Clallam County

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Jess Doenges of the Olympic Peninsula-based Bread and Gravy performs at Jammin' in the Park on Saturday at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by Nor'Wester Rotary and Koenig Subaru, featured an afternoon of music, food and childrens activities.
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Jammin’ in the Park in Port Angeles

Jess Doenges of the Olympic Peninsula-based Bread and Gravy performs at Jammin’ in the Park on Saturday at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Jess Doenges of the Olympic Peninsula-based Bread and Gravy performs at Jammin' in the Park on Saturday at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by Nor'Wester Rotary and Koenig Subaru, featured an afternoon of music, food and childrens activities.

Firefighting continues in park, forest locations

Hurricane Ridge Road remains open

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)

Tribes consider how to combat climate change

Native nations gather west of Port Angeles to discuss practices

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)
Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 600 block of Lower Elwha Road early Sunday morning. (Jay Cline/Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Arson suspected in fire on Lower Elwha Road

Clallam County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fire on Lower Elwha Road as an arson. No one was injured in the early… Continue reading

Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 600 block of Lower Elwha Road early Sunday morning. (Jay Cline/Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Attempted warrant arrest leads to pursuit

PA man investigated for eluding deputies, reckless endangerment

Pictured, from left to right, are: Keith Dahlin, Erika Hanson-Dahlin, Bruce D’Eliscu, Don Ayres IV, Cory Irwin and Eric Lesch.
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Lodge offers community support in Port Angeles

Olympic Lodge by Ayres has announced its support of the Community Boating Program. The Community Boating Program, a local nonprofit, aims to develop boating safety… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are: Keith Dahlin, Erika Hanson-Dahlin, Bruce D’Eliscu, Don Ayres IV, Cory Irwin and Eric Lesch.

NOLS offering variety of games for fall at library locations

The North Olympic Library System will host a variety of game programs this fall. Participants at the free programs may use games… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lin Norris, left, watches as her husband, George Norris, feeds a tidbit to their rescued German sherpard, Storm King, on the patio of the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The trio were on an outing to Railroad Bridge Park with a stop for coffee and snacks at the center.
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Snack stop in Sequim

Lin Norris, left, watches as her husband George Norris feeds a tidbit to their rescued German shepherd, Storm King, on the patio of the Dungeness… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lin Norris, left, watches as her husband, George Norris, feeds a tidbit to their rescued German sherpard, Storm King, on the patio of the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The trio were on an outing to Railroad Bridge Park with a stop for coffee and snacks at the center.
The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)

Ridge fire 75 percent contained, park says

Hurricane Ridge Road open to public

The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)
Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port Angeles. The event featured a day of food, music and children’s activities in honor of the organization’s 100 years as a community bank. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Centennial celebration

Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port… Continue reading

Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port Angeles. The event featured a day of food, music and children’s activities in honor of the organization’s 100 years as a community bank. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Coalition: Bureaucracy hampering winter Hurricane Ridge access

Lack of detail from park a point of frustration

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted by the George Washington Inn, featured historical displays and interpretations of life during the Revolutionary War era. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Colonial Festival

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted… Continue reading

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted by the George Washington Inn, featured historical displays and interpretations of life during the Revolutionary War era. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Firefighters battle flames at Hurricane Ridge on steep terrain. NPS

UPDATE: Eagle Point Fire swells to 50 acres

Hurricane Ridge Road remains open but Obstruction Point Road closed

Firefighters battle flames at Hurricane Ridge on steep terrain. NPS

A GROWING CONCERN: Plenty of labor left for late summer days

CAN YOU BELIEVE it? September is already upon us! The weather definitely turned this last week with all the rain, but hold your horses folks,… Continue reading

Cover from the book “Sapho” by Alphone Daudet. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JOHN MCNUTT)

BACK WHEN: A rose by any name? The story of Washington place names

WHAT’S IN A name? We do live in an area with many interesting names. Some of those names have roots in indigenous language. Other names… Continue reading

Cover from the book “Sapho” by Alphone Daudet. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JOHN MCNUTT)

Charges dismissed during trial in 2020 assault, burglary case

PORT ANGELES – Assault and burglary charges against an Oregon man dating from 2020 were dismissed during trial after the deputy prosecuting attorney said in… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Meets at noon on Wednesdays at Asian Buffet, 1940 E. First St. #160 (Port Angeles Plaza) in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Fire at pre-school put out with all safe

A fire in the basement of the Madrona Children’s Academy pre-school was extinguished quickly on Friday morning, with all teachers and 18… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A work crew erects a tent in a city parking lot in the 100 block of West Front Street in downtown Port Angeles on Friday in preparation for Sunday's First Federal centennial celebration.

First Fed offers free celebration on Sunday

First Fed is throwing a free community party on Sunday to celebrate its first 100 years as a local community bank. It… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A work crew erects a tent in a city parking lot in the 100 block of West Front Street in downtown Port Angeles on Friday in preparation for Sunday's First Federal centennial celebration.
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Longtime river guide skeptical of fish restoration

Pat Neal tells Kiwanis some projects do more harm than good

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