News

NEWS BRIEFS: University of Washington’s professor talk on carbon emissions, I-732 moved to Oct. 28 … and other items

News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Clallam bar association rates Coughenour higher than his opponent, Neupert

Politics

Clallam bar association rates Coughenour higher than his opponent, Neupert

Of the bar association’s 76 lawyers, 60 responded with ratings of 1-4 for the two Clallam County Superior…

News

Sequim School Board approves replacement levy plan

The district will also consider a capital projects levy to remodel Sequim Community School’s kitchen and demolish an…

News

Sequim cancer center expansion to be part of two-year strategic plan for Olympic Medical Center

The plan is to expand medical oncology from five exam rooms to 15; expand chemotherapy, the pharmacy and…

Crime

Threatening message in Walmart restroom prompts Clallam Sheriff’s Office investigation

“There is a bomb inside the building” was written on a stall in the men’s restroom at the…

Sequim police officials discuss details of a threat to Sequim Middle School on Thursday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Crime

Sequim police investigating threat at Sequim Middle School

The school was evacuated and Sequim schools placed on lockdown early Thursday.

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

News

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

The Littlejohns have contributed $100,000, which will go toward a cancer center expansion.

Governor candidates spar in 3rd debate

Politics

Governor candidates spar in 3rd debate

Gubernatorial candidates clash on issues of economy, the death penalty and where they see Washington heading.

Walking on sunshine: Idaho company debuts solar sidewalks

Business

Walking on sunshine: Idaho company debuts solar sidewalks

Solar Roadways has developed glass panels that is says could generate three times the U.S.’s energy needs if…

Life

Sea kayaker, author and adventurer to share experiences

Chris Duff will give two talks — one in Sequim, the second in Port Angeles — this weekend

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Here’s hoping for return to reason on timber issues

Ron Richards, a hopeful for Clallam commissioner, has less conflict of interest than his opponent.

Life

Firemen’s fundraiser, Forks dinner and sailing this weekend

And other events and activities throughout the North Olympic Peninsula.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Vote Randy Johnson for a fresh take on old issues

His opponent for Clallam commissioner, Ron Richards, is entrenched in the old binary mind-set of politics and policies.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: If you like the way things are going in this country, vote Democrat

They want to impose taxes, ban or take back guns and decide the future of your health care.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Vote Hillary Clinton for a strong female president

She’s right on her proposed measures for education, equal pay and immigration reform.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: We’re at a true tipping point with Trump’s vitriolic statements

To those who listen to his venom-filled comments on the election supposedly being rigged, please let democracy work,…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: I won’t vote for GOP office-seekers who refuse to vote for Trump

I’ve written each Republican candidate a letter informing them of this.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Gary Johnson my kind of candidate

The Libertarian presidential nominee has much more to offer than his opponents, especially in terms of the eternal…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Vote Dave Neupert for a better way for our county

The Clallam Superior Court hopeful sees a positive way to improve on our community.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Dave Neupert the superior choice for Superior Court judge

The Clallam candidate has the poise and connections to the community that the position vitally needs.