Clallam County

Peninsula events set for this weekend

A variety of events will be conducted on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Early Music at the Grange: Schola Galante will begin the… Continue reading

Sequim approves moratorium on manufactured home redevelopment

City staff to seek code changes to preserve parks

Teens plead not guilty in alleged pier assault

Both boys have status hearings next month

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “CommUnity - A Fertile Field for Growth” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “CommUnity — A Fertile Field for Growth” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “CommUnity - A Fertile Field for Growth” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Young Voices Choir seeks new members

Young Voices Youth Choir is seeking new members for its fall season. The program hosts a Kids’ Choir for children ages 3… Continue reading

Bomb squad called to suspicious device

The State Patrol bomb squad detonated a suspicious device that was found at Aviation Place and South Airport Road. State Patrol spokesperson Katherine Weatherwax said… Continue reading

Clallam Bay-Sekiu sewer bid awarded for $1.5 million

Clallam County commissioners awarded a bid for the latest phase of a multi-year effort to address inflow and infiltration that has caused… Continue reading

Grammy-winning violist Richard O’Neill, pictured rehearsing for a 2022 Music on the Strait performance, is back in Clallam County for the 2023 festival’s finale this weekend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Classical music to highlight weekend

String quartet to play at Peninsula College

Grammy-winning violist Richard O’Neill, pictured rehearsing for a 2022 Music on the Strait performance, is back in Clallam County for the 2023 festival’s finale this weekend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Resurfacing nearly complete at Fairchild International Airport

Facility to be closed at night for two weeks next month

A line of Canada geese floats past family members, from left, Maisie Christison, 8, Apollo Christison, 3, grandmother Elizabeth Keitel of Wallace, Idaho, and mother Megan Christison of Port Angeles, on a warm day on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. The group was enjoying cooler temperatures near the water. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Just passing through

A line of Canada geese floats past family members, from left, Maisie Christison, 8, Apollo Christison, 3, grandmother Elizabeth Keitel of Wallace, Idaho, and mother… Continue reading

A line of Canada geese floats past family members, from left, Maisie Christison, 8, Apollo Christison, 3, grandmother Elizabeth Keitel of Wallace, Idaho, and mother Megan Christison of Port Angeles, on a warm day on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. The group was enjoying cooler temperatures near the water. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man to serve 34 years in prison

Convicted of sexual abuse with minors

Traffic was blocked and then diverted when a large trailer rolled over on U.S. Highway 101 east of Olympic Hot Springs Road.(Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Trailer rolls over, blocks traffic near Elwha River bridge

A large trailer rolled over near the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River and came to rest in the ditch… Continue reading

Traffic was blocked and then diverted when a large trailer rolled over on U.S. Highway 101 east of Olympic Hot Springs Road.(Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Port Angeles declares Stage II water shortage

City asks for voluntary conservation efforts

Demolition began Monday morning on the derelict two-story brick building at 204 E. Front St. in Port Angeles. A 300-foot section of Front Street will be shut down while the work is being done, and that could stretch into next week. The developer has said he has plans for an apartment building on the site. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Building demolition

Demolition began Monday morning on the derelict two-story brick building at 204 E. Front St. in Port Angeles. A 300-foot section of Front Street will… Continue reading

Demolition began Monday morning on the derelict two-story brick building at 204 E. Front St. in Port Angeles. A 300-foot section of Front Street will be shut down while the work is being done, and that could stretch into next week. The developer has said he has plans for an apartment building on the site. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with school supplies as volunteer Ann West assists with distribution during Saturday’s back-to-school fair at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles. During the event, students were given free school supplies, with family service opportunities, as well as a lunch, made available at the approach of the 2023-24 school year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Back to school fair

Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with… Continue reading

Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with school supplies as volunteer Ann West assists with distribution during Saturday’s back-to-school fair at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles. During the event, students were given free school supplies, with family service opportunities, as well as a lunch, made available at the approach of the 2023-24 school year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Car into tree sends man to Seattle hospital

An Ocean Park man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree on state… Continue reading

In mid-July, an RV parked partially on public and private property was towed at the request of the City of Sequim after it was deemed abandoned after 18 months parked in one spot. It’s one of a handful of RVs and vehicles illegally parked in the City of Sequim as nonprofit agencies seek safe housing options for residents. (Michelle Ridgway)

Cities, Clallam County to partner on RV project

Housing crunch continues as locals seek removal options

In mid-July, an RV parked partially on public and private property was towed at the request of the City of Sequim after it was deemed abandoned after 18 months parked in one spot. It’s one of a handful of RVs and vehicles illegally parked in the City of Sequim as nonprofit agencies seek safe housing options for residents. (Michelle Ridgway)

Official: Woman dies jumping from vehicle

Autopsy to confirm cause, manner of death

Shred event scheduled in Sequim

Castell Insurance will host a Free Shred Event from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. The annual fundraiser is at Castell’s office at… Continue reading

A smoky haze seen from Port Angeles Boat Haven from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada affected air quality in the North Olympic Peninsula on Sunday. The National Weather Service said Monday that westerly winds should help clear out the smoke and lead to clear conditions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Smoke clears off Peninsula

Fires continue, but westerly winds bring fresh air

A smoky haze seen from Port Angeles Boat Haven from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada affected air quality in the North Olympic Peninsula on Sunday. The National Weather Service said Monday that westerly winds should help clear out the smoke and lead to clear conditions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)