Clallam County

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to consider county budget

Clallam County commissioners will consider adopting a 2019 county budget after two public hearings Tuesday. The first hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. or shortly… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Instruments knot the only way to measure wind

ON THE WATERFRONT: Instruments knot the only way to measure wind

EARLY THURSDAY MORNING the 590-foot cargo ship Angelic Zephyr moored to the Port of Port Angeles’ terminal 3. The Panamanian-flagged vessel will remain in port… Continue reading

ON THE WATERFRONT: Instruments knot the only way to measure wind

Recount requested in Clallam District Court II race

A recount of votes is planned in the general election race between John Black and Eric Rohrer for the District Court II… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Bringing the outdoors in for Christmas

WELCOME TO THE month of December. Yule tide greetings as we traverse the last trimester of autumn. So don’t despair, in only a few weeks… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Skate rink photo makes memories roll

BACK WHEN: Skate rink photo makes memories roll

SEVERAL READERS RECOGNIZED the November picture from the past as the old Pavilion Skating Rink that was located on Front and Cherry streets where the… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Skate rink photo makes memories roll

BIRD WATCH: Hummingbirds in December

THE TITLE OF a Faith Baldwin novel, “Roses in December,” made a lasting impression on me decades ago. I was very young. The time period… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly networking breakfasts are held at 7:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at… Continue reading

Famed journalist focus of Thursday talk in Forks

Associate professor of journalism Rich Riski will talk about Egbert “Edward” R. Murrow and his ties to the West End at the Forks… Continue reading

HELP LINE: ’Tis the season to beware scammers

IN CASE ANY of us are still uncertain, after the caloric overdose we characterize as Thanksgiving, the holiday season is upon us. Happily, this season… Continue reading

Maier Hall Concert Series kicks off with Frequency

Maier Hall Concert Series kicks off with Frequency

Frequency, a Seattle-based string trio, will kick off the seventh season of the Maier Hall Concert Series on Thursday. All of the… Continue reading

Maier Hall Concert Series kicks off with Frequency

NEWS BRIEFS: Family band to play at library events … and other items

The North Olympic Library System will host three performances of the band Ants Ants Ants at different Peninsula locations. The band will perform at the… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula legislators discuss ban on plastic bags

Lawmakers representing the North Olympic Peninsula have mixed feelings about a proposed state-wide ban on single-use plastic carryout bags. State Rep. Mike… Continue reading

Trina Sloan recently adopted a kitten for her little boy — and for herself.                                (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Trina Sloan recently adopted a kitten for her little boy — and for herself.                                (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Young Artist Competitions deadline is Dec. 14

The application deadline for the 33rd annual Nico Snel Young Artist Competitions is Dec. 14. The contests will be at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

Tonight’s Hood Canal Bridge closure canceled

SHINE – The nine-hour closure of the Hood Canal Bridge originally scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The state Department of Transportation announced shortly after… Continue reading

Schedule of this weekend’s West End celebration events

The Christmas season begins this weekend in Forks and the West End with several celebrations. Here is the schedule. Today • 5 p.m.… Continue reading

West End celebrates season with Twinkle Light Parade, tree lighting and other festivities

West End celebrates season with Twinkle Light Parade, tree lighting and other festivities

Downtown Forks will glitter in the holiday spirit Saturday with the annual Twinkle Light Parade and tree lighting ceremony. Santa Claus will be… Continue reading

West End celebrates season with Twinkle Light Parade, tree lighting and other festivities
Peninsula College Vocal Jazz Ensemble offers fall performances
Peninsula College Vocal Jazz Ensemble offers fall performances

Port Angeles man arrested after armed robbery

Port Angeles police have arrested a man they accuse of the armed robbery of one inn this week and suspect in the… Continue reading

Judge orders Nichols-Hendrickson settlement talks

With a 10-day trial looming, attorneys for Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols and the woman who has accused him of sexual… Continue reading