Voter forums scheduled in Clallam

THE LEAGUE OF Women Voters of Clallam County, in conjunction with the American Association of University Women and Peninsula Daily News, will hold two forums… Continue reading

Woman escapes house fire uninjured

PORT ANGELES -- An East Third Street home was damaged by an early morning fire Friday. The only person home at the time of the… Continue reading

Clallam: Flu shots to be offered, but in limited amounts to at-risk patients

Flu shots are still being offered in Clallam County, but the shortage announced earlier this week has prompted several locations to cancel their upcoming vaccine… Continue reading

Jefferson: “Medical risk” groups to get priority for rationed flu vaccine

Jefferson County residents considered in "medical risk" health groups are likely to receive influenza vaccines this year. It's doubtful others will But many planned shot… Continue reading

Lower Elwha want temporary construction shutdown at graving yard

PORT ANGELES -- Lower Elwha Klallam tribal leaders said Thursday that they have asked the state Department of Transportation to temporarily shut down all graving… Continue reading

Peninsula: Crab festival highlights weekend’s activities

Residents of the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend can delight in one of the region's great commodities during the third annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Dozens attend session reviewing archaeological finds at graving yard site

PORT ANGELES -- Scientists working to recover remnants of an ancient Klallam village say the site is one of the richest archaeological finds in the… Continue reading

Quilcene: Puppy’s tongue cut out — was it “satanists”?

QUILCENE -- Tamara Lenzen came home to her Coyle Road farm on Tuesday afternoon to find one of her Chihuahua puppies dead. The month-old pup… Continue reading

Sequim: Police make drug raid

SEQUIM -- Police officers arrested two people Wednesday night in a planned raid on a West Alder Street home. Officers arrested John Stayton, 49, for… Continue reading

Clallam: Sudden flu shot shortage creates crunch in county, huge turnout at Sequim store clinic

Flu season is barely here, but a nationwide shortage of influenza vaccine means North Olympic Peninsula health authorities are re-evaluating their supply -- and their… Continue reading

Jefferson: Clinics on hold until officials know how much flu vaccine they”ll get

Influenza vaccination clinics in East Jefferson County were thrown into limbo Wednesday with national news of a major vaccine shortage. The critical situation forced Safeway… Continue reading

Jefferson: County librarian finds “community connection,” he tells Port Ludlow audience

PORT LUDLOW -- After 35 years in public libraries, including more than 20 as a high-ranking executive in Seattle's system, Ray Serebrin has finally found… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Teen Unity project catches City Council’s ear

PORT ANGELES -- A project to consolidate youth program information in one place received an enthusiastic reception from the City Council on Tuesday night. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Tribe, archaeologists try to figure out origins and reason for skull pit

PORT ANGELES -- Lower Elwha Klallam tribal members and archaeologists are trying to determine the origins -- and possible purpose -- of 15 human skulls… Continue reading

Quilcene: Gov. Locke reappoints resident to council for the blind

QUILCENE -- The gravel road to Carl Jarvis' house runs through a beautiful, three-mile stretch of woods colored by autumn maple and birch splashes of… Continue reading

Sequim: More than 200 taunt, cheer during hearing on proposed Clallam watershed management plan

SEQUIM -- Round 2 of public hearings over the proposed adoption of a watershed management plan in Clallam County drew more than 200 people Wednesday… Continue reading

14 skulls found in a pit at graving yard

LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM Tribal Chairwoman Frances G. Charles says a pit containing 14 human skulls has been uncovered at the graving yard site. The discovery… Continue reading

Clallam: County vacates part of Old Blyn Highway

BLYN -- Citing the ongoing Jimmycomelately Creek restoration project, Clallam County commissioners approved vacating about one-quarter-mile of Old Blyn Highway just north of U.S. Highway… Continue reading

Environmentalists sue to stop DNR’s 10-year harvest plan

Several environmental groups sued Tuesday to overturn the 10-year sustainable harvest calculation for state forests of the Department of Natural Resources. The groups, led by… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Archeologists, tribe to discuss findings at graving yard for public

PORT ANGELES -- Archeologists involved in the discovery of Klallam artifacts and human remains on a waterfront construction site will discuss their findings for the… Continue reading