Clallam County

Woman recovered from water off Neah Bay coast

An unidentified woman was recovered by the Neah Bay Tribal Police about a half-mile off the coast. Clallam County sheriff’s deputies responded… Continue reading

 

Citizen of the Year Susie Brandelius with the Forks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lissy Andros, who caught up with Brandelius on Monday to present her award and flowers. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Forks chamber celebrates community awards

Citizen, volunteer, business of the year lauded

 

Noah Glaude, executive director of the North Olympic Library System, welcomes a crowd to the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Sequim Library expansion on Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim library breaks ground

3,800-square-foot expansion expected to be complete by spring 2025

 

Photo by Katie Newton

By the end of meet three, Sequim High School Senior Sydney Hutton’s multiple wins included Gold in Jumping, Silver in Saddle Seat, Bronze in Dressage.

HORSEPLAY: Sequim High team wins District 4 championship

OH MY, MY, but these gals can boogie! At Meet 3, Sequim High School’s equestrian team consistently placed in the top five of 21 events… Continue reading

Photo by Katie Newton

By the end of meet three, Sequim High School Senior Sydney Hutton’s multiple wins included Gold in Jumping, Silver in Saddle Seat, Bronze in Dressage.
Acting city clerk Heather Robley, right, swears in new city council member Nicole Hartman on Monday after she was appointed to fill former mayor Tom Ferrell’s seat. Hartman will serve through certification of the 2025 general election. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Hartman named to Sequim council

PUD staffer to serve in former mayor’s seat

Acting city clerk Heather Robley, right, swears in new city council member Nicole Hartman on Monday after she was appointed to fill former mayor Tom Ferrell’s seat. Hartman will serve through certification of the 2025 general election. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: Show a little love for dandelions

and this year they are earlier than ever! Are they a weed? Should I… Continue reading

Department of Ecology declares statewide drought emergency

Clallam County PUD #1 is requesting that water utility customers prepare to conserve water this year in response to a statewide drought… Continue reading

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 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

PASD board approves pact with paraeducators

Two-year agreement hikes salary steps, wages

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Anacapa is being decommissioned after 34 years of service, the last of which had the ship homeported in Port Angeles. A ceremony Friday bid farewell to the vessel, which will make its final journey to the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland in the coming weeks. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles-based cutter Anacapa decommissioned

110-foot vessel is one of few remaining Island-class cutters

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Anacapa is being decommissioned after 34 years of service, the last of which had the ship homeported in Port Angeles. A ceremony Friday bid farewell to the vessel, which will make its final journey to the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland in the coming weeks. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County Fire District Captain Marty Martinez sprays water on a hot spot of a fire that destroyed a house and adjoining RV in the 700 block of East Kemp Street near Port Angeles on Friday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

One found dead in fire east of Port Angeles

House, garage destroyed in Kemp Street blaze

Clallam County Fire District Captain Marty Martinez sprays water on a hot spot of a fire that destroyed a house and adjoining RV in the 700 block of East Kemp Street near Port Angeles on Friday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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… Continue reading

Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby sales begin

Ducks are on sale for the 35th annual Duck Derby presented by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, with racers having an opportunity to… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Putting the social back into media

TODAY, THERE DOESN’T seem to be what one might call a “useful purpose” for social media. Everyone seems to just know that it, somehow, corrupts… Continue reading

NOHN helps to meet healthcare needs, CEO says

Network established in 2015 with federally qualified center

People, tools needed for build

Dream Playground on track for May 15-19

Skilled workers sought for Dream Playground shifts

The Dream Playground is seeking skilled workers for the following shifts: • Wednesday, May 15, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Thursday, May 16,… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Sunday program set for OUUF

Joseph Bednarik will present “Trust Falls and Failure Bows” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Theater, art shows and home tours on tap this weekend

Theater performances, a home and kitchen tour and the return of the Victorian Heritage Festival highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. •… Continue reading