Clallam County

Union strike stops North Olympic Peninsula public works projects

An estimated $4.8 million in public works projects in Clallam and Jefferson counties came to a halt Tuesday in the first day of a strike… Continue reading

Comments on forest road closures taken through Sept. 4

Comments on forest road closures taken through Sept. 4

Less than two weeks remain for local hikers and riders to comment on the U.S. Forest Service’s proposal to decommission and/or close more… Continue reading

Comments on forest road closures taken through Sept. 4

Four finalists named to succeed Clallam Administrator Jim Jones

Four finalists including Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer have been selected to succeed longtime Clallam County Administrator Jim Jones. County… Continue reading

Higher fence to go up soon: Port Angeles suicide barrier to be ‘very difficult to climb’

Higher fence to go up soon: Port Angeles suicide barrier to be ‘very difficult to climb’

Workers will begin stretching new suicide-barrier fencing along the Eighth Street bridges by the end of this week, the project manager said.… Continue reading

Higher fence to go up soon: Port Angeles suicide barrier to be ‘very difficult to climb’

Clallam jail inmate hangs self

An inmate hung herself in the Clallam County jail this weekend. Amy Specht, 42, of Port Angeles was found by corrections deputies… Continue reading

Sequim warming center seeks new space

Sequim warming center seeks new space

The Sequim Community Warming Center is in need of a new home before cold weather returns. Jean Pratschner, the warming center’s manager, said… Continue reading

Sequim warming center seeks new space
Collision kills former Port Angeles couple, injures two Sequim residents

Collision kills former Port Angeles couple, injures two Sequim residents

Family and friends are mourning the loss of two Port Angeles natives and praying for smooth recoveries for an injured Sequim couple after… Continue reading

Collision kills former Port Angeles couple, injures two Sequim residents

Sequim Back to School event is Saturday

Sequim’s sixth annual Back to School Fair, a free event for Sequim families with children up to age 18, is set for 10… Continue reading

Music on the Strait recitals sold out; tickets still available for community concert

Music on the Strait recitals sold out; tickets still available for community concert

While two Music on the Strait festival events have already sold out, tickets are still available for the Saturday, Sept. 1 community… Continue reading

Music on the Strait recitals sold out; tickets still available for community concert
Historical society’s 24th annual garage sale final one planned

Historical society’s 24th annual garage sale final one planned

The first day of the Clallam County Historical Society’s final big garage sale is today. The historical society’s 24th Garage Sale Around… Continue reading

Historical society’s 24th annual garage sale final one planned

Free entry to state parks offered Saturday

Entry will be free to state parks in honor of the National Park Services’s 102nd anniversary Saturday. No Discover Pass will be needed to visit… Continue reading

‘Haphazardly’ happy in Port Angeles tonight

‘Haphazardly’ happy in Port Angeles tonight

In the Port Angeles Community Players Children’s Theater production of “Haphazardly Ever After” being royal is “too much work.” That’s especially true… Continue reading

‘Haphazardly’ happy in Port Angeles tonight
Air Affaire to soar this weekend

Air Affaire to soar this weekend

Like for a drive-in movie, organizers for the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire and Sequim Valley Fly-In encourage visitors to pile in as many… Continue reading

Air Affaire to soar this weekend

Auditions for ‘Sylvia’ tonight, Sunday at Olympic Theatre Arts

Olympic Theater Arts in Sequim will hold auditions for the play “Sylvia,” a comedy about a marriage and a dog, tonight at 6… Continue reading

Brinnon celebration, car wash, outdoor movie set for the week

A Brinnon celebration, an outdoor movie and car wash are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Farmland conservation in spotlight at annual Friends of the Fields Harvest Dinner

Farmland conservation in spotlight at annual Friends of the Fields Harvest Dinner

Seats are on sale for the 19th annual Friends of the Fields Harvest Dinner, the largest event in Clallam County that is solely… Continue reading

Farmland conservation in spotlight at annual Friends of the Fields Harvest Dinner

ISSUES OF FAITH: Beware of theocracy

WHEN THE U.S. Constitution was ratified, Jews looked to this new country as a place where they would be safe from persecution, not only because… Continue reading

Makah Days blends tradition, modern times

The annual Makah Days celebrates tradition and modern times with activities ranging from slahal tournaments, canoe races and salmon bakes to poker,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: PUD meeting set today in Carlsborg; Unity speaker scheduled for this weekend

Clallam County Public Utilities District Commissioners Ted Simpson and Will Purser will convene in a special meeting today to approve questions for the… Continue reading

Paint the Peninsula ends with awards, sale

The Paint the Peninsula art festival and competition continues today through Sunday with free, public events at and near the Port Angeles… Continue reading