Clallam County

Partial solar eclipse to be seen this morning on Peninsula

Partial solar eclipse to be seen this morning on Peninsula

The long-awaited moment will come and pass in just two minutes. People will travel hundreds of miles, brave standstill traffic to boot, take off the… Continue reading

Partial solar eclipse to be seen this morning on Peninsula

Port Angeles Sea Scouts ship ready for sailors

They’ve rigged the 40-foot vessel, the leaders and the vision. Now, it’s a matter of anchoring the most important element of a… Continue reading

City of Sequim staff look to unite locals on hyper-local projects

City of Sequim staff look to unite locals on hyper-local projects

Staff with the city of Sequim and partner agencies plan to bring together city residents to look at local issues at a hyper-local… Continue reading

City of Sequim staff look to unite locals on hyper-local projects

Events in opposition to Kinder Morgan pipeline set on Peninsula

Two fundraisers for opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline in British Columbia are planned this week on the North Olympic Peninsula. Both seek donations for… Continue reading

William Shore Memorial Pool offers after-school program

To help meet a growing demand for after-school care in Port Angeles, William Shore Memorial Pool will launch a new program for… Continue reading

Ceremony marks designation of Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

Ceremony marks designation of Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

Daniel Evans hiked through Royal Basin last week like he did as a Boy Scout 77 years ago. The former governor… Continue reading

Ceremony marks designation of Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

NEWS BRIEFS: Hood Canal Bridge to close overnight Monday and Tuesday … and other items

Crews will intermittently close the Hood Canal Bridge to vehicular traffic overnight Monday and Tuesday for construction work. Closures are scheduled for 11… Continue reading

Gray whale beached for three days lives to swim away

Gray whale beached for three days lives to swim away

In a rare three-day beaching, experts say size saved the whale. A 1½-year-old gray whale stranded for three days on a remote beach… Continue reading

Gray whale beached for three days lives to swim away

NEWS BRIEFS: Petition filed against court culvert ruling … and other items

Attorney General Bob Ferguson is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by a federal appeals court that state officials said… Continue reading

Regional leaders discuss health objectives of county

Regional leaders discuss health objectives of county

Regional leaders from across Clallam County dug into data that shows a high percentage of food insecurity during a food forum. The Olympic… Continue reading

Regional leaders discuss health objectives of county

A GROWING CONCERN: Go big or go home when planning bulbs

TODAY IS THE start of early midsummer. That means one of my favorite planning, buying and planting times is upon us now. It is bulbnificent… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Tough to pick a favorite of the season

THERE ARE ALWAYS birds that seem to go with a particular season in the way some plants and flowers do. When the red currant begins… Continue reading

Clallam EDC, Habitat, other community groups to examine housing issues in Wednesday forum

The challenges and opportunities in local housing availability and affordability is the topic for a community forum Wednesday. “Helping to Hope: Clallam… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly breakfast meetings usually are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

HELP LINE: If something wrong is happening, report it

WHAT I’M GOING to go on about today is not a happy topic: It’s about abuse, exploitation and neglect. If you’re just not in the… Continue reading

High-speed internet service celebrated in Neah Bay

Situated on one of the most remote coastlines in Washington, Neah Bay and the Makah Reservation now have access to high-speed broadband… Continue reading

LETTER: Candidate Oppelt not someone I want to see on Port Angeles City Council

In November, eight candidates will vie for four seats on the Port Angeles City Council. I believe it’s not too early to note that only… Continue reading

LETTER: I encourage you to vote to re-elect McAleer as Port Angeles port commissioner

I have known Colleen McAleer through her role and as a Port of Port Angeles commissioner and community service for a number of years. She… Continue reading

LETTER: Industry profits shouldn’t trump import of gray whale feeding grounds

The Peninsula Citizens for the Protection of Whales has worked for 18 years to protect Washington state’s small group of resident gray whales from harm.… Continue reading

LETTER: Recent writer takes for granted the freedom jet noise symbolizes

This letter is in response to the August 17 letter to Peninsula Voices, titled “Jet Noise.” Let’s take the letter writer’s request further. The Navy… Continue reading