Clallam County

Bellevue girl takes world chess title in Russia

So here is how Naomi Bashkansky, 13, explains her opening moves in a chess game. She… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: World of winter break’s a stage

WEST END NEIGHBOR: World of winter break’s a stage

IF I DON’T time it right, I’ll never get into my own bathroom. As if the two adults and two teens of my family don’t… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: World of winter break’s a stage

Bad weather snarls traffic on Highway 101 near Quilcene

The state Department of Transportation reports that traffic on U.S. Highway 101 near Quilcene was delayed Monday evening due to poor weather conditions.… Continue reading

Necropsy on southern resident orca shows animal suffered blunt-force trauma

A necropsy on a dead killer whale found floating off the coast of British Columbia showed the animal had blunt-force trauma to… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau adds three board members

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau adds three board members

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau, which markets tourism for unincorporated Clallam County, has added three new members in at-large positions on its nine-member… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau adds three board members

Four Washington electors to be fined $1,000 for their vote

The secretary of state’s office said that four electors who cast their vote for someone other than Democrat Hillary Clinton… Continue reading

Multiple vehicles strike power poles; drivers avoid injury

At least three vehicles drove into utility poles on the North Olympic Peninsula over the holiday weekend, and all drivers managed to escape injury. One… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: An Olympic Peninsula pioneer’s Christmas

SOMETIMES, WHEN FEELING overwhelmed by the stress of the modern holiday season, I think of a story that was told to me by an old… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: How to make the cut in winter pruning

THE END OF this year has been interesting to say the least. First, an unseasonably warm frost-free October and November, with dahlias in bloom past… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: ‘Tis the season for a Christmas walk

FOR MANY, CHRISTMAS is the season when cherished traditions envelop us. They make the season special. One of the more simple traditions is a Christmas… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: PABA officers, directors elected … and other items

The Port Angeles Business Association elected its officers and directors for 2017. They are: President — Kevin Hoult, certified business adviser, Washington… Continue reading

Clallam PUD commissioners OK budget, rate increases for 2017

Clallam County Public Utility District water and sewer customers will see a bump in bills after Feb. 1 and electrical customers will see… Continue reading

CoastSaver of the Year named

CoastSaver of the Year named

Volunteer Liam Antrim has been named CoastSaver of the Year by Washington CoastSavers. Antrim, who lives in Sequim, is the resource protection specialist… Continue reading

CoastSaver of the Year named
Doctor: Officer shot in Mount Vernon gradually improving

Doctor: Officer shot in Mount Vernon gradually improving

A Mount Vernon police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a call last week is… Continue reading

Doctor: Officer shot in Mount Vernon gradually improving
Employees of Murrey’s Olympic Disposal, Inc., of Port Angeles assembled and delivered 65 bikes for children in need that were then donated to and distributed by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula.

Employee ‘elves’ provide children bikes for Christmas

When 65 children in the Port Angeles area wake up this Christmas morning, each will be greeted by a shiny new bicycle… Continue reading

Employees of Murrey’s Olympic Disposal, Inc., of Port Angeles assembled and delivered 65 bikes for children in need that were then donated to and distributed by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula.

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

Forks man arrested for investigation of burglary

A tip led Clallam County sheriff’s deputies to arrest a Forks man suspected of burglary, theft and other crimes. Spencer T. Lindberg… Continue reading

Free public feasts offered today on Peninsula

Free public feasts offered today on Peninsula

Free holiday meals are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Day today. The dinners are arranged by community. CHIMACUM Tri-Area meal CHIMACUM —… Continue reading

Free public feasts offered today on Peninsula

HELP LINE: Not feeling merry? Try faking it

IT’S CHRISTMAS DAY 2016, which is a rather big deal, regardless of your religious or philosophical orientation. At best, it’s a joy-filled day of significant… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Family tradition continues on

HORSEPLAY: Family tradition continues on

who’ve traveled the country to participate in breed… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Family tradition continues on