Clallam County

Mary Ellen Winborn.

Court order restrains DCD chief

Winborn blocked from her duties

Mary Ellen Winborn.

Deadline nears for Sunshine Festival artwork

The Aug. 1 deadline is approaching for applications from artists to be considered to develop artwork for the 2023 Sequim Sunshine Festival poster… Continue reading

The Rev. Mike Jones

Pastor honored with service award

The Rev. Mike Jones received a Heart of Service award from Children of the Nations. Jones is a pastor emeritus at Independent Bible… Continue reading

The Rev. Mike Jones
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Speaker set for Unitarian service

Roddy Biggs will present “Make the Wound Whole”

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A group of youths cool off by jumping into the cove at the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Temperature dive expected by next week

National Weather Service says it’s cooler near coast

A group of youths cool off by jumping into the cove at the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Inerrant Guidance of the Heart” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Inerrant Guidance of the Heart” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Inerrant Guidance of the Heart” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Jim Buck, the 24th Legislative District representative from 1995-2007, lays out what he called the deadly risk that old and seismically unsafe school buildings in Washington pose for children in grades K-12. A state Department of Natural Resources report released last year determined that 93 percent of the schools in a study pose extreme danger for death and entrapment to school children. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Schools inadequate, former legislator says

Jim Buck concerned about future Cascadia earthquake, tsunami

Jim Buck, the 24th Legislative District representative from 1995-2007, lays out what he called the deadly risk that old and seismically unsafe school buildings in Washington pose for children in grades K-12. A state Department of Natural Resources report released last year determined that 93 percent of the schools in a study pose extreme danger for death and entrapment to school children. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Bus schedule for Hurricane Ridge

The Hurricane Ridge Shuttle Schedule: Buses run seven days a week through Thursday, Sept. 15 including holidays.* Departs Gateway Transit Center 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Dash Air suspends ticketing, flights

Kenmore Air files 96-page complaint

Doctor’s license suspended following sexual assault arrest

The Washington State Department of Health this week suspended the license of a doctor on the Olympic Peninsula after… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Nicole Lepping and Rod Souza.
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Jim’s Pharmacy names charity of the month

The Sequim Wheelers was the June recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles. The Sequim Wheelers use wheelchair bikes and… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Nicole Lepping and Rod Souza.

Ride the Hurricane slots already full

Getting on waiting list encouraged

Jeannie Thompson, left, of Livonia, Mich., has visited Hurricane Ridge many times over the years, but says she loves the idea of taking the shuttle rather than driving. This was her 14-year-old grandson Sherman Thompson’s first trip to Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Shuttle to Hurricane Ridge attracts locals, visitors

Transit bypasses busy parking lot, gets riders to summit

Jeannie Thompson, left, of Livonia, Mich., has visited Hurricane Ridge many times over the years, but says she loves the idea of taking the shuttle rather than driving. This was her 14-year-old grandson Sherman Thompson’s first trip to Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County Disaster Airlift Response Team members assemble food and water for a training session on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles that sent food supplies to five smaller airports across the county. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

DART pilot, ground crew prepare for real thing

Exercise involves flying supplies to county locations

Clallam County Disaster Airlift Response Team members assemble food and water for a training session on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles that sent food supplies to five smaller airports across the county. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Mary Ellen Winborn.

Clallam County to take legal action against Winborn

DCD director says decision ‘unfair’

Mary Ellen Winborn.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A gaping hole opens the side of a smoke and paraphernalia shop near U.S Highway 101 and Mount Pleasant Road after it was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning.

Driver cited after crashing into wall

A driver who fell asleep at the wheel early Tuesday morning was cited for second-degree negligent driving after crashing his car into… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A gaping hole opens the side of a smoke and paraphernalia shop near U.S Highway 101 and Mount Pleasant Road after it was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning.
Meriah Bisson participates in the Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction for the first time in 2021, selling her rabbit. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Livestock auction to support Clallam youth

Young entrepreneurs will auction off a variety of livestock at the Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction at 2 p.m. Aug. 6, at the… Continue reading

Meriah Bisson participates in the Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction for the first time in 2021, selling her rabbit. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sanctuary Superintendent Kevin Grant is in the foreground at a 2021 boat launching in Bellingham. (NOAA)

NOAA christens newest research vessel

Storm Petrel replaces Tatoosh at La Push

Sanctuary Superintendent Kevin Grant is in the foreground at a 2021 boat launching in Bellingham. (NOAA)
Siblings Luke, 2, Olivia, 9, and Caleb Kalchik, 4, all from Auburn, cool off at the beach at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend on Tuesday. The kids were observing a sea star that had washed up on the beach. The parents were watching while sitting under the shade of an umbrella to beat the heat. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Peninsula sizzles in summer sun

High temperatures expected through Thursday

Siblings Luke, 2, Olivia, 9, and Caleb Kalchik, 4, all from Auburn, cool off at the beach at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend on Tuesday. The kids were observing a sea star that had washed up on the beach. The parents were watching while sitting under the shade of an umbrella to beat the heat. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Port Angeles High School Class of 1972 gathers in front of the Peninsula Golf Club clubhouse to celebrate its 50th reunion. About 100 plus spouses attended Friday and Saturday at the golf course and Vern Burton gym. The class had 369 graduates, and event emcee Bob Wheeler made a toast to the 51 who have died since they graduated. Organizers were Diane Holth, Gail Ralston and Marcia Logan. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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50-year reunion

The Port Angeles High School Class of 1972 gathers in front of the Peninsula Golf Club clubhouse to celebrate its 50th reunion. About 100, plus… Continue reading

The Port Angeles High School Class of 1972 gathers in front of the Peninsula Golf Club clubhouse to celebrate its 50th reunion. About 100 plus spouses attended Friday and Saturday at the golf course and Vern Burton gym. The class had 369 graduates, and event emcee Bob Wheeler made a toast to the 51 who have died since they graduated. Organizers were Diane Holth, Gail Ralston and Marcia Logan. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)