Clallam County

Michael Calvin Mills’ short story collection, “The Caged Man,” was released in December. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Author’s work published after a long wait

Stories set in Spain, Costa Rica, Colombia

 

Gate city ladder crew.

BACK WHEN: Port Angeles, still the Puget Sound’s Gate City

IN THE EARLY days of Port Angeles, civic leaders had a vision for its growth and development. How could we attract more people to our… Continue reading

 

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

 

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Boards to set 2026 legislative priorities

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Home Fund contributes to continuing education

United Way funds 11 students for job training at Peninsula College

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Montana man arrested three times in Clallam County in December

A 37-year-old Montana man was arrested three times last month for driving while intoxicated. Subsequent search warrants uncovered multiple drugs and a… Continue reading

A new mural, painted by Larry White, has been installed on the east side of BarHop in downtown Port Angeles. (Sam Grello/Port Angeles Waterfront District)

New mural painted as part of initiative

Artist chooses orca on BarHop building

A new mural, painted by Larry White, has been installed on the east side of BarHop in downtown Port Angeles. (Sam Grello/Port Angeles Waterfront District)
About 100 people dipped three times into the water during the 38th annual Polar Bear Dip on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in downtown Port Angeles. The air and water temperature were both in the low 40s. Each received a certificate for participating, and proceeds benefitted Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Ringing in the new year

About 100 people dipped three times into the water during the 38th annual Polar Bear Dip on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in downtown Port Angeles.… Continue reading

About 100 people dipped three times into the water during the 38th annual Polar Bear Dip on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in downtown Port Angeles. The air and water temperature were both in the low 40s. Each received a certificate for participating, and proceeds benefitted Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County. (Dave Logan/for 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 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

First Friday Art Walk slated in Sequim

The First Friday Art Walk, a free jazz performance and a puzzle swap at the library highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Five elected to Waterfront District board

Five people have been elected to three-year terms on the Port Angeles Waterfront District board of directors, Executive Director Sam Grello said.… Continue reading

Free days added for national parks

Non-U.S. residents to pay more for visiting

About 150 to 200 people jumped into 49-degree water at Hollywood Beach on Jan. 1, 2025, for the 37th annual Polar Bear Dip. The air temperature was about 39 degrees, so it was a short, brisk dip that they did three times. There was a beach fire to warm the dippers afterward as well as two portable saunas in the parking lot. The event was sponsored by Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County under the leadership of organizer Dan Welden. Hot drinks, tasty muffins and a certificate for participants were available. (Dave Logan/for Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Polar Plunge set for Hollywood Beach

Event raises funds for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County

About 150 to 200 people jumped into 49-degree water at Hollywood Beach on Jan. 1, 2025, for the 37th annual Polar Bear Dip. The air temperature was about 39 degrees, so it was a short, brisk dip that they did three times. There was a beach fire to warm the dippers afterward as well as two portable saunas in the parking lot. The event was sponsored by Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County under the leadership of organizer Dan Welden. Hot drinks, tasty muffins and a certificate for participants were available. (Dave Logan/for Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Rev. Dr. Clancy Blakemore

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Clancy Blakemore will present “All is God, All is Good” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Blakemore will be the guest speaker… Continue reading

Rev. Dr. Clancy Blakemore
Holiday lights reflect off the water at Boat Haven in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Holiday reflections

Holiday lights reflect off the water at Boat Haven in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Holiday lights reflect off the water at Boat Haven in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Celebration of life set Super Bowl Sunday

Messages continue to arrive for John Nutter

Clallam extends public defense

Contract agreement is through February

Committee members sought for ‘For’ and ‘Against’ statements

The Clallam County commissioners are seeking county residents to serve on the “For” and “Against” committees for a proposed charter amendment regarding… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Making and breaking New Year’s resolutions

BY NOW, I’M pretty sure we’ve all had it up to here with know-it-all newspaper columnists wasting valuable print space spouting off phony New Year’s… Continue reading

Sheriff’s Office warns of payment requests scam related to jail

Multiple scam reports involving fraudulent payment requests have been made to family members of people incarcerated at the Clallam County Jail, the… Continue reading