Clallam County

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

LETTER: Take time to visit a school

The 95th annual observance of American Education Week is this week. Our AEW tagline, “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,” speaks to… Continue reading

LETTER: Where were the flags for Veterans Day in Port Angeles?

Friday morning 10 a.m. my husband and I took our coffee and drove downtown Port Angeles. We wanted to see all the flags for Veterans’s… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Standing Rock rally set today in PA … and other items

The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe will host a gathering in support of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and its fight against the… Continue reading

Port Angeles council sets special meeting for Tuesday

The Port Angeles city council will hold a special meeting from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. today in council chambers at City… Continue reading

Proposed Bellevue homeless shelter draws opposition

A proposal to build a permanent men’s homeless shelter with a day center and 40 to 60 units of transitional… Continue reading

Shooting victim in satisfactory condition at Seattle hospital

A man who was shot twice through his right thigh Friday west of Port Angeles was in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical… Continue reading

Fifteen nonprofits receive First Federal Foundation grants

Cancer care, a Forks playground and food banks are among the endeavors that have received funding from the First Federal Community Foundation,… Continue reading

Washington state rejects carbon tax; backers undeterred

Washington state rejects carbon tax; backers undeterred

Washington’s carbon tax initiative was billed as a bipartisan approach to curbing carbon emissions. But voters in… Continue reading

Washington state rejects carbon tax; backers undeterred
Mended Church will host a fundraiser for Feiro Marine Life Center from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mended Giving Gallery, 123 E. 1st St., Suite 1A. Seen here from left are Cortland and Libby Waldron, and Makayla and Joe DeScala of Mended Church. — Mended Church.

Art viewing, silent auction to benefit Feiro

Mended, a non-denominational Christian ministry in Port Angeles, will host an art viewing and silent auction to benefit Feiro Marine Life Center… Continue reading

Mended Church will host a fundraiser for Feiro Marine Life Center from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mended Giving Gallery, 123 E. 1st St., Suite 1A. Seen here from left are Cortland and Libby Waldron, and Makayla and Joe DeScala of Mended Church. — Mended Church.