Clallam County

Park reopening two roads; Olympic Hot Springs Road remains closed

Olympic National Park’s Hoh Rain Forest is once again accessible to motor vehicles after being closed by storm damage in mid-October,… Continue reading

Johnson, Coughenour elected to Clallam positions

Randy Johnson and Brian Coughenour have been elected. The two widened their leads against their respective opponents in the Nov. 8 general… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Coffee with mayor today in Sequim … and other items

The city of Sequim’s “Coffee with the Mayor” program will continue this month with a meeting today. Sequim residents can meet informally with… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Giving thanks by giving back

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Giving thanks by giving back

FORKS IS A small, rural town, but even still, it’s not every day there are shots fired on the main street. Several American flags fluttered… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Giving thanks by giving back
The Pennies For Quarters board, from left, Matthew Rainwater, Debbie Spinks and Jerry Stewart, hope to help homeless veterans in and around Port Angeles by providing a 1-year transitional program. (Pennies For Quarters)

Pennies for Quarters seeks to build tiny houses for homeless veterans

The Pennies for Quarters board has an idea that would give homeless veterans in and around Port Angeles a hand up and… Continue reading

The Pennies For Quarters board, from left, Matthew Rainwater, Debbie Spinks and Jerry Stewart, hope to help homeless veterans in and around Port Angeles by providing a 1-year transitional program. (Pennies For Quarters)
Sequim Community Aid seeks toys for area children in annual drive

Sequim Community Aid seeks toys for area children in annual drive

Sequim Community Aid is accepting donations of toys for its Toys for Sequim Kids giveaway. The nonprofit, which provides year-round help with utility… Continue reading

Sequim Community Aid seeks toys for area children in annual drive
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