Clallam County

Consider Home Fund for last-minute Christmas gifts

Christmas. We all gather with friends and family to share warm homes and hearts, eat homemade… Continue reading

Kilmer looks at road ahead for Elwha River bridge, water infrastructure

Kilmer looks at road ahead for Elwha River bridge, water infrastructure

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer expects an infrastructure push from the federal government as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s administration takes control of the… Continue reading

Kilmer looks at road ahead for Elwha River bridge, water infrastructure

Clallam eligible for more funding to replace McDonald Creek bridge; closure expected to begin in May

Clallam County is eligible for more federal funding to replace the Old Olympic Highway bridge over McDonald Creek. Commissioners Mark Ozias and… Continue reading

Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild grants Fire District 3 Christmas wish

Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild grants Fire District 3 Christmas wish

The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild has presented a $17,039 check to representatives of Clallam County Fire District… Continue reading

Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild grants Fire District 3 Christmas wish
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News                                Clallam Bay’s Mariah LaChester, left, drives around the tight defense ofQuilcene’s Katie Love during the Rangers’ 45-30 nonleague win over the Bruins.

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Quilcene girls get defensive in win over Clallam Bay

Quilcene evened the score against Clallam Bay with a 45-30 nonleague girls basketball victory… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News                                Clallam Bay’s Mariah LaChester, left, drives around the tight defense ofQuilcene’s Katie Love during the Rangers’ 45-30 nonleague win over the Bruins.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: PA Realtors induct board members; Platypus Marine employees win prizes

The Port Angeles Association of Realtors inducted its board members for 2017 Dec. 9 at the Peninsula Golf Course Clubhouse. The ceremony… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles School District’s new sexuality training program makes kids guinea pigs

I’ve been noticing a few things about the FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) sexuality training that the Port Angeles School Board voted in [“Port… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim church donates to homeless … and other items

The Sequim Police Department recently received a donation of 50 all-weather protective ponchos to distribute to the local homeless population. The donation was… Continue reading

Only person convicted in Kercher murder seeks acquittal

Only person convicted in Kercher murder seeks acquittal

Nearly two years after Italy’s highest court acquitted Amanda Knox and her former Italian boyfriend of murdering… Continue reading

Only person convicted in Kercher murder seeks acquittal

Washington State seeks to increase foreign students

Washington State University wants to increase the number of students from foreign countries who enroll at… Continue reading

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center

First Federal Community Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Olympic Medical Center Foundation for the campaign to raise funds for the expansion… Continue reading

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center
Port Angeles fire insurance rating downgrade would raise premiums

Port Angeles fire insurance rating downgrade would raise premiums

The Port Angeles Fire Department is so overworked and understaffed that the city is risking a downgrade in its fire insurance rating,… Continue reading

Port Angeles fire insurance rating downgrade would raise premiums
Four Washington electors pick candidate other than Clinton

Four Washington electors pick candidate other than Clinton

For the first time in four decades, members of the Electoral College in Washington state have broken from the state’s popular vote for… Continue reading

Four Washington electors pick candidate other than Clinton
Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote Monday — ensuring he will become… Continue reading

Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

Clallam commissioners updated on annual foreclosure process; seven parcels sold

The Clallam County Treasurer’s Office sold seven of 11 foreclosed parcels that were auctioned Dec. 9 for a combined $71,236, ending a… Continue reading

California visitors roll over on slick Little River Road

California visitors roll over on slick Little River Road

A car driven by a Santa Barbara, Calif., college student rolled over on an ice-slicked Little River Road after having been pulled… Continue reading

California visitors roll over on slick Little River Road

Master Gardeners program application deadline Friday

The Washington State University Master Gardener program is accepting applications until Friday. Students must attend a 10-week training session that includes WSU… Continue reading

In front row, from left, are Olympic Medical Center employees Beverly Buck, CNA; Stacia Kiesser, RN; Julie Millsap, RN; and Cynthia Beltrami, RN. In back row from left are CEO Eric Lewis; Board President John Nutter; Lorraine Wall, RN, chief nursing officer; and Robin Burse, RN.

OMC board recognizes five employees

Five Olympic Medical Center employees from the medical/surgical unit recently received recognition awards during a board meeting from Board President John Nutter… Continue reading

In front row, from left, are Olympic Medical Center employees Beverly Buck, CNA; Stacia Kiesser, RN; Julie Millsap, RN; and Cynthia Beltrami, RN. In back row from left are CEO Eric Lewis; Board President John Nutter; Lorraine Wall, RN, chief nursing officer; and Robin Burse, RN.
Fire damages Port Angeles home; resident unharmed

Fire damages Port Angeles home; resident unharmed

Flames ripped through the exterior of a home on the west side of Port Angeles Sunday morning while a resident was away… Continue reading

Fire damages Port Angeles home; resident unharmed

Peninsula salmon enhancement projects receive more than $2.3 million in grant funds

OLYMPIA – More than $2 million has been awarded to North Olympic Peninsula projects by the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board. Seven projects in Jefferson… Continue reading