Clallam County

Staff with PNNL-Sequim plan to expand the laboratory space by demolishing two temporary buildings by Washington Harbor along Sequim Bay and build a three-story structure. They also intend to add Sequim utilities along West Sequim Bay Road in the coming years. (Andrea Starr/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

PNNL-Sequim expansion linked to West Sequim Bay Road utility additions

City water, sewer improvements could go to bid mid-2025

Staff with PNNL-Sequim plan to expand the laboratory space by demolishing two temporary buildings by Washington Harbor along Sequim Bay and build a three-story structure. They also intend to add Sequim utilities along West Sequim Bay Road in the coming years. (Andrea Starr/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
The fireworks display, seen over Carrie Blake Community Park on July 4, 2023, started after the ban on the discharge of fireworks in the city of Sequim. City council members host a public hearing on whether or not to ban the sale of fireworks on Oct. 14. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim to host fireworks hearing

City council to consider banning sales

The fireworks display, seen over Carrie Blake Community Park on July 4, 2023, started after the ban on the discharge of fireworks in the city of Sequim. City council members host a public hearing on whether or not to ban the sale of fireworks on Oct. 14. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: Scare up a list of October garden chores

HERE WE ARE, a week into October; that means it’s time for your October to-do list. • Plant bulbs. Yes, correct! October and November are… Continue reading

Courtesy of Janice Blazer Ida Barker Simmons.

BACK WHEN: The story of Ida Barker Simmons

LIFE CAN BE difficult for many people. In the 19th century, life could be hard on the Olympic Peninsula. Homesteading alone was hard. Add in… Continue reading

Courtesy of Janice Blazer Ida Barker Simmons.

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

Marc Abshire

POINT OF VIEW: Vote yes on both PASD propositions

MUCH IS AT stake in the upcoming elections. In Clallam County, which is now our nation’s sole bellwether county for the presidential race, your vote… Continue reading

Marc Abshire
Scott Curtin.

Port Angeles hires new public works director

Scott Curtin says he will prioritize capit al plan

Scott Curtin.

State EV rebate program proving to be popular

Peninsula dealerships participating in Commerce project

Three bond options on table for Sequim

School board considering February ballot

Tickets on sale for annual Squatchcon event

Tickets are on sale for the fourth Squatchcon Comic and Arts Convention set for April 10-13 in Port Angeles. Tickets are $18… Continue reading

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

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Shelby Vaughan, left, and her mother, Martha Vaughan, along with a selection of dogs, plan to construct dog shelters at Fox-Bell farm near Sequim in an effort to assist the Clallam County Humane Society with housing wayward canines.

Fox-Bell Humane Society transforming property

Goal is to turn 3 to 4 acres into new place for adoptable dogs

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Shelby Vaughan, left, and her mother, Martha Vaughan, along with a selection of dogs, plan to construct dog shelters at Fox-Bell farm near Sequim in an effort to assist the Clallam County Humane Society with housing wayward canines.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding the miracle of transformation inside yourself

HARVEST IS IN full swing now. It’s our family winery’s 33rd and I’m glad to report that it’s still exciting. For winemakers, it is really… Continue reading

Monthly art walks set in Sequim, Port Townsend

Monthly art walks, community theater performances and a kinetic skulpture race highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Angeles Community Players… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center cash on hand seeing downward trend

Organization’s operating loss shrinking compared with last year

Phone policy varies at schools

Leaders advocating for distraction-free learning

Tickets on sale for Serenity House fundraiser

Tickets are on sale for the Serenity House fall fundraiser Oct. 25. The annual gala will be at Field Arts & Events… Continue reading

Traffic delays expected around Lake Crescent beginning Monday

Olympic National Park will remove hazardous trees along U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent beginning Monday. Drivers can expect alternating single-lane traffic,… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “It’s Now or Never” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “It’s Now or Never” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “It’s Now or Never” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.