Arwyn Rice

Clallam eyes ATV, off-road vehicle use on county roads

PORT ANGELES — Off-road and all-terrain vehicles may be allowed on some Clallam County roads beginning in 2015. Clallam County commissioners are still examining which… Continue reading

No vehicular homicide charge in death of Port Angeles pedestrian last October

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will not file a vehicular homicide charge in the traffic death of a Port Angeles pedestrian… Continue reading

Port Angeles schools mull multi-age classes, tribal ties, transgender policy

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles School Board will hold two special meetings today and Thursday. They will discuss the Multi-Age Community program, renew ties… Continue reading

No vehicular homicide charge in death of Port Angeles pedestrian last October

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney's Office will not file a vehicular homicide charge in the traffic death of a Port Angeles pedestrian… Continue reading

Dr. Sam Baker of Port Angeles

Good works of Port Angeles High School instructor, students yield $1,000 donation

PORT ANGELES — As Port Angeles High School machine shop teacher Mike Frick prepares for retirement, he is leaving on a high note that includes… Continue reading

Dr. Sam Baker of Port Angeles

Port Angeles School Board approves plan for ‘highly capable’ program

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles School Board has approved a plan to open a self-contained education program for “highly capable” students at Roosevelt Elementary… Continue reading

Tim Crowley is shown with his dog Sammy

Port Angeles canine won’t slow down for disease thanks to specialized cart

PORT ANGELES — Like other dogs in Port Angeles, Sammy can often be seen taking walks with its family near his home, but Sammy always… Continue reading

Tim Crowley is shown with his dog Sammy
Tim Crowley is shown with his dog Sammy

Port Angeles canine won’t slow down for disease thanks to specialized cart

PORT ANGELES — Like other dogs in Port Angeles, Sammy can often be seen taking walks with its family near his home, but Sammy always… Continue reading

Tim Crowley is shown with his dog Sammy
Photos of Lauryn Garrett. She has a tattoo behind the left ear of a bird and a tattoo on her right wrist of Washington state.

Missing Sequim woman’s backpack found, ‘high’ level of concern by police — and no new developments on Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — A search of a Port Townsend parking lot and bus stop has turned up a missing Sequim woman's backpack but no sign… Continue reading

Photos of Lauryn Garrett. She has a tattoo behind the left ear of a bird and a tattoo on her right wrist of Washington state.

Port Angeles mill suffers little damage from fire

PORT ANGELES — A small duct fire at Port Angeles Hardwood mill earlier this week did little damage, and the mill was up and running… Continue reading

Photos of Lauryn Garrett. She has a tattoo behind the left ear of a bird and a tattoo on her right wrist of Washington state.

Missing Sequim woman’s backpack found, ‘high’ level of concern by police

PORT TOWNSEND — A search of a Port Townsend parking lot and bus stop has turned up a missing Sequim woman's backpack but no sign… Continue reading

Photos of Lauryn Garrett. She has a tattoo behind the left ear of a bird and a tattoo on her right wrist of Washington state.

Port Angeles mill suffers little damage from fire

PORT ANGELES — A small duct fire at Port Angeles Hardwood mill earlier this week did little damage, and the mill was up and running… Continue reading

Two recent photos of Lauryn Garrett

UPDATE ON MISSING Sequim woman — Her backpack found, ‘high’ level of concern by police

PORT TOWNSEND — A search of a Port Townsend parking lot and bus stop has turned up a missing Sequim woman's backpack but no sign… Continue reading

Two recent photos of Lauryn Garrett
Misty Dieffenbach

Port Angeles School District seeks human resources director

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles School District is seeking a new director of human resources. Misty Dieffenbach has accepted the position of assistant superintendent… Continue reading

Misty Dieffenbach
Lauryn Garrett. Last know location Port Townsend 7:30 pm May 1. https://www.facebook.com/fred.garrett1?fref=ts

UPDATE — Police, family seek missing 23-year-old Sequim woman last seen in Port Townsend

SEQUIM — A Sequim father is seeking his 23-year-old daughter, who disappeared last Thursday night in Port Townsend. Lauryn Garrett is being sought as a… Continue reading

Lauryn Garrett. Last know location Port Townsend 7:30 pm May 1. https://www.facebook.com/fred.garrett1?fref=ts

CORRECTED: North Olympic Peninsula students will display talent at spring concerts starting tonight

EDITOR'S NOTE — This has been corrected to show that the Franklin Elementary School in Port Angeles has changed the date of its kindergarten through… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board to consider ‘highly capable’ program plans at Thursday meeting

PORT ANGELES — The School Board will consider approval of a new program for “highly capable” students Thursday. The board will hear the recommendation for… Continue reading

Port Angeles schools chief details hurdles, victories of tenure

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles School District Superintendent Jane Pryne summed up her five years at the helm of the region’s largest school district succinctly… Continue reading

Bill Lynch

What does he do for his 85th birthday? Take a paraglider ride!

PORT ANGELES — At age 85, Bill Lynch of Port Angeles is considering a new hobby — paragliding. “I couldn't get a bigger thrill from… Continue reading

Bill Lynch
Bill Lynch

Port Angeles man, 85, leaps from cliff — and is thrilled

PORT ANGELES — At age 85, Bill Lynch of Port Angeles is considering a new hobby — paragliding. “I couldn't get a bigger thrill from… Continue reading

Bill Lynch