Clallam County

EYE ON CLALLAM: Board to discuss juvenile justice tax proposal

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss juvenile services tax revenue on Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom… Continue reading

Serenity House “reaching out’ with program to get panhandlers off the street

Serenity House “reaching out’ with program to get panhandlers off the street

Serenity House is putting panhandlers to work as part of a grant-funded program that aims to get them off the street. Operations… Continue reading

Serenity House “reaching out’ with program to get panhandlers off the street

Hood Canal Bridge closures set for tonight into Sunday

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic several times tonight, with each closure lasting for up to 90 minutes. The… Continue reading

Two more bodies discovered in Olympic National Park in addition to one believed to be Krull

Olympic National Park officials recovered the bodies of three people in three different areas of the park over Independence Day weekend.… Continue reading

Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News                                Port Angeles Police Officer Kyle Cooper pets a female deer that was stuck between two fence posts downtown Monday. Port Angeles firefighters used the Jaws of Life to separate the posts and set the doe free at about 12:30 p.m. The doe appeared to have attempted to jump through the gap between fence posts at the intersection of Marine Drive and Front Street, but its hips couldn’t make it through. “Never have I seen anything like that,” he said. Cooper said the deer appeared mostly unharmed, with minor skin injuries.

Woe, a deer: First responders free animal from fence

The Port Angeles Fire Department came to the rescue when a passerby discovered a female deer stuck between two fence posts in… Continue reading

Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News                                Port Angeles Police Officer Kyle Cooper pets a female deer that was stuck between two fence posts downtown Monday. Port Angeles firefighters used the Jaws of Life to separate the posts and set the doe free at about 12:30 p.m. The doe appeared to have attempted to jump through the gap between fence posts at the intersection of Marine Drive and Front Street, but its hips couldn’t make it through. “Never have I seen anything like that,” he said. Cooper said the deer appeared mostly unharmed, with minor skin injuries.
Olympic Game Farm adds two timber wolf puppies

Olympic Game Farm adds two timber wolf puppies

Grace and Tonka, a sister and brother pair of timber wolf puppies will soon join the rest of the wolf pack at the… Continue reading

Olympic Game Farm adds two timber wolf puppies

Work on Highway 101 around Lake Crescent to start July 10

Work on a $27.5 million project to rehabilitate 12 miles of U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent will begin Monday, July… Continue reading

Official: Body recovered from Olympic National Park likely missing hiker

Official: Body recovered from Olympic National Park likely missing hiker

A hiker has found a body in Olympic National Park that officials believe is likely missing hiker Zach Krull. The unidentified… Continue reading

Official: Body recovered from Olympic National Park likely missing hiker

Clallam nears final approval of housing authority grant

Clallam County officials next week are expected to cut a $901,200 check to the Peninsula Housing Authority to fund infrastructure for an… Continue reading

Peninsula legislators stake out positions on state education funding

Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim, and Rep. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, voted against the basic education funding plan passed Friday by the… Continue reading

Mark Nichols

Nichols denies sexual harassment, investigation agrees

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols denies that he sexually harassed or retaliated against a former office manager. An independent investigation backs… Continue reading

Mark Nichols

Comic convention, canoe gifting, Picnic on the Pier among Peninsula attractions

A comic convention, a new home for a canoe and a special Picnic on the Pier are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days offers weekend of play, fireworks

Opportunities to eat, race, play and parade will be plentiful in Clallam Bay today through Sunday during the 36th annual Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun… Continue reading

“Lavender Sunset” by Marilynn Evans will be on display during Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk today.

Lavender theme for Sequim Art Walk

The shade of Sequim’s famous lavender blooms will occupy the galleries, studios and museums along Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk today from 5… Continue reading

“Lavender Sunset” by Marilynn Evans will be on display during Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk today.
Second Weekend Art Walk challenges painters in speed, audience favor

Second Weekend Art Walk challenges painters in speed, audience favor

Art walks, for the most part, promote an easy pace. You can visit galleries at your leisure and spend hours admiring a… Continue reading

Second Weekend Art Walk challenges painters in speed, audience favor

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim Visitor Information Center plans new volunteer training Wednesday … and other items

The Sequim Visitor Information Center will hold a new volunteer orientation class at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The public is invited to attend the… Continue reading

“Tiger” by Roxanne Grinstad was painted in the Japanese brush style.

‘Asian Flair’ art debuts at Civic Center; ‘Keying Around’ pianos coming in July

The City Arts Advisory Commission will sponsor the opening of An Asian Flair art exhibit and artist reception from 5 p.m. to 7… Continue reading

“Tiger” by Roxanne Grinstad was painted in the Japanese brush style.

Artist demonstrates gyotaku fish print-making

Upon a successful fishing trip, most would fire up the grill. Not Paul Blake. Blake has other plans for his catch, and… Continue reading

Cincinnati Boys Choir will perform in Port Angeles

The Cincinnati Boys Choir will perform at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Saturday. Choral music from Bach and Mozart to… Continue reading

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