Clallam County

Port Angeles murder trial to proceed with fingerprint evidence

Port Angeles murder trial to proceed with fingerprint evidence

The local murder case of already-convicted murderer Tommy Ross Jr. will proceed as planned. Clallam County Superior Court Judge Brian Coughenour last… Continue reading

Port Angeles murder trial to proceed with fingerprint evidence
Matthew Nash (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Debra Stevens, a resident on Atterberry Road and retired city planner, speaks during a public comment session June 1, in the Clallam County Courthouse about a proposed 73-unit manufactured housing development at the intersection of Atterberry and Hooker roads. She said Matriotti Creek should see a buffer of 150 feet due to its classification in Clallam County’s Critical Areas Map and a full environmental review should be done on the site.

Carlsborg manufactured homes hearing continued to July

Those interested in the status of the proposed community of 73 manufactured homes in Carlsborg… Continue reading

Matthew Nash (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Debra Stevens, a resident on Atterberry Road and retired city planner, speaks during a public comment session June 1, in the Clallam County Courthouse about a proposed 73-unit manufactured housing development at the intersection of Atterberry and Hooker roads. She said Matriotti Creek should see a buffer of 150 feet due to its classification in Clallam County’s Critical Areas Map and a full environmental review should be done on the site.

Agreement reached on O’Brien Meadows property

In what was described as a “kumbaya moment,” Green Crow Investments Co. and the O’Brien Meadows homeowners’ association have come to terms… Continue reading

Sequim approves 103-unit housing development on Brownfield Road

Sequim approves 103-unit housing development on Brownfield Road

The first phase of a proposed 103-unit housing development near U.S. Highway 101 tentatively will break ground this summer on Brownfield Road. The… Continue reading

Sequim approves 103-unit housing development on Brownfield Road

Public comment sought on state ferry fare increase proposal

The Washington State Transportation Commission is seeking public comment on a proposal to raise state ferry fares beginning in October. The deadline for… Continue reading

Summer food programs on the menu across Peninsula

Several food service programs will be held across the North Olympic Peninsula for children 18 and younger this summer. All programs are free with no… Continue reading

Outdoor work parties, garden party on tap this week on the Peninsula

Outdoor work parties in Port Townsend and Brinnon, a garden party and a summer solstice barbecue are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Matthew Nash (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Ron Quigley of Diamond Point looks over his bonsai forest, a Japanese larch he obtained in 2007 from its designer, the late Sharon Muth of Bonsai NW. It’s one of many bonsai trees Quigley treasures in his collection.

Dungeness Bonsai Society hosts its 41st annual show this weekend in Sequim

It takes patience and determination to keep a bonsai tree going, and members of the Dungeness… Continue reading

Matthew Nash (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Ron Quigley of Diamond Point looks over his bonsai forest, a Japanese larch he obtained in 2007 from its designer, the late Sharon Muth of Bonsai NW. It’s one of many bonsai trees Quigley treasures in his collection.

Olympic Theatre Arts announces new season of live theater

Olympic Theatre Arts has unveiled its 2017-18 theater season. Season ticket subscriptions are now on sale to the public until Aug. 1, when… Continue reading

The Hands On Children’s Museum will be among the activities kicking off the summer reading program at Clallam County public libraries.

Activities jump-start Clallam County summer reading program

A children’s museum and volunteer fair at the Port Angeles Library on Saturday will kick off the summer reading program at public… Continue reading

The Hands On Children’s Museum will be among the activities kicking off the summer reading program at Clallam County public libraries.

Book-It Repertory Theatre performance explores journey of hearing loss

The North Olympic Library System and Port Townsend Library will host Book-It Repertory Theatre’s performance of “El Deafo” on Thursday during the first week of… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Be sure to tell God he’s a ‘good, good Father’

WITH FATHER’S DAY just a couple of days away, I’d like to share with you a few father thoughts. I had a good father. I… Continue reading

Robert Wyss

Journalism professor to speak on book about Sierra Club’s first director

Robert Wyss, author of “The Man Who Built the Sierra Club: A Life of Dave Brower,” will give the second of two… Continue reading

Robert Wyss
Landscaping with ornamental grasses topic of Saturday presentation

Landscaping with ornamental grasses topic of Saturday presentation

Veteran Master Gardener Janet Oja will lead a class in ornamental grasses Saturday. The class, “Using Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape,” will be… Continue reading

Landscaping with ornamental grasses topic of Saturday presentation

LETTER: Hoh River Trust deserves praise, not criticism, for what it’s accomplished

While PDN columnist Pat Neal may feel burned by the Hoh River Trust [“Dreamer, Scammer: That’s Me,” PDN Commentary page, June 7], as an avid… Continue reading

Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Local artist Susan Spar stands next to her exhibit centerpiece, “Jen Sleeping,” on display at her show “People, Places & Things of the Heart” at the Sequim Museum & Arts Center. She will hold an artist demonstration and reception Saturday at the MAC.

Local artist Susan Spar puts on a solo show at Sequim Museum & Arts

From detailed still-life to portraits to landscapes, Susan Spar’s artwork looks almost real enough to touch… Continue reading

Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Local artist Susan Spar stands next to her exhibit centerpiece, “Jen Sleeping,” on display at her show “People, Places & Things of the Heart” at the Sequim Museum & Arts Center. She will hold an artist demonstration and reception Saturday at the MAC.
Olmypic Theatre Arts hosting general auditions for upcoming play season

Olmypic Theatre Arts hosting general auditions for upcoming play season

Olympic Theatre Arts will conduct general auditions Saturday. Auditions will be at 3 p.m. at the theater at 414 N. Sequim Ave. Auditions… Continue reading

Olmypic Theatre Arts hosting general auditions for upcoming play season

Port Townsend goes Into the Mystic Faire today, Saturday

Into the Mystic Faire will feature psychic readers, clairvoyants, medical intuitives and energy workers from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and… Continue reading

Three teams lead in Race to Alaska; many batten down Wednesday for expected storm

Three teams lead in Race to Alaska; many batten down Wednesday for expected storm

Three teams, all sailing multihulls, have taken significant leads in the Race to Alaska. All three chose to sail on toward Ketchikan,… Continue reading

Three teams lead in Race to Alaska; many batten down Wednesday for expected storm

Coast Guard rescues two people, four dogs

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Sector Field Office/Air Station Port Angeles helped in the rescue of two people and… Continue reading