Clallam County

A GROWING CONCERN: Ask not what your garden can do for you

AS OUR NATION finishes celebrating its Independence Day, I also reflect on history this week. Today marks the beginning of my 28th year writing and… Continue reading

John McNutt

BACK WHEN: 100 years of automobile history on the Peninsula

SOMETIMES WE FORGET just how much things change. Our surroundings are always changing. Our lives are changing. Our cars are changing. Changes in cars seems… Continue reading

John McNutt
Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13 at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.

Children’s art class to use recycled materials

Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13. Holmes will teach the first in… Continue reading

Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13 at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.

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 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Forks, Jefferson Healthcare among hospitals to be recognized

The Washington State Hospital Association has recognized Forks Community Hospital and Jefferson Healthcare under its Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program.… Continue reading

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lilly’s Safe Haven fills in animal rescue gaps

Director brings in abandoned roosters, ducks and sheep

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca, Wisc., Ian Bravender of Port Angeles and Rickie Sanchez of Portland, Ore., chow down on hot dogs during Thursday’s Independence Day contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Stantz won the contest by eating 8 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes, earning him a $10 cash card from Swain’s General Store. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula festivities on the Fourth

Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca,… Continue reading

Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca, Wisc., Ian Bravender of Port Angeles and Rickie Sanchez of Portland, Ore., chow down on hot dogs during Thursday’s Independence Day contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Stantz won the contest by eating 8 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes, earning him a $10 cash card from Swain’s General Store. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Waterfront District becomes nonprofit

Organization plans to execute strategic plan

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

Trenching work to disrupt traffic Monday in Port Angeles

Drivers in Port Angeles can expect traffic disruptions Monday related to the city’s ongoing signal controller upgrade project. Trenching work will take… Continue reading

Pie contest judges, from left, Jeff Tocher, Laurel Hargis and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, along with event sponsor Country Aire Natural Foods representatives Kristina Fallon, Katie Meyers and Caeron Alarcon, make their choices during Thursday’s annual Independence Day apple pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 26 pies were entered into the contest with first-place honors going to Xaven McCarty of Seattle, Elisabeth Pennell of Mukilteo in second and Selena Reach of Port Angeles taking third. The contest was dedicated the late legacy judge and former Peninsula Daily News publisher John Brewer, represented by a photo in front of an empty chair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Family, patriotism highlight Fourth of July festivities

Cornhole tournament, apple pie contest part of celebration

Pie contest judges, from left, Jeff Tocher, Laurel Hargis and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, along with event sponsor Country Aire Natural Foods representatives Kristina Fallon, Katie Meyers and Caeron Alarcon, make their choices during Thursday’s annual Independence Day apple pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 26 pies were entered into the contest with first-place honors going to Xaven McCarty of Seattle, Elisabeth Pennell of Mukilteo in second and Selena Reach of Port Angeles taking third. The contest was dedicated the late legacy judge and former Peninsula Daily News publisher John Brewer, represented by a photo in front of an empty chair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Look close to see the potential

I HAVE ALWAYS had a love for cars. As a boy, I would save up to buy Matchboox cars and Hot Wheels. When I was… Continue reading

Man arrested for weapons offenses

A Port Angeles man was arrested on investigation of first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and felony harassment after a crisis response… Continue reading

Music festival, art walks this weekend on Peninsula

A music festival, art walks and other live music will be featured across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • The inaugural Tarboo Indie Music… Continue reading

Sequim City Council member Vicki Lowe and Sequim School Board president Eric Pickens talk at a joint meeting at the city council’s chambers on June 25. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim city, school leaders discuss housing

Enrollment has decreased, but several projects are in pipeline

Sequim City Council member Vicki Lowe and Sequim School Board president Eric Pickens talk at a joint meeting at the city council’s chambers on June 25. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sunday program set for OUUF

Julia McKenna Blessing will present “Dare to Take the Road Less Traveled” at 11 a.m. Sunday. McKenna Blessing will be the guest… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “God Knows Why” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “God Knows Why” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “God Knows Why” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
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OMC seeks levy lift on August ballot

Increase would provide $12 million annually to hospital