Clallam County

Savanna Hoglund of Spokane takes a photo of her son, Lincoln Hoglund, 2, as hit sits on a wooden cougar sculpture in the Discovery Room on Tuesday at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. The center features a variety of displays that provide a sampling of what can be found within the park, as well as interactive exhibits for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Park exhibit

Savanna Hoglund of Spokane takes a photo of her son, Lincoln Hoglund, 2, as hit sits on a wooden cougar sculpture in the Discovery Room… Continue reading

Savanna Hoglund of Spokane takes a photo of her son, Lincoln Hoglund, 2, as hit sits on a wooden cougar sculpture in the Discovery Room on Tuesday at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. The center features a variety of displays that provide a sampling of what can be found within the park, as well as interactive exhibits for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PASD plans for staffing cuts; 10 percent reduction expected

Extent depends on funds from Legislature

Squatchcon convention kicks off Thursday

The Second Annual Squatchcon Comic & Arts Convention will kick off on Thursday with a special Drink & Draw and a KPop… Continue reading

Vietnam vet ceremony set Wednesday

The Clallam County Veterans Association and the Michael Trebert Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will host a lapel pin ceremony for… Continue reading

Auditions for ‘The Nerd’ set this week

Auditions for “The Nerd,” a show to run June 2-18, will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and at 11 a.m. Saturday at… Continue reading

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Sequim Police Chief Sheri Crain talks with a crowd at a Sequim Business Merchants meeting. She encouraged people to call police if they see something suspicious.

Church, merchants seek solutions for downtown concerns

Police chief says Sequim not becoming Seattle

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Sequim Police Chief Sheri Crain talks with a crowd at a Sequim Business Merchants meeting. She encouraged people to call police if they see something suspicious.

Clallam County to provide PUD with funding

Rescue Plan dollars to aid water quality

Friday was Day 75 of the 105-day legislative session at the state Capitol as lawmakers reviewed bills for a Wednesday deadline.

DNR carbon credits bill in Senate

Present legislation pared down from original

Friday was Day 75 of the 105-day legislative session at the state Capitol as lawmakers reviewed bills for a Wednesday deadline.
Princess Skylar Kryzworz, Prince Fred Cameron, Princess Anne Marie Barni and Queen Pepper Reymond try out their float for the first time at the kickoff dinner and auction for the Irrigation Festival at the 7 Cedars Resort on Saturday. The float features a changing sign, and real flowing water. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Festival kickoff

Princess Skylar Kryzworz, Prince Fred Cameron, Princess Anne Marie Barni and Queen Pepper Reymond try out their float for the first time at the kickoff… Continue reading

Princess Skylar Kryzworz, Prince Fred Cameron, Princess Anne Marie Barni and Queen Pepper Reymond try out their float for the first time at the kickoff dinner and auction for the Irrigation Festival at the 7 Cedars Resort on Saturday. The float features a changing sign, and real flowing water. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Maxamus White, 8, laughs with delight as his mother, Naomi White of Port Angeles, twirls him around on a spin toy on Saturday at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The pair were enjoying a break in the weather before showers moved into the area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Taking a spin

Maxamus White, 8, laughs with delight as his mother, Naomi White of Port Angeles, twirls him around on a spin toy on Saturday at the… Continue reading

Maxamus White, 8, laughs with delight as his mother, Naomi White of Port Angeles, twirls him around on a spin toy on Saturday at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The pair were enjoying a break in the weather before showers moved into the area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Take some time to mulch things over

I’VE BEEN THINKING about all the spring jobs to be done and realizing it is now spring, let’s do mulch. One of the most misused,… Continue reading

Bill would extending orca protective zone

Amendment proposed to get legislation out of committee

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A two-queen bedroom at the Ocean Star Inn features original art by Anna Oh, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.

EconoLodge now independent Ocean Star Inn

New additions, remodel come to Sequim hotel

Emily Matthiessen / Olympic Peninsula News Group
A two-queen bedroom at the Ocean Star Inn features original art by Anna Oh, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Highway 104 roundabouts delayed until 2024

DOT cites permitting slow-down as obstacle

Photos by Karen Griffiths

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Peninsula Junior Rodeo competitors Lillian Bond and Jasper practice Breakaway Roping (meaning she releases the rope after she throws the loop around the steer’s head instead it staying attached to her saddle horn and backing up to keep a tight connection between horse and steer)) using a “dummy” steer pulled by a Quad driven by her mom Jennifer Bond.

HORSEPLAY: Kids come join PJRA; learn the ropes, riding

CALLING ALL BUCKAROOS, cowboys and cowgirls! It’s time to saddle up and join our local Peninsula Junior Rodeo Association! Dream of riding a bucking bronc… Continue reading

Photos by Karen Griffiths

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Peninsula Junior Rodeo competitors Lillian Bond and Jasper practice Breakaway Roping (meaning she releases the rope after she throws the loop around the steer’s head instead it staying attached to her saddle horn and backing up to keep a tight connection between horse and steer)) using a “dummy” steer pulled by a Quad driven by her mom Jennifer Bond.

OTA workshop offered youth

Olympic Theatre Arts of Sequim is offering a Youth Theatre Workshop that will culminate in two performances based on Alice in Wonderland. Children… Continue reading