Clallam County

UPDATE: Port Angeles City Council approves compromise ordinance for STRs

New law passes on 4-3 vote

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe leaders told city staff in October 2022 that they intend to turn the space into an art gallery/gift shop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Sequim office demolished

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown… Continue reading

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe leaders told city staff in October 2022 that they intend to turn the space into an art gallery/gift shop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Cast members from ‘The Lion in Winter’ to sit for Drink and Draw

A Drink and Draw event with cast from “The Lion in Winter” will be conducted Thursday at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front… Continue reading

Closures for fish passages shortened

DOT says Tumwater Creek project down to 80 days

CrabFest under new leadership; Nagel leaves popular attraction

This year’s festival will remain at Red Lion Hotel paring lot, City Pier

With Rebecca Gilbert (playing Clairee) looking on, Jennifer Saul (left, as Truvy) and Sunshine Petersen (as Shelby) rehearse a scene in Olympic Theatre Arts’ “Steel Magnolias” last week. The play opens March 8 for a three-weekend run. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Found family a theme in ‘Steel Magnolias’

Production opens on International Women’s Day, kicking off a three-weekend run

With Rebecca Gilbert (playing Clairee) looking on, Jennifer Saul (left, as Truvy) and Sunshine Petersen (as Shelby) rehearse a scene in Olympic Theatre Arts’ “Steel Magnolias” last week. The play opens March 8 for a three-weekend run. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

KONP Home Show set for this weekend

KONP’s 39th annual Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show returns this weekend with more than 120 exhibitor booths. The show is scheduled… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Smells like spring fever

THERE MAY BE nothing more beautiful than pussywillows in the snow. Unless it’s the white blossoms of the Indian plum above the pale, yellow flower… Continue reading

Peninsula College celebrates Billy Frank Jr. Day

Peninsula College will observe Billy Frank Jr. Day with events on Thursday. The day will begin with a screening of “The Beautiful… Continue reading

Towne Road bid call could be delayed to April

Review of plans moved up

Small sinkhole opens at Washington Street in Port Angeles

No water customers affected, public works department says

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to 35 percent of needed water supply, up from 29 percent a week ago. On Saturday, 240 cars made the trek up the mountain for the opening of ski season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Ski season opens

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to… Continue reading

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to 35 percent of needed water supply, up from 29 percent a week ago. On Saturday, 240 cars made the trek up the mountain for the opening of ski season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Skylar Sutherland, 5, of Port Angeles uses a toy stethoscope during a pretend examination of a doll at an information table set up by Olympic Medical Center’s New Family Services and Pediatrics departments during Saturday’s 35th annual Kids Fest at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by Port Angeles Kiwanis, featured a variety of displays and information tables showcasing family and children’s services. Kids Fest also included numerous outdoor public safety displays organized by Clallam County Emergency Services. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Health check at Kids Fest

Skylar Sutherland, 5, of Port Angeles uses a toy stethoscope during a pretend examination of a doll at an information table set up by Olympic… Continue reading

Skylar Sutherland, 5, of Port Angeles uses a toy stethoscope during a pretend examination of a doll at an information table set up by Olympic Medical Center’s New Family Services and Pediatrics departments during Saturday’s 35th annual Kids Fest at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by Port Angeles Kiwanis, featured a variety of displays and information tables showcasing family and children’s services. Kids Fest also included numerous outdoor public safety displays organized by Clallam County Emergency Services. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

International Women’s Day celebration set at winery on Wednesday

Womanfest and Olympic Cellars Winery will host the 20th annual International Women’s Day celebration on Wednesday. Open to the public, the event… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District, paraeducators aren’t closer to a new contract

Membership voted to go on strike April 8 without agreement

Port Hadlock man to be arraigned Friday

Kingsland charged with burglary, theft

Space heater leads to vehicle, garage fire in Port Angeles

No one was injured in a travel trailer and garage fire believed to have been caused by a space heater that had… Continue reading

Participants in the Sequim Sunshine Festival 5K Sun Fun Color Run navigate through a gauntlet of tempera paint on Saturday at the Albert Haller Play Fields at Carrie Blake Park. The two-day festival, hosted by the City of Sequim, also featured food, music, youth activities, a craft fair and a drone show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Sunshine festival

Participants in the Sequim Sunshine Festival 5K Sun Fun Color Run navigate through a gauntlet of tempera paint on Saturday at the Albert Haller Play… Continue reading

Participants in the Sequim Sunshine Festival 5K Sun Fun Color Run navigate through a gauntlet of tempera paint on Saturday at the Albert Haller Play Fields at Carrie Blake Park. The two-day festival, hosted by the City of Sequim, also featured food, music, youth activities, a craft fair and a drone show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Melissa Klein takes a break from her work in her studio located north of Sequim. Joining her is her dog Stormy. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

American Legion Post, Sequim artist collaborating on a mural

Patriotic colors, soldiers, war-themed machines featured

Melissa Klein takes a break from her work in her studio located north of Sequim. Joining her is her dog Stormy. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Unburned portions of the Port Angeles Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield stand on Thursday next to an area that was burned in an arson fire in December. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles’ Dream Playground to be rebuilt a third time

Community donating money, time for project

Unburned portions of the Port Angeles Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield stand on Thursday next to an area that was burned in an arson fire in December. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)