Clallam County

Memorial Day ceremonies set Monday

Flags to be placed on veterans’ graves on Saturday

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News John Kent, commander of VFW Post 1024 of Port Angeles, rings the Liberty Bell replica in honor of Clallam County veterans who have died in the previous month during the monthly rememberance ceremony on Friday at Veterans Park in Port Angeles. A total of 29 veterans were recognized with a chiming of the bell for each.
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Monthly memorial ringing

John Kent, commander of VFW Post 1024 of Port Angeles, rings the Liberty Bell replica in honor of Clallam County veterans who have died in… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News John Kent, commander of VFW Post 1024 of Port Angeles, rings the Liberty Bell replica in honor of Clallam County veterans who have died in the previous month during the monthly rememberance ceremony on Friday at Veterans Park in Port Angeles. A total of 29 veterans were recognized with a chiming of the bell for each.
Nell Clausen

POINT OF VIEW: Candidate forums are a core feature of U.S. politics

League of Women Voters member urges participation

Nell Clausen
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Alana Black, center, and her daughter, Sophia Strickland, 14, left, operate their Skokomish Valley-based Olympic Mountain Ice Cream tent while 5-year-old Evelyn Bonebreak of Port Angeles enjoys a cone on Friday at the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts in Port Angeles.

Sweet treats greet visitors to Juan de Fuca Festival

Music, vendors, programs engage all the senses

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Alana Black, center, and her daughter, Sophia Strickland, 14, left, operate their Skokomish Valley-based Olympic Mountain Ice Cream tent while 5-year-old Evelyn Bonebreak of Port Angeles enjoys a cone on Friday at the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts in Port Angeles.

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

Timber sale, block grants discussed at county meetings

Government entities meet next week on North Olympic Peninsula

Bruce Emery

Appointed best, but elect me

Four DCD candidates agree at Forks forum

Bruce Emery
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The Rev. ClayOla Gitane, rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, places signs and teddy bears in memory of the 21 victims of Tuesday's mass shooting in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Church hosts candlelight service for Texas school shooting victims

Prayer vigil tonight will include an interfaith service

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The Rev. ClayOla Gitane, rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, places signs and teddy bears in memory of the 21 victims of Tuesday's mass shooting in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Kaitlin Harrigan of Port Angeles assembles a display of native art by students from Dry Creek School on Thursday that will adorn the atrium at Vern Burton Community Center during this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Juan de Fuca Festival aims to appeal to young and old

Events begin today

Kaitlin Harrigan of Port Angeles assembles a display of native art by students from Dry Creek School on Thursday that will adorn the atrium at Vern Burton Community Center during this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Dr. Gib Morrow, Dr. Allison Berry and OESD Superintendent Greg Lynch.

Public health officers honored for COVID-19 work

Greg Lynch, superintendent at the Olympic Educational Service District 114, presented certificates of appreciation to county public health officers at a meeting of… Continue reading

Dr. Gib Morrow, Dr. Allison Berry and OESD Superintendent Greg Lynch.

Weekend offers many types of entertainment

Music, dance and drama are among the weekend’s entertainment on the North Olympic Peninsula. The three-day Juan de Fuca Festival begins today with live music,… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present Part 4 of his I of the Storm series 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 Part 4 of his I of the Storm series at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present Part 4 of his I of the Storm series at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Irrigated peony. Photo by Leslie A Wright

Work to Learn Party set for Saturday

The Sequim Botanical Garden Society invites the community to its Work to Learn Party presentation on efficient drip irrigation with Dona Brock at… Continue reading

Irrigated peony. Photo by Leslie A Wright
Kaylee R. Klebanow, seated, playing Miranda, looks up at Brianna Palenik, playing Prospera, during rehearsals of 'The Tempest.'

‘The Tempest’ opening night Friday

Opening night of the Olympic Peninsula HomeConnection’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” will be Friday. Shows will be at 7 p.m.… Continue reading

Kaylee R. Klebanow, seated, playing Miranda, looks up at Brianna Palenik, playing Prospera, during rehearsals of 'The Tempest.'

Charges to be urged after report of toy guns at schools

Students allegedly pose on campuses over weekend

Ballet Victoria’s dancers will return to the Elks Naval Lodge ballroom, one of four stages in this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Juan de Fuca Festival makes its return to Peninsula

Three days of live performances and art begin Friday

Ballet Victoria’s dancers will return to the Elks Naval Lodge ballroom, one of four stages in this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)
Bret Allen Kenney, 34, appears in Clallam County Superior Court on May 24 via video to be formally charged with attempted second-degree murder, assault on a police officer, disarming a police officer and driving under the influence of drugs. His bail was revoked and his arraignment is set for June 3.

Judge denies bail for attempted murder of police officer

Person of interest in mother’s death

Bret Allen Kenney, 34, appears in Clallam County Superior Court on May 24 via video to be formally charged with attempted second-degree murder, assault on a police officer, disarming a police officer and driving under the influence of drugs. His bail was revoked and his arraignment is set for June 3.

Memorial Day edition available online only

Memorial Day is a federal holiday and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver mail on that day. Therefore, the Monday, May 30 edition of… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School drama students present ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

Play staged this weekend

Tom Wayne Duke of Langley directs traffic as a North American SNJ-5 Texan based in Diamond Point taxies into a parking spot on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport as part of Armed Forces & Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in. The event featured a variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations, public saftey displays and Young Eagles flights for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Armed Forces Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in

A variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations and a World War II reenactment filled the tarmac and sky at William R. Fairchild International… Continue reading

Tom Wayne Duke of Langley directs traffic as a North American SNJ-5 Texan based in Diamond Point taxies into a parking spot on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport as part of Armed Forces & Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in. The event featured a variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations, public saftey displays and Young Eagles flights for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)