Clallam County

Coast Guard aircrew member hurt in laser strike

A Coast Guard helicopter crew member suffered eye damage when he was stuck by green laser lights while training in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

March for Our Lives rallies conducted on Peninsula

March for Our Lives rallies conducted on Peninsula

About 75 Sequim and Port Angeles residents rallied in downtown Sequim while some 40 people gathered in Forks on Saturday to urge stricter gun policies.… Continue reading

March for Our Lives rallies conducted on Peninsula

A GROWING CONCERN: Easter lilies a lasting symbol of the season

being a good old “Northern” Wisconsin boy — find even the worst weather… Continue reading

Legislators talk about public records legislation

A failed bill to exempt state lawmakers from the Public Records Act is worth a second look and a more transparent roll out,… Continue reading

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session

North Olympic Peninsula lawmakers reflected on the highlights of the 60-day state legislative session at a town hall in Forks. State Sen. Kevin… Continue reading

Legislators tell of accomplishments in recent session
Lower Elwha tribal researchers track cougars in a project aimed at counting predators

Lower Elwha tribal researchers track cougars in a project aimed at counting predators

Researchers with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe were tracking a cougar on the west end of Clallam County recently as part of… Continue reading

Lower Elwha tribal researchers track cougars in a project aimed at counting predators

BIRD WATCH: Waterfowl, shorebirds mingle at Fort Flagler

BLACK AND WHITE was the uniform of the day at Fort Flagler State Park. Hundreds of black brant geese stretched along the shoreline looking very… Continue reading

Good Samaritan killed while helping stranded Sequim motorist

The State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a fatal hit and run that killed a Good Samaritan who stopped to help a… Continue reading

HELP LINE: To get help, tell your story

I REALLY HAVE a very cool job. The other day I found myself in the midst of a very sharp group of folks, most of… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network unveils new barn

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network unveils new barn

GREAT NEWS: OPEN finally has its own doors to open. It’s a big, beautiful set of handcrafted sliding barn doors that open up to reveal… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network unveils new barn

PENINSULA KITCHEN: A kale soup for all seasons

A COUPLE OF weeks ago, I received a handwritten letter (a wonderful and rare occurrence these days) from a reader who was requesting a recipe… Continue reading

Port Angeles students compete at Future Business Leaders of America event

Port Angeles students compete at Future Business Leaders of America event

Twenty-eight members of the Port Angeles High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America recently competed at the Puget Sound Winter Conference.… Continue reading

Port Angeles students compete at Future Business Leaders of America event
Port Angeles students win in 2018 Battle of the Books competition

Port Angeles students win in 2018 Battle of the Books competition

The Bookworms, a team of home-schooled students from Port Angeles, took top honors in the county-wide Battle of the Books Competition. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles students win in 2018 Battle of the Books competition
Registration taken now for Washington Coast Cleanup set for April 21

Registration taken now for Washington Coast Cleanup set for April 21

Registration is open now for the annual Washington Coast Cleanup set this year for April 21. Volunteers can sign up to clean specific beaches, and… Continue reading

Registration taken now for Washington Coast Cleanup set for April 21
Clallam County tries different approach to code enforcement

Clallam County tries different approach to code enforcement

Clallam County officials are trying a new strategy for dealing with chronic code enforcement cases and are now asking Clallam County Superior Court… Continue reading

Clallam County tries different approach to code enforcement
Clallam County prosecuting attorney to seek another term

Clallam County prosecuting attorney to seek another term

Republican Mark Nichols will seek a second four-year term as Clallam County prosecuting attorney, he said Thursday. “I’ve had a number of… Continue reading

Clallam County prosecuting attorney to seek another term
Port Angeles council tables plastic bag ban

Port Angeles council tables plastic bag ban

City lawmakers have tabled a proposal to ban single-use plastic bags in Port Angeles. The City Council was considering two versions of… Continue reading

Port Angeles council tables plastic bag ban
Port Angeles man sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at law enforcement

Port Angeles man sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at law enforcement

With a gallery of first responders looking on, James Edward “Butch” Sweet was sentenced Tuesday to 37 years in prison for a… Continue reading

Port Angeles man sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at law enforcement
Jefferson commissioners to help OlyCAP with Community Development Block Grant

Jefferson commissioners to help OlyCAP with Community Development Block Grant

Jefferson County commissioners have voted unanimously to again help Olympic Community Action Programs receive and administer a Community Development Block Grant from… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners to help OlyCAP with Community Development Block Grant
A river runs through: Olympic National Park looks for long-term road solution in Elwha Valley

A river runs through: Olympic National Park looks for long-term road solution in Elwha Valley

Olympic National Park might not restore vehicle access to the Elwha River Valley until a long-term solution is in place, and… Continue reading

A river runs through: Olympic National Park looks for long-term road solution in Elwha Valley