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Clallam County Corrections promotes officers

Clallam County Corrections Sgt. Don Wenzl was promoted to chief corrections deputy, and Corrections Deputy Alicia Newhouse was promoted to corrections sergeant… Continue reading

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Clallam County unveils process for asking for American Rescue Plan Act funds

Relief money was allocated in May

Lauren Ehnebuske, pictured during a rehearsal Friday, is among the performers in “Bill Evans 81!,” the celebration of Port Townsend-based dancer and educator Bill Evans’ career. The concert is set for Saturday evening in Fort Worden’s Wheeler Theater. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Dancer-choreographer marks 81st birthday

Olympic Mountains inspire pieces in Saturday’s concert

Lauren Ehnebuske, pictured during a rehearsal Friday, is among the performers in “Bill Evans 81!,” the celebration of Port Townsend-based dancer and educator Bill Evans’ career. The concert is set for Saturday evening in Fort Worden’s Wheeler Theater. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Amid the Saturday afternoon drizzle, the Seattle band Great American Trainwreck brought country and rock to the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle. The Concerts in the Woods series (coyleconcerts.com) is presenting free outdoor shows this summer. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Great American Trainwreck performs at Concert in the Woods

Amid the Saturday afternoon drizzle, the Seattle band Great American Trainwreck brings country and rock to the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle. The… Continue reading

Amid the Saturday afternoon drizzle, the Seattle band Great American Trainwreck brought country and rock to the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle. The Concerts in the Woods series (coyleconcerts.com) is presenting free outdoor shows this summer. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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It’s a dog’s world

Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club sees 700 entries

  • Aug 9, 2021
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
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Photo by Sam Nugent Competitors jockey for position in the Extreme Slug Racing in Joyce this weekend. The event raised a record $801 in donations to Clallam County Fire District No.4. The event is sponsored by Family Kitchen of Joyce, Wilder Auto, Fogtown Coffee and Bedford Sodas. No slugs were harmed and they were released back to the wild after the races.

JOYCE DAZE: Turbo dominates extreme slug races

Crowds cheered as “Turbo the Slug” took the Triple Crown of Joyce Daze Slug Racing, winning all three heats in the annual extreme… Continue reading

Photo by Sam Nugent Competitors jockey for position in the Extreme Slug Racing in Joyce this weekend. The event raised a record $801 in donations to Clallam County Fire District No.4. The event is sponsored by Family Kitchen of Joyce, Wilder Auto, Fogtown Coffee and Bedford Sodas. No slugs were harmed and they were released back to the wild after the races.

North Olympic Library System to present cooking demonstration

The North Olympic Library System will present “In the Kitchen with NOLS: Colorful Spices” at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free presentation, part… Continue reading

Teaching artists Margie McDonald, at left on the porch, and Michele Soderstrom led a four-afternoon course on building superhero armor for youngsters at the Northwind Art school at Fort Worden State Park in July. Their graduates are Callum Johnson, 14, Kaladry Groenig, Satria McKnight and Owen Griffith, all 11, Reid Armstrong, 10, Caleb Armstrong, 9, Byron Eisele, 8, and Nigel Groenig, 13. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Students make art, armor in Northwind classroom

Pieces made with cardboard designs

Teaching artists Margie McDonald, at left on the porch, and Michele Soderstrom led a four-afternoon course on building superhero armor for youngsters at the Northwind Art school at Fort Worden State Park in July. Their graduates are Callum Johnson, 14, Kaladry Groenig, Satria McKnight and Owen Griffith, all 11, Reid Armstrong, 10, Caleb Armstrong, 9, Byron Eisele, 8, and Nigel Groenig, 13. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island this week. There will be landing… Continue reading

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Women’s health topic of WOW! Wellness Forum

Dr. Carolyn DeSalvo will present “Women’s Health Issues” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The free lecture, part of the WOW! Working On Wellness Radio… Continue reading

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Cheri Keller is pictured at the Duckabush Trailhead at the start of her trip on Sunday.

Lost backpacker found in park after four-day search

Reported to be in stable condition

Cheri Keller is pictured at the Duckabush Trailhead at the start of her trip on Sunday.
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‘Vigilantism’ a fear in wake of new laws

Sheriff, legislator review police use-of-force limits

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Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith.

Police reform laws are criticized

New rules in effect this week

Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith.

A GROWING CONCERN: Get ready as summer slides into autumn

WELL HERE WE are, into the month of August already and summer just keeps rolling along. And talking about keeping things going, we spent the… Continue reading

Clallam general election pairings remain the same after fourth count of primary ballots

The Clallam County Auditor’s Office counted 52 late-arriving ballots Friday, resulting in no change for the winners and losers in the top-two… Continue reading

Sally Tysver, Class of 1991 -- the longest serving Clallam County Master Gardener -- is pictured with fellow Master Gardener, Barbara Heckard, class of 2013 on the left.. Tysver celebrates 30 years of service this year.

Clallam Master Gardeners mark 40th birthday

The Clallam County Master Gardener Program will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Wednesday. Retired Clallam County Master Gardener volunteers are invited to join… Continue reading

Sally Tysver, Class of 1991 -- the longest serving Clallam County Master Gardener -- is pictured with fellow Master Gardener, Barbara Heckard, class of 2013 on the left.. Tysver celebrates 30 years of service this year.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Doc Reiss, left, talks with Kathi Pressley in Port Angeles. Pressley will take over as the U.S. contact for the Dignity Toilets for Togo project that Reiss started while he is in African beginning an off-shoot business.

Dignity Toilets project expands

Profits to be brought back to African villages

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Doc Reiss, left, talks with Kathi Pressley in Port Angeles. Pressley will take over as the U.S. contact for the Dignity Toilets for Togo project that Reiss started while he is in African beginning an off-shoot business.

Elephant seals topic of free lecture

Kenneth Bach will lead a discussion about elephant seals at 8 a.m. Wednesday. The group will meet in group picnic area at… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101). This week… Continue reading

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Family celebrates Olympic Games swimmer with Sequim ties

Molly and Bernie Christianson were happy to get up early and watch live coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The longtime Sequim… Continue reading

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