Clallam County

United Way to celebrate on Thursday

United Way of Clallam County board members and staff will thank donors for contributing more than $796,000 at its annual campaign celebration… Continue reading

Robotic fruit pickers eyed for state’s fruit orchards

Robotic fruit pickers eyed for state’s fruit orchards

Harvesting Washington state’s vast fruit orchards each year requires thousands of farm workers, and many of… Continue reading

Robotic fruit pickers eyed for state’s fruit orchards

Band offers flower baskets for sale

Northwinds Homeschool Band is offering flower baskets to fund expenses. Baskets are available for $30 each or $28 for four or more.… Continue reading

Clallam, Jefferson to test tsunami sirens today

Clallam and Jefferson counties will test their all hazard alert broadcast (AHAB) sirens today as part of their tsunami-readiness programs. The Winchester chimes are scheduled… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Rotarians give $2,300 to Feiro in PA … and other items

The Port Angeles Noon Rotary Club recently donated $2,300 to the Feiro Marine Life Center. Noon Rotary foundation director Austin Lee and… Continue reading

Suspect in shootout with police pleads not guilty; June trial set

Suspect in shootout with police pleads not guilty; June trial set

A June trial has been set for a Port Angeles man charged with shooting at law enforcement officers at a busy intersection… Continue reading

Suspect in shootout with police pleads not guilty; June trial set
Invasive European green crab found in Dungeness Bay

Invasive European green crab found in Dungeness Bay

An invasive crab species scientists and locals feared to find on the North Olympic Peninsula was discovered in traps last week in Dungeness… Continue reading

Invasive European green crab found in Dungeness Bay
Not giving up: Father continues search for missing son near Sol Duc

Not giving up: Father continues search for missing son near Sol Duc

The father of a 22-year-old man who disappeared near the Sol Duc River 22 days ago is continuing to look for… Continue reading

Not giving up: Father continues search for missing son near Sol Duc
Peninsula-wide climate march draws more than 400

Peninsula-wide climate march draws more than 400

A crowd of more than 400 marched for climate action on the North Olympic Peninsula on Saturday, joining others who participated in… Continue reading

Peninsula-wide climate march draws more than 400

A GROWING CONCERN: Get in gear for May Day with bulb upkeep

TOMORROW IS MY absolute favorite holiday of the year, and with the arrival of the new month, April showers are definitely going to produce a… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: In ‘Lost Battalion,’ hopes that a hero gets a proper salute

“CHER AMI AND the Lost Battalion” sounds like the title of a French movie. These words don’t bring visions of pigeons to mind unless you… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New speaker set for Friday Law Day luncheon … and other items

Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers has scheduled a new speaker for its annual celebration of Law Day from noon to 1 p.m.… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. This Wednesday’s gathering will be the… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Remember: ‘Not getting worse’ matters

WE’RE GOING TO bounce around a few different things today, but allow me to begin with the one that really rubs me the wrong way:… Continue reading

Immigrants plan May Day rallies buoyed by Trump opposition

Immigrants plan May Day rallies buoyed by Trump opposition

Immigrant groups and their allies have joined forces to carry out marches, rallies and… Continue reading

Immigrants plan May Day rallies buoyed by Trump opposition
Natural world in copper: Port Angeles artist displays his work at fine arts center

Natural world in copper: Port Angeles artist displays his work at fine arts center

Clark Mundy’s signature multi-hued copper salmon can be seen all over town — at the Clallam County Courthouse, on a staircase at… Continue reading

Natural world in copper: Port Angeles artist displays his work at fine arts center

NEWS BRIEFS: Inaugural Punching Out Parkinson’s walk rescheduled for July … and other items

The inaugural Punching Out Parkinson’s 5K Walk originally set for Sunday has been rescheduled for July 30. Sequim Gym personnel notified the… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: New Face makes first port in U.S. at Port Angeles

ON THE WATERFRONT: New Face makes first port in U.S. at Port Angeles

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 21, my wife, Mardi, and I attended the maiden voyage party aboard the cargo ship New Face, which was moored to the… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: New Face makes first port in U.S. at Port Angeles
Poetry Walks added inducement to get outdoors

Poetry Walks added inducement to get outdoors

A walk in the park can be pure poetry —and now words on four trails in the forest echo the experience.… Continue reading

Poetry Walks added inducement to get outdoors

Roadwork planned in west end of Olympic National Park

Work on roads in the west end of Olympic National Park will begin Monday. Roads will be reduced to one travel… Continue reading