Clallam County

LETTER: Trump nothing but a fox now in charge of the henhouse

On several occasions while campaigning, regarding big money in politics and corruption in Washington, Donald Trump stated that he would “drain the swamp.” Instead, he… Continue reading

LETTER: Veer from the path of destruction and accept Jesus Christ

If you were out in the deep, dark woods of the North Olympic Peninsula and you saw your beloved friend accidentally veering down a path… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting today … and other items

An ad hoc subcommittee consisting of the chair and vice chair of the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold… Continue reading

Opioid summit set Monday to review data, share potential solutions

At a three-county opioid summit Monday, professionals from across the Olympic Peninsula will review opioid data from across the region and look for… Continue reading

Dr. Carolyn DeSalvo

Preventing dementia topic of Sequim forum Feb. 8

Dr. Carolyn DeSalvo will discuss lifestyle changes to prevent dementia during a free WOW! Working on Wellness Forum on Feb. 8. The presentation,… Continue reading

Dr. Carolyn DeSalvo

Second patient in tree-vs.-SUV collision dies

A second passenger in an SUV that was struck by a falling tree at Lake Crescent on New Year’s Day has died, a… Continue reading

Travel tales, concerts, films, gardening tips on tap on Peninsula

Travel tales, concerts, films, gardening tips on tap on Peninsula

Tales of travels, concerts, films and gardening tips are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available in the interactive calendar… Continue reading

Travel tales, concerts, films, gardening tips on tap on Peninsula
City Manager Charlie Bush

Sequim council supports dialogue on discrimination

The Sequim City Council plans to open a dialogue on discrimination after a report of the removal of racist notebook papers posted in… Continue reading

City Manager Charlie Bush
Horticulturist Gordon Clark

Pruning lecture to begin 2017 ‘Green Thumb Garden Tips’ series

Horticulturist Gordon Clark will begin the 2017 Clallam County Washington State University Master Gardener “Green Thumb Garden Tips” at noon today. The… Continue reading

Horticulturist Gordon Clark

LETTER: Prepare for economy to take on more water as debt spirals upward

There’s a new captain of the Titanic. The ship hit the iceberg quite some time ago and has been taking in more and more water.… Continue reading

LETTER: Women’s Day march participants certainly weren’t that impressive

Were the Jan. 21 rallies impressive? It depends on who you ask. My guess is that more than half of the participants could not tell… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim schools chief to meet with public Feb. 2 … and other items

People with questions about the Sequim School District can meet with Superintendent Gary Neal from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2. Neal… Continue reading

Peninsula workforce, unemployment grows

Nearly 350 joined the North Olympic Peninsula labor force in December, resulting in higher unemployment rates for Clallam and Jefferson counties, state officials said. Clallam… Continue reading

Sequim school directors earn honors

Sequim school directors earn honors

Sequim schools superintendent Gary Neal presents certificates from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) to Sequim School Board directors Robin Henrikson and Jim Stoffer… Continue reading

Sequim school directors earn honors

Navy gets permit for pier off Ediz Hook

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given the Navy permission to remove a jetty at Ediz Hook for a 425-foot submarine-escort-vessel… Continue reading

Sequim residents gather for peace and women’s rights

Sequim residents gather for peace and women’s rights

A rally for women’s rights filled the southeast corner of Sequim Avenue and Washington Street at 1st Security Bank Park in Sequim last… Continue reading

Sequim residents gather for peace and women’s rights
Sign of the times: Sequim YMCA unveils new logo, outlook

Sign of the times: Sequim YMCA unveils new logo, outlook

A new sign denoted a new outlook for a familiar community organization. YMCA of the USA recently unveiled what officials call a “brand… Continue reading

Sign of the times: Sequim YMCA unveils new logo, outlook
Washington House passes school levy bill

Washington House passes school levy bill

The state House has passed a bill that delays a deadline for a reduction in the… Continue reading

Washington House passes school levy bill
U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data

U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit from Microsoft and keep… Continue reading

U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data
Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media

Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media

Amid a national push, Washington state lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would protect student journalists’ free… Continue reading

Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media