Clallam County

Car into tree sends man to Seattle hospital

An Ocean Park man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree on state… Continue reading

In mid-July, an RV parked partially on public and private property was towed at the request of the City of Sequim after it was deemed abandoned after 18 months parked in one spot. It’s one of a handful of RVs and vehicles illegally parked in the City of Sequim as nonprofit agencies seek safe housing options for residents. (Michelle Ridgway)

Cities, Clallam County to partner on RV project

Housing crunch continues as locals seek removal options

In mid-July, an RV parked partially on public and private property was towed at the request of the City of Sequim after it was deemed abandoned after 18 months parked in one spot. It’s one of a handful of RVs and vehicles illegally parked in the City of Sequim as nonprofit agencies seek safe housing options for residents. (Michelle Ridgway)

Official: Woman dies jumping from vehicle

Autopsy to confirm cause, manner of death

Shred event scheduled in Sequim

Castell Insurance will host a Free Shred Event from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. The annual fundraiser is at Castell’s office at… Continue reading

A smoky haze seen from Port Angeles Boat Haven from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada affected air quality in the North Olympic Peninsula on Sunday. The National Weather Service said Monday that westerly winds should help clear out the smoke and lead to clear conditions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Smoke clears off Peninsula

Fires continue, but westerly winds bring fresh air

A smoky haze seen from Port Angeles Boat Haven from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada affected air quality in the North Olympic Peninsula on Sunday. The National Weather Service said Monday that westerly winds should help clear out the smoke and lead to clear conditions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office to view online crime reporting

New system would offer another option for misdemeanors

Lane closure set as building is taken down

Traffic will be disrupted on Front Street as it slopes west to its intersection with Lincoln Street in Port Angeles beginning at… Continue reading

Smoke from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada contribute to the red, smokey sunrise on Sunday over Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Smoke to begin to waft away today

Wildfires in other areas soil air quality on Peninsula

Smoke from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada contribute to the red, smokey sunrise on Sunday over Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jeff Lee of Vancouver, Wash., controls a pair of draft horses during a power pulling demonstration on Friday in the grandstand arena at the Clallam County Fair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Weekend at the fair

Jeff Lee of Vancouver, Wash., controls a pair of draft horses during a power pulling demonstration on Friday in the grandstand arena at the Clallam… Continue reading

Jeff Lee of Vancouver, Wash., controls a pair of draft horses during a power pulling demonstration on Friday in the grandstand arena at the Clallam County Fair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Highway 101 reopens at Gardiner

The state Department of Transportation announced that both lanes of U.S. Highway 101 at Eagle Creek reopened to vehicular traffic on Friday afternoon.… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Carnival-goers take a spin through the air on the Ali Baba amusement ride at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles on Friday.

Rodeo, demolition derby among Clallam Fair attractions this weekend

The 102nd Clallam County Fair continues today and Sunday with a rodeo, logging show and demolition derby along with a carnival, animal… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Carnival-goers take a spin through the air on the Ali Baba amusement ride at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles on Friday.

‘Night of Living Dead’ auditions scheduled

Olympic Theatre Arts will host auditions for the second annual “Night of the Living Dead” fall production on Sunday, next Wednesday and Aug.… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: The big eight of late summer gardening

MONDAY, WE WILL move into the last trimester of summer. As late summer looms just over the horizon, many changes are occurring in your yard!… Continue reading

Cantwell conducts fentanyl roundtable in Port Angeles

Health officials call for regulatory reform

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… Continue reading

Free outdoor music performed on Peninsula

The penultimate weekend of free outdoor summer concerts are scheduled on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. The season’s free concerts are on Tuesdays in… Continue reading

National park, forest issue campfire ban

Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest have announced a complete ban on campfires. The Stage 2 fire restrictions that came into… Continue reading

OMC financial woes continue

Agency gets distressed hospital grant

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,… Continue reading

Two youths charged in unhoused man assault

$100,000 bond set for juveniles