Clallam County

Port Angeles man sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at law enforcement

Port Angeles man sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at law enforcement

With a gallery of first responders looking on, James Edward “Butch” Sweet was sentenced Tuesday to 37 years in prison for a… Continue reading

Port Angeles man sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at law enforcement
Jefferson commissioners to help OlyCAP with Community Development Block Grant

Jefferson commissioners to help OlyCAP with Community Development Block Grant

Jefferson County commissioners have voted unanimously to again help Olympic Community Action Programs receive and administer a Community Development Block Grant from… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners to help OlyCAP with Community Development Block Grant
A river runs through: Olympic National Park looks for long-term road solution in Elwha Valley

A river runs through: Olympic National Park looks for long-term road solution in Elwha Valley

Olympic National Park might not restore vehicle access to the Elwha River Valley until a long-term solution is in place, and… Continue reading

A river runs through: Olympic National Park looks for long-term road solution in Elwha Valley

Long-delayed arson trial set to start in Port Angeles

The way was cleared Monday for the trial of a Sedro Woolley man who’s accused of setting his former girlfriend’s Beaver area… Continue reading

Good news for water supply: Olympic snowpack at 119 percent of normal

Good news for water supply: Olympic snowpack at 119 percent of normal

Olympic Mountain snowpack in the days before spring was 119 percent of normal, a good outlook for water resources in the dry… Continue reading

Good news for water supply: Olympic snowpack at 119 percent of normal
Dam Bar settles lawsuit: ASCAP sues Port Angeles establishment for licensing fees

Dam Bar settles lawsuit: ASCAP sues Port Angeles establishment for licensing fees

Dam Bar owner Elda Brandt has settled a music licensing organization’s federal lawsuit against her for copyright infringement, she said. The Forks… Continue reading

Dam Bar settles lawsuit: ASCAP sues Port Angeles establishment for licensing fees
Inslee signs bill to phase out Atlantic salmon farming

Inslee signs bill to phase out Atlantic salmon farming

Washington state will phase out marine farming of Atlantic salmon and other nonnative fish by 2022 under… Continue reading

Inslee signs bill to phase out Atlantic salmon farming

NEWS BRIEFS: New director of support services … and other items

Liz Uraga, J.D., has been named as the new director of Quality Support Services at Olympic Medical Center. Uraga joined the center… Continue reading

North Olympic Land Trust Conservation Breakfast this morning

The North Olympic Land Trust will honor the Clallam Conservation District during its 10th annual Conservation Breakfast at 9 this morning. The… Continue reading

Easter egg hunts start early on Peninsula

With Easter falling on April 1 this year, most scheduled East Egg hunts will be next weekend. However, at least two hunts are planned for… Continue reading

‘The Turner House’ focus of book discussion

The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Sequim Library to discuss “The Turner House” by Angela… Continue reading

Driftwood Art Show celebrates 10 years at Audubon Center

Driftwood Art Show celebrates 10 years at Audubon Center

The Olympic Driftwood Sculptors club is making its mark in the community with its 10th annual Spring Driftwood Art Show this weekend. The… Continue reading

Driftwood Art Show celebrates 10 years at Audubon Center

ISSUES OF FAITH: What a friend we have in Jesus

IT HAPPENS EVERY year. Prior to Easter, I return to the gospel scenes surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. And every year I find… Continue reading

Feiro Marine Life Center                                This one-eyed black rockfish is in need of a name and the public is invited to submit their ideas to Feiro Marine Life Center’s Facebook page from Monday to Friday, March 30.

One-eyed rockfish needs a name

A post-surgery black rockfish at Feiro Marine Life Center is in need of a new name. From Monday to Friday, March 30,… Continue reading

Feiro Marine Life Center                                This one-eyed black rockfish is in need of a name and the public is invited to submit their ideas to Feiro Marine Life Center’s Facebook page from Monday to Friday, March 30.

Open mic readings scheduled

Writers on the Spit has announced an entire evening of open mic readings beginning at 6:15 tonight during the Fourth Friday readings. All… Continue reading

Pinewood derby, dances, plant clinics on Peninsula

A pinewood derby, a parenting educational session, dances and plant clinics are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available… Continue reading

Preservation grant workshop slated for Tuesday

Funding for two state grant programs is available for owners of historic barns and for those with stewardship responsibilities over historic cemeteries… Continue reading

Sequim viewers can watch Capt. Crystal Stout, pilot of the Dream Catcher hot air balloon, fly live around 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Philippines for the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival at facebook.com/DreamCatcherBalloon. (Capt. Crystal Stout)

Sequim balloon to fly in the Philippines

Sequim’s nonprofit hot air balloon, Dream Catcher, will return this weekend to Lubao International Balloon and… Continue reading

Sequim viewers can watch Capt. Crystal Stout, pilot of the Dream Catcher hot air balloon, fly live around 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Philippines for the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival at facebook.com/DreamCatcherBalloon. (Capt. Crystal Stout)

Opioid lawsuit preparation continues

Work on preparing Clallam County’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors is still underway as a federal judge looks at settling more… Continue reading

Irrigation Festival becomes its own nonprofit following pattern of growth

Irrigation Festival becomes its own nonprofit following pattern of growth

After nearly 123 years, the Sequim Irrigation Festival has becomes its own entity – as far as the Internal Revenue Service is concerned.… Continue reading

Irrigation Festival becomes its own nonprofit following pattern of growth