Clallam County

Rowan Geraco, 6, of Port Angeles, a member of the East Clallam County 4H Livestock Club, shows his white Cochin chicken for judging on Thursday at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Beer garden a first for Clallam County Fair

Juan de Fuca Foundation awarded concession contract

Rowan Geraco, 6, of Port Angeles, a member of the East Clallam County 4H Livestock Club, shows his white Cochin chicken for judging on Thursday at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Demolition of a derelict building at 204 E. Front St. in downtown Port Angeles is slated to begin next Monday, prompting temporary lane closures on Front Street leading into the downtown area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Building demolition to disrupt Port Angeles traffic

Site to be taken down beginning Monday

Demolition of a derelict building at 204 E. Front St. in downtown Port Angeles is slated to begin next Monday, prompting temporary lane closures on Front Street leading into the downtown area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Less is less: Letting go of ‘Type A’ ways of being

MANY PREACHERS AND religious writers have had a long history of writing about how “less is more” during the penitential seasons, both Advent and Lent;… Continue reading

Music on the Strait cofounders James Garlick, left, and Richard O'Neill, pictured rehearsing, are bringing the festival to Field Arts & Events Hall and Maier Hall this week. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News

Music on the Strait concerts at two venues

Two weekends of concerts begin Saturday

Music on the Strait cofounders James Garlick, left, and Richard O'Neill, pictured rehearsing, are bringing the festival to Field Arts & Events Hall and Maier Hall this week. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula activities set for weekend

Activities abound on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Clallam County Fair continues through Sunday with a two-day rodeo, a demolition derby, a logging… Continue reading

Eric Coufal signs a letter urging Olympic National Park officials to ensure access to Hurricane Ridge this winter. Locals have been concerned about winter access after the ridge’s day lodge burned down in May. A local coalition held a meeting at the Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles on Wednesday to discuss the situation. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

The Ridge in winter concern of group

Coalition hopes to aid efforts to maintain access

Eric Coufal signs a letter urging Olympic National Park officials to ensure access to Hurricane Ridge this winter. Locals have been concerned about winter access after the ridge’s day lodge burned down in May. A local coalition held a meeting at the Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles on Wednesday to discuss the situation. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
“Jammers” Cindy Kelly, left, and Shelly Romero prepare freshly baked scones for distribution on Wednesday in the scone kitchen at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dry Creek Grange celebrates 60 years of scones

Sales are primary fundraiser, help with scholarships

“Jammers” Cindy Kelly, left, and Shelly Romero prepare freshly baked scones for distribution on Wednesday in the scone kitchen at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Brigette Buckley of Sequim checks in her sunflowers for early judging on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily news)

Clallam County Fair schedule

The 102nd Clallam County Fair begins today to offer four days of entertainment and exhibits. “County Nights & Carnival Lights” is the… Continue reading

Brigette Buckley of Sequim checks in her sunflowers for early judging on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily news)

Dirty Cello to perform at Field Hall

Field Arts & Events Hall and Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts will present Dirty Cello, their inaugural partnership, in the… Continue reading

Drivers delayed near Gardiner

The commuting delays on U.S. Highway 101 east of Sequim are expected to be over after Friday. The week-long one-way, alternating traffic near… Continue reading

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue firefighters battle a car fire on Lower Elwha Road.

Hornet removal attempt causes car fire

A man attempting to smoke out hornets from his Jeep SUV started a fire that was extinguished by Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue personnel… Continue reading

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue firefighters battle a car fire on Lower Elwha Road.

Port Angeles city policy draws criticism

Short-term rental owners bristle at moratorium

Serenity Thrift Store personnel tell of vandalism, theft

For the last couple of years, Serenity Thrift Store has experienced break-ins into dumpsters, illegal dumping, vandalism and theft. Serenity stores director Belicia… Continue reading

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Clallam County Public Utility District crews erect a broken power pole along U.S. Highway 101 at Wildcat Road west of Port Angeles on Wednesday.

State Patrol says log truck felled power lines

Power knocked out to Clallam PUD customers

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Clallam County Public Utility District crews erect a broken power pole along U.S. Highway 101 at Wildcat Road west of Port Angeles on Wednesday.
Sen. Patty Murray, center, listens to Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs, right, explain the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7 and the park’s efforts to maintain visitor access this summer and possibly into the winter. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Murray vows for help in rebuilding lodge

Senator tours sites in Olympic National Park

Sen. Patty Murray, center, listens to Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs, right, explain the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7 and the park’s efforts to maintain visitor access this summer and possibly into the winter. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County Fair royalty, from left, Princess Olivia Ostlund, Queen Allison Pettit and Junior Princess Kendall Adolphe ride their festival float, which received the Irrigation Festival Chairman’s Award at the Sequim Irrigation Festival in May.

Clallam County Fair opens four days of entertainment

Live music, rodeo, carnival in store at community event

Clallam County Fair royalty, from left, Princess Olivia Ostlund, Queen Allison Pettit and Junior Princess Kendall Adolphe ride their festival float, which received the Irrigation Festival Chairman’s Award at the Sequim Irrigation Festival in May.
Attached is photo from Murray visit of cabins at edge of bluff at Kalaloch -- could perhaps run online.

Coastal erosion threatens Kalaloch cabins

Mother Nature is encroaching on the cabins at Kalaloch Lodge, clawing away at the bluff and sending large chunks of sediment… Continue reading

Attached is photo from Murray visit of cabins at edge of bluff at Kalaloch -- could perhaps run online.

Cool off indoors on Peninsula

Havens from the heat are open on the North Olympic Peninsula. The Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101, has extended its hours to 5… Continue reading

String and Shadow will perform “Ship of Fools” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Giant puppet show set for arts center

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host a performance of “Ship of Fools: A Giant Puppet Odyssey” in the meadow of… Continue reading

String and Shadow will perform “Ship of Fools” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Inmate dies inside Clallam Bay prison

Person was found unresponsive in cell