Clallam County

A car picks its way through a field of rocks and other debris pushed by wind-driven waves and high tides over Ediz Hook Road in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The city Public Works Department has closed the road. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Winter storm blows its way onto Peninsula

Gusts cause outages, close Ediz Hook, but snow predicted for Hurricane Ridge

A car picks its way through a field of rocks and other debris pushed by wind-driven waves and high tides over Ediz Hook Road in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The city Public Works Department has closed the road. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Both Clallam County fire districts 2 and 3 sent firefighters to a barn fire on Blue Mountain Road on Monday afternoon. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

No one hurt in Blue Mountain Road barn fire

Contents include airplane, trucks

Both Clallam County fire districts 2 and 3 sent firefighters to a barn fire on Blue Mountain Road on Monday afternoon. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Drink and Draw to feature IWANT

The first Drink and Draw of 2024 at Studio Bob will feature IWANT-Improv Without A Net Troupe. Members will model on Thursday,… Continue reading

Forks council sworn in

Board appointments made

Life Coach Sabrina Caverly

Renewed You workshop scheduled for Sequim

Sabrina Caverly will lead the “New Year, Renewed You” workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free workshop, hosted by the North Olympic Library… Continue reading

Life Coach Sabrina Caverly
A kiteboarder uses the wind on Saturday at Cline Spit near Sequim. More windy conditions are expected today with gusts up to 50 mph expected across the Peninsula, followed by very cold temperatures forecast through the weekend. (Steve Jones)
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Sailing away

A kiteboarder uses the wind on Saturday at Cline Spit near Sequim. More windy conditions are expected today with gusts up to 50 mph expected… Continue reading

A kiteboarder uses the wind on Saturday at Cline Spit near Sequim. More windy conditions are expected today with gusts up to 50 mph expected across the Peninsula, followed by very cold temperatures forecast through the weekend. (Steve Jones)

Arraignment postponed for woman accused of stealing Clallam Transit bus

Clallam County prosecutors investigating for separate charge

Art submissions accepted for weekend show at Studio Bob

Studio Bob is asking for art submissions for its Bring Your Own Art show. Artists can submit up to three pieces in… Continue reading

Clallam County Fair royalty coronation set for Jan. 27

The 2024 Clallam County Fair royalty coronation will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Exposition Building at the Clallam… Continue reading

Human trafficking subject of Studium Generale

Special Agent Laura Marroquin will discuss human trafficking on Thursday during Studium Generale presented by the International Soroptimist Clubs of Clallam County… Continue reading

Port Angeles man faces Friday arraignment on assault DV charges

A Port Angeles man with a previous second-degree attempted murder conviction faces an arraignment Friday in Clallam County Superior Court on assault… Continue reading

Republican party caucuses to be conducted Saturday

The Republican parties of Clallam and Jefferson counties will conduct precinct-level caucuses at 10 a.m. Saturday. The caucuses allow for grassroots input into the party’s… Continue reading

State Department of Natural Resources looking to replace two parcels of Power Plant sale

Commissioners want to know how it will impact junior taxing districts

Wind, cold weather coming to Peninsula

Blizzard conditions expected in mountains

Guide answers some questions on 60-day state legislative session

How does a bill become a law? How long is a legislative session? What is a legislative session anyway? A host of issues… Continue reading

Marc Lassen A 1918 Cadillac Type 57 owned by Marc Lassen of Gardiner is on display at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich.

Historic Cadillac featured at The Henry Ford

Gardiner owner features vehicle that served in WWI

Marc Lassen A 1918 Cadillac Type 57 owned by Marc Lassen of Gardiner is on display at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich.

UPDATE: Electrical power restored on West End

UPDATE: Electrical power was restored to West End customers by 1:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the Clallam Public Utility District. The Bonneville Power Administration said… Continue reading

An excavator pulls a piece of aging stormwater drain pipe leading to the Peabody Creek Estuary under the parking lot at Port Angeles City Pier on Thursday. The operation was part of a project to replace a failed stormwater line, fortify the shoreline from erosion and replace damaged sidewalks around the parking area. In addition to the repairs, pedestrian ramps within the City Pier parking lot will be replaced and made ADA compliant. Nordland Construction, Inc. is the contractor for the city project. The parking lot, located at North Lincoln Street and East Railroad Avenue, is expected to remain closed through the project, which is expected to be completed in March. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Stormwater project

An excavator pulls a piece of aging stormwater drain pipe leading to the Peabody Creek Estuary under the parking lot at Port Angeles City Pier… Continue reading

An excavator pulls a piece of aging stormwater drain pipe leading to the Peabody Creek Estuary under the parking lot at Port Angeles City Pier on Thursday. The operation was part of a project to replace a failed stormwater line, fortify the shoreline from erosion and replace damaged sidewalks around the parking area. In addition to the repairs, pedestrian ramps within the City Pier parking lot will be replaced and made ADA compliant. Nordland Construction, Inc. is the contractor for the city project. The parking lot, located at North Lincoln Street and East Railroad Avenue, is expected to remain closed through the project, which is expected to be completed in March. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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BACK WHEN: The dangers of starting a new life in the pioneer age

LAST MONTH I wrote about Daniel Webster Pullen and his family. By 1870, Pullen had bought a trading post in La Push and was prospering.… Continue reading

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Addiction treatment services available

Clallam County offers a range of services to people willing to seek treatment, and the county jail has one of the state’s… Continue reading