Clallam County

Clallam County seeks balanced budget

Clallam County commissioners, facing a projected $1.8 million county deficit next year, asked staff Tuesday to return with a balanced budget before… Continue reading

Sharon Quesnell and Priscilla Hudson listen in on a discussion about downtown Sequim at the city of Sequim’s Neighborhood Visioning Meeting in the Guy Cole Convention Center last Saturday. Quesnell said city staff “have done a good job of getting people involved.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim’s vision meeting brings together 170-plus residents

Staff with the city of Sequim say they have a better picture of what residents hope to improve in the city in the… Continue reading

Sharon Quesnell and Priscilla Hudson listen in on a discussion about downtown Sequim at the city of Sequim’s Neighborhood Visioning Meeting in the Guy Cole Convention Center last Saturday. Quesnell said city staff “have done a good job of getting people involved.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
AP, Sound, other media sue for info from Washington state lawmakers

AP, Sound, other media sue for info from Washington state lawmakers

Sound Publishing, owner of the Peninsula Daily News, has joined a coalition of news organizations led… Continue reading

AP, Sound, other media sue for info from Washington state lawmakers

Port Angeles School Board approves elements of capital facilities plan

“We have more needs than money,” Nolan Duce said, as he presented the Port Angeles School District’s 2017-2029 proposed capital facilities plan.… Continue reading

Ethan Wood, then 15, left, shows a piece of collected beach trash to Sydney Evans, then 14, on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles during a beach cleanup outing as part of the 2015 International Coast Cleanup effort. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Some beaches lack volunteers for coastal cleanup on Saturday

Although 236 volunteers had signed up as of Thursday to help clean North Olympic Peninsula beaches in the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup on… Continue reading

Ethan Wood, then 15, left, shows a piece of collected beach trash to Sydney Evans, then 14, on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles during a beach cleanup outing as part of the 2015 International Coast Cleanup effort. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set Sunday in Port Angeles

Teams already have raised $11,790 for the Alzheimer’s Association, and more donations are expected as people participate in Sunday’s Walk to End… Continue reading

Oxford House invites public to new Port Angeles location Saturday

The Port Angeles Oxford House chapter is hosting an open house Saturday at its newest home for recovering drug addicts. The public… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: POW/MIA Recognition Day this Saturday in Port Angeles … and other items

The Veterans of Foreign Wars… Continue reading

‘Concert Cuisine’ to show off young musicians on Saturday

The Port Angeles Symphony’s season-opening party, “Concert &Cuisine,” is Saturday. The symphony benefit will begin at 6 p.m. at C’est Si Bon,… Continue reading

Michelle Johnson creates felted garments. This piece, a shawl entitled “Plant Dance,” has been created from various breeds of wool combined with silk using the nuno-felting process. It’s eco-printed with varieties of local fresh leaves and branches. Johnson says the materials were carefully gathered with the hopes of having the plants’ energy embrace the wearer.

‘Fiber Revolution’ makes statement at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Thirty-nine diverse pieces from 26 artists will take residence in the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Saturday. The only common thread… Continue reading

Michelle Johnson creates felted garments. This piece, a shawl entitled “Plant Dance,” has been created from various breeds of wool combined with silk using the nuno-felting process. It’s eco-printed with varieties of local fresh leaves and branches. Johnson says the materials were carefully gathered with the hopes of having the plants’ energy embrace the wearer.
A festival with teeth: Forever Twilight takes over Forks

A festival with teeth: Forever Twilight takes over Forks

Forks, plus a flood of “Twilight” fans, will celebrate a birthday and anniversary this weekend. This year’s Forever in Twilight Festival, #Eclipse10, celebrates… Continue reading

A festival with teeth: Forever Twilight takes over Forks
Court orders involuntary medication for accused murderer

Court orders involuntary medication for accused murderer

Accused murderer Benjamin George Bonner will receive involuntary medication to restore his competency to stand trial for the death of a 71-year-old… Continue reading

Court orders involuntary medication for accused murderer
Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County will auction off 41 decorated chairs Saturday at Olympic Cellars Winery. (Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County)

Decorated chairs to be auctioned on Saturday

These won’t be your ordinary dining room chairs. All 41 chairs to be auctioned off at Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s… Continue reading

Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County will auction off 41 decorated chairs Saturday at Olympic Cellars Winery. (Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County)

Fundraising regatta sets sail Saturday in Sequim

The Sequim Bay Yacht Club will host its 25th Reach for Hospice Regatta on Saturday at John Wayne Marina. Sailing races will begin… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Make disciples of children in teaching God’s word

ESV Psalm 119:105 YES, IT’S SEPTEMBER. As hard as it… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump’s upturning of DACA certainly a sad situation

a really miserable person — wishes to send back, to wherever they were born, young people trained to be… Continue reading

Maria Maldaur will perform at Port Angeles’ Studio Bob on Saturday night. (Maria Maldaur)

Maria Muldaur makes her return to Port Angeles

“American music treasure” Maria Muldaur will return to Port Angeles for a Saturday night concert at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front St.,… Continue reading

Maria Maldaur will perform at Port Angeles’ Studio Bob on Saturday night. (Maria Maldaur)

Port Townsend Summer Band in harmony with Sequim City Band for concert

The Sequim City Band will perform a special combined concert with the Port Townsend Summer Band at 3 p.m. Sunday. The outdoor concert… Continue reading

Sequim school board candidates Brian Kuh, left, and Jon Kirshbaum will run against each other for the director district No. 2 position while Nola Judd and Brandino Gibson plan to run for the director at large, No. 4 position in the General Election on Nov. 7. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins

Rotarians meet Sequim School Board candidates at forum

Sequim School Board hopefuls offered their views of school facilities and teacher pay at a forum… Continue reading

Sequim school board candidates Brian Kuh, left, and Jon Kirshbaum will run against each other for the director district No. 2 position while Nola Judd and Brandino Gibson plan to run for the director at large, No. 4 position in the General Election on Nov. 7. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins
Spokane County sheriff’s deputies escort Caleb Sharpe from the Public Safety Building to the Juvenile Detention Center in Spokane on Wednesday. (Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review via AP)

Suspect in school shooting said victim who died bullied him

A 15-year-old boy accused of shooting four classmates at a rural high school in Washington state… Continue reading

Spokane County sheriff’s deputies escort Caleb Sharpe from the Public Safety Building to the Juvenile Detention Center in Spokane on Wednesday. (Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review via AP)