Clallam County

Boulder blocks U.S. Highway 101 lane for several hours at Lake Crescent

Boulder blocks U.S. Highway 101 lane for several hours at Lake Crescent

A large boulder that blocked one lane of U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Crescent on Wednesday morning was pushed into the lake… Continue reading

Boulder blocks U.S. Highway 101 lane for several hours at Lake Crescent

Man charged in high-speed chase west of Sequim

A 25-year-old Port Angeles man has been charged with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle for allegedly leading a sheriff’s deputy… Continue reading

Port Angeles Education Foundation awards grants

Port Angeles Education Foundation awards grants

The Port Angeles Education Foundation has awarded 29 grants totaling $39,950 to educators in the school district for the 2016-17 school year. … Continue reading

Port Angeles Education Foundation awards grants

Water rates and property tax increases seem likely in 2017 for Sequim city residents

Following the Sequim City Council’s first public hearing on its 2017 proposed $30 million budget, everything… Continue reading

Mayors of ‘sanctuary cities,’ including Seattle, say they’ll fight Trump’s plans

Mayors of ‘sanctuary cities,’ including Seattle, say they’ll fight Trump’s plans

Democratic mayors of major U.S. cities that have long had cool relationships with federal immigration officials say… Continue reading

Mayors of ‘sanctuary cities,’ including Seattle, say they’ll fight Trump’s plans
Case of florist who denied service for gay wedding is heard

Case of florist who denied service for gay wedding is heard

A florist who was sued for refusing to provide services for a same-sex wedding says she was… Continue reading

Case of florist who denied service for gay wedding is heard

State Senate panel takes comments on REAL ID

Airport officials have told a state Senate panel that thousands of passengers might be turned away from… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Olympic Medical Home Health earns top agency recognition; adviser joins PA financial firm

Olympic Medical Home Health has been named a Top Agency of the HomeCare Elite, which recognizes the best of the home care… Continue reading

FROM A WRITER’S NOTEBOOK: A thank-you to students from long ago

HARDLY ANYONE WRITES thank-you notes anymore. But there are two I’ve been meaning to send. And I’ve learned to identify the feeling inside that knows… Continue reading

LETTER: Recent writers reveal pratings of progressivism

In the PDN’s Nov. 13 Commentary Page, two letters stand out: “Band together” and “Impending storm,” both of which may be relegated to the file… Continue reading

LETTER: Step up with courage, compassion post-election

Post-election, our children and grandchildren contacted us. One, a Hispanic medical student, feels devastated, disillusioned and fearful for our country’s future. My daughters and granddaughters… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Mysterious NW talk Thursday in Port Townsend … and other items

Three authors will discuss the “mysterious Northwest” at the Port Townsend Library, 1220 Lawrence St., at 7 p.m. Thursday. Authors Rachel Bukey,… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Luck of the draw in fishing seasons

I DON’T KNOW about you, but I’ve caught the holiday spirit just in time for the most important holiday of the year. No, I am… Continue reading

Author of book on Makah to speak Thursday

Joshua Reid — an associate professor of American Indian Studies at the University of Washington — will read from his book, “The… Continue reading

$300,000 bail set for Forks woman accused in toddler’s death

$300,000 bail set for Forks woman accused in toddler’s death

Bail was set at $300,000 Monday for a Forks woman accused of killing a 2-year-old boy who was in her care. Ramona… Continue reading

$300,000 bail set for Forks woman accused in toddler’s death
Clallam candidates widen leads after more ballots counted

Clallam candidates widen leads after more ballots counted

Randy Johnson and Brian Coughenour widened their leads on their respective opponents in last week’s general election after the Clallam County Auditor’s… Continue reading

Clallam candidates widen leads after more ballots counted

Port Angeles forum on challenges, successes of disabled people set Dec. 1

The state Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment plans a town hall forum in Port Angeles on Dec. 1. The public… Continue reading

Port Angeles chamber announces new board members

Seven new members have joined the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce board. The newly elected members will join the board for… Continue reading

Teen struggles to recover amid new polio-like cases

Teen struggles to recover amid new polio-like cases

Hayden Werdal can move his right hand and wiggle his left thumb. He can kick his… Continue reading

Teen struggles to recover amid new polio-like cases
Port Angeles man experiences powerful New Zealand earthquake

Port Angeles man experiences powerful New Zealand earthquake

A 23-year-old Port Angeles man who now lives in New Zealand woke early this morning to the powerful earthquake that struck… Continue reading

Port Angeles man experiences powerful New Zealand earthquake