Clallam County

Tom Swanson and his golden retriever, Tyler, during a Society of American Foresters replanting project at Lake Pleasant, five months after a 1985 fire that burned 550 acres on the West End and shut down U.S. Highway 101. (Courtesy photo)

Forty years later, residents remember West End blaze

East wind picked up embers from slash fire in Forks

Tom Swanson and his golden retriever, Tyler, during a Society of American Foresters replanting project at Lake Pleasant, five months after a 1985 fire that burned 550 acres on the West End and shut down U.S. Highway 101. (Courtesy photo)
Photo by Helen Shrewman Prize riders Michelle Neville, on Ellie, (Spanaway) left, Mary Quinn, on Scarlet, (Tahoma) and Camille Rucker, on Fancy (Rainier) take a break along the trail at the Snack Water Stop (set up for the ride by Peninsula Chapt).

HORSEPLAY: Trail rides are an adventure for rider and horse

THE COWBOY SPIRIT was alive and well during the wildly successful Spirit Prize Ride at Sage Horse Camp last Saturday. Hosted by the HH Peninsula… Continue reading

Photo by Helen Shrewman Prize riders Michelle Neville, on Ellie, (Spanaway) left, Mary Quinn, on Scarlet, (Tahoma) and Camille Rucker, on Fancy (Rainier) take a break along the trail at the Snack Water Stop (set up for the ride by Peninsula Chapt).

Peninsula College to observe day of reconciliation

Peninsula College will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The gathering will be on Robins Green… Continue reading

Peninsula counties receive state grants

Funding will go toward habitat, conservation projects

Portion of Francis Street to be closed for sewer work

The city of Port Angeles will begin re-lining the sanitary sewers beneath Francis Street on Monday. Francis Street will be closed between… 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

Carolyn Edge.

Why Recompete matters for North Olympic Peninsula

IF YOU’VE HEARD that the North Olympic Peninsula is receiving funding through the Recompete grant and aren’t quite sure what it means, you’re not alone.… Continue reading

Carolyn Edge.
Ann Livingston.

Trails coalition names first executive director

Livingston says she has passion for hiking, biking

Ann Livingston.
The original Darrell was created for SquatchCon by local artist Cammry Lapka in 2022.

Art contest set for annual Squatchcon festival

Squatchcon is accepting entries for the 2026 #DrawDarrell Student Art Contest until Oct. 31. Since Squatchcon is in its fifth year, young… Continue reading

The original Darrell was created for SquatchCon by local artist Cammry Lapka in 2022.

Film festival, stage performances this weekend

A film festival, a book fair and performances on stage highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Banff Center Mountain Film… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Ask yourself who you are listening to

AS A BISHOP in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I don’t publicly endorse or oppose political parties or candidates. When I was… Continue reading

Peninsula Daily News Editor Brian McLean and Publisher Eran Kennedy cut ceremonial ribbons on Thursday in front of the newspaper’s new building at 1102 E. First St. in Port Angeles. Newspaper employees and ambassadors from both the Port Angeles and Sequim-Dungeness chambers of commerce celebrated the event. (Peninsula Daily News)
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Ribbon cutting

Peninsula Daily News Editor Brian McLean and Publisher Eran Kennedy cut ceremonial ribbons on Thursday in front of the newspaper’s new building at 1102 E.… Continue reading

Peninsula Daily News Editor Brian McLean and Publisher Eran Kennedy cut ceremonial ribbons on Thursday in front of the newspaper’s new building at 1102 E. First St. in Port Angeles. Newspaper employees and ambassadors from both the Port Angeles and Sequim-Dungeness chambers of commerce celebrated the event. (Peninsula Daily News)
Lummi master carver Jewell James stands with the totem pole at a rally in Olympia. (Se’Si’Le)

Totem pole reaches Elwha after 1,700-mile journey

Conservation movement focuses on stopping repeal of Roadless Rule

Lummi master carver Jewell James stands with the totem pole at a rally in Olympia. (Se’Si’Le)

Alpaca organizations invite visitors to farm this weekend

Alpacas Olympics and the Olympic Peninsula Alpaca Rescue will observe the 19th National Alpaca Farm Days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.… Continue reading

Great Washington ShakeOut drill set for Oct. 16

The Washington Emergency Management Division has scheduled the Great Washington ShakeOut at 10:16 a.m. Oct. 16. The annual drill encourages residents to… Continue reading

Retired plumber John Gilbertson cuts out a soil pipe in the process of removing one of a pair of toilets in the public restroom at Lincoln Park in Port Angeles. Members of North Olympic Baseball & Softball are converting the restroom to be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines on handicap accessibility, removing a toilet for improved space on the women’s side and adding handrails to both sides, as well as installation of wider access doors and other upgrades. The restroom will serve the nearby Lincoln Park athletic fields. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Park improvements

Retired plumber John Gilbertson cuts out a soil pipe in the process of removing one of a pair of toilets in the public restroom at… Continue reading

Retired plumber John Gilbertson cuts out a soil pipe in the process of removing one of a pair of toilets in the public restroom at Lincoln Park in Port Angeles. Members of North Olympic Baseball & Softball are converting the restroom to be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines on handicap accessibility, removing a toilet for improved space on the women’s side and adding handrails to both sides, as well as installation of wider access doors and other upgrades. The restroom will serve the nearby Lincoln Park athletic fields. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim man is sentenced in assault

‘Rare’ incident on Olympic Discovery Trail

Violist Tyrone Beatty of Sequim will join more than 80 musicians in the Port Angeles Symphony’s Family Concert on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

All-ages symphony concert set for Saturday

This Saturday, with 75 singers and an orchestra of 82 musicians, the Port Angeles Symphony will go full-out, promised Jonathan Pasternack, artistic… Continue reading

Violist Tyrone Beatty of Sequim will join more than 80 musicians in the Port Angeles Symphony’s Family Concert on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Clallam approves $5 parcel charge

Conservation District to use funds for programs

PAT NEAL: A requiem for a river

IN SEPTEMBER OF 1890, Pvt. Harry Fisher, a member of Lt. Joseph P. O’Neil’s U.S. Army expedition that had been sent to map the interior… Continue reading