Clallam County

Deadline extended for registration for Night to Shine

The deadline has been extended to Sunday to sign up people 14 and older with special needs for their Night to Shine… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump threatens to substantially turn back the clock on climate change progress

Far from making America great again, Donald Trump may in fact threaten human civilization by setting in motion runaway climate change beyond the capacity of… Continue reading

Reservations accepted for Feb. 11 scholarship fundraiser in Sequim

Reservations are being accepted for a scholarship fundraiser set by the North Olympic Women on the Water, a part of the North Olympic… Continue reading

Snowpack above normal in Olympic Mountains

Snowpack above normal in Olympic Mountains

Olympic Mountains snowpack was 109 percent of normal Sunday, a solid base heading into the second half of winter, a water supply… Continue reading

Snowpack above normal in Olympic Mountains
Authorities: Port Angeles man arrested after two police chases

Authorities: Port Angeles man arrested after two police chases

A Port Angeles man convicted of eluding police less than a year ago allegedly kidnapped a 54-year-old woman, then led law enforcement… Continue reading

Authorities: Port Angeles man arrested after two police chases
Collaborate, tribal chair tells Clallam Economic Development Corp.

Collaborate, tribal chair tells Clallam Economic Development Corp.

Participants at the Clallam County Economic Development Corp.’s 2017 annual dinner were reminded of a key to success by a man who… Continue reading

Collaborate, tribal chair tells Clallam Economic Development Corp.

$45,000 in grants available for tourism promotion; first application deadline is Wednesday

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau is offering $45,000 in grant funding to qualified programs focused on promoting tourism. The first round of… Continue reading

Sequim man in custody after homeowner tries to detain him at gunpoint

Sequim man in custody after homeowner tries to detain him at gunpoint

A Sequim man is in custody after authorities say a homeowner tried to hold him at gunpoint when the 31-year-old was found with… Continue reading

Sequim man in custody after homeowner tries to detain him at gunpoint

Nominate community heroes for Clallam County award

Who do you know who has made Clallam County communities better places to live through selfless service? Now is the time to nominate your local… Continue reading

EYE ON OLYMPIA: State Senate fiscal cliff gambit falls short

Democrats attempted Friday to take advantage of the departure of Senate Republican Brian Dansel to move on “fiscal cliff” relief for public school… Continue reading

LETTER: Licensed bed-and-breakfasts allow area to thrive

As the Clallam County Planning Commission formalizes standards for bed-and-breakfasts in rural Clallam County, I hope that citizens will recognize the positive impact that fully… Continue reading

Travelers detained at Seattle airport released from custody

Travelers detained at Seattle airport released from custody

Individuals who were detained at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as a result of President Donald Trump’s executive order have been released… Continue reading

Travelers detained at Seattle airport released from custody
Hot Springs Road reopens to Glines Canyon overlook

Hot Springs Road reopens to Glines Canyon overlook

Exploring the Elwha River valley got a whole lot easier Thursday with the reopening of Olympic Hot Springs Road. Olympic National… Continue reading

Hot Springs Road reopens to Glines Canyon overlook

BIRD WATCH: ‘Wisdom’ lives on in albatross colony

A NEWSPAPER CLIPPING from Huntsville, Ala., contained some unexpected surprises. A reader moved to that area last year and has been on the lookout for… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New surgeon joins Port Townsend orthopedic clinic … and other items

Paul Naumann, MD, orthopedic surgeon, recently joined Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center’s Orthopedic Clinic. Naumann is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic… Continue reading

Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances

Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances

The shackling of jail inmates accused or charged with offenses in Clallam County Superior Court has been affirmed by Judge Erik Rohrer.… Continue reading

Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances

Coloring Outside the Library aims to brighten a Monday

A brew and a coloring book: What more could a person want? The North Olympic Library System — which oversees public libraries… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. An agenda was not available by… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to review 2016 budget vs. actual performance

The three Clallam County commissioners will review a 2016 budget-vs.-actual-performance report Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom (160)… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Tax-Aide volunteers available again this year

AFTER ALL THESE years, there’s a reason that we insist on continuing to call this little weekly effort “Help Line,” and that reason is that… Continue reading