Clallam County

NEWS BRIEFS: Coast Guard rescues 12-year-old kayakers stranded on Crab Island … and other items

A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Port Angeles flew to assist in a rescue of two 12-year-old kayakers who were stranded on Crab… Continue reading

Parks waive entrance fees

Day-use entrance fees will be waived Saturday at state parks and Saturday and Sunday at Olympic National Park in celebration of National Park Week. Olympic… Continue reading

Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will hold a poetry reading in Forks and a poetry hike and workshop near Port Angeles.

Poet laureate to read from ‘Bugle,’ lead hike this weekend

Washington state’s poet laureate will read his poetry in Forks and lead a hike and writing session along Marymere Falls Trail this weekend. Tod Marshall,… Continue reading

Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will hold a poetry reading in Forks and a poetry hike and workshop near Port Angeles.

Port Townsend concert, gathering focus on race, culture

“True Colors,” and “Being Curious Together About Race” will explore race and culture in interactive activities Saturday and Sunday. Juanita Louise and… Continue reading

RainFest 2017 schedule of events

Here is the schedule of events for RainFest 2017, which will take place on two weekends, today through Sunday and April 28-29. All… Continue reading

Spaghetti, biking, book talks on tap for Peninsula in coming week

A bike ride and spaghetti feast, a book discussion and a chamber music concert are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

Student films screen tonight in Sequim

Nine short films by Sequim students will be screened at 7 tonight. The 12th annual Student Film Festival and Art Show will showcase… Continue reading

Take your ‘Measure’ of Sequim author’s latest thriller at Saturday meet-greet

Take your ‘Measure’ of Sequim author’s latest thriller at Saturday meet-greet

It doesn’t take a detective to see Lisa Preston’s career is on the rise. The 53-year-old… Continue reading

Take your ‘Measure’ of Sequim author’s latest thriller at Saturday meet-greet
A buffalo horn and hoof pincushion from the Jefferson County Historical Society collection.

This ain’t Grandma’s attic: Jefferson County Historical Society unpacks collection on Founders’ Day

The Jefferson County Historical Society, founded in 1879, will celebrate its 138th Founders’ Day with special behind-the-scenes tours of the Historical Research… Continue reading

A buffalo horn and hoof pincushion from the Jefferson County Historical Society collection.

Unemployment rate dips to near-record low in March

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 4.9 percent to 4.7 percent in March — the lowest rate since August 2007, according to… Continue reading

Dungeness River Coalition sends video to lawmakers considering land transfer

Dungeness River Coalition sends video to lawmakers considering land transfer

The Dungeness River Coalition recently sent a film to state officials in Olympia to illustrate a proposed project before final legislative budgets are… Continue reading

Dungeness River Coalition sends video to lawmakers considering land transfer
Two Seattle officers shot after robbery; 1 suspect dead

Two Seattle officers shot after robbery; 1 suspect dead

Two Seattle police officers were shot and injured Thursday while responding to a robbery… Continue reading

Two Seattle officers shot after robbery; 1 suspect dead

LETTER: We can take control of the country’s future if we have the will

We need to stop being distracted by a narcissistic president and a continuing-to-do-nothing Congress. We need to take a more active role in the direction… Continue reading

EYE ON OLYMPIA: North Olympic Peninsula projects in House capital budget

EYE ON OLYMPIA: North Olympic Peninsula projects in House capital budget

On a bipartisan vote of 95-2, the state House of Representatives passed a state construction budget that includes a $1.8 billion investment in… Continue reading

EYE ON OLYMPIA: North Olympic Peninsula projects in House capital budget

Port Angeles sales tax increase to appear on Aug. 1 ballot

The Aug. 1 primary ballot has its first contestant: a sales tax increase. The Port Angeles Transportation Benefit District board, which consists… Continue reading

Stats: Opioid overdoses in Clallam County still in decline

Reported opioid overdoses in Clallam County continue to decline, according to the most recent statistics released by Clallam County Health and Human… Continue reading

Chamberlin gets community service for illegal shotgun

Chamberlin gets community service for illegal shotgun

The former administrator of a Facebook group that targeted alleged criminals has been sentenced to community service for unlawful possession of an… Continue reading

Chamberlin gets community service for illegal shotgun
Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will hold a poetry reading in Forks and a poetry hike and workshop near Port Angeles.

State poet laureate visits this weekend

Washington’s poet laureate will visit Forks and Port Angeles this weekend. Tod Marshall, the 2016-18 Washington State Poet Laureate, will read from his most recent… Continue reading

Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will hold a poetry reading in Forks and a poetry hike and workshop near Port Angeles.

Employees recognized with awards

Two Clallam Bay Corrections Center employees were recently awarded with the Department of Corrections’ annual agency awards. The awards recognize the employee’s work… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sons of Norway to host benefit bake sale Saturday in Port Angeles … and other items

The Sons of Norway will hold a bake sale and luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The bake sale will… Continue reading