Clallam County

Diplomas awarded with more to come as graduations continue on the Peninsula

Diplomas awarded with more to come as graduations continue on the Peninsula

Ceremonies for four high schools and Peninsula College are scheduled for this weekend.

Diplomas awarded with more to come as graduations continue on the Peninsula
PHOTO: Tall ships ‘fight’ in Port Angeles Harbor for sea supremacy

PHOTO: Tall ships ‘fight’ in Port Angeles Harbor for sea supremacy

The Lady Washington passes behind the Hawaiian Chieftain as the two tall ships “battle” in the Port Angeles Harbor during the inaugural Maritime Festival on… Continue reading

PHOTO: Tall ships ‘fight’ in Port Angeles Harbor for sea supremacy

Third arrest made in confrontation over stolen SUV

The third and final suspect in an armed confrontation over a stolen SUV on June 2 was arrested without further incident Friday,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Field carrier practices set; Port Angeles native is named to college dean’s list

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at Ault Field midmorning to early… Continue reading

Bright mural to dress up courtyard at Olympic Medical Center

Bright mural to dress up courtyard at Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center has unveiled an 18-foot mural that took the work of more than 100 Port Angeles High School students as… Continue reading

Bright mural to dress up courtyard at Olympic Medical Center

Donation to go to Boys Girls Clubs’ health programs

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula has received $3,500 from United Healthcare for health programs. Janet Gray, Sequim Boys and Girls Club… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to talk climate change

Clallam County commissioners will discuss a resolution authorizing action on climate change Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ board… Continue reading

Lake Crescent traffic delays expected

Subexcavation and paving will continue this week on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent. Drivers should expect a total of half-hour… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. in the… Continue reading

Alcohol poisoning determined to be cause of Port Angeles man’s death

A Port Angeles man’s blood alcohol level was nine times the legal limit for driving under the influence when his body was… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Snow likely in mountains this weekend … and other items

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for those planning to travel into the mountains this weekend. A front… Continue reading

Legislature gives schools more money but also more earmarks

Legislature gives schools more money but also more earmarks

Public school officials from across the North Olympic Peninsula aired their concerns about school funding during a closed-door meeting with state lawmakers in… Continue reading

Legislature gives schools more money but also more earmarks

A GROWING CONCERN: Time to guard against pests in the garden

As spring slowly gives way to the approaching summer season (today is the first day of late, late spring; summer officially starts here on Thursday,… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Young birds provide much entertainment

“THERE IT GOES again.” The phrase popped into my head when I spotted a towhee diving toward a large clump of sword ferns. I’d seen… Continue reading

Float dedication kicks off inaugural Port Angeles Maritime Festival

Float dedication kicks off inaugural Port Angeles Maritime Festival

With the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain looming in the background, local dignitaries gathered Saturday to dedicate the new mooring… Continue reading

Float dedication kicks off inaugural Port Angeles Maritime Festival

HELP LINE: No one lives forever, so don’t waste life

AS A RESULT of rather considerable examination and contemplation, I’ve concluded that mortality is a lousy idea. Granted, my perspective might be somewhat dented by… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Mini horse teaches big lessons

HORSEPLAY: Mini horse teaches big lessons

I’M LEARNING ALL sorts of new things since adding Gypsy, a dainty black and white mini-horse, to the family. She’s full of energy and yet… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Mini horse teaches big lessons
Long-time Clallam County PUD commissioner suffers stroke, resigns from post

Long-time Clallam County PUD commissioner suffers stroke, resigns from post

Longtime and soon-to-be former Clallam County Public Utility District Commissioner Hugh Haffner continues to recover from a May 10 stroke, his wife… Continue reading

Long-time Clallam County PUD commissioner suffers stroke, resigns from post

Port Angeles council discusses racism after visitor’s story

A visitor’s account of a brush with racism in Port Angeles prompted a City Council discussion last week. James Hong of Seattle… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Things can go right — and so wrong — in the kitchen

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Things can go right — and so wrong — in the kitchen

I’VE BEEN EXPERIMENTING lately. Not in a lab, but perhaps in an even more unstable environment … my kitchen. It started innocently enough. I got… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Things can go right — and so wrong — in the kitchen