West End Thunder race. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Drag racing to roar in Forks this weekend

West End Thunder will host the season’s third weekend of drag racing at Forks Municipal Airport on Saturday and Sunday. A Show and… Continue reading

Cary Borum, in front, and Ron Clark both of Forks burn to the starting line of a recent West End Thunder race. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Salvation is yours through price Jesus paid

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and… Continue reading

Jardin du Soleil’s Jungible Music Series returns

Jardin du Soleil’s Jungible Music Series returns

Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm brings back its weekly concert series, the Jungible Summer Music Series,… Continue reading

Jardin du Soleil’s Jungible Music Series returns

Joshua J. Superstar to perform at libraries

The North Olympic Library System will bring Joshua J. Superstar and his comedy stunts to Forks, Sequim and Port Angeles libraries today. His first performance… Continue reading

LETTER: Believe that our paths in life are determined by the many choices we make

I am pro-choice. I believe that our paths in life are determined by the many choices we make. In fact, our Declaration of Independence affirms… Continue reading

LETTER: Questions about development near Sequim

I first read about the proposed housing development above U.S. Highway 101 and Brownfield Road in Sequim as “Bell Estates,” however, recent writings refer to… Continue reading

Lincoln Park trees to be cut beginning today

Tree-cutting in Lincoln Park will begin this morning, and mark the beginning of a two-week closure of the city park. Some 38… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Unity speaker for Sunday service set … and other items

Unity in the Olympics’ 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service speaker will be Kim Perkins. Her lesson at the church, 2917 E. Myrtle… Continue reading

Peninsula residents to participate in Walk to Protect & Restore Our Salish Sea

Four residents of the North Olympic Peninsula, two from Port Townsend and two from Port Angeles, plan to walk from Seattle to Tacoma this weekend… Continue reading

Veteran Master Gardeners, Bob Cain, Laurel Moulton, Jeanette Stehr-Green, Audreen Williams and Lois Bellamy, from left, will lead a walk through the Fifth Street Community Garden on Saturday.

Port Angeles garden walk to look ahead to fall

Fall gardening means cool-weather crops and an abundance of seasonal fruit and veggie recipes. Think roasted acorn squash with butter and brown… Continue reading

Veteran Master Gardeners, Bob Cain, Laurel Moulton, Jeanette Stehr-Green, Audreen Williams and Lois Bellamy, from left, will lead a walk through the Fifth Street Community Garden on Saturday.
Presentation set on landscaping with native plants for July 8

Presentation set on landscaping with native plants for July 8

Clallam County Master Gardener Mike Barnes will lead a presentation on native plants at 10 a.m. Saturday. “Planting Natives in the Garden” will… Continue reading

Presentation set on landscaping with native plants for July 8

Wine festival to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Wine Festival at The Cedars at Dungeness will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County on Saturday. The festival will be from 1… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge closures set for tonight into Friday

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic several times tonight, with each closure lasting for up to an hour. The… Continue reading

Gerald Neil Walkup of Port Angeles, 26, at an earlier appearance in Clallam County Superior Court. (JesseMajor/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man who bailed out on drug and weapons charges returns to jail

A 26-year-old Port Angeles man who posted $200,000 bond on drug and weapons charges in May is back in jail. Gerald Neil… Continue reading

Gerald Neil Walkup of Port Angeles, 26, at an earlier appearance in Clallam County Superior Court. (JesseMajor/Peninsula Daily News)
In 1992, Nina Fatherson was named Sequim Citizen of the Year for her dedication to those in need through the Sequim Food Bank. She recently died after a struggle with cancer. (Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Sequim Citizen of the Year, food bank director remembered for dedication

The backbone of the Sequim Food Bank for years and Sequim’s Citizen of the Year in 1991, Nina Vivian Fatherson, 85, recently succumbed… Continue reading

In 1992, Nina Fatherson was named Sequim Citizen of the Year for her dedication to those in need through the Sequim Food Bank. She recently died after a struggle with cancer. (Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
A 1997 Ford Ranger flipped at about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday at U.S. Highway 101 and Kolonels Way east of Port Angeles. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Two vehicles in rollover wreck

No serious injuries were reported after a two-vehicle rollover wreck at U.S. Highway 101 and Kolonels Way east of Port Angeles. The… Continue reading

A 1997 Ford Ranger flipped at about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday at U.S. Highway 101 and Kolonels Way east of Port Angeles. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Washington becomes fifth state to guarantee paid family leave

Washington state is now among just a handful of states that guarantee paid family leave, following… Continue reading

LETTER: Can the county or businesses help with traffic flow issues during bridge closure?

After reading about the upcoming McDonald bridge closure it looks like it could affect Agnew businesses including a local veterinarian, bed and breakfasts, and our… Continue reading