Clallam County

PHOTO GALLERY: Visitors check out Sequim’s lavender, embracing the purple

PHOTO GALLERY: Visitors check out Sequim’s lavender, embracing the purple

Thousands of visitors from across the Olympic Peninsula and beyond made their way to the fertile fields of Sequim this weekend, the annual… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Visitors check out Sequim’s lavender, embracing the purple
Sea otter sightings swell in Strait of Juan de Fuca

Sea otter sightings swell in Strait of Juan de Fuca

A whale watching company has reported an increase in sea otter sightings in inland waters this year, including one that was seen… Continue reading

Sea otter sightings swell in Strait of Juan de Fuca
Lawsuit over Dungeness cell tower settled

Lawsuit over Dungeness cell tower settled

A legal dispute between Dungeness homeowners and owners/operators of a 150-foot cell tower is over. Dungeness Heights Homeowners agreed to settle on July… Continue reading

Lawsuit over Dungeness cell tower settled
Sequim scientists to study fish reactions to turbines as new partnership with University of Alaska Fairbanks

Sequim scientists to study fish reactions to turbines as new partnership with University of Alaska Fairbanks

A new five-year agreement between Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Alaska Fairbanks makes Sequim’s Marine Sciences Laboratory a key part… Continue reading

Sequim scientists to study fish reactions to turbines as new partnership with University of Alaska Fairbanks

A GROWING CONCERN: Water, water, water is key

THINGS ARE DRYING out with our warm weather and summer breezes, which ideally suits some of the Mediterranean plants that like a drier climate, such… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: When ducks are in trouble, men come to the rescue

BABY DUCKLINGS ARE very small. Their fluffy feathers are misleading and cover up the truth that a miniature creation is beneath them. Add this to… Continue reading

Brush fire burns half-acre of DNR lands

A half-acre fire behind Granny’s Cafe on the Joyce access road broke out Thursday night and was controlled by Friday evening, said… Continue reading

Canoes welcomed at Hollywood Beach during Paddle to Puyallup

Canoes welcomed at Hollywood Beach during Paddle to Puyallup

Weary pullers were greeted with smiles and warm Lower Elwha Klallam hospitality Friday as the Tribal Canoe Journey arrived in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Canoes welcomed at Hollywood Beach during Paddle to Puyallup

Completion of Lake Crescent Highway 101 paving for the season expected this week

Paving of U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent is expected to be completed for the season this week. Work will continue… Continue reading

Construction to begin Monday on Port Angeles bridge barriers

Construction to begin Monday on Port Angeles bridge barriers

Construction of higher barriers on the two Eighth Street bridges is expected to start Monday and be finished on or about Sept.… Continue reading

Construction to begin Monday on Port Angeles bridge barriers

Free outdoor summer concerts planned on Peninsula next week

A variety of music is planned for free outdoor concerts on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Caribe Steel Band will perform at Sequim’s Music… Continue reading

HELP LINE: The nuances of insurance are complicated

BASED ON A lot of emails that I’ve received from a lot of you, there are a lot of good questions floating around that are… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Backbone of the organization is honored

HORSEPLAY: Backbone of the organization is honored

DO YOU HAVE a good backbone? I’m not talking about your spine, but if you’re a part of any organization, be it for work, hobby… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Backbone of the organization is honored
North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

Eleven firefighters and three engines from the North Olympic Peninsula are working to help contain a blaze in Grant County near Mattawa. The… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Cooking grass-fed beef requires lower heat, longer times

THE FIRST TIME I splurged on a locally grazed, 100 percent grass-fed sirloin steak, well … quite honestly, I blew it. I carefully prepared all… Continue reading

Port Angeles man accused of child rape

A 57-year-old Port Angeles man is facing child rape charges for alleged sexual abuse that occurred more than a dozen years ago.… Continue reading

Sequim road chip seal work to begin Monday

SEQUIM – A $270,674 citywide chip seal project will begin Monday. The project, funded by city’s transportation benefit district, will continue through Saturday. Work will… Continue reading

Six-hour nighttime closures of Hood Canal Bridge begin tonight

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will close for six continuous hours tonight and Monday and Tuesday nights. The extended closures over three consecutive nights… Continue reading

Water alerts issued for two systems on West End

Clallam County Public Utility District is calling for voluntary conservation in the Clallam Bay/Sekiu Water System and instituting outdoor water use restrictions… Continue reading

All-night closures of Hood Canal Bridge start Sunday

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will close for six continuous hours Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights. The extended closures are needed while crews perform… Continue reading