Clallam County

LETTER: Vote Ron Richards to balance out Clallam commissioners

We need someone who understands our fishing industry and can handle issues brought up by the county treasurer.

Port Angeles pickle maker Betsy Wharton works in her Clallam Canning Co. kitchen. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Pickle products to make a ‘Splash’ at Sequim Farmers Market

Mrs. Vinegar, aka Betsy Wharton of the Clallam Canning Co., is taking a field trip to the market next Saturday, Oct. 8.

Port Angeles pickle maker Betsy Wharton works in her Clallam Canning Co. kitchen. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)
Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award

Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award

Dr. Pete Schroeder was given the Eleanor Stopps Award for helping to protect the marine environment of the Salish Sea.

Sequim veterinarian wins environmental award
State Legislature hopefuls disagree on school funding, other issues at forum

State Legislature hopefuls disagree on school funding, other issues at forum

While both men said funding public schools is a priority, they disagreed on ways to provide the money.

State Legislature hopefuls disagree on school funding, other issues at forum
Members of the Clallam County Search and Rescue team, Clallam County Fire District No. 3 and U.S.Border Patrol work together to bring an injured hiker off a trail. (Sgt. Lyman Moores/Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Three agencies work to rescue injured hiker

Reed Finrock of Sequim had tripped, pulled his hamstring and was unable to walk out on his own, the Clallam Sheriff’s Office said.

Members of the Clallam County Search and Rescue team, Clallam County Fire District No. 3 and U.S.Border Patrol work together to bring an injured hiker off a trail. (Sgt. Lyman Moores/Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
Sequim police dog Chase calls it a career

Sequim police dog Chase calls it a career

The police chief said he anticipates donations will pay for a new canine.

Sequim police dog Chase calls it a career
Communication is biggest lesson from mass-rescue drill near Port Angeles

Communication is biggest lesson from mass-rescue drill near Port Angeles

The Coast Guard worked with local agencies and Canadian first responders to simulate rescuing 60 people from the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Communication is biggest lesson from mass-rescue drill near Port Angeles
Clallam treasurer raises spending, personnel concerns

Clallam treasurer raises spending, personnel concerns

County commissioners suggest executive session as appropriate venue

Clallam treasurer raises spending, personnel concerns

Port of Port Angeles gets green light from state to move ahead with $2 million washdown facility

State Environmental Policy Act review comes to determination of non-significance.

Staff with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition anticipate The 3 Crabs Nearshore and Estuarine Restoration Project to be complete by November, which includes a new bridge over Meadowbrook Creek.

3 Crabs restoration project set for November completion

The North Olympic Salmon Coalition says a project to restore habitat and improve ecological functions in the 3 Crabs Road area is on schedule for a November completion.

Staff with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition anticipate The 3 Crabs Nearshore and Estuarine Restoration Project to be complete by November, which includes a new bridge over Meadowbrook Creek.

County treasurer to discuss ‘real problem’ today

The focus will be on financial operations and security policy, changes to veterans assistance policy and budgeting and spending processes.

“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses

“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses

The Ron Colby film focuses on the city and the surrounding communities and features many local businesses.

“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses
Logger, television star, father, coach remembered at service

Logger, television star, father, coach remembered at service

Over 300 pack church to grieve and share best memories.

Logger, television star, father, coach remembered at service
Noise pollution in the sea topic of film tonight in Port Angeles

Noise pollution in the sea topic of film tonight in Port Angeles

The film will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday at the Peninsula College Little Theater in Port Angeles.

Noise pollution in the sea topic of film tonight in Port Angeles
Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend

Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend

34th annual race to feature human-powered kooky creations that move.

Kinetic skulptures to race through Port Townsend
Mass casualty marine rescue drill challenged agencies

Mass casualty marine rescue drill challenged agencies

The drill tested American and Canadian agencies’ abilities to work together in an emergency.

Mass casualty marine rescue drill challenged agencies
Memorial concert to be a tribute to Peninsula’s music man

Memorial concert to be a tribute to Peninsula’s music man

Dewey Ehling died Aug. 7 of pneumonia at the age of 87.

Memorial concert to be a tribute to Peninsula’s music man

Port of Port Angeles audit finds improvements, need for more oversight of federal money

According to the report, the port didn’t properly document how much time staff specifically spent working on federally funded projects.

Port Angeles burglar faces charges in Forks, Joyce break-ins

Sean Vince Della, 28, is set to be arraigned today in connection with a burglary at the Blackberry Cafe.

State Patrol investigating Mora Road wreck in Forks

Two juvenile passengers were injured; one was airlifted to a Seattle hospital.