Clallam County

Bill would create fund for national park maintenance

Bill would create fund for national park maintenance

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer has co-sponsored a bill that would help maintain national parks, including Olympic National Park in his 6th Congressional… Continue reading

Bill would create fund for national park maintenance

Three suspected drug dealers indicted on federal charges

Trio believed to be primary suppliers of drugs on Olympic Peninsula

Port of Port Angeles extends month-to-month lease for CRTC

The Port of Port Angeles has amended a month-to-month lease with the Composite Recycling Technology Center to give the nonprofit more time… Continue reading

Wyoming man arrested following police pursuit

A man who the State Patrol said led law enforcement on a pursuit over the weekend is expected to appear in court… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Volunteers sought for OlyCAP in Port Angeles … and other items

OlyCAP’s Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is currently recruiting volunteers to work in the Port Angeles School District. Those interested must… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Annual breastfeeding week begins … and other items

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) will recognize World Breastfeeding Week beginning with a picnic set for Wednesday. The family-friendly event titled “Annual… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: BBQ grand opening this week … and other items

Blue Tygre Forge has set its grand opening BBQ celebration for Friday, Aug. 7. The free event at the new blacksmithing business… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly networking breakfasts are held at 7:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at… Continue reading

Dale Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, speaks during Nor’Wester Rotary’s candidate forum on July 6, 2018. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Candidate prompted investigation and anti-harassment order

Unsubstantiated claims by Dale T. Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, triggered a… Continue reading

Dale Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, speaks during Nor’Wester Rotary’s candidate forum on July 6, 2018. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
Susan Simmons of James Bay, B.C., plans to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Sunday. (provided)

Canadian athlete plans to swim across Strait and back

Susan Simmons is eyeing Wednesday for her historic attempt at crossing from Victoria to Port Angeles and back again

Susan Simmons of James Bay, B.C., plans to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Sunday. (provided)

BIRD WATCH: Birds are well aware of environmental changes

BIRDS ARE WELL aware of the changes that take place in their environment. They’re super-sensitive to what is happening or has happened on their home… Continue reading

At least one helicopter assisted with water drops on the Blyn fire on Friday. (Robert Steelquist)

Cause of fire south of Blyn under investigation

The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating the cause of a brush fire that burned on a hill south of Blyn… Continue reading

At least one helicopter assisted with water drops on the Blyn fire on Friday. (Robert Steelquist)
Deputies seek sex offender who moved without notice

Deputies seek sex offender who moved without notice

Deputies were actively searching the Port Angeles area last week for Guy Jay Ralph Jr., a non-compliant registered sex offender who had… Continue reading

Deputies seek sex offender who moved without notice
Family support center burglarized

Family support center burglarized

An agency committed to helping low-income mothers and their young children was burglarized twice last week, closing some services to needy residents.… Continue reading

Family support center burglarized

Federal appeals court rules in favor of keeping historic structures in Olympic National Park

A federal court has ruled that four trail shelters and a cabin can stay put in Olympic National Park. The Ninth Circuit… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Shop around when looking for in-home care

NOW, WHERE DID we stop last week? Right: Go get last week’s column that you cut out and stuck on the fridge (it’s under the… Continue reading

Home damaged in west Port Angeles blaze

A home was damaged in a fire in west Port Angeles, the city fire department said. The house at 1615 Owen Ave.… Continue reading

Lavender farms offer variety before, during and after special weekend

Lavender farms offer variety before, during and after special weekend

Following traffic delays, minor collisions, and an estimated 3,000 extra vehicles on U.S. Highway 101, two friends put Sequim Lavender Weekend in perspective.… Continue reading

Lavender farms offer variety before, during and after special weekend

Peninsula fire danger upgraded to high

THE STATE DEPARTMENT of Natural Resources has upgraded the fire danger on the North Olympic Peninsula to high. Clallam County has increased its fire restrictions,… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District fetes retiring staff members

Port Angeles School District fetes retiring staff members

The Port Angeles School District (PASD) has announced that 20 of its staff members are slated to retire. Retiring staff members were… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District fetes retiring staff members