Clallam County

LETTER: Urges ‘no’ vote on water fluoridation in Port Angeles

Vote no on Proposition 2. Our community has had an advisory survey and one vote in the past, each time voting in the majority that… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote ‘no’ on second-class-city, fluoride questions

When I saw a recent photo headline, “Taking a stand for water,” I thought it was about fluoride-free drinking water. Wrong! So I’m writing about… Continue reading

Military, veterans saluted at Boys & Girls Club auction, dinner in Sequim

With a patriotic theme as a backdrop, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula invites the community to take part in… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula ballots trickling in as Election Day nears

Voter turnout was about 34 percent in Jefferson County and nearly 20 percent in Clallam County, elections officials said Friday. The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office… Continue reading

Port Angeles seeks tree donation for the holidays

The city Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the donation of a 30- to 35-foot-tall fir tree for the city’s holiday festivities.… Continue reading

Sequim, fishermen look to improve pond fishing

Sequim, fishermen look to improve pond fishing

As projects continue around Carrie Blake Community Park, officials with the city of Sequim are considering new options for fishing there as well.… Continue reading

Sequim, fishermen look to improve pond fishing
State funding prompts Port Angeles School District to keep Fairview Elementary

State funding prompts Port Angeles School District to keep Fairview Elementary

The Port Angeles School District will not sell Fairview Elementary School after officials realized keeping the vacant building makes the district eligible… Continue reading

State funding prompts Port Angeles School District to keep Fairview Elementary
Welfare for Animals Guild celebrates new Half Way Home Ranch in Sequim

Welfare for Animals Guild celebrates new Half Way Home Ranch in Sequim

With a snip of the ceremonial ribbon, three years of planning, fundraising and volunteer hours came to a close recently, much to the… Continue reading

Welfare for Animals Guild celebrates new Half Way Home Ranch in Sequim
More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning

More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning

from a trace up to 3 inches — could appear on the North Olympic Peninsula by this morning, while the Olympic… Continue reading

More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning

EYE ON CLALLAM: County board to hear emergency management briefing

Clallam County commissioners will hear an update on emergency management activities, accomplishments and challenges Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the… Continue reading

Stretches of Quillayute River system reopened to fishing

Much of the Quillayute River system reopened to fishing Saturday following closures for low water levels. The Quillayute River, as well as sections of the… Continue reading

‘You can have it all’: Disabled Port Angeles woman vies for Miss Washington crown

‘You can have it all’: Disabled Port Angeles woman vies for Miss Washington crown

Perched on a piano bench, Madeline, 6, and Abigail, 12, stretched out their arms, examining their ivory-tickling fingers. “Look at my hands,”… Continue reading

‘You can have it all’: Disabled Port Angeles woman vies for Miss Washington crown
Fanaticus Sports Grill in Port Angeles shuts down after 2½ years

Fanaticus Sports Grill in Port Angeles shuts down after 2½ years

Fanaticus Sports Grill closed its doors Monday after 2½ years of operation, announcing the shutdown with a sign on the building that… Continue reading

Fanaticus Sports Grill in Port Angeles shuts down after 2½ years

Port Angeles businesses get letter threatening blacklisting over fluoridation

Businesses in Port Angeles that serve tap water to their customers have received an unsigned letter threatening them with being blacklisted if… Continue reading

Senators oppose plan to hike national park entrance fees

Both of Washington state’s U.S. senators have signed a letter opposing a proposal to raise peak season entrance fees to $70 per private vehicle at… Continue reading

Clallam County eyes $1.3 million 1-year contract with Clallam Public Defender

Clallam County is pursuing a $1.3 million 1-year contract with the Clallam Public Defender’s office amid discussions of restructuring how defense is… Continue reading

State official tours Clallam County preparedness for Cascadia quake

State official tours Clallam County preparedness for Cascadia quake

State Emergency Management Director Robert Ezelle recently took a first-hand look at how Clallam County officials are preparing for a massive earthquake… Continue reading

State official tours Clallam County preparedness for Cascadia quake
Port Angeles Harbor cleanup completion target now stands at 2029-32

Port Angeles Harbor cleanup completion target now stands at 2029-32

The environmental cleanup of Port Angeles Harbor’s polluted sediment west of the former Rayonier Pulp Mill site might not be completed until… Continue reading

Port Angeles Harbor cleanup completion target now stands at 2029-32
Textiles and tales featured in First Friday Art Walk

Textiles and tales featured in First Friday Art Walk

Brown, the color of fall harvest and abundance, the turning of leaves and of spicy treats, takes the theme for the First Friday… Continue reading

Textiles and tales featured in First Friday Art Walk
Mistrial denied, evaluation ordered for convicted stabber

Mistrial denied, evaluation ordered for convicted stabber

A Clallam County judge has denied John Greystoke’s motion for a mistrial and ordered a presentencing investigation for the convicted stabber. Greystoke,… Continue reading

Mistrial denied, evaluation ordered for convicted stabber