Clallam County

Forks residents sentenced in forced labor case

Two Forks residents have been sentenced in federal court for labor trafficking and forced labor involving two family members from Guatemala. Antonio Francisco-Pablo,… Continue reading

Man to pay restitution after Olympic National Park thefts

A man who burglarized vehicles and buildings in Olympic National Park has been ordered to pay more than $16,000 in restitution. Alexander Turney… Continue reading

Composting, recycling classes offered at Port Angeles Library

The Clallam County Waste Prevention Program and Clallam County Washington State University Extension host a five-class series to teach local citizens to… Continue reading

Community celebrates completion of McDonald Creek Bridge; span expected to reopen Tuesday

Community celebrates completion of McDonald Creek Bridge; span expected to reopen Tuesday

Close to 100 community members braved the wet weather to usher in the nearly complete McDonald Creek Bridge on Saturday. The bridge is… Continue reading

Community celebrates completion of McDonald Creek Bridge; span expected to reopen Tuesday

$50,000 set aside for training Jefferson Healthcare providers in addiction treatment

The Salish Behavioral Health Organization has earmarked close to $50,000 to train Jefferson Healthcare providers in medicine-assisted treatment for people addicted to… Continue reading

Olympic Discovery Trail bridge partially sinks in Blyn

Olympic Discovery Trail bridge partially sinks in Blyn

Pedestrians and cyclists in Blyn, east of Sequim, will see a detour for the foreseeable future after a portion of the Dean Creek… Continue reading

Olympic Discovery Trail bridge partially sinks in Blyn
Royalty readying for Sequim Irrigation Festival

Royalty readying for Sequim Irrigation Festival

Irrigation Festival royalty recently spent an afternoon under Sequim’s sunny skies and among irrigated crops for their annual photo shoot. Photographer Keith Ross… Continue reading

Royalty readying for Sequim Irrigation Festival

Sequim seeks committee members for ballot measure arguments

The Sequim City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on two committees to draft statements in favor of or against a ballot measure… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Irrigation fest volunteers are needed … and other items

The Sequim Irrigation Festival Innovative Arts & Crafts Fair seeks volunteers to assist with various duties beginning Friday. Registration is required. To sign… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Run Without Fear held in response to attack in Port Angeles

PHOTO GALLERY: Run Without Fear held in response to attack in Port Angeles

Close to 100 women walked and jogged the Olympic Discovery Trail on Sunday morning, showing solidarity with a woman who was attacked… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Run Without Fear held in response to attack in Port Angeles

Sequim Bay State Park work expected to affect recreational crabbing, boating this summer

Washington State Parks has announced that the boat launch and parking area at Sequim Bay State Park will be closed for at least… Continue reading

Ward promoted to vice president of Sound Publishing; Josh O’Connor to step up as president

Ward promoted to vice president of Sound Publishing; Josh O’Connor to step up as president

Peninsula Daily News Publisher Terry Ward has been promoted to vice president of Sound Publishing, Inc. Ward will continue to serve as… Continue reading

Ward promoted to vice president of Sound Publishing; Josh O’Connor to step up as president

Hood Canal Bridge closure scheduled for tonight canceled

Closures set for the Hood Canal Bridge on Sunday tonight and into Monday morning have been canceled. State Department of Transportation crews were… Continue reading

Soroptimist Jet Set honors Women of Distinction Behind the Scenes

Soroptimist Jet Set honors Women of Distinction Behind the Scenes

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles Jet Set has honored 12 Port Angeles residents as Women of Distinction Behind the Scenes. Awards were… Continue reading

Soroptimist Jet Set honors Women of Distinction Behind the Scenes

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to mull Serenity House funding

Clallam County commissioners will discuss Serenity House funding a meeting that begins at 9 a.m. Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in… Continue reading

Delays scheduled on Highway 101 at Lake Crescent

Delays scheduled on Highway 101 at Lake Crescent

Four-hour delays are scheduled this week on U.S. Highway 101 as it curves around Lake Crescent. The delays will be from… Continue reading

Delays scheduled on Highway 101 at Lake Crescent
Sequim Girl Scout sells most cookies in Western Washington

Sequim Girl Scout sells most cookies in Western Washington

After selling more than 3,000 Girl Scout cookies last year, 11-year-old Paige Krzyworz knew she could go even higher. And she did. The… Continue reading

Sequim Girl Scout sells most cookies in Western Washington
Clallam Mosaic artists to showcase work at Port Angeles Library

Clallam Mosaic artists to showcase work at Port Angeles Library

Clallam Mosaic artists will display their artwork at the Port Angeles Library starting tonight. More than 20 artists from Clallam Mosaic will… Continue reading

Clallam Mosaic artists to showcase work at Port Angeles Library

A GROWING CONCERN: From great soil comes great plants

AS YOU SIT reading this, I am dumping mulch and bark from out of my work pants pockets. Mulching is an annual ritual, performed every… Continue reading

Audubon Center hosts new speaker series

Audubon Center hosts new speaker series

The Dungeness River Audubon Center is offering a new educational speaker series under the light of the full moon each month. The first… Continue reading

Audubon Center hosts new speaker series