Clallam County

Cranksgiving benefit gears up in Sequim, Port Townsend

Wheels and spokes meet turkey and gravy during “Cranksgiving,” the New York City-inspired bike ride/food drive/scavenger hunt. North Olympic Peninsula residents can choose from two… Continue reading

Dungeness River Bridge to be lit up for holidays tonight

Dungeness River Bridge to be lit up for holidays tonight

Multi-colored string lights will adorn the Dungeness River Bridge tonight to mark the coming holidays. The voices and cheer of community members are… Continue reading

Dungeness River Bridge to be lit up for holidays tonight

Elwha lecture, Discovery Dance coming this week

A presentation on the Elwha River restoration and a dance in Port Townsend are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is… Continue reading

Forks City Council declines 1 percent property tax hike

Forks City Council members have voted unanimously against taking the state-permitted 1 percent property tax increase for residents inside the city limits. Voting… Continue reading

Holiday bazaars continue this weekend

Holiday bazaars continue this weekend

Holiday bazaars offer a way to pick up unique gifts for friends and family. Many are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. SEQUIM… Continue reading

Holiday bazaars continue this weekend

ISSUES OF FAITH: To coexist, see ‘only the good in all religions’

THE TALMUD TEACHES that the righteous of all nations have a share in the world to come. One of the things which drew me to… Continue reading

LETTER: Bridge fence would take away ‘easy way out’

How can we help Port Angeles get a suicide-prevention fence up on the two Eighth Street bridges? I read that they need almost a million… Continue reading

LETTER: Citizens should speak up for Eighth Street bridge railings

Once again, approximately 15 years later, I write another letter appealing to the city to build pedestrian safety railings over both the Eighth Street bridges.… Continue reading

Nature Mart offers holiday gifts for the whole family

Nature Mart offers holiday gifts for the whole family

With the holidays right around the corner, the Dungeness River Audubon Center has you covered. The 11th annual River Center Holiday Nature Mart… Continue reading

Nature Mart offers holiday gifts for the whole family
Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble to perform Tuesday

Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble to perform Tuesday

Jazz at the PUB will take center stage in the Pirate Union Building at Peninsula College on Tuesday afternoon. The free admission… Continue reading

Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble to perform Tuesday
Peninsula Singers present songs for the season

Peninsula Singers present songs for the season

Peninsula Singers and conductor Jerome Wright are gearing up to sing the songs of the season with their upcoming fall concert. Starting at… Continue reading

Peninsula Singers present songs for the season
Republican, Democrat launch centrist group in Washington state

Republican, Democrat launch centrist group in Washington state

The politically traumatized or in-denial voter is being courted by a new movement that will support independent,… Continue reading

Republican, Democrat launch centrist group in Washington state
Supreme Court: More work to do on education funding

Supreme Court: More work to do on education funding

The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that while lawmakers have made progress in a multi-year effort… Continue reading

Supreme Court: More work to do on education funding
Plea nixed in toddler death case; attorney to argue for trial delay

Plea nixed in toddler death case; attorney to argue for trial delay

Accused murderer Ramona Ward rejected a plea offer Wednesday in connection with the blunt-force-trauma death of a 2½-year-old boy, setting the stage… Continue reading

Plea nixed in toddler death case; attorney to argue for trial delay

Peninsula food banks distributing turkeys for Thanksgiving

Food banks across the North Olympic Peninsula will distribute turkeys and other Thanksgiving trimmings between Friday and Wednesday, or Thanksgiving eve. Sequim Food Bank The… Continue reading

High water closes Highway 112 near Pysht

State Highway 112 was closed near Pysht on Wednesday because of high water from the Pysht River, the state Department of Transportation said.… Continue reading

City of Sequim to discontinue passport service

The city of Sequim will no longer offer passport services beginning Jan. 1. The service is available at Clallam and Jefferson County offices… Continue reading

Port Angeles man gets 100 days for yelling at neighbor

A Port Angeles man has been sentenced to 100 days in jail for yelling at his neighbors, the Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney’s… Continue reading

LETTER: Get out the scissors if Dear Abby is too racy

Regarding the Oct. 31 “Peninsula Voices,” I would like to respond and make a suggestion to the “Racy Dear Abby” concerned parent. In my opinion,… Continue reading

LETTER: Attorney general shouldn’t sue president

When did the Constitution grant a state attorney general more authority than the president of the United States? (“State AG Discusses Lawsuits,” PDN, Oct. 22)… Continue reading