Clallam County

LETTER: Reach out and rise above the rancor of this election year

Please, good people everywhere, reach out in kindness and reconciliation to all who are in peril from such hard and dangerous politicizing during this election… Continue reading

LETTER: Recent writer misconstrues intent of Clallam’s noxious weed plan

The writer of a recent letter claims mowing is the only tool for controlling noxious weeds.  This statement is false. I attended the presentation proposing… Continue reading

LETTER: Stop blaming each other and join ranks against destructive Trump policies

Regardless of why Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump and whether one should have invested more or any time and energy in promoting Hillary over… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Power restored after electrical outage in Forks … and other items

Electrical power was restored just before noon Saturday to about 500 Clallam County Public Utility District customers who lost power for about two… Continue reading

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Riders hoof it through bad weather

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Riders hoof it through bad weather

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND sloppy ground didn’t deter fans of Jefferson County’s Silver Spurs 4-H horse shows. And why would it when the last show of… Continue reading

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Riders hoof it through bad weather
PENINSULA KITCHEN: ‘Tis the season for pie recipes

PENINSULA KITCHEN: ‘Tis the season for pie recipes

IT’S NEARING THANKSGIVING, and, as has been the case every other year during my marriage, it’s my turn to host the family meal in our… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: ‘Tis the season for pie recipes

Peninsula sites proposed for state trust land exchange

Three sites on the North Olympic Peninsula, including an off-stream reservoir for the Dungeness River, have been proposed in a state trust… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump’s terrifying election a reminder of Berlin in the 1930s

On the anniversary of the 1938 pogrom known as “night of broken glass,” Americans elected a demagogue and clinical sociopath as president. He was endorsed… Continue reading

Forks woman arrested in death of toddler

A 44-year-old Forks woman is under investigation in the death of a 2-year-old boy. Ramona Jean Ward allegedly caused a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading

Sequim School Board approves $5.75 million capital project levy plan

Sequim School Board approves $5.75 million capital project levy plan

A storied but mostly unused Sequim school building and the district’s central kitchen are due for… Continue reading

Sequim School Board approves $5.75 million capital project levy plan
Jacob Soule and Karen Anderson were reunited with their dog Miley thanks to brothers Justin and Adam from Montana, who found the dog while hiking the Mount Walker trail. (Valorie Williams)

Miley’s back home: Dog found after she went missing from wreck near Brinnon

Miley, a dog missing for two days after a vehicle collision near Brinnon, was returned to her owners by two hikers who found… Continue reading

Jacob Soule and Karen Anderson were reunited with their dog Miley thanks to brothers Justin and Adam from Montana, who found the dog while hiking the Mount Walker trail. (Valorie Williams)

Port of Port Angeles looking for feedback on tax increase proposal

The Port of Port Angeles commissioners are looking for feedback on a proposed property tax rate increase of 1.87 percent. If the… Continue reading

Downtown Port Angeles trees being removed to be replaced

Downtown Port Angeles trees being removed to be replaced

Workers have begun removing 38 downtown sidewalk trees that will be replaced in a $119,490 project that will snuff out branch-bearing holiday… Continue reading

Downtown Port Angeles trees being removed to be replaced
Clallam Sheriff’s Office warns of counterfeit bills

Clallam Sheriff’s Office warns of counterfeit bills

Keep an eye out for realistic-looking counterfeit currency with Chinese characters printed in red ink on both sides, the Clallam County Sheriff’s… Continue reading

Clallam Sheriff’s Office warns of counterfeit bills
State officials tell of possibility Elwha River bridge will be closed

State officials tell of possibility Elwha River bridge will be closed

If the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles closes, traffic would be routed to state Highway 112,… Continue reading

State officials tell of possibility Elwha River bridge will be closed
Holiday bazaars abound this weekend

Holiday bazaars abound this weekend

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, many organizations and groups have planned holiday fairs, bazaars and events to get residents in the mood for… Continue reading

Holiday bazaars abound this weekend
caption info: Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News Ernst-Ulrich Schafer will host a 40-year retrospective of his photography this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles.

Forty years of Ernst images: Port Angeles photographer’s retrospective starts with Saturday reception

Come to the window and close your eyes. Now look into the… Continue reading

caption info: Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News Ernst-Ulrich Schafer will host a 40-year retrospective of his photography this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles.
Veterans honored with ceremonies today
Veterans honored with ceremonies today
A tribute to four Peninsula residents who have received Medal of Honor

A tribute to four Peninsula residents who have received Medal of Honor

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column by PDN Senior Staff Writer Paul Gottlieb first appeared Nov. 10, 2000. We print an updated version every Veterans Day. A… Continue reading

A tribute to four Peninsula residents who have received Medal of Honor

Free haircuts offered to veterans on Veterans Day

A Port Angeles hair salon is offering free haircuts to veterans on Veterans Day. Today, veterans are invited to Fringe Hair Studio,… Continue reading