Clallam County

ISSUES OF FAITH: Don’t lose sense of the days of our lives

So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12 ESV) IN 1522, THE journey begun by Ferdinand… Continue reading

LETTER: Action is needed to help save the Affordable Care Act

On Dec. 28, U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi addressed a letter to their colleagues in Congress calling… Continue reading

LETTER: Demand that politicians support basic standards of public service

Get ready, you tens of millions of people in the U.S. who are enrolled in the health care system. The Republicans, who can hardly wait,… Continue reading

Naturalist Ken Wilson will inaugurate a series of four natural history walks sponsored by the Friends of Fort Worden State Park on Sunday.

Natural history walks begin in Port Townsend

Naturalist Ken Wilson will inaugurate a series of four natural history walks sponsored by the Friends of Fort Worden State Park on… Continue reading

Naturalist Ken Wilson will inaugurate a series of four natural history walks sponsored by the Friends of Fort Worden State Park on Sunday.

NEWS BRIEFS: MV Coho to take two-week break starting Tuesday … and other items

Black Ball Ferry Line’s MV Coho ferry, which runs daily between Victoria and Port Angeles, will take its annual maintenance break from… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts to host ‘Spoon River’ auditions

Olympic Theatre Arts will conduct auditions for “Spoon River Anthology — Perspectives” on Saturday. Auditions will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Olympic… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony to perform tonight, Saturday

Port Angeles Symphony to perform tonight, Saturday

A local schoolteacher, an internationally known pianist and a contemporary African-American composer are part of this weekend’s Port Angeles Chamber Orchestra concerts.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony to perform tonight, Saturday
Tales to be told at storytellers meet

Tales to be told at storytellers meet

Colleen Squier, Dana Casey and Erran Sharpe will share some of their stories at 7 p.m. Tuesday during the monthly gathering of… Continue reading

Tales to be told at storytellers meet
Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills

Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills

A proposed measure in Washington state would allow wine lovers to fill reusable containers known as growlers… Continue reading

Wine without hassle: Washington state eyes store refills
Port Angeles, BMX track operator at odds over facility

Port Angeles, BMX track operator at odds over facility

The Port Angeles BMX Track in city-owned Lincoln Park should be run by a nonprofit corporation with a governing board instead of… Continue reading

Port Angeles, BMX track operator at odds over facility
Official stresses that proposed Port Angeles schools levy is not new tax

Official stresses that proposed Port Angeles schools levy is not new tax

The Port Angeles School District is asking voters to approve a $36.4 million educational programs and operation replacement levy that would fund… Continue reading

Official stresses that proposed Port Angeles schools levy is not new tax
Environmental groups want work halted on Snake River dams

Environmental groups want work halted on Snake River dams

Environmental groups are asking a federal court to halt 11 infrastructure projects on four lower Snake… Continue reading

Environmental groups want work halted on Snake River dams
Gov. Inslee says education is the focus for this legislative session

Gov. Inslee says education is the focus for this legislative session

Gov. Jay Inslee told a joint session of the state Legislature on Wednesday that lawmakers must… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee says education is the focus for this legislative session

LETTER: Vote yes on the Port Angeles levy to support our youths, schools, future

Amid the changes of this new year, nationally and internationally, let’s remember to focus on the well-being of our community. I can think of no… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim finance, utility office closed Friday morning … and other items

The city of Sequim’s finance and utility billing office will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday for a staff planning… Continue reading

Port Angeles native writes tale of haunting plane crash

Port Angeles native writes tale of haunting plane crash

The details of a story haunting a man since he was a child growing up in Port Angeles eventually led him to… Continue reading

Port Angeles native writes tale of haunting plane crash
Nominations open for Clallam County Community Service Award

Nominations open for Clallam County Community Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

Nominations open for Clallam County Community Service Award
Officials urge cautious driving after recent wrecks attributed to speed on ice

Officials urge cautious driving after recent wrecks attributed to speed on ice

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 firefighters have responded to more than six wrecks in the past couple of weeks, many caused… Continue reading

Officials urge cautious driving after recent wrecks attributed to speed on ice
Port Angeles’ Terminal 3 to get new headline dolphin

Port Angeles’ Terminal 3 to get new headline dolphin

The Port of Port Angeles is moving forward with a nearly $1 million project to build a new headline dolphin for its… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Terminal 3 to get new headline dolphin

Port of Port Angeles allocates funds to composites center

The Port of Port Angeles has approved an agreement fulfilling its $1.35 million commitment over three years to the Composite Recycling Technology… Continue reading