Clallam County

Strait Shot sees decrease in ridership in October, but many say they plan to ride again

Clallam Transit’s new bus route to Bainbridge Island saw a drop in ridership in October, averaging 7.2 boardings per departure for the… Continue reading

Free community Thanksgiving feasts set on Peninsula

Two community feasts on the North Olympic Peninsula will celebrate Thanksgiving with a free meal the day before. On Thanksgiving Eve, the Salvation Army in… Continue reading

Several potshots are reported in Port Angeles

Someone in Port Angeles is taking potshots in the city with a BB gun and, in one recent case, a gun that… Continue reading

Five-hour standoff ends with peaceful surrender in Port Angeles

A Port Angeles man who barricaded himself inside his west Port Angeles home was in a five-hour standoff Sunday with police before… Continue reading

Longtime Port Angeles resident, ‘larger than life,’ dies at age 97

Longtime Port Angeles resident, ‘larger than life,’ dies at age 97

Beyond a name, “Lou Lawrence” seems to carry a meaning all its own. “She was kind of a presence on her own,”… Continue reading

Longtime Port Angeles resident, ‘larger than life,’ dies at age 97
Landscaping started at Pioneer Memorial Park as part of restoration project

Landscaping started at Pioneer Memorial Park as part of restoration project

Landscaping for a waterfall restoration project at Pioneer Memorial Park was begun last week. Mayor Dennis Smith planted a tri-colored dogwood tree while… Continue reading

Landscaping started at Pioneer Memorial Park as part of restoration project

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Port Angeles campground earns president’s award … and other items

The Olympic Peninsula-Port Angeles Kampgrounds of America Campground earned the 2018 KOA President’s Award. The award was presented during KOA’s annual International… Continue reading

Lake Crescent highway closure set today

U.S. Highway 101 is closed at milepost 228 near Barnes Creek to milepost 232 near Fisher Cove Road from 9 a.m. to… Continue reading

Port Angeles Coast Guard crew assists wind surfers

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Port Angeles located and hoisted one of two missing wind surfers Sunday afternoon. A… Continue reading

LETTER: Americans agree to founding principles

With reference to “GOP at war,” and “Protecting speech,” (PDN, Nov. 12): Oh, the irony. We just celebrated Veterans Day and today, we are treated… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port of Port Angeles to consider budget Tuesday … and other items

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider approving a 2018 budget as well as a 1 percent increase in its property tax… Continue reading

Parenting Matters to host Breakfast with Santa in Sequim

Tickets are available for the Parenting Matters Foundation’s Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2. The breakfast will be from 8:30 a.m. to… Continue reading

Port Orchard business wins edg3 Fund prize; finalists include three from North Olympic Peninsula

When partners Suanne Martin Smith and Paul Robinson opened their Home Made Cafe on Friday for breakfast,… Continue reading

Washington Legislature argues most records exempt under law

Attorneys for the state Legislature have argued in a filing that lawmakers pointedly exempted most of… Continue reading

Sequim council approves 128-home development

Sequim council approves 128-home development

Willow Creek Manor, a 128-home subdivision, will move forward with construction despite safety concerns raised by neighbors and the Sequim Planning Commission. Sequim… Continue reading

Sequim council approves 128-home development

High winds knock out power to areas of Clallam, Jefferson

High winds created problems across the North Olympic Peninsula on Sunday, knocking down trees and cutting power to residents in the area.… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Botanical stocking stuffers that are sure to please

THIS WEEK, WE all gather here across the county for Thanksgiving. And here in America, especially on the Olympic Peninsula, we have plenty for which… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: As Thanksgiving looms, look to your feeders

“YOU HAVE A woodpecker!” My observant visitor was about to open the sliding glass door leading to the deck. There, on a newly hung lard/oatmeal… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Free labor law seminar scheduled later this month … and other items

The Department of Labor & Industries will hold a free labor law seminar at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. A department representative will… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 firefighters battle a car blaze on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent. (Clallam County Fire District No. 2)

Car burns on Highway 101 at Lake Crescent

A father and daughter narrowly escaped injury in a car fire on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent. Clallam County Fire District… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 firefighters battle a car blaze on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent. (Clallam County Fire District No. 2)