Clallam County

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula

Sales on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday were brisk across the North Olympic Peninsula this year, said business owners. Since 1932, Black Friday has… Continue reading

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula

A GROWING CONCERN: Think outside the flower box for holiday arrangements

AS WE MOVE through mid- into late fall, let’s explore all the possibilities of your seasonal holiday garden. There is a wide range of plants… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Controversial Canada geese come in a variety of shades, sizes

right? A little more tricky is knowing which race or subspecies you are looking at.… Continue reading

Clallam County Toys for Tots collection sites open

The 2016 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is underway, and Clallam County collection sites for toy donations are staffed by staffed by volunteers.… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. There was no agenda as of… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to hear report on timber revenue

The three Clallam County commissioners will hear a report on timber revenue during their work session Monday. The Monday work session will begin at 9… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Some legal forms help when you need them

THOSE OF YOU who have been following my weekly meanderings for more years than you care to remember are well-aware of the fact that I… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Good friends help build a solid shelter

with fist pumps in the air — when my women friends and… Continue reading

LETTER: Bring back hatchery program to balance interests of salmon, orcas

One of the wonders of the world is the orca whale. Beautiful sight to see as they gracefully glide through the waters of the Strait… Continue reading

LETTER: Convention of States program can help re-establish limited government

Studying history, our Founding Fathers resolved that a republic best provided protection and preservation of God-given rights to life, individual liberty and private property. Nevertheless,… Continue reading

LETTER: Drop-in center helps the homeless, at risk, youths

The Answer For Youth (TAFY) is a drop-in center run by a small core of dedicated volunteers whose main goal in life is to give… Continue reading

LETTER: First Amendment still the gold standard

In the PDN’s Nov. 16 Commentary page, one letter stands out: “Sore losers,” which may be relegated to the file headed by “freedom of speech.”… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: $1,000 scholarship available to single mothers at Peninsula College … and other items

The $1,000 Bright Haygood Copsey Scholarship is available to single mothers attending Peninsula College during the 2016-17 academic year. The award will… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Use today as day of post-Thanksgiving reflection

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Use today as day of post-Thanksgiving reflection

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY, A reflection on this traditional American feast. I grew up the descendant of pilgrims where Thanksgiving always included the story of Native Americans… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Use today as day of post-Thanksgiving reflection
This chocolate cake with lemon icing Hansen felt was apropos for her book’s cover.

Sequim woman’s short stories delve into ‘slices of life’

More than a dozen years ago, Heidi Hansen was itching to move from California but… Continue reading

This chocolate cake with lemon icing Hansen felt was apropos for her book’s cover.
Tommy Ross Jr.

Man accused in 38-year-old murder gets new attorney

A man accused of strangling a Port Angeles woman to death more than 38 years ago has a new attorney. Tommy Ross… Continue reading

Tommy Ross Jr.

Jefferson County approves tax increases for three funds

The three Jefferson County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve eight resolutions that allow for property tax rate increases in 2017 for… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund kicks off fundraising campaign
Peninsula Home Fund kicks off fundraising campaign
From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles

From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles

Cheri Knotts stood in line for 40 minutes before reaching the food at the record-breaking Thanksgiving dinner in the gym at Queen… Continue reading

From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles
Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday

Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday

Downtown holiday shoppers will have unobstructed access to Port Angeles businesses Friday on one of the busiest gift-buying days of the year… Continue reading

Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday