Clallam County

Peninsula College Board of Trustees recognizes foundation president

Foundation has raised nearly $6 million and started new campaign

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, towering above the intersection at First and Laurel streets, will remain illuminated through the holiday season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Merry Christmas

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The… Continue reading

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, towering above the intersection at First and Laurel streets, will remain illuminated through the holiday season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dog rescued in time for Christmas

A dog heard barking down a cliff off Finn Hall Road was rescued safely on Saturday, Clallam County Fire District 3 reported. “The… Continue reading

Kirsten Williams, left, was one of three Port Angeles School Board members sworn in by Clallam County Superior Court Judge Simon Barnhart on Dec. 14. Stan Williams (no relation) and Sandy Long also took the oath at the board’s meeting. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Hamilton Elementary School wins top award

Port Angeles School District board members sworn in

Kirsten Williams, left, was one of three Port Angeles School Board members sworn in by Clallam County Superior Court Judge Simon Barnhart on Dec. 14. Stan Williams (no relation) and Sandy Long also took the oath at the board’s meeting. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of the Salvation Army of Port Angeles during Friday's pre-Christmas lunch at the corps facility. The meal included a clothing giveaway and gifts for participants. For information about free comunnity meals planned on Christmas Day, see Page A?
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Holiday cheer

Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of the Salvation Army of Port Angeles during… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of the Salvation Army of Port Angeles during Friday's pre-Christmas lunch at the corps facility. The meal included a clothing giveaway and gifts for participants. For information about free comunnity meals planned on Christmas Day, see Page A?

A GROWING CONCERN: Gardening Christmas wishes

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! May this wonderful time of joy and merriment along with its message of peace and love rain down heavily on you and… Continue reading

Christmas meals offered on Peninsula

Free community feasts are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Day. The Salvation Army in Port Angeles offered a free meal on Friday.… Continue reading

Donations grow for Dream Playground rebuild

Businesses contibuting to fundraising efforts

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Meets in-person noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The McKenzie family, Ian, Lori and son Joshua, at home in Port Townsend on Thursday.

Home Fund helps family with large medical bill

Pre-Christmas total donations up to $98,528

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The McKenzie family, Ian, Lori and son Joshua, at home in Port Townsend on Thursday.
Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: During a lesson in Freedom Farm’s indoor arena Hadley Wolslegel goes over a set of cavetti under the guidance of farm owner and instructor Mary Gallagher. Working over cavetti, which can be set up with varying heights and poles, helps the rider learn how to maintain a sense of timing, balance and form, and aids the rider in developing the ability to evaluate distance and measuring the horse’s length of step —shortening or lengthening —when going over jumps.

HORSEPLAY: Learning Lessons

“I FELT LIKE I was flying,” is what my niece Ashely Griffiths, then 8, my brother’s middle child, told me the first time she jumped… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: During a lesson in Freedom Farm’s indoor arena Hadley Wolslegel goes over a set of cavetti under the guidance of farm owner and instructor Mary Gallagher. Working over cavetti, which can be set up with varying heights and poles, helps the rider learn how to maintain a sense of timing, balance and form, and aids the rider in developing the ability to evaluate distance and measuring the horse’s length of step —shortening or lengthening —when going over jumps.

Limited snow hampers winter sports at Hurricane Ridge

Warmer weather is melting snow across Pacific Northwest

Store hosts pet adoption

The Port Angeles Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event from noon to 5 p.m. Dec 30. “As… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Behavioral health, veterans before boards next week

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Volunteers, donations pour in for Dream Playground rebuild

Businesses also pledge their help through proceeds

An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Carols, Dickens among attractions this weekend

Holiday songs are among the traditions offered this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers will perform Christmas carols at… Continue reading

Clallam, Jefferson counties named as finalist for $50 million grant

Investment would spur workforce development

Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Flood waters to be removed at Port Angeles’ Shane Park

Drainage issues lead to rainwater collecting, Public Works official says

Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Juvenile’s bail set; in court Tuesday

The juvenile male arrested Wednesday morning shortly after a fire destroyed the Dream Playground in Port Angeles made a first appearance in… Continue reading