Clallam County

District 24 telephone town hall set for Monday

The District 24 contingent will host a telephone town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Monday. Sen. Kevin Van De Wege of Sequim, Rep. Steve Tharinger… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email info@portangeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce — Virtual… Continue reading

Forks Best of Awards presented

Rod Fleck named Citizen of the Year

Ken Seifer prepares to climb into the saddle of Bob, a horse who  was traumatized by a farrier. After working with Seifer, Bob can now stand quietly and calmly while his hooves are tended. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: Trainer teaches horses to trust human companions

and respected by — the horses they train. Ken Seifer strives to become that… Continue reading

Ken Seifer prepares to climb into the saddle of Bob, a horse who  was traumatized by a farrier. After working with Seifer, Bob can now stand quietly and calmly while his hooves are tended. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

Many restaraunts reopening indoor dining today

Others waiting until later in the week; take-out still an option

Meet the Applicants reset for Monday

Sequim City Council to consider applicants on Tuesday

Richard Maxwell stretches before his Friday workout at the Port Townsend Athletic Club, which is about to double its capacity as North Olympic Peninsula gyms move into Phase 2 of the state's economic recovery plan. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Restrictions eased for workout facilities

It’s about to get easier to work out or join a yoga class. Movies on the big screen, however, are still somewhere on the horizon.… Continue reading

Richard Maxwell stretches before his Friday workout at the Port Townsend Athletic Club, which is about to double its capacity as North Olympic Peninsula gyms move into Phase 2 of the state's economic recovery plan. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Melinda McCoy makes her rounds on North Laurel Street in a snow-covered downtown Port Angeles on Saturday morning after several inches of snow blanketed the area  Friday night and into Saturday.

Snow blankets Peninsula; storm expected to turn slushy today

Snowfall depth varies greatly across Clallam, Jefferson counties

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U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Melinda McCoy makes her rounds on North Laurel Street in a snow-covered downtown Port Angeles on Saturday morning after several inches of snow blanketed the area  Friday night and into Saturday.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Man hurt after car lands in Hoh River

A California man whose Chevy sedan went airborne off U.S. Highway 101 before landing in the Hoh River almost 300 feet away remained… Continue reading

Members of the Community Emergency Response Team talk with patients at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Feb. 4. The dose 2 clinic scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled because of expected inclement weather. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Vaccination clinics canceled this weekend in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks

Vaccination clinics in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks have been canceled this weekend because of expected snow and high winds. All appointments for Port Angeles… Continue reading

Members of the Community Emergency Response Team talk with patients at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Feb. 4. The dose 2 clinic scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled because of expected inclement weather. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group
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Port Angeles Farmers Market cancelled

The Port Angeles Farmers Market set for Saturday has been cancelled. The market, held year round in The Gateway pavilion at the… Continue reading

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Sequim School District tells of complaints against administrators

Gender discrimination, sexual harassment alleged

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Sequim city manager Charlie Bush’s final day with the municipality is Feb. 13. (Photo courtesy of City of Sequim)

Bush’s last day as Sequim city manager is today

Some call for mayor to step down; others defend Armacost

Sequim city manager Charlie Bush’s final day with the municipality is Feb. 13. (Photo courtesy of City of Sequim)

Friends of the Sequim Library book sale canceled

The Friends of the Sequim Library have canceled its book sale scheduled for Saturday due to concerns about adverse weather and poor driving… Continue reading

Hairston named administrator and CEO of Bonneville Power Administration

The Department of Energy has named John Hairston as administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration. Hairston has been the administration’s interim… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Love and justice central themes for Judaism

“IGNORANCE IS THE curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven,” (Shakespeare). Whenever I am asked to speak about Judaism, I… Continue reading

Port Angeles resident Hal Force stands at the summit of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet), Africa's highest peak and the fourth-tallest mountain in the world. (Photo courtesy Hal Force)

OUTDOORS: Port Angeles’ Hal Force reaches summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak

Eleven different changes to his airline itinerary, 52-hours of one-way travel and thousands of feet of elevation gain eventually resulted in the… Continue reading

Port Angeles resident Hal Force stands at the summit of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet), Africa's highest peak and the fourth-tallest mountain in the world. (Photo courtesy Hal Force)
A 1978 photo taken by Esther Webster’s longtime friend Gunnar Fagerlund shows the artist at work in her home. The same room now houses a gallery where her work will be exhibited later this month. Submitted photo

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center spotlights life, work of Esther Webster

Local history and award-winning art are on display starting Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, which has teamed up with… Continue reading

A 1978 photo taken by Esther Webster’s longtime friend Gunnar Fagerlund shows the artist at work in her home. The same room now houses a gallery where her work will be exhibited later this month. Submitted photo

Rayonier site cleanup plan upgraded

Toxic soil will still remain