Clallam County

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
Three Peninsula men keep woman from leaping off Hood Canal Bridge

Three Peninsula men keep woman from leaping off Hood Canal Bridge

A Sequim man credited with stopping a woman from jumping off the Hood Canal Bridge earlier this month said he couldn’t have done… Continue reading

Three Peninsula men keep woman from leaping off Hood Canal Bridge
Sea lion necropsy unearths surprising cancer finding

Sea lion necropsy unearths surprising cancer finding

Old age beached a Steller sea lion that was euthanized after it was found dying on shore in January, but a finding… Continue reading

Sea lion necropsy unearths surprising cancer finding
Port Angeles school bus hit; injuries minor, say authorities

Port Angeles school bus hit; injuries minor, say authorities

A girl in elementary school and two adults were transported to Olympic Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon with minor injuries after a… Continue reading

Port Angeles school bus hit; injuries minor, say authorities
Eagle being monitored after electrocution from power line

Eagle being monitored after electrocution from power line

An American bald eagle’s progress was being closely monitored Monday, the bird’s survival in doubt after a brush Sunday with a 7,200-volt… Continue reading

Eagle being monitored after electrocution from power line

Hood Canal Bridge closures for work set to start Saturday

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed overnight beginning Saturday while the internal mechanics of its draw span are rebuilt and replaced. The… Continue reading

Teen who brought gun to school sentenced to probation

A teenage boy who brought a stolen handgun to school and showed it off to a classmate was sentenced to 12 months… Continue reading