Clallam County

A GROWING CONCERN: Advice for launching into June

With one of the wettest Mays in recent history behind us, we’re all about turning the calendar and starting out the amazing month of June… Continue reading

UPDATE: Two recovering in Seattle hospital after Port Angeles wreck

Two passengers who were riding in a truck that rolled over on Marine Drive early Friday were recovering at Harborview Medical Center… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A stolen vehicle involved in a car chase and subsequent foot chase sits at thge Liberty gas station at U.S. Highway 101 and Pioneer Street east of Port Angeles on Saturday morning.

Two arrested after confrontation, pursuit near Port Angeles

Authorities arrested two suspects and were looking for a third Saturday after an armed dispute over a stolen SUV and subsequent foot… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A stolen vehicle involved in a car chase and subsequent foot chase sits at thge Liberty gas station at U.S. Highway 101 and Pioneer Street east of Port Angeles on Saturday morning.
Immigrant advocates hope for safety, security for all families

Immigrant advocates hope for safety, security for all families

When Morris and Ruth Goldstein crossed the border, they had little in the way of documents. What these immigrants did have: hope… Continue reading

Immigrant advocates hope for safety, security for all families
Inmate charged in attack; officer still suffers from head injury after 2016 beating

Inmate charged in attack; officer still suffers from head injury after 2016 beating

The state Attorney General’s Office has filed an attempted murder charge against a prison inmate for a brutal attack on a Clallam… Continue reading

Inmate charged in attack; officer still suffers from head injury after 2016 beating

NEWS BRIEFS: Highway 101 cleanup work set this week … and other items

PORT ANGELES – From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, state Department of Transportation maintenance crews will clean numerous catch basins along a… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Birney’s Drive-in fondly remembered in Port Angeles

BACK WHEN: Birney’s Drive-in fondly remembered in Port Angeles

THERE WERE QUITE a few comments on the May picture from the past. The photo of Birney’s Drive-In on the corner of First and Eunice… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Birney’s Drive-in fondly remembered in Port Angeles

BIRD WATCH: A full yard is a delight to the eyes, ears

I BELIEVE IT is safe to say, “the gang’s all here.” Even though I haven’t seen any goldfinches yet, they have been reported. The only… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Remember: How you age is how you view it

THE OTHER DAY I was talking with a gal that I’ve worked with for quite a while. She’s as much a friend as she is… Continue reading

OTA, local artists collaborate for production promos

OTA, local artists collaborate for production promos

Sequim’s Olympic Theatre Arts is collaborating with area artists to promote the 2018-19 live theatre season. OTA put out a call to local… Continue reading

OTA, local artists collaborate for production promos
Port Angeles Symphony announces concerts for next season

Port Angeles Symphony announces concerts for next season

The Port Angeles Symphony has announced a new slate of 13 concerts: its 2018-19 season, with a mix of guest soloists from… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony announces concerts for next season

Spring jazz concert set for Monday at Peninsula College

The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will present its Spring Quarter Concert at 7 p.m Monday. The free concert will be in Maier… Continue reading

Plans for overhaul of Port Angeles’ Dream Playground in works

Plans for overhaul of Port Angeles’ Dream Playground in works

The Dream Playground — where a 3-year-old boy was recently pricked by a dirty needle — needs a major overhaul, according to… Continue reading

Plans for overhaul of Port Angeles’ Dream Playground in works
Girls testify at rape trial in Clallam County

Girls testify at rape trial in Clallam County

A 17-year-old girl broke into tears in Clallam County Superior Court as she testified to having sex with Nathan Chavez, 31, about… Continue reading

Girls testify at rape trial in Clallam County
Clallam County deputy accused of sex crimes

Clallam County deputy accused of sex crimes

A former Clallam County corrections deputy is facing charges of inappropriate touching of eight female inmates and having sexual contact with another… Continue reading

Clallam County deputy accused of sex crimes
Founder of Fat Smitty’s restaurant dies at age 75

Founder of Fat Smitty’s restaurant dies at age 75

Carl Edward Schmidt, founder of the iconic Fat Smitty’s restaurant at the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 20, has… Continue reading

Founder of Fat Smitty’s restaurant dies at age 75
Drugs seized by Coast Guard cutter Active of Port Angeles worth $78 million

Drugs seized by Coast Guard cutter Active of Port Angeles worth $78 million

The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Active from Port Angeles seized more than 5,271 pounds of cocaine worth more than $78… Continue reading

Drugs seized by Coast Guard cutter Active of Port Angeles worth $78 million
Child pricked by needle at Port Angeles playground

Child pricked by needle at Port Angeles playground

A Port Angeles mother has started an online petition after another’s toddler was pricked by an empty syringe at the Dream Playground… Continue reading

Child pricked by needle at Port Angeles playground

Coast Guard rescues three people from pleasure craft near Port Angeles

Coast Guard crews rescued three people aboard a 68-foot pleasure craft that was taking on water near Port Angeles on Sunday night.… Continue reading

Fourth arrest reported in alleged Peninsula drug ring

Federal and local law enforcement have arrested four people, breaking up what officials are calling one of the primary illicit drug suppliers… Continue reading