Clallam County

This screenshot from the Olympic National Park's webcam on a socked-in Thursday shows the view southwest from the Hurricane Ridge visitor center. The dark shelf on the right is the roof to the lower level. Next to it is a crevasse showing the depth of snow. Hurricane Ridge had 76 inches - more than 6 feet - of snow at its sensor.

Robust snow sits atop Olympics

January storms pump up water for summer

This screenshot from the Olympic National Park's webcam on a socked-in Thursday shows the view southwest from the Hurricane Ridge visitor center. The dark shelf on the right is the roof to the lower level. Next to it is a crevasse showing the depth of snow. Hurricane Ridge had 76 inches - more than 6 feet - of snow at its sensor.
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Sarah Jane, gallery and program director for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, conducts a “curator’s-eye-view” tour of Webster's Woods.

Saturday’s ArtBites to focus on light art

The rapidly expanding field of light art will be discussed during Saturday’s virtual ArtBites, which will feature several Port Angeles artists whose… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Sarah Jane, gallery and program director for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, conducts a “curator’s-eye-view” tour of Webster's Woods.

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County offers grief support group

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County is offering a grief support group from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday. The group will… Continue reading

Peninsula vaccine shots expected to rise to 13,000 by end of weekend

Nine more cases in Clallam County; three in Jefferson County

As motorists honked, Linda Abbott-Roe held up her message during the Inauguration Day celebration in downtown Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Celebrants express relief, hope

Residents gather, bring signs in downtown Port Townsend and Sequim

As motorists honked, Linda Abbott-Roe held up her message during the Inauguration Day celebration in downtown Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
A sign indicates the speed limit for motorists near Eighth and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles. City officials are considering lowering the limit to 25 mph along South Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Lower speed limit on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles in sight

City Council to consider final approval Feb. 2

A sign indicates the speed limit for motorists near Eighth and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles. City officials are considering lowering the limit to 25 mph along South Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Terry Ward

PDN publisher tells of struggles, charity during pandemic

Peninsula Daily News publisher Terry Ward discussed on Wednesday the challenges and opportunities the pandemic has offered local journalism and his pride… Continue reading

Terry Ward
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Sheriff's Deputy Ray Cooper, left, anbd Detective Sgt. Eric Munger keep watch at the front entrance of the Clallam County Courthoiuse in Port Angeles on Wednesday to guard against potential disturbances triggered by the election of President Joe Biden. In response to the Jan. 6 storming of the White House in Washington, D,C., and threats of violence in state capitals across the U.S., county officials opted to increase security at the courthouse on Inaugaration Day.
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Safe and secure

Clallam County Sheriff’s Deputy Ray Cooper, left, and Detective Sgt. Eric Munger keep watch at the front entrance of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Sheriff's Deputy Ray Cooper, left, anbd Detective Sgt. Eric Munger keep watch at the front entrance of the Clallam County Courthoiuse in Port Angeles on Wednesday to guard against potential disturbances triggered by the election of President Joe Biden. In response to the Jan. 6 storming of the White House in Washington, D,C., and threats of violence in state capitals across the U.S., county officials opted to increase security at the courthouse on Inaugaration Day.
Steve Downer and Brian Grad, both of Sequim, wave to drivers on Jan. 20 as they celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris. “I’m relieved,” Downer said of the inauguration. He hopes their first steps will be to address COVID-19, the economy and environment. Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group
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Show of support

Steve Downer and Brian Grad, both of Sequim, wave to drivers on Wednesday as they celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President… Continue reading

Steve Downer and Brian Grad, both of Sequim, wave to drivers on Jan. 20 as they celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris. “I’m relieved,” Downer said of the inauguration. He hopes their first steps will be to address COVID-19, the economy and environment. Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group

Health officer: Clallam vaccinations speedy compared to rest of Washington state

While continuing to face supply shortages of COVID-19 vaccines that stretch nationwide, Clallam County has been able to coordinate distribution of available… Continue reading

COVID-19 vaccination clinics to be on hold next week in Clallam

Jefferson Healthcare expanding vaccine availability to 75 and older

Free Audubon lecture on Zoom tonight

Wildlife science professor to speak

Elin Kelsey, author of "Hope Matters," will discuss her science-based approach to hope amid the environmental crisis during an online program Thursday. Peninsula College will present Kelsey free of charge. (Photo courtesy of Agathe Bernard)

Environmental scientist to speak at students’ request

Online class to feature idea of hope

Elin Kelsey, author of "Hope Matters," will discuss her science-based approach to hope amid the environmental crisis during an online program Thursday. Peninsula College will present Kelsey free of charge. (Photo courtesy of Agathe Bernard)

PAT NEAL: Going down the sucker hole

IT WAS GOING to be one of those days. I remember it like it was yesterday, because maybe it was. It all started with a… Continue reading

PSP toxin closes beaches to shellfish harvest

The state Department of Health has closed Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches from Low Point/Lyle River east through Discovery Bay to recreational shellfish harvesting.… Continue reading

TEASER

Sequim City Council opens appointment application process again

Fourth time in past 12 months

TEASER
Bruce Hanify

West End District Court judge named

Forks High School graduate to take over in February

Bruce Hanify
Jefferson Healthcare registered nurse Brittany Lin administers a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to a Jefferson County resident at the drive-up vaccination area at the hospital in Port Townsend. More than 260 appointments were made for Tuesday, and drivers in two lines of cars waited patiently for the workers to administer the vaccine. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Caution still needed as vaccines delivered, Clallam and Jefferson public health officers say

As vaccination efforts of the 1B1 group continued Tuesday, North Olympic Peninsula health officers urged residents to continue to follow COVID-19 prevention… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare registered nurse Brittany Lin administers a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to a Jefferson County resident at the drive-up vaccination area at the hospital in Port Townsend. More than 260 appointments were made for Tuesday, and drivers in two lines of cars waited patiently for the workers to administer the vaccine. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce envisions five-year downtown plan

Study includes look at three similar cities, director says

COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Peninsula to resume Tuesday

State announces plan to provide 45,000 shots daily