Clallam County

Report: Washington state’s background check system needs fix

Washington state’s system for conducting background checks on people trying to buy firearms is fragmented and “specific… Continue reading

Peninsula beaches on Strait open for most types of shellfish harvesting

Peninsula beaches on Strait open for most types of shellfish harvesting

All Clallam County beaches on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, from Cape Flattery to the Jefferson County line, have been re-opened… Continue reading

Peninsula beaches on Strait open for most types of shellfish harvesting
Crack found in Elwha River bridge pier; span remains open while crews monitor

Crack found in Elwha River bridge pier; span remains open while crews monitor

State Department of Transportation officials now have more concerns about the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Crack found in Elwha River bridge pier; span remains open while crews monitor
Animals rescued from Gardiner property recovered and ready for adoption

Animals rescued from Gardiner property recovered and ready for adoption

Dogs, chickens and goats found living in squalid conditions in Gardiner earlier this year and taken to area shelters have recovered and are… Continue reading

Animals rescued from Gardiner property recovered and ready for adoption

Gardiner woman’s animal ownership restricted after dogs, goats and chickens seized

The owner of animals seized from a property in Gardiner has entered into a court contract restricting her to one animal. Nataliya Nivens… Continue reading

Gathering in support of Standing Rock protest set Thursday

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church plans a gathering at the mouth of the Elwha River at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to show solidarity with… Continue reading

Port Angeles man sentenced to five years in new burglary cases

Sean Vince Della has been sentenced to five years in prison for the burglary of a Forks pharmacy, the attempted burglary of… Continue reading

Good balance topic of free forum in Sequim

The best way to prevent falls is to move as often as possible and as productively as possible in the best possible core alignment, the presenter says.

Body found in water near Irondale identified as Wisconsin man

The man whose body was recovered from the water near Irondale has been identified by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, but the cause… Continue reading

LETTER: Be aware of carbon tax initiative proponent’s position on I-732

Bruce Lippke, professor emeritus of the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences of the University of Washington, presented arguments that the forest product producers should… Continue reading

LETTER: Jamestown S’Klallam tribe supports Dave Neupert for Clallam Superior Court justice

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council, the elected body representing the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, has endorsed Dave Neupert in his bid for Clallam County Superior Court… Continue reading

LETTER: Justice Wiggin’s strong moral character merits re-election to state Supreme Court

A political action committee is throwing hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat Justice Charlie Wiggins’ re-election to the state Supreme Court. The PAC claims… Continue reading

LETTER: Offensive Halloween displays mimic tragedies of the past

I enjoy the displays in front yards getting ready for Halloween but strongly protest the one that has two shrouded bodies hanging by the neck.… Continue reading

LETTER: Ron Richards the clear choice for Clallam County commissioner

Voters in the Clallam County commissioner election face a crucial decision as to who will help guide our future. Sadly, the PDN has provided little… Continue reading

LETTER: There’s no comparison between Harriet Tubman and Hillary Clinton; vote Jill Stein instead

Any comparison between Harriet Tubman and Hillary Clinton [“For Clinton,” Peninsula Voices, Oct. 21-22] must acknowledge their single-mindedness. Tubman’s life was devoted to freeing slaves… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote Dave Neupert to balance compassion, law

The Clallam Superior Court hopeful is the kind of judge we need to help the citizens of the county.

LETTER: Vote for Randy Johnson to ensure independent, superior leadership

The Clallam commissioner hopeful has the business acumen and diligence to make a difference in the county.

PA Realtors raise record level of funds

The Port Angeles Association of Realtors recently held its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser to benefit Peninsula Housing Authority’s “Self-Help Housing Program” and the… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Dam removal a whale of an issue

IT WAS ANOTHER tough day for those of us who love the iconic orca, or killer whale. An article, “Scientists: Breach Dams To Save Orcas,”… Continue reading