Clallam County

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: If at first you don’t succeed, try again

I RECENTLY ACCOMPLISHED a previously-thought impossible task: I made cheesecake. One of my older sisters used to make the best cheesecake I had ever had.… Continue reading

Winners of Port Angeles parade announced

The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the Fourth of July Parade. Prizes were awarded in three… Continue reading

Tonight’s taste of Shakespeare fundraiser for free summer performance

Tonight’s taste of Shakespeare fundraiser for free summer performance

“As You Love It,” an evening of Shakespeare with food and wine, will raise money for this summer’s free Shakespeare in the… Continue reading

Tonight’s taste of Shakespeare fundraiser for free summer performance
Famed Jamestown S’Klallam storyteller given national award

Famed Jamestown S’Klallam storyteller given national award

Elaine Grinnell’s talent for sharing the stories of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has not gone unnoticed. She was one of four people across… Continue reading

Famed Jamestown S’Klallam storyteller given national award
Clallam County, Makah to ask state to fix Highway 112

Clallam County, Makah to ask state to fix Highway 112

The Clallam County commissioners and the Makah Tribe are preparing to send a letter to the state Department of Transportation asking it… Continue reading

Clallam County, Makah to ask state to fix Highway 112

Investigators suspect body found near Clallam Bay that of Victoria man

Investigators should determine by Monday if dental records from a missing 56-year-old Victoria-area, B.C., kayaker match those of a man whose body… Continue reading

Former Olympic rower pleads guilty to fraud

Former Olympic rower pleads guilty to fraud

A former Olympic rower who mysteriously disappeared for nearly 18 months has pleaded guilty to fraud. Harold Backer changed his plea Wednesday in… Continue reading

Former Olympic rower pleads guilty to fraud
Port levy gets little traction at Port Angeles, Forks meetings

Port levy gets little traction at Port Angeles, Forks meetings

The chance that voters across Clallam County will vote on a levy increase to fund improvements for John Wayne Marina gained little… Continue reading

Port levy gets little traction at Port Angeles, Forks meetings
Sequim residents urge port commissioners to keep marina public

Sequim residents urge port commissioners to keep marina public

In their third and final listening session Monday on the future of John Wayne Marina, Port of Port Angeles commissioners asked for —… Continue reading

Sequim residents urge port commissioners to keep marina public
Port Angeles man pulls suicidal woman on bridge to safety

Port Angeles man pulls suicidal woman on bridge to safety

A Port Angeles man who pulled a suicidal woman from the fence on the western Eighth Street Bridge is credited with saving… Continue reading

Port Angeles man pulls suicidal woman on bridge to safety

Bridge barriers construction to begin July 16 in Port Angeles

Construction of higher barriers on the two Eighth Street bridges is expected to start July 16 and be finished on or about… Continue reading

Sequim pianist Jennifer Thomas finds ‘The Fire Within’

Sequim pianist Jennifer Thomas finds ‘The Fire Within’

“She’s at peace and yet somehow on fire.” “Some women are lost in the fire. Some women are built from it.” Sequim composer… Continue reading

Sequim pianist Jennifer Thomas finds ‘The Fire Within’
PHOTO GALLERY: The Fourth of July across the Olympic Peninsula

PHOTO GALLERY: The Fourth of July across the Olympic Peninsula

RESIDENTS AND VISITORS of North Olympic Peninsula towns joined citizens from all across America in the celebration of Independence Day on July 4. The Peninsula… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: The Fourth of July across the Olympic Peninsula
Wildfire extinguished near Coyle; brush fire flares near Port Angeles

Wildfire extinguished near Coyle; brush fire flares near Port Angeles

Jefferson County crews extinguished a wildfire Thursday that appeared to have been sparked by an unattended campfire on a beach near Coyle, Quilcene Fire Chief… Continue reading

Wildfire extinguished near Coyle; brush fire flares near Port Angeles
Special exhibit, demonstrations planned at Sequim Civic Center

Special exhibit, demonstrations planned at Sequim Civic Center

A special exhibit with Native American demonstrations and presentations is planned at the Sequim Civic Center as part of the First Friday Art… Continue reading

Special exhibit, demonstrations planned at Sequim Civic Center

BLOCK Fest program in North Olympic libraries this summer

Parenting Matters Foundation and the First Teacher Program will bring back the BLOCK Fest program to all North Olympic Library System locations this… Continue reading

Concerts, picnic, fundraisers on Peninsula’s schedule this weekend

A free concert at Fort Flagler, a Picnic on the Pier in Port Townsend and a fundraiser for Peninsula Friends of Animals in Port Angeles… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles Community Players, from back left, Richard Stephens, Barbara Frederick, Jahanna Stewart, Janet Lucas and Kathy Balducci, discovered multiple leaks coming from the roof of the Port Angeles Community Playhouse theater in June. They anticipate the cost for repairs to come in at about $21,000.

Donations requested to fix Playhouse roof

The Port Angeles Community Playhouse, a building that has served as a Port Angeles venue for theater shows and productions for 47… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles Community Players, from back left, Richard Stephens, Barbara Frederick, Jahanna Stewart, Janet Lucas and Kathy Balducci, discovered multiple leaks coming from the roof of the Port Angeles Community Playhouse theater in June. They anticipate the cost for repairs to come in at about $21,000.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Christian faith is diverse but united in Christ

MORE THAN ONCE I’ve heard people criticize Christianity because there are so many different Christian denominations. On the other hand, I’ve never heard anyone criticize… Continue reading

Tabletop board game convention set for August

A small group of gamers looks to bring fans of all ages across the North Olympic Peninsula together for a new gaming experience… Continue reading