Clallam County

Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has said he is prepared to sue if Washington is not… Continue reading

Washington AG threatens suit over offshore drilling plans

NEWS BRIEFS: Volunteers needed for Sequim police program … and other items

The Sequim Police Department is seeking applicants for its Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program. City officials say these citizen volunteers perform important… Continue reading

Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate

A tax on carbon emissions proposed by Gov. Jay Inslee has taken a big step forward.… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Read, speak, connect: Your tribes are out there

THIS KID JUNIOR is one of the great heroes of literature. Near the close of Sherman Alexie’s novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Clamming the night tides

I’VE ALWAYS BEEN terrible at following my own advice. Maybe I was too busy fishing but I didn’t get a flu shot this year. Then… Continue reading

Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis response

A proposed pilot project would partner mental health professionals and local law enforcement officers on each… Continue reading

Skyrocketing premiums prompt response from lawmakers

Washington state’s health insurance market is increasingly volatile. While the number of people without insurance has decreased… Continue reading

Guilty plea expected today at hearing in case of Port Angeles shootout

Guilty plea expected today at hearing in case of Port Angeles shootout

Convicted Port Angeles felon James Edward Sweet, who was injured in an early morning May 2016 gun battle with law enforcement officers… Continue reading

Guilty plea expected today at hearing in case of Port Angeles shootout
Quilcene girl, 16, missing after leaving note, sneaking out Friday night

Quilcene girl, 16, missing after leaving note, sneaking out Friday night

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a 16-year-old Quilcene girl who left her home… Continue reading

Quilcene girl, 16, missing after leaving note, sneaking out Friday night
Film documents immigrant’s rescue of state’s oyster industry

Film documents immigrant’s rescue of state’s oyster industry

What was supposed to be a short historical tribute to retired oysterman Jerry Yamashita, 95, of Seattle, took on a different meaning once Leaping Frog… Continue reading

Film documents immigrant’s rescue of state’s oyster industry

Registration open for North Olympic Discovery Marathon; First Federal named title sponsor

Registration is now open for the 16th annual North Olympic Discovery Marathon in Port Angeles. First Federal has been named the title… Continue reading

Lawmakers still grappling with court mandated education funding

Despite the passage of last year’s bipartisan agreement to fully fund K-12 public education with a… Continue reading

LETTER: Schools evaluation points to upgrades, levy

The Port Angeles School District capital projects levy facing voters addresses the integrity of our aging schools. Data cited on the physical evaluation of each… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Trail section to be blocked Wednesday … and other items

A section of the Olympic Discovery Trail will be blocked for the day Wednesday. The trail will be blocked from Barr Road to… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: What to do when the trees fall

WEST END NEIGHBOR: What to do when the trees fall

WHEN THE WINDS on the West End violently abuse the forest, trees fall. It’s natural and generally no big deal. However, when trees fall across… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: What to do when the trees fall
New Forks mayor talks about the state of the city

New Forks mayor talks about the state of the city

The new mayor of Forks, Tim Fletcher, told of ongoing work on tourism and timber issues, jobs, housing and quelling drug-related crimes at… Continue reading

New Forks mayor talks about the state of the city

State cancels lease at site of salmon net-pen collapse

Washington state officials Sunday canceled a lease with Cooke Aquaculture Pacific at the site where net pens… Continue reading

Lecture, beach seining planned this week for Elwha River Nearshore System

A lecture and a beach seining will deal with Pacific salmon and the Elwha River Nearshore System this week, with the first… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: WorkSource moves to Port Townsend … and other items

WorkSource announced that it has temporarily moved from its prior Port Hadlock location to 915 N. Sheridan St. The move is intended… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Expect delays Thursday at Elwha River Bridge … and other items

Drivers can expect delays at the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 on Thursday. One-way alternating traffic is planned from 9… Continue reading