Clallam County

MLK Day observed on Peninsula today

Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights activist who was assassinated in 1968, will be remembered today during North Olympic Peninsula events dedicated to his… Continue reading

Food, money, gift cards sought for furloughed or unpaid federal workers

The Clallam County Democrats are seeking non-perishable food items, cash, checks or grocery store gift cards for area federal employees who have… Continue reading

Lawmakers scramble to save southern resident orcas

By Sean Harding WNPA Olympia News Bureau The Southern Resident Orca Task Force charged by Gov. Jay Inslee with drawing up ideas for a long-term… Continue reading

Man accused of robbery in Port Angeles

Police have arrested a man for investigation of second-degree robbery, saying it was apparently prompted by a disagreement. Gordon Terrence Peters, 32,… Continue reading

Volunteers sought for third annual Clallam Night to Shine

Clallam County’s Night to Shine organizers seek volunteers, promising a good party for all who participate. Night to Shine is a volunteer-driven… Continue reading

Beating death case ‘inching toward resolution’

A murder case involving the beating death of a 71-year-old Sequim woman is “inching toward a resolution,” Benjamin G. Bonner’s attorney said.… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers support for raised median at Morse Creek

Clallam County commissioners will consider Tuesday a letter of support for the state Department of Transportation to install a raised median on U.S. Highway 101… Continue reading

Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be observed Monday

Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights activist who was assassinated in 1968, will be remembered Monday during North Olympic Peninsula events dedicated to his… Continue reading

Clallam County reviewing possibly taking over homeless grant

The Clallam County commissioners are looking into whether the county should rethink how the Consolidated Homeless Grant — a large funding source… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: To thin or to head? That is the question

THE GREAT, WARM, unseasonably nice weather continues, so now your pruning must really begin in earnest. So, again today we will continue our pruning course,… Continue reading

Clallam PUD orders smart meters, offers opt-out provision

Clallam County Public Utility District began ordering smart meters last week after similar efforts struck out in Port Angeles and Jefferson County,… Continue reading

Donations for Coast Guard personnel accepted

Donations to help Coast Guard personnel who are working without pay during the partial federal government shutdown can be made through the… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the… Continue reading

From Sequim to Dalai Lama: Tuttie Peetz’s driftwood gifted during international trip

From Sequim to Dalai Lama: Tuttie Peetz’s driftwood gifted during international trip

For years, Tuttie Peetz’s driftwood sculptures have traveled the globe. But the 74-year-old Sequim artist, instructor and sculptor said recently this is likely… Continue reading

From Sequim to Dalai Lama: Tuttie Peetz’s driftwood gifted during international trip

HELP LINE: We fall for scams because we want to believe

I HOPE WE’RE all taking a moment to congratulate ourselves. We got through Medicare Part D open enrollment, Thanksgiving, Christmas (or whatever you might celebrate),… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: First Step endorsed … and other items

First Step Family Support Center recently earned an endorsement as a blue ribbon affiliate of Parents as Teachers National Center. According to… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Bosun’s pipe calls through history

ON THE WATERFRONT: Bosun’s pipe calls through history

EARLY IN THE week, K. Asian Beauty, a 604-foot car carrier with a 98-foot beam, anchored in the west end of the harbor. I understand… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Bosun’s pipe calls through history

Port Angeles School District reports two luring incidents

The Port Angeles School District has reported another “stranger encounter” involving a student. The attempted luring incidents occurred in Gales Addition on… Continue reading

Scientists see another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

Scientists see another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

Over the years, scientists have identified dams, pollution and vessel noise as causes of the troubling decline… Continue reading

Scientists see another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

Two hurt in U.S. Highway 101 collision

The State Patrol is investigating the cause of a collision west of Port Angeles that injured two men and created a bottleneck… Continue reading