Clallam County

LETTER: Vote Randy Johnson for a fresh take on old issues

His opponent for Clallam commissioner, Ron Richards, is entrenched in the old binary mind-set of politics and policies.

LETTER: We support Randy Johnson for Clallam commissioner

As neighbors, he and his wife have displayed a commitment to community that we find intriguing and vital to the role of official.

LETTER: We’re at a true tipping point with Trump’s vitriolic statements

To those who listen to his venom-filled comments on the election supposedly being rigged, please let democracy work, not runaway hatred and suspicion.

LETTER: We’re reaping the ‘rewards’ of a broken education system

The rise in conspiracies and the rantings of Donald Trump are in direct proportion to the travesty of a system.

Sea kayaker, author and adventurer to share experiences

Chris Duff will give two talks — one in Sequim, the second in Port Angeles — this weekend

Sequim police officials discuss details of a threat to Sequim Middle School on Thursday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim police investigating threat at Sequim Middle School

The school was evacuated and Sequim schools placed on lockdown early Thursday.

Sequim police officials discuss details of a threat to Sequim Middle School on Thursday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Margie V. Marrs

Singing techniques class set for Sunday

Alexander Technique is a body and mind educational method that works with balance, breathing and movement.

Margie V. Marrs

Threatening message in Walmart restroom prompts Clallam Sheriff’s Office investigation

“There is a bomb inside the building” was written on a stall in the men’s restroom at the Port Angeles store. No explosives were found.

Walking on sunshine: Idaho company debuts solar sidewalks

Walking on sunshine: Idaho company debuts solar sidewalks

Solar Roadways has developed glass panels that is says could generate three times the U.S.’s energy needs if used to replace all roads.

Walking on sunshine: Idaho company debuts solar sidewalks

Wild Birds to host Owloween Saturday in Gardiner

The store on U.S. Highway 101 will host birds of prey from Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue, including an owl named Gandalf.

Clallam commissioners to mull input before voting on weed eradication plan

Clallam commissioners to mull input before voting on weed eradication plan

The board is considering an ordinance that would allow spot spraying of herbicides as one of several methods to control invasive plants like tansy ragwort, poison hemlock, butterfly bush, knotweed and scotch broom.

Clallam commissioners to mull input before voting on weed eradication plan
YMCA of Sequim set for Monday opening with most of facility to be ready for use

YMCA of Sequim set for Monday opening with most of facility to be ready for use

The Y’s “soft opening” is this Monday, with a grand opening set for Oct. 30.

YMCA of Sequim set for Monday opening with most of facility to be ready for use
Crewmen with Pacific Civil and Infrastructure, the contractor for the Carlsborg sewer project, dig out an 8-inch sub-main line along Carlsborg Road and Business Park Loop for the gravity-fed sewage collection system Tuesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Travelers can expect more detours over next few weeks on Carlsborg Road

The Carlsborg sewer project is entering its next phase, and is still set for April completion.

Crewmen with Pacific Civil and Infrastructure, the contractor for the Carlsborg sewer project, dig out an 8-inch sub-main line along Carlsborg Road and Business Park Loop for the gravity-fed sewage collection system Tuesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Rickey Lee Smith

Port Angeles man, lost while harvesting mushrooms, spends night in woods amid search

Rickey Lee Smith, 50, was “wet, tired and hungry” when he walked into the Lake Pleasant Grocery at about 2 p.m., Chief Criminal Deputy Brian King said.

Rickey Lee Smith

Port Angeles man exonerated of drug possession charges

James Kennedy, Clallam County deputy prosecuting attorney, said Bradford R. Boulden was cleared.

Washington’s unemployment rate has dipped

Unemployment figures for Washington have gone down.

LETTER: Vote Randy Johnson for his business acumen, enriching participation

The Clallam commissioner hopeful impressed me during my stint at the Port of Port Angeles.

LETTER: Vote Ron Richards for Clallam commissioner, a ‘real’ candidate

His opponent’s vagueness on important issues and partisan interests serve as a big risk if he is elected.