Clallam County

Hearing to decide if accused murderer should be made to take medication

Hearing to decide if accused murderer should be made to take medication

A Bainbridge Island teen charged with killing a 71-year-old Sequim woman will have a court hearing this month to determine whether he… Continue reading

Hearing to decide if accused murderer should be made to take medication

State panel to discuss fishing ban on Elwha River during meeting in Port Angeles

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will tour the Elwha River watershed after a briefing on fish populations and a discussion of a… Continue reading

Port Angeles eyes code changes for advisory panels

The Port Angeles City Council will consider today code revisions that would encourage citizen participation at advisory board and committee meetings. The… Continue reading

Klahowya Campground closes today for water system upgrades

Klahowya Campground in Olympic National Forest will be closed until next spring beginning early today for water system upgrades. The U.S. Forest… Continue reading

Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

Ships moving through a busy channel off Washington state’s San Juan Island are slowing down this summer… Continue reading

Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

State says judge erred in dismissing Tesoro refinery fines

State regulators said a judge erred when he overturned $2.39 million in penalties against Tesoro following the… Continue reading

Sequim school officials mull moving students to offset overcrowded classes at Greywolf

Sequim school officials mull moving students to offset overcrowded classes at Greywolf

The Sequim School District is considering possibly moving students from Greywolf Elementary School in Carlsborg to Helen Haller Elementary in Sequim later this… Continue reading

Sequim school officials mull moving students to offset overcrowded classes at Greywolf
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal members drum and sing as a crowd walks down Lincoln Street in Port Angeles on Thursday for International Overdose Awareness Day. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal members drum and sing as a crowd walks down Lincoln Street in Port Angeles on Thursday for International Overdose Awareness Day. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End

A YOUNG BLACK dog named Poncho was lying in the shade created by the underbelly of a dusty van. Propped on the back of the… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End
Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfire worries; red flag warning issued

Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfire worries; red flag warning issued

As the growing Jolly Mountain Fire in Kittitas County threatens thousands of homes in Ronald and Roslyn, Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed… Continue reading

Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfire worries; red flag warning issued

Delays to lengthen around Lake Crescent starting Thursday

Come Thursday, it’s going to get a lot harder to travel to and from the West End. The first planned four-hour delay… Continue reading

Sequim district, teachers in mediation over contracts

Sequim teachers and the Sequim School District are getting some outside help with contract negotiations. Representatives of the district and the Sequim Education… Continue reading

Registration open for the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup

Registration is open now for volunteers who want to participate in the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 16. Volunteers can select from among 16… Continue reading

Port Angeles police seek man who failed to appear in court

Port Angeles police seek man who failed to appear in court

Port Angeles police request the public’s help in finding a Port Angeles man who did not appear for his sentencing hearing Aug.… Continue reading

Port Angeles police seek man who failed to appear in court

Forum focuses on peace of mind during estate planning

Attorney Michael Hatch will present a free WOW! Working on Wellness forum, “Elder Law: Simple Steps Towards Peace of Mind,” at 2:30 p.m.… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to consider Olympia oysters surveys

Clallam County commissioners will consider an agreement with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe to conduct Olympia Oyster surveys as part of a Marine Resources Committee restoration… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Use Alzheimer’s walk to fight back against death

DEATH AND I have met on numerous occasions, although I’m happy to report that we haven’t been formally introduced. As is the case for many… Continue reading

Ground broken for redevelopment of affordable housing complex in Port Angeles

Ground broken for redevelopment of affordable housing complex in Port Angeles

Local dignitaries armed with golden shovels broke ground Tuesday to dedicate the first phase of the Mount Angeles View redevelopment project, officially… Continue reading

Ground broken for redevelopment of affordable housing complex in Port Angeles

A GROWING CONCERN: Phosphorous, the miracle drug of bulbs and perennials

IT IS SO appropriate that as we all begin our first week of September and the month of autumn officially begins, I write an article… Continue reading