Clallam County

Auditions set for Olympic Theatre Arts production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

Auditions set for Olympic Theatre Arts production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

Auditions for the next Olympic Theatre Arts Main Stage production, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 2… Continue reading

Auditions set for Olympic Theatre Arts production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
Revitalize Port Angeles spokeswoman Leslie Kidwell Robertson is big on spirit. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Banner for Chattanooga to be available for signing Saturday

On Saturday, a relationship born in a best-city competition and forged in subsequent tragedy and gratitude will again be marked by this… Continue reading

Revitalize Port Angeles spokeswoman Leslie Kidwell Robertson is big on spirit. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Fourth Friday Readings set for tonight … and other items

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Fourth Friday Readings set for tonight … and other items

The Lodge at Sherwood, 660 Evergreen Farm Way, will host Fourth Friday Readings — an evening of five-minute open-mic readings of poetry, short… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Fourth Friday Readings set for tonight … and other items

ISSUES OF FAITH: Catholic youth convention helps still restless hearts

I WAS BLESSED to be at a Catholic youth convention (CYC) on the Puyallup fairgrounds the weekend of Nov. 12-13. The column I wrote last… Continue reading

LETTER: Electoral College prevents mob rule at the top

Progressives are now complaining that the Electoral College prevented the candidate with the most votes from winning. They argue that it’s not democratic and that… Continue reading

LETTER: Give a voice to the rest of Clallam on commissioner board makeup

I congratulate Randy Johnson and Clallam County that a well-qualified commissioner candidate can run and be elected in this county without a party label. But… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Books, coffee paired at Port Angeles Library’s Books & Libations on Dec. 3 … and other items

Books & Libations will be held in the Port Angeles Library’s Living Room, 2210 S. Peabody St., from 6 p.m. to 7:15… Continue reading

North Olympic Land Trust plans open house in Port Angeles on Thursday

The North Olympic Land Trust plans an open house Thursday at the headquarters it moved into in July. “We’re hosting an open… Continue reading

Olympic National Park offers snow, holiday lights

Olympic National Park offers snow, holiday lights

Park visitors can play in the snow at 5,242 feet today, weather permitting, and then drop down to Lake Crescent on… Continue reading

Olympic National Park offers snow, holiday lights
Opposites collide in play: The Port Angeles Community Players begin “The Odd Couple” next week

Opposites collide in play: The Port Angeles Community Players begin “The Odd Couple” next week

Sparks will fly when a fastidious neat freak moves in with a slovenly woman on the Port Angeles Community Playhouse stage. Florence… Continue reading

Opposites collide in play: The Port Angeles Community Players begin “The Odd Couple” next week

Shopping abounds at holiday bazaars across Peninsula

Less than a month stands between us and Christmas Day. Most of us have plenty of gift buying to do before the holidays. Fortunately, there… Continue reading

Square dance, breakfast and pool movie in the mix this weekend

A square dance and a pool movie are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. For more about the Port Angeles Community Players’… Continue reading

Tree-lightings, special events herald start of holiday shopping season

Tree-lightings, special events herald start of holiday shopping season

It’s a weekend to make memories. Santa will come to town Saturday in both Port Angeles and Sequim, arriving just in time for the lighting… Continue reading

Tree-lightings, special events herald start of holiday shopping season
Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving lunch Wednesday was much more than just a meal. For Melinda Nettleton, who volunteers at the… Continue reading

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles
From left are Clallam County Public Utility District General Manager Doug Nass, Commissioner Will Purser, Joe Helvey, Sam Parks, Commissioner Ted Simpson and Commissioner Hugh Haffner.

Clallam Public Utility District linemen honored for heroism

The quick action and life-saving heroism of two linemen has been recognized with the Clallam County Public Utility District’s inaugural Heroes Program awards.… Continue reading

From left are Clallam County Public Utility District General Manager Doug Nass, Commissioner Will Purser, Joe Helvey, Sam Parks, Commissioner Ted Simpson and Commissioner Hugh Haffner.
Clallam deputy takes extra step to help lost Army veteran

Clallam deputy takes extra step to help lost Army veteran

A Clallam County sheriff’s deputy is earning praise from the department after buying groceries for an 83-year-old veteran who got lost on… Continue reading

Clallam deputy takes extra step to help lost Army veteran
A Clallam County corrections deputy helps Ramona Ward to her seat during a hearing in Port Angeles on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Forks woman pleads not guilty to child’s murder

A Forks woman charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to homicide by abuse and second-degree murder.… Continue reading

A Clallam County corrections deputy helps Ramona Ward to her seat during a hearing in Port Angeles on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Crescent School Board in Joyce wins award for distinction

The Crescent School Board has been named a 2016 School Board of the Year by the Washington State School Directors’ Association. The awards… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District staff serve a meal of turkey, stuffing, green beans and mashed potatoes to Dry Creek Elementary students. Servers, from left, are Special Services Director Brianne Barrett, Dry Creek Principal Jay Sparks, Human Resources Director Scott Harker, counselor Laura Lilly and District Superintendent Marc Jackson. (Port Angeles School District)

Dry Creek celebrates Thanksgiving with traditional gathering

Dry Creek students, staff, community members and guests celebrated 34 years of school Thanksgiving gatherings. The Tuesday meal was provided by Sodexo… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District staff serve a meal of turkey, stuffing, green beans and mashed potatoes to Dry Creek Elementary students. Servers, from left, are Special Services Director Brianne Barrett, Dry Creek Principal Jay Sparks, Human Resources Director Scott Harker, counselor Laura Lilly and District Superintendent Marc Jackson. (Port Angeles School District)

LETTER: Here’s an apology to the world for our electing Donald Trump

As an American citizen, I would like to apologize to the people of the world for what has happened in America. From their perspective, the… Continue reading