Clallam County

Beloved paraeducator remembered at Port Angeles school

Beloved paraeducator remembered at Port Angeles school

Across the yellow child-height desk in Franklin Elementary School’s library, students penned messages in memory of para­educator Sheila R. Kettel. “Mrs. Kettel,… Continue reading

Beloved paraeducator remembered at Port Angeles school

Tourism summit begins today in Port Angeles

Raising the Tide, the 2017 Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit, begins today. The two-day tourism summit will offer speakers, workshops and learning labs… Continue reading

Todd Davidson, chief executive officer for Travel Oregon, delivers the keynote speech during Thursday’s 2017 Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tourism summit speaker: Effects of hospitality industry range beyond visits

The impacts of a healthy hospitality industry are more far-reaching than the immediate sights, sounds and adventures that visitors experience, the head… Continue reading

Todd Davidson, chief executive officer for Travel Oregon, delivers the keynote speech during Thursday’s 2017 Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Identity theft workshops planned in Port Angeles, Sequim

Identity theft protection workshops will be held in Port Angeles and Sequim. Tracy Wealth Management will host the free workshops at the Elwha Klallam Heritage… Continue reading

Mujeres de Maíz dinner to raise money for Chiapas women

Mujeres de Maíz dinner to raise money for Chiapas women

Eye contact, college degrees and family planning: As indigenous Maya women in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, pursue further education, the… Continue reading

Mujeres de Maíz dinner to raise money for Chiapas women

Rock Walk to explore geology of Dungeness Spit

The geologic history and coastal evolution of Dungeness Spit will be featured during Rock Walk at 11 a.m. Saturday. The free walk will… Continue reading

Auditions set for three upcoming Olympic Theatre Arts productions

Olympic Theatre Arts has announced auditions for three upcoming productions playing early in 2018. Directors Britni Alleman-DeLorenzi and Josh Sutcliffe will host auditions… Continue reading

Author to read from book about life in Himalayas

Peninsula College instructor Sarah Shepard will read from her memoir of life in the Himalayas as the featured writer at the Fourth Friday… Continue reading

Civic — and civil — discussion set Saturday

A second “Civic — and Civil — Discussion of the Past, Present and Future of America” is planned at 1:30 p.m Saturday. The… Continue reading

Coho survey and fundraiser coming up on Peninsula

Training for surveying coho and an “ending homelessness” fundraiser run are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Drug Take Back Day set Saturday

Jefferson and Clallam County residents can dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications during the nationwide Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Joseph Campbell and the origin of ‘trick-or-treat’

IN 1980-82, I had the privilege of organizing lectures for Joseph Campbell, a scholar of the world’s myths who became a public figure the spring… Continue reading

LETTER: Politicians with vision will support Medicare for All proposal

Medicare for All, which The Associated Press recently reported would have the government pay for all medical services, is about more than health care. It… Continue reading

LETTER: Stand for the flag and national anthem

When our national anthem is played, one should stand proudly, face our flag, hand or hat over your heart or a proper hand salute. Anything… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Olympic Hot Springs Road repair starts Monday … and other items

Olympic Hot Springs Road in the Elwha Valley will be inaccessible to public travel above the Glines Canyon Overlook beginning Monday. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles Library hosts Art Blast! tonight

Port Angeles Library hosts Art Blast! tonight

The Port Angeles Library will celebrate a new Art in the Library exhibit tonight during its quarterly Art Blast! event. Seattle quartet… Continue reading

Port Angeles Library hosts Art Blast! tonight

Tickets on sale now for Monday Musicale scholarship benefit

Fifty years of music-making precede this grand fusion of piano, bassoon, oboe, piano and vocals. Tickets for $15 are on sale now… Continue reading

Pool fees not linked to Port Angeles ballot measure

Fee increases are not linked to a Nov. 7 ballot measure that, if approved, would lead to a planned expansion of the… Continue reading

Sequim High School grad falls from bridge in Chicago

Sequim High School grad falls from bridge in Chicago

Aspiring Sequim filmmaker Luke Silliman, 18, finds himself in a scene he never would have imagined for his first semester of college. His… Continue reading

Sequim High School grad falls from bridge in Chicago
‘Green Thumb’ series presenter to talk about beneficial insects today

‘Green Thumb’ series presenter to talk about beneficial insects today

Clallam County Master Gardener Audreen Williams will explain why gardeners should recognize several common insects as more helpful than harmful and employ… Continue reading

‘Green Thumb’ series presenter to talk about beneficial insects today