Clallam County

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

The four-day fest continues today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the George Washington Inn at 939 Finn Hall Road.

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Taste-testing muffins prompts recipe

I HAD THE very distinct honor two weeks ago of helping taste muffins made by the summer culinary arts students at the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Expect at least one change to be announced during the Blazer Party on Sept. 9, race officials say.

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017
Special programs in Olympic National Park will celebrate National Park Service’s 100th anniversary
Special programs in Olympic National Park will celebrate National Park Service’s 100th anniversary

LETTER: Health care bridges the divide

Republicans and Democrats banded together recently to sign funding letters that declared health centers, which would include the one in Port Angeles, as models.

LETTER: I’m voting for Donald Trump, and here’s why

Who do you want representing you when the U.S. Supreme Court inevitably has an opening over the next four years?

LETTER: Minimum wage hasn’t kept pace with cost of living

In Switzerland, people set the standard of living, not capitalists.

LETTER: Is Trump a fascist?

Here are some of the startling qualities he exhibits that make me think so.

LETTER: Port Angeles council vote to end fluoridation continues strife

Aren’t there more important matters to care about?

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

There is no sign the Ediz Hook facility would close, officials say.

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale
Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles

Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles

The exhibit, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, is free to the public, though donations are welcome.

Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles
North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups

North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups

Longtime conductor of the Peninsula Singers and Port Townsend CommunityOrchestra died Sunday of pneumonia.

North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups
Port of Port Angeles to raise boat-slip rates

Port of Port Angeles to raise boat-slip rates

Change coming in January marks second straight year of price increases.

Port of Port Angeles to raise boat-slip rates
Sequim City Council votes down zoning code updatesSequim City Council votes down comprehensive plan update

Sequim City Council votes down zoning code updatesSequim City Council votes down comprehensive plan update

The changes would have implemented new zoning regulations.

Sequim City Council votes down zoning code updatesSequim City Council votes down comprehensive plan update
Richards, Johnson to face off for Clallam County commissioner race in November

Richards, Johnson to face off for Clallam County commissioner race in November

In a third count of ballots Tuesday, Johnson edged Gabe Rygaard by 192 votes in the top-two primary for a spot on the ballot.

Richards, Johnson to face off for Clallam County commissioner race in November
Ethics complaint against Port Angeles mayor withdrawn

Ethics complaint against Port Angeles mayor withdrawn

Fluoridation opponent Marolee Smith dropped her ethics complaint Friday against Mayor Patrick Downie just as an ethics board was preparing to hear her allegations.

Ethics complaint against Port Angeles mayor withdrawn

Police: Jailed Port Angeles man may also be accused of making pipe bombs

David J. Pharr, 26, remained in the Clallam County jail Saturday on $75,000 bail for investigation of unlawful possession of a firearm, assault in the fourth degree-domestic violence and possession of methamphetamine.