Clallam County

Sen. Kevin Van De Wege.
Sen. Kevin Van De Wege.
A hiker walks up Olympic Hot Springs Road in the Elwha Valley in Olympic National Park on Saturday. The road remains closed to vehicles just inside the park boundary after portions of it were destroyed by the river in 2015. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hiking in the valley

A hiker walks up Olympic Hot Springs Road in the Elwha Valley in Olympic National Park on Saturday. The road remains closed to vehicles just… Continue reading

A hiker walks up Olympic Hot Springs Road in the Elwha Valley in Olympic National Park on Saturday. The road remains closed to vehicles just inside the park boundary after portions of it were destroyed by the river in 2015. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Searchers from Clallam and Mason counties who helped find Isaac Rivas on Saturday include, from left, Emily Last, T. Kenner, Chris Terpstra with his K-9 partner Makalu, Xenos Myers, Andrew Myers, Terry Shultz, Kurt Engel, Emma Janssen and Matt Aston. (Courtesy Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Man found on fourth day of search remains in Olympic Medical Center

Isaac Rivas, who was found alive on the fourth day of a search after he was reported missing, was in Olympic Medical… Continue reading

Searchers from Clallam and Mason counties who helped find Isaac Rivas on Saturday include, from left, Emily Last, T. Kenner, Chris Terpstra with his K-9 partner Makalu, Xenos Myers, Andrew Myers, Terry Shultz, Kurt Engel, Emma Janssen and Matt Aston. (Courtesy Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

New site for Clallam County Emergency Operations Center considered

Public safety building could house dispatch, westside fire station

A GROWING CONCERN: 13 ways to show your passion for gardening

and since I loaded you up last week with… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This week features Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith and Deputy Police… Continue reading

All photos by Katie Newton

 

Out of small sizes come great teams: With just six competing member’s between them Sequim and Port Angeles WAHSET teams this year, both were allowed to partner together on team events. Maggie Anderson , left,  Libby Swanberg, Haley Bishop,  Sydney Hutton wait for the cow sorting competition at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds, Jan. 21-23.

HORSEPLAY: Sequim, PA teams compete in district meet

MY HEART’S AGLOW at the acts of kindness and generosity of the coaches of the Sequim High School equestrian team for figuring out a way… Continue reading

All photos by Katie Newton

 

Out of small sizes come great teams: With just six competing member’s between them Sequim and Port Angeles WAHSET teams this year, both were allowed to partner together on team events. Maggie Anderson , left,  Libby Swanberg, Haley Bishop,  Sydney Hutton wait for the cow sorting competition at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds, Jan. 21-23.
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The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe now serves as landlord to multiple downtown Sequim businesses, including Hurricane Coffee Company. The businesses remain independently owned, with tribal staff saying there are tentative plans to add a cultural center and/or art gallery and more in adjacent open spaces.
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The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe now serves as landlord to multiple downtown Sequim businesses, including Hurricane Coffee Company. The businesses remain independently owned, with tribal staff saying there are tentative plans to add a cultural center and/or art gallery and more in adjacent open spaces.

NOLS discussion group talks Intentional Aging

The North Olympic Library System will continue it monthly discussion group Intentional Aging at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be held… Continue reading

Parenting class set for Wednesdays

Rachel Hardies will present “Up Your Parenting Game: Support Yourself and Your Family” from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 16,… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman dies in a single-car wreck

A Port Angeles woman died when her car hit a tree off U.S. Highway 101 on the West End early Saturday morning. Kelsey… Continue reading

Restaurant Romp begins Tuesday in advance of Sunshine Festival

SEQUIM—The Sequim Restaurant Romp, part of the Sequim Sunshine Festival, begins Tuesday and will run through March 5. Participating dining and beverage establishments have created… Continue reading

School retirees association names mini-grant recipients

The Clallam County School Retirees Association has announced the award of its 2021-2022 Isabel Whitfield/Eleanor and Donald Naddy mini-grants. The association awarded… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to consider hybrid meetings

Government meetings thoughout Clallam County

Clallam County staff urges denial of permit for waste disposal

Hearing on proposed Carlsborg transfer station postponed to July

Criminal charge against former deputy accuses him of official misconduct

Investigation alleges he used official status to talk to teen about case