Clallam County

Peninsula unemployment down slightly

Unemployment rates dipped slightly on the North Olympic Peninsula in November while the region’s labor force grew by 165 workers, state officials… Continue reading

Study explores how ancient First Nations gardened the ocean on B.C.’s coast

An ancient wetland-gardening site unearthed during a road-building project in British Columbia is as culturally important… Continue reading

Orca found dead on B.C. coast

A dead orca found on British Columbia’s coast has been identified as a member of an endangered population. Fisheries… Continue reading

Community invited to participate in concert

Celebrate the Christmas season in Baroque fashion during an upcoming performance of George Frideric Handel’s “Singalong Messiah.” Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 South… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Live music is set tonight at Metta Room … and other items

The Metta Room, 132 E. Front St, beginning at 8 tonight and Sunday will host a variety of Christmas themed events with… Continue reading

Federal government expands database access for Indian tribes

The federal government is expanding a program that allows American Indian tribes to access national criminal databases… Continue reading

Holiday events on Peninsula

Candlelight services and other holiday events are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. For more about the Holiday Hi-Jinx Allstar Fundraiser for… Continue reading

LETTER: Be thankful for Navy jets doing training

To the folks who whine and complain about the Navy jets: Understand that the pilots of the aircraft are training and practicing to protect you… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump is still a bully

All U.S. intelligence agencies are unanimous that the Russians hacked our Nov. 8 election. Donald Trump himself covertly collaborated by loudly and repeatedly attacking Hillary… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Philanthropic Education Organization awards PC student with $1,800 grant … and other items

Port Angeles Chapter IV of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) recently awarded Hannah Nelson an $1,800 grant from the Program for Continuing… Continue reading

OTA offers winter break theatre workshop for children

Olympic Theatre Arts will offer a one-week theater workshop for youth ages 6 to 18 beginning Monday. The workshop will be from 9… Continue reading

Responders called in to rescue man on Little River Trail in Olympic National Park

First responders worked Thursday evening to rescue a man who was injured while hiking the Little River Trail in Olympic National Park.… Continue reading

Arson suspected in mobile home fire near Port Angeles

Arson suspected in mobile home fire near Port Angeles

Arson is being investigated as the possible cause of a fire that destroyed an abandoned mobile home west of Port Angeles this… Continue reading

Arson suspected in mobile home fire near Port Angeles
Port Angeles Fire Chief Ken Dubuc

PA OKs overtime; Move will cost city but keep fire insurance rating stable

The Port Angeles City Council agreed on a split vote to guarantee minimum 24-hour staffing of five personnel in the fire department… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fire Chief Ken Dubuc
Robotics team fundraising: Gift-wrapping to help students build robots

Robotics team fundraising: Gift-wrapping to help students build robots

Jefferson County students, supported by the Applied Education Foundation, are wrapping gifts to raise money to buy equipment for underwater robots in… Continue reading

Robotics team fundraising: Gift-wrapping to help students build robots
Sequim author Michael Bunnell discusses his latest novel, “American Gypsy”

Sequim author Michael Bunnell discusses his latest novel, “American Gypsy”

The failed economy of 1939 meets the worlds of carnivals and gypsies in Michael Bunnell’s “American Gypsy.” Bunnell, who lives in Sequim, has… Continue reading

Sequim author Michael Bunnell discusses his latest novel, “American Gypsy”

Sequim readies economic development plan; retention program rolls out tentatively in June 2017

The city of Sequim plans to move forward with an economic development plan starting in 2017. The new plan, adopted Dec. 12, addresses… Continue reading

1 year after Oregon refuge takeover, quieter land battle unfolds

1 year after Oregon refuge takeover, quieter land battle unfolds

On a recent wintry evening, members of the Grant County Public Forest Commission walked into… Continue reading

1 year after Oregon refuge takeover, quieter land battle unfolds

LETTER: Disappointed in Port Angeles School Board for voting in new sex education program

When my friend Bill told me in the coffee shop that the Port Angeles School Board was about to adopt a new sex-education program with… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles holiday lights tours are underway … and other items

All Points Charters & Tours is offering tours of Christmas lights in Port Angeles through Christmas Eve. Each tour is about two… Continue reading