Clallam County

Port Angeles City Council member wins senior pageant

Port Angeles City Council member wins senior pageant

Cherie Kidd was first runner-up at the Ms. Senior Universe pageant in Las Vegas last weekend, matching a feat she achieved at… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council member wins senior pageant
World War II veteran in Port Angeles continues to serve

World War II veteran in Port Angeles continues to serve

Veterans helping veterans. That’s what Veterans Day means to Tom McKeown Sr. McKeown, 96, has served his fellow veterans in the decades… Continue reading

World War II veteran in Port Angeles continues to serve
Olympic Peninsula ceremonies today will celebrate veterans; others set Monday, Tuesday

Olympic Peninsula ceremonies today will celebrate veterans; others set Monday, Tuesday

The largest Veterans Day ceremony on the North Olympic Peninsula will be at the Port Angeles Coast Guard station on Ediz Hook at 1 p.m.… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula ceremonies today will celebrate veterans; others set Monday, Tuesday
Park, bell trashed, council told; a few bad apples, say those who defend homeless

Park, bell trashed, council told; a few bad apples, say those who defend homeless

Veterans Memorial Park is being overrun by graffiti, trash and human waste, the Port Angeles City Council was told last week. The… Continue reading

Park, bell trashed, council told; a few bad apples, say those who defend homeless

A GROWING CONCERN: Damaging ice and snow ahead

THURSDAY AS I looked through frosted windows on my work van, I contemplated just how gorgeous it is here on the Peninsula, seeing wetlands greeting… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Heavy fall rains bring wildlife sightings

NOVEMBER MADE AN entrance that revealed its true colors. The recent heavy rains are only a hint of what’s ahead. We’ll survive. There are even… Continue reading

Daily ballot counts required with larger population

Daily ballot counts required with larger population

There may be no more waiting for three days for Clallam County election returns beginning in 2019 after Auditor Shoona Riggs learned… Continue reading

Daily ballot counts required with larger population

Elwha River bridge inspection to delay drivers Tuesday

PORT ANGELES – The state Department of Transportation engineers will conduct a routine inspection of the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west of… 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

Forks raising funds for Gold Star Families Memorial

Forks raising funds for Gold Star Families Memorial

Organizers are appealing to the public for funds to erect a memorial for families who have lost loved ones in combat. The Gold… Continue reading

Forks raising funds for Gold Star Families Memorial

Four-hour delay planned Monday around Lake Crescent

This is the final full week of road work for the season on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent. On Nov.… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Know what to do when the time is right

HORSEPLAY: Know what to do when the time is right

Writer says a painful goodbye to long-time friend

HORSEPLAY: Know what to do when the time is right

No changes seen in election outcomes after count of 12,141 more ballots in Clallam County

Clallam County candidates who were leading on election day held their ground when the Auditor’s Office counted 12,141 additional ballots in the… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Cooking the best Thanksgiving turkey

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Cooking the best Thanksgiving turkey

I LOVE THANKSGIVING. It’s always been my favorite holiday and I’ve never been entirely sure why. Maybe I love it because the house is usually… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Cooking the best Thanksgiving turkey

Power restored to area west of Port Angeles

Electrical power has been restored to 447 Clallam County Public Utility District customers in the Black Diamond Road area west of Port… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Harvest Wine & Cider Tour this weekend

The Olympic Harvest Wine and Cider Tour is back this weekend at a number of wineries and cideries. Set at various locations across the peninsula,… Continue reading

Court official: Tommy Ross should be released pending appeal

A state Court of Appeals commissioner has affirmed that Tommy Ross should be released from jail because murder charges against him were… Continue reading

Peach, Doherty await more news in Clallam County commission race

Candidates in the race for the Clallam County Commissioner Position 3 seat say the contest is too close to call now and… Continue reading

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Incumbents lead in early returns

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Incumbents lead in early returns

Incumbents held leads in contested races for Clallam County commissioner, prosecuting attorney, sheriff and director of community development after the first count… Continue reading

CLALLAM COUNTY ELECTION: Incumbents lead in early returns
Port of Port Angeles considers $10.2 million budget

Port of Port Angeles considers $10.2 million budget

A 1 percent levy increase is part of the Port of Port Angeles’ proposed $10.2 million operating budget for 2019, which is… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles considers $10.2 million budget