Clallam County

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 feature West… Continue reading

Free classes to teach taking care of oiled wildlife

The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee will host a pair of free oiled wildlife training classes next month. The classes will be… Continue reading

Hearing for woman charged with child rape, animal cruelty delayed

A court hearing for a Port Angeles woman charged with child rape and animal cruelty has been delayed for the third time… Continue reading

HELP LINE: How to avoid the Medicare penalty

DESPITE A LOT of good advice to the contrary, almost all of us seem to be getting older on a daily basis. Thus, many of… Continue reading

LETTER: Area agencies don’t have the right idea on halibut restrictions

The International Pacific Halibut Commission recommends Pacific halibut harvest quotas for 10 management areas from the Bering Sea to California. Their recommendations must then be… Continue reading

LETTER: Community outpouring of help leads to reunion with missing dogs

Last Friday evening [March 10], our two chocolate Labs, Olivia and Mo, decided to run away together. They are not street-smart or even smart when… Continue reading

LETTER: Letter writer misinformed by ‘blight-winged media’ on intolerance

After reading the March 5 letter “Intolerant left” in Peninsula Voices, I couldn’t help but think, oh my, another victim of the blight-wing disinformation machine.… Continue reading

LETTER: Politicians should work for the people, not on pet projects

This is in response to the March 13 Peninsula Daily News article “Lawmakers OK Levy Cliff Legislation; School Funding Issue Is Still On Legislature’s List”]… Continue reading

LETTER: Proposed health care act would hurt, not help, millions

The results of the proposed new health care act would hurt millions of Americans as they fall through the hole created by a tax break… Continue reading

LETTER: Want to know more about the state of health care? Here’s the truth

The truth is Apple Health (expanded Medicaid) in Washington state and on the North Olympic Peninsula is working. The truth is the Washington Health Insurance… Continue reading

Looming Forks police administrator’s retirement raises thoughts of hiring uniformed chief

As Forks Police Department Administrator Rick Bart sets his sights on retirement at the end of the year, city officials are looking at… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: City of Port Townsend conducting water system flushing … and other items

The city of Port Townsend Water Department is conducting water system flushing in the southwest area of town through Wednesday and plans… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau touts second round of tourism enhancement grants

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau has set an application deadline of April 1 for the group’s second round of 2017 Tourism Enhancement… Continue reading

Peninsula authors to hold book reading, signing this Monday

Peninsula authors to hold book reading, signing this Monday

Olympic Peninsula Authors on Monday will offer humor, adventure, inspiration, romance and murder. Seven authors from Port Angeles or Sequim will read… Continue reading

Peninsula authors to hold book reading, signing this Monday
Port Angeles Downtown Association surprised by chamber director comments, board chief says

Port Angeles Downtown Association surprised by chamber director comments, board chief says

Members of the Port Angeles Downtown Association were caught by surprise by a top city business leader’s suggestion that the organization should… Continue reading

Port Angeles Downtown Association surprised by chamber director comments, board chief says
Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

An African safari and trips to Bali, Kauai and New Orleans’ French Quarter are up for bid in the Port Angeles Symphony’s most… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction
Port, Sequim leaders look to nurture community alliances

Port, Sequim leaders look to nurture community alliances

Officials with the city of Sequim and Port of Port Angeles agreed on the importance of… Continue reading

Port, Sequim leaders look to nurture community alliances
Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

The North Olympic Peninsula’s only J.C. Penney store will remain open while 138 other locations will be shuttered, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. has… Continue reading

Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

EYE ON CLALLAM: County looks to renew pact with humane society

Clallam County commissioners will consider a three-year agreement with the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society to maintain shelter facilities and necessary equipment for handling animals Tuesday.… Continue reading

Chamber director: Replace Port Angeles parking, business improvement area

Chamber director: Replace Port Angeles parking, business improvement area

The tax-based Parking and Business Improvement Area that 154 Port Angeles downtown businesses pay for should be abolished and replaced with a… Continue reading

Chamber director: Replace Port Angeles parking, business improvement area