Clallam County

Bunco party scheduled in Sequim

The Sequim Guild will host its spring bunco party from noon to 3 p.m. Friday. The fundraiser will be at St. Luke’s Episcopal… Continue reading

Chimacum, Crescent schools receive threats

Chimacum evacuated, emails sent to 35 to 40 districts in state; no bombs reported found

Events in progress during Food Waste Prevention Week

Washington State University Clallam County Extension’s Waste Prevention Program will celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week 2023 this week. The special week began… Continue reading

Park announces road closures

Olympic National Park has announced the immediate closure of North Shore Quinault Road just north of the Quinault River bridge in the… Continue reading

Peninsula College Forks branch aims to serve West End

Classes intended to address region’s needs

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Harrison HealthPartners Dermatology will cease services and close in mid-May, according to officials with its parent company, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Sequim dermatology clinic to close in May

Already frustrated by a dearth of health care options on the Olympic Peninsula, some patients with Harrison HealthPartners Dermatology got worse news in… Continue reading

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Harrison HealthPartners Dermatology will cease services and close in mid-May, according to officials with its parent company, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Slots still open on some BirdFest events

Olympic Peninsula BirdFest 2023 had a few openings left as of Wednesday for lectures and events during the four-day festival that starts today.… Continue reading

Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat on Tuesday on the Port Angeles campus. He said that while Peninsula College faculty were not participating in a community college walkout planned in Seattle, Olympia, Lynnwood and Tacoma, they are supporting its aims to pressure the state Legislature into providing more support for community colleges. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Faculty support

Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat… Continue reading

Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat on Tuesday on the Port Angeles campus. He said that while Peninsula College faculty were not participating in a community college walkout planned in Seattle, Olympia, Lynnwood and Tacoma, they are supporting its aims to pressure the state Legislature into providing more support for community colleges. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County seeking volunteers for positions

Applications are due Friday, April 21, for 86 volunteer positions on 18 Clallam County advisory boards and commissions. To apply, call 360-417-2233,… Continue reading

Film screenings scheduled at center

The Natural Healing Center will screen the film “OPERATION: Emotional Freedom — The Answer” at 4 p.m. Thursdays throughout April. The free… Continue reading

Free farm workshop planned

Clallam Conservation District will present a workshop on farm management at 10 a.m. Friday. The free workshop is at a… Continue reading

Grabow to celebrate release of ‘Year of the Dog’ at Studium

Rob Grabow, Peninsula College alumnus and filmmaker, will speak via Zoom in the Little Theater for Thursday’s Studium Generale presentation to celebrate… Continue reading

Green thumb lecture on zoom

Bev Dawson and Marilynn Elliott will present “Garden Design: Two Views, Old and New” at noon Thursday on Zoom. The free lecture… Continue reading

The state Department of Transportation plans nighttime and weekend closures in May, June and September to take the place of weekend-long closures initially slated for August and September. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Hood Canal Bridge closure dates changed

State axes plan to stop vehicular traffic for four straight weekends

The state Department of Transportation plans nighttime and weekend closures in May, June and September to take the place of weekend-long closures initially slated for August and September. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Missing pilot found dead inside crashed plane

A Tacoma pilot has been identified after his crashed plane was found in the wooded forests near Queets, according to the state Department… Continue reading

Karen Kitchens will present "Native Songs and Stories" at three branches of the North Olympic Library System this week.

Native songs and stories offered at NOLS

Karen Kitchen will present “Native Songs and Stories” at three branches of the North Olympic Library System this week. Kitchen will be at the Forks… Continue reading

Karen Kitchens will present "Native Songs and Stories" at three branches of the North Olympic Library System this week.

Poetry readings set for Blue Whole Gallery

The Blue Whole Gallery will host readings by North Olympic Peninsula poets from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. today. The free event at… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center issues calls for art

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is looking for submissions for four different calls for art: “Summertide: Under the Canopy,” Poetry in… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School’s Robin Hood spoof presented this weekend

The Port Angeles High School Thespian Society will present the play The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood written by Mary Lynn… Continue reading

Schedule of bridge closures

Weather permitting, the state Department of Transportation will close the Hood Canal Bridge on state Highway 104 in May and June at night… Continue reading