Clallam County

Chip sealing to begin today between Forks, La Push

Work crews will begin road preservation work between Forks and La Push at 6 a.m. today. The work on state Highway 110, and… Continue reading

Public safety building topic of joint meeting

The Clallam Board of Commissioners and the Port Angeles City Council will discuss the A Street basin sewer project and the joint… Continue reading

Ocean Mounts, 12, stands with his brother Ollie, 7, on Greywolf Elementary School’s new playground Quantis M2. Ocean suggested a new playground a few years ago, and Sequim School District and PTA leaders have sought funds for the project. He now attends Sequim Middle School and said he’s glad his brother and other children will get to play on the structure. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim schools celebrate playground installations

Crab Trap, We-Saw, Friendship Swings some of new attractions

Ocean Mounts, 12, stands with his brother Ollie, 7, on Greywolf Elementary School’s new playground Quantis M2. Ocean suggested a new playground a few years ago, and Sequim School District and PTA leaders have sought funds for the project. He now attends Sequim Middle School and said he’s glad his brother and other children will get to play on the structure. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Martha Williams, director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Ron Allen, CEO and chairman of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (both seated), celebrate the signing of a co-stewardship agreement for the Dungeness and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuges on Aug. 16. (Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe)

Tribe, USFW sign pact for refuges

Jamestown to manage activities at Dungeness, Protection Island

Martha Williams, director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Ron Allen, CEO and chairman of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe (both seated), celebrate the signing of a co-stewardship agreement for the Dungeness and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuges on Aug. 16. (Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe)

A GROWING CONCERN: Enjoy every inch of August in your garden

WELL, WHAT DO you know, we’re well into August already. Now, I hear a lot of folks getting all tensed up that summer is close… Continue reading

This 2020 aerial photo shows Sequim and the bypass that was opened in 1999. It deterred traffic from Washington Street in hopes of creating less congestion. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Business leaders say bypass improved downtown Sequim

Traveling across city used to take 30 minutes, locals say

This 2020 aerial photo shows Sequim and the bypass that was opened in 1999. It deterred traffic from Washington Street in hopes of creating less congestion. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Court decision could impact homeless camping

Counties, cities consider incorporating ways to help those impacted

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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to discuss Bogachiel restoration

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Fiber artists can submit art for fall exhibition

Fiber artists can submit art for the eighth Fiber Arts Exhibit. Art should be delivered to Stubio Bob, 118½ E. Front St.,… Continue reading

Disa Wilson, guest services specialist at Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier, rinses anthropods from a filtering screen that will become food for other fish in the center’s public displays. The center offers visitors a chance to see and touch numerous forms of marine life, along with other interactive displays. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Filter food

Disa Wilson, guest services specialist at Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier, rinses anthropods from a filtering screen that will become food… Continue reading

Disa Wilson, guest services specialist at Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier, rinses anthropods from a filtering screen that will become food for other fish in the center’s public displays. The center offers visitors a chance to see and touch numerous forms of marine life, along with other interactive displays. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hand recount ordered for commissioner of public lands

The Secretary of State has certified the results of the primary election and directed a hand recount of votes in the race… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: As the last egg carrier, Luke Seeley, with Ruby, loped around the arena — and keeping his raw egg snuggled firmly into the spoon — making him the winner of the Egg on a Spoon contest at the JeffCo Fair.

HORSEPLAY: Keep kids off electronics with summer equestrian events

OH HOW I relish celebrating our area youth equestrians’ accomplishments. I say the more we can get them outside engaging in life and away from… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: As the last egg carrier, Luke Seeley, with Ruby, loped around the arena — and keeping his raw egg snuggled firmly into the spoon — making him the winner of the Egg on a Spoon contest at the JeffCo Fair.

Port Angeles soliciting feedback for comprehensive plan update

State-required policy to address housing, transportation, more

Kim Rosales and other volunteers help gather school supplies for students at last year’s Back to School Fair at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Back to School Fair set for today

With the start of school just days away, Sequim’s annual Back to School Fair will look to help students in all grades be… Continue reading

Kim Rosales and other volunteers help gather school supplies for students at last year’s Back to School Fair at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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

Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure to the public. The tower was closed in November 2023 due to safety issues and structural concerns, prompting numerous repairs. Funding for the work, totaling more than $650,000, came from city lodging tax. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tower opens in Port Angeles

Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure… Continue reading

Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure to the public. The tower was closed in November 2023 due to safety issues and structural concerns, prompting numerous repairs. Funding for the work, totaling more than $650,000, came from city lodging tax. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire officials make progress on small fires within national park, forest

Residents near 2620 Road Fire all at Level 1 ‘get ready’ status

Humane Society to partner with sheriff

Bark House to reserve kennels for dangerous dogs

Kodiak Building Partners acquires Thomas Building Center

Acquisition to enhance operational efficiency, company officials say