Clallam County

McKeen talks of tenure as Port Angeles city manager

McKeen talks of tenure as Port Angeles city manager

Dan McKeen will retire as Port Angeles City Manager next week, leaving the city in a “financially sound situation,” the City Council… Continue reading

McKeen talks of tenure as Port Angeles city manager

Felony charges filed after high-speed pursuit

A Port Angeles man accused of leading police on a pursuit, ramming into a police vehicle, driving 70 mph against oncoming traffic… Continue reading

State voter registration down online

Online state voter registration and update services will be unavailable today through Monday, according to the state’s Office of Secretary of State. Services through www.myvote.wa.gov… Continue reading

Candidates spar in DCD forum: Hopefuls agree position should be appointed

Candidates spar in DCD forum: Hopefuls agree position should be appointed

The two candidates for the only elected Department of Community Development director position in the U.S. believe the position should be appointed… Continue reading

Candidates spar in DCD forum: Hopefuls agree position should be appointed
Decision expected soon on Carlsborg manufactured home park

Decision expected soon on Carlsborg manufactured home park

A proposed 55-and-older manufactured home development in Carlsborg is getting another look from Andrew Reeves, Clallam County hearing examiner. After Reeves’ decision to… Continue reading

Decision expected soon on Carlsborg manufactured home park
History to come to life at Green River Mountain Men’s annual rendezvous

History to come to life at Green River Mountain Men’s annual rendezvous

The Green River Mountain Men will present their annual rendezvous at the Peninsula Longrifle’s location just south of Sequim this coming Saturday and… Continue reading

History to come to life at Green River Mountain Men’s annual rendezvous
Stromberg sings for homeless awareness

Stromberg sings for homeless awareness

Wesley Stromberg is bringing part of his national tour “The Way Up” to Sequim with a concert to raise awareness of homelessness in… Continue reading

Stromberg sings for homeless awareness

Competency of inmate charged with attack on officer to be evaluated

A competency evaluation has been ordered for a prison inmate charged with the attempted murder of a Clallam Bay Corrections Center officer… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Infrastructure Fund board meets today … and other items

Jefferson County Infrastructure Fund Board members will consider recommending to county commissioners that they streamline county code and align with Revised Code… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The coming subduction event

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news. The state Department of Natural Resources just came out with the latest version of its Tsunami Inundation… Continue reading

Clallam Road Department focused on maintenance, culverts after major projects

With two major projects on the books, the Clallam County Road Department has focused this summer on maintenance and culvert replacements, the… Continue reading

Port Angeles area man who allegedly fired at house is ordered into treatment

A man who allegedly fired a gun at a neighbor’s house, with one bullet glancing off a propane tank, was ordered to… Continue reading

PHOTO: Urging a ‘no’ vote

PHOTO: Urging a ‘no’ vote

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News A rally to urge senators to vote against the appointment of U.S. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S.… Continue reading

PHOTO: Urging a ‘no’ vote
New maps project tsunamis hitting Port Angeles, Port Townsend

New maps project tsunamis hitting Port Angeles, Port Townsend

The state Department of Natural Resources’ latest version of its Tsunami Inundation Hazard Map posits a wall of water that is up to 21 feet… Continue reading

New maps project tsunamis hitting Port Angeles, Port Townsend
PHOTOS: Makah Days festival celebrates ancient culture

PHOTOS: Makah Days festival celebrates ancient culture

Above, Monty McAlpin prepares sockeye salmon fillets from among 400 fish that were caught for the Makah Days salmon bake Saturday. The three-day Makah Days… Continue reading

PHOTOS: Makah Days festival celebrates ancient culture
Sequim to install 19 speed radar signs by October

Sequim to install 19 speed radar signs by October

Sequim city officials want to keep traffic moving slowly through town. City staff announced plans Aug. 13 to purchase 19 solar powered radar… Continue reading

Sequim to install 19 speed radar signs by October

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to discuss roads, public works projects

Clallam County commissioners will hear a status report on county road and public works projects in their work session that will begin at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County orientations scheduled

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County will hold two informal orientations in Carlsborg and Port Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 6 and Friday, Sept. 7. The Carlsborg… Continue reading

Sequim Bay closed for recreational harvest of shellfish

Sequim Bay has been closed to recreational harvesting of all species of shellfish because of a high level of the toxin that causes… Continue reading

Smoke to stick around Peninsula for awhile

Smoke to stick around Peninsula for awhile

Lingering wildfire smoke kept the air quality “unhealthy” in Port Angeles and Port Townsend on Saturday, according to the Olympic Region Clean… Continue reading

Smoke to stick around Peninsula for awhile