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Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire Rescue extinguished an RV fire early Monday morning on Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Firefighters put out RV fire on Marrowstone Island

East Jefferson Fire Rescue extinguished an RV fire in the 600 block of Robbins Road on Marrowstone Island. No injuries were reported.… Continue reading

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire Rescue extinguished an RV fire early Monday morning on Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Firefighters rescue woman from house fire

Firefighters and neighbors rescued a woman and three dogs following a house fire in the 700 block of South Still Road. A school… Continue reading

Forum to discuss Charter Review Commission

The Clallam County Democrats will host a forum on the Clallam County Charter Review Commission at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The free public… Continue reading

Jefferson County discusses rules for rental units

Public comments to be accepted through Friday

Cast members, top row from left, Rick Mischke, Rebecca Gilbert, Mary Kaye O’Brien and, in front, from left, Rich Hendricksen, Susan Bjork and Steve Henrickson, at a rehearsal for “The Man in the Green Truck.”

Port Angeles Community Players to stage production this weekend

The Port Angeles Community Players will stage a production of “The Man in the Green Truck” at 7:30 p.m. Friday with matinee… Continue reading

Cast members, top row from left, Rick Mischke, Rebecca Gilbert, Mary Kaye O’Brien and, in front, from left, Rich Hendricksen, Susan Bjork and Steve Henrickson, at a rehearsal for “The Man in the Green Truck.”
Rachel Lee Priday will be the guest soloist for the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of spring on Saturday. (Lisa-Marie Mazzucco)

Soloist to play with symphony Saturday

UW music professor to join Port Angeles group

  • Mar 18, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Rachel Lee Priday will be the guest soloist for the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of spring on Saturday. (Lisa-Marie Mazzucco)
Soroptimist International of Sequim’s Medical Loan Closet seeks a business or community organization that can take advantage of its nonprofit status to provide it with an 800- to 1,000-square-foot space. (Soroptimist International of Sequim)

Soroptimists seek partner for Medical Loan Closet

Soroptimist International of Sequim’s Medical Loan Closet has provided free durable medical equipment to ensure residents’ safety and comfort during times of illness,… Continue reading

Soroptimist International of Sequim’s Medical Loan Closet seeks a business or community organization that can take advantage of its nonprofit status to provide it with an 800- to 1,000-square-foot space. (Soroptimist International of Sequim)
U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, speaks about current issues during a town hall meeting on Saturday in the Little Theater at Peninsula College in Port Angeles. Several hundred people attended, including an overflow audience in the Pirate Union Building. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Town hall

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, speaks about current issues during a town hall meeting on Saturday in the Little Theater at Peninsula College in Port… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, speaks about current issues during a town hall meeting on Saturday in the Little Theater at Peninsula College in Port Angeles. Several hundred people attended, including an overflow audience in the Pirate Union Building. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Forks’ Luke Dahlgren will be on hand for a youth football camp in Forks put on July 5 by Seattle Seahawks coach Neiko Thorpe.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Seahawks’ Thorpe, Forks’ Dahlgren to head football camp

Seattle Seahawks defensive and special teams coach Neiko Thorpe will be holding the second annual EZZZ Youth Football Camp at Spartan Stadium in… Continue reading

Forks’ Luke Dahlgren will be on hand for a youth football camp in Forks put on July 5 by Seattle Seahawks coach Neiko Thorpe.
Jeannine Vaughn of Carlsborg looks a gems and jewelry at a display table operated by Steve Morgan of Joyce-based Lil’ Log Cabin Creations on Saturday at the Clallam County Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The show, hosted by the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association, brought together rock enthusiasts with vendor booths and demonstrations highlighting the hobby. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Gem show

Jeannine Vaughn of Carlsborg looks a gems and jewelry at a display table operated by Steve Morgan of Joyce-based Lil’ Log Cabin Creations on Saturday… Continue reading

Jeannine Vaughn of Carlsborg looks a gems and jewelry at a display table operated by Steve Morgan of Joyce-based Lil’ Log Cabin Creations on Saturday at the Clallam County Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The show, hosted by the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association, brought together rock enthusiasts with vendor booths and demonstrations highlighting the hobby. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Rick Dickinson.

