Clallam County

Riley the Border Collie demonstrates the alert position to indicate he’s found something - in this case a training set of human teeth - during a presentation the the Port Angeles Nor’Wester Rotary at Joshua’s Restaurant on Friday. Riley works for the Canine Forensics Foundation in Sequim which helps clients find archeological human remains across the nation and the world. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

From Sequim to the South Pacific, this company uses dogs to find human remains

Canine Forensics Foundation trains dogs for archaeological detection

Riley the Border Collie demonstrates the alert position to indicate he’s found something - in this case a training set of human teeth - during a presentation the the Port Angeles Nor’Wester Rotary at Joshua’s Restaurant on Friday. Riley works for the Canine Forensics Foundation in Sequim which helps clients find archeological human remains across the nation and the world. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lower Elwha Klallam artist and storyteller Robert Fernandes, who served as curator of the Field Arts & Events Hall gallery collection of Klallam art works and crafts, speaks about the collection during Thursday night's gallery opening and reception in Port Angeles. The showing has the title "Creations by the Klallam People."

Gallery opens at Field Hall

Field Arts & Events Hall celebrated the opening of its gallery a special welcoming reception. The opening was the first event of… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lower Elwha Klallam artist and storyteller Robert Fernandes, who served as curator of the Field Arts & Events Hall gallery collection of Klallam art works and crafts, speaks about the collection during Thursday night's gallery opening and reception in Port Angeles. The showing has the title "Creations by the Klallam People."

Grants aid food bank, firefighters

Federal funding provides $256,000

Help available for veterans, survivors to get PACT Act benefits

Veterans or their survivors can get help submitting paperwork for claims under the Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 from Disabled American Veterans service officers in… Continue reading

Eran Kennedy is the new publisher for Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

New publisher steps in for Olympic Peninsula News Group

Ward starts own venture; Kennedy takes the reins

Eran Kennedy is the new publisher for Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Harm reduction center positions before Clallam County

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Railroad Bridge to close briefly

The Dungeness Railroad Bridge is closing — briefly. The Dungeness River Nature Center will close the east side spans and historic railroad trestle… Continue reading

Field Hall celebrates grand opening

Field Arts & Events Hall is hosting a series of opening acts this weekend. The new facility at 219 N. Oak St.,… Continue reading

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The group will take part in the venue’s official grand opening celebration this weekend with three free public performances on Saturday at noon, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more about the grand opening weekend, see Page A4. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Field Hall reflections

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The group will take part in the venue’s official grand opening celebration this weekend with three free public performances on Saturday at noon, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more about the grand opening weekend, see Page A4. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County eyes grazing lease

Clallam County officials hope to renew a lease agreement with Straitside Ranch for cattle grazing at the north end of Robin Hill… Continue reading

Dearth of child care barrier to holding job

State provides support but providers are scarce

Entertainment abounds on Peninsula this weekend

A variety of entertainment is slated on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Concerts in the Barn will begin its seventh season of free… Continue reading

Ernie Couch; his son, Jason; and Jason's teenage son, Memphis. Ernie Couch & Revival

Gospel concert scheduled Saturday

Ernie Couch & Revival will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday. The gospel concert is in Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.… Continue reading

Ernie Couch; his son, Jason; and Jason's teenage son, Memphis. Ernie Couch & Revival
Members of the Sequim Prairie Garden Club (SPGC) gather outside the recently renovated clubhouse at Pioneer Memorial Park. Club members say they are excited to celebrate SPGC’s 75th year with a community party set for Saturday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim garden club to celebrate its 75th year

Community invited to Saturday gathering

Members of the Sequim Prairie Garden Club (SPGC) gather outside the recently renovated clubhouse at Pioneer Memorial Park. Club members say they are excited to celebrate SPGC’s 75th year with a community party set for Saturday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Speaker scheduled for Port Angeles service

Ari Ostlie will present the message at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Ostlie, from Alchemy Explorations Holistic Health, is the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners to view land purchase

The Clallam County commissioners will meet in executive session at 9:30 a.m. Friday to discuss a purchase of land in the county… Continue reading

Clallam PUD to consider rate hike

Three scenarios under review for water, wastewater

Ranky Tanky, the double Grammy-winning group from Charleston, S.C., will help Field Arts & Events Hall celebrate its grand opening Saturday night. (Peter Frank Edwards)

Ranky Tanky to bring ‘Good Time’ and more from South Carolina roots

Grammy winners coming to Field Hall

Ranky Tanky, the double Grammy-winning group from Charleston, S.C., will help Field Arts & Events Hall celebrate its grand opening Saturday night. (Peter Frank Edwards)
The dancers of BANDALOOP, pictured in Munich, Germany, will come to Port Angeles to perform on Field Arts & Events Hall’s north exterior wall this Saturday. (Basil Tsimoyianis/BANDALOOP)

Performers to dance off the wall in Port Angeles

Field Hall grand opening features three shows Saturday

The dancers of BANDALOOP, pictured in Munich, Germany, will come to Port Angeles to perform on Field Arts & Events Hall’s north exterior wall this Saturday. (Basil Tsimoyianis/BANDALOOP)