Clallam County

Clallam sheriff suspends pet licensing program, citing privacy concerns

Clallam sheriff suspends pet licensing program, citing privacy concerns

Although a public records request for information on more than 2,000 pet owners and their animals has been rescinded, Clallam County Sheriff… Continue reading

Clallam sheriff suspends pet licensing program, citing privacy concerns
Evening light reflects off white paper bark birches, the state tree of Wisconsin. This is a prime example of how indigenous plants can deck out the yard. (Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: For eye appeal, you can’t go wrong with going native

ONCE AGAIN, I’VE embarked on another trip and so will yet again use this travel plan as a theme for my column. My excursion took… Continue reading

Evening light reflects off white paper bark birches, the state tree of Wisconsin. This is a prime example of how indigenous plants can deck out the yard. (Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News)

BIRD WATCH: Bumper crop of luscious plums prompts orgy-like antics

BEFORE REFERRING TO something taking place in my garden, I thought it prudent to see Webster’s definition of an “orgy.” One definition for this word… Continue reading

Economic Development Corp. gathers ideas in Sequim town hall

Economic Development Corp. gathers ideas in Sequim town hall

The Clallam Economic Development Corp.’s new executive director heard an earful of ideas at the EDC’s… Continue reading

Economic Development Corp. gathers ideas in Sequim town hall

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. The chamber is on summer… Continue reading

HELP LINE: For your loved ones, remember to make a will

THE OTHER DAY a friend of mine lost her dad. It wasn’t unexpected, but as most of us know, there’s a limit to how ready… Continue reading

LETTER: Cal Thomas’ use of partisan think tank research disguished as honest study

Cal Thomas’ July 20 column on the Peninsula Daily News’ Commentary page, “Porking Out On Your Money,” refers to the Federal Aviation Administration through the… Continue reading

LETTER: Get a better understanding of the Family Health and Sexual Health program

The time is coming to send children back to school. There, they will be exposed to the Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH) program. The… Continue reading

LETTER: Our vote is with Steve Chinn as Clallam Fire District 3 commissioner

We support the election of Steve Chinn as a Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioner. Steve is a dedicated leader. He goes over and above… Continue reading

LETTER: When we protest against abortion, we’re doing it out of love — for everyone

Why do you suppose Christians get so wrapped up in the abortion issue? I was even told by a protester who was supporting Planned Parenthood… Continue reading

More than 100 search for hiker missing in Olympic National Park since April

More than 100 search for hiker missing in Olympic National Park since April

More than 100 search and rescue volunteers from across Western Washington searched along the Sol Duc River on Saturday in hopes… Continue reading

More than 100 search for hiker missing in Olympic National Park since April

NEWS BRIEFS: Dialing local just got more complicated … and other items

Required 10-digit dialing arrived in Western Washington state Saturday. That means residents have to punch in the area code along with the telephone… Continue reading

Elizabeth Huston, who grew up in Port Angeles, won a $60,000 grant from the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in June to execute a presentation of KLANG, Karl Stockhausen’s unfinished and final cycle of 21 compositions, in Philadelphia. (Daniel Mezick)

Peninsula native to undertake 14-hour piece

Port Angeles nurtured her appreciation of alternative, avant-garde art. Bellingham affirmed her love of modern harp music. And now Philadelphia has granted… Continue reading

Elizabeth Huston, who grew up in Port Angeles, won a $60,000 grant from the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in June to execute a presentation of KLANG, Karl Stockhausen’s unfinished and final cycle of 21 compositions, in Philadelphia. (Daniel Mezick)
Sequim, Sister City Association discuss international summit

Sequim, Sister City Association discuss international summit

The city of Sequim and Sister City Association met with representatives of the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington and Consulate General… Continue reading

Sequim, Sister City Association discuss international summit

Voter turnout tops 20 percent in Clallam as Election Day looms

Voters have three days left to return their ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. As of Friday, 20.61 percent of registered voters in… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Bats come alive in win over Guns

LEFTIES: Bats come alive in win over Guns

The Lefties got shut out for five innings, but their offense woke up for five runs in the sixth and three more… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Bats come alive in win over Guns

EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers final payment to Economic Development Corp.

Clallam County commissioners will consider the 2017 contract with the Economic Development Corp. in their weekly work session Monday and business meeting Tuesday. The Monday… Continue reading

An empty log truck blocks state Highway 112 at Wasankari Road west of Port Angeles after colliding with a pickup truck Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man killed in wreck with log truck on Highway 112; several hurt in second wreck

A Port Angeles man who died when his pickup collided with a log truck on state Highway 112 was described as generous… Continue reading

An empty log truck blocks state Highway 112 at Wasankari Road west of Port Angeles after colliding with a pickup truck Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women, one with multiple sclerosis and another recovering from a recent leg surgery, plan to swim about 18.5 miles from the… Continue reading

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Neighbors of Security Services Northwest in Discovery Bay say noise excessive

Jefferson County staff is reviewing information provided by neighbors of Security Services Northwest in the Discovery Bay area after they submitted a… Continue reading