Clallam County Habitat for Humanity chosen for pilot program

Liaison part of efforts to address tribal communites’ needs

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Sequim City Council members will discuss March 24 how the city’s Fourth of July fireworks display, pictured in 2022, impacts wildlife and residents. Local advocates made the request to council members in February to stop the fireworks display and move the drone show away from wildlife habitat at Carrie Blake Community Park. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Sequim City Council to discuss fireworks

Grassroots group advocates for changes

Sequim City Council members will discuss March 24 how the city’s Fourth of July fireworks display, pictured in 2022, impacts wildlife and residents. Local advocates made the request to council members in February to stop the fireworks display and move the drone show away from wildlife habitat at Carrie Blake Community Park. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
Interact Club members fill jugs and buckets in the Dungeness River for the annual Walk for Water event on March 1. They walk about 4 miles roundtrip to symbolize how far some people must go for drinking water. They raised more than $5,000 to help build a well in a Ghana village. (John Pehrson)

Sequim High students raise money through Walk for Water

Interact Club helps fund another well in Ghana

Interact Club members fill jugs and buckets in the Dungeness River for the annual Walk for Water event on March 1. They walk about 4 miles roundtrip to symbolize how far some people must go for drinking water. They raised more than $5,000 to help build a well in a Ghana village. (John Pehrson)
L-R Susan Hillgren, Director of The Answer for Youth, Rotarians Steve Zenovic and Jason Grice working on a project at TAFY along with Bill Koenig, Rotarian and General Manager of Koenig Subaru, Alma Meyrick, Koenig Subaru and Vivian Hansen, Peninsula Daily News.
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Sock drive

Koenig Subaru recently donated hundreds of pairs of sock to The Answer For Youth for community members in need. Pictured, from left, are Susan Hillgren,… Continue reading

L-R Susan Hillgren, Director of The Answer for Youth, Rotarians Steve Zenovic and Jason Grice working on a project at TAFY along with Bill Koenig, Rotarian and General Manager of Koenig Subaru, Alma Meyrick, Koenig Subaru and Vivian Hansen, Peninsula Daily News.

Weekly flight operations scheduled

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

East Jefferson's Jameson Henery, 7, races Port Angeles Roughrider Jacob Weaver for control of the ball during a non-league game on Saturday at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. The Rivals scored two late goals to win 3-2. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SOCCER: East Jefferson rallies with two late goals to beat Port Angeles

The Port Angeles boys soccer team twice had leads against East Jefferson but the Rivals rallied twice to earn a hard-fought 3-2… Continue reading

East Jefferson's Jameson Henery, 7, races Port Angeles Roughrider Jacob Weaver for control of the ball during a non-league game on Saturday at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. The Rivals scored two late goals to win 3-2. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Forks' Avery Dilley prepares to pitch in a doubleheader Friday at Sequim. The Spartans won both games of the doubleheader. (Emily Mathiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP SOFTBALL, BASEBALL: Forks, Port Angeles girls each sweep

The Forks girls softball team got fives hits and a pair of home runs from Avery Dilley and scored a total of 37… Continue reading

Forks' Avery Dilley prepares to pitch in a doubleheader Friday at Sequim. The Spartans won both games of the doubleheader. (Emily Mathiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: The organic content of your garden soil matters

AS PROMISED LAST week, today we will discuss why organic matter “is the miracle drug of gardening.” The lack of sufficient organic material is no… Continue reading

Milan Pohl of Port Angeles points out the features of a greenhouse he built to cover a portion of his plot at the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles. Pohl said on Friday that the greenhouse and a twin structure on an adjoining bed would be used to grow eggplant, peppers and other heat-loving plants. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Community garden plot

Milan Pohl of Port Angeles points out the features of a greenhouse he built to cover a portion of his plot at the Fifth Street… Continue reading

Milan Pohl of Port Angeles points out the features of a greenhouse he built to cover a portion of his plot at the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles. Pohl said on Friday that the greenhouse and a twin structure on an adjoining bed would be used to grow eggplant, peppers and other heat-loving plants. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Deputies: Sting results in arrest in complex scam

Sequim woman provides total of $125,000, Sheriff’s Office says