Clallam County

Power remains out for thousands on West End of Clallam County

Power remains out for thousands on West End of Clallam County

Electricity remained out for about 5,700 West End customers of Clallam County Public Utility District while they awaited the arrival of Bonneville Power… Continue reading

Power remains out for thousands on West End of Clallam County

Three young women named candidates for Clallam County Fair royal court

Three young women have been announced as royalty candidates for the 2018 Clallam County Fair. Port Angeles High School sophomores Eva O’Neil… Continue reading

Curtis steps down as Port Angeles High School football coach

Curtis steps down as Port Angeles High School football coach

Bret Curtis has resigned as head football coach of the Port Angeles Roughriders, district athletic director Dwayne Johnson confirmed. Curtis’ resignation was… Continue reading

Curtis steps down as Port Angeles High School football coach
Port Angeles council endorses school levy proposal

Port Angeles council endorses school levy proposal

A unanimous Port Angeles City Council has endorsed a proposed school levy that would fund major renovations at Stevens Middle School, providing… Continue reading

Port Angeles council endorses school levy proposal
Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

The federal government shutdown only partially curbs operations. But the longer the shutdown continues, the more likely its impact… Continue reading

Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

No end in sight of partial federal shutdown

Symbols of American promise became emblems of American dysfunction on Saturday when a dispute in Congress… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: The three tenets of pruning

Last week we learned the seven reasons to prune; now we whittle that number further, to the three ever-present tenets of pruning. 1. Have confidence.… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Birds of a feather flock together

what do they have in common? They’re cousins. They are also among the most captivating members in the… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed both a $4.2 billion capital budget that pays for construction projects… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly breakfast meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

HELP LINE: It’s time to talk filing taxes

TAXES. TAXES. TAXES. Yes, I was hoping to get your attention, on the off chance that you might still be groping around for a doable… Continue reading

Port Angeles man arrested after standoff

A Port Angeles man was arrested after a two-hour standoff with law enforcement in his parked vehicle last week, police said. Tyler… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to hear about OPNET

Clallam County commissioners will hear a briefing on the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team at a meeting that begins at 9 a.m. Monday. The work… Continue reading

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

The federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Friday,… Continue reading

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

State Legislature passes capital budget

The state Legislature approved more than $4 billion in construction projects across the state after reaching… Continue reading

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

Jim McEntire has heeded the call of the state House Republican Caucus. He’s running for office again. McEntire, a former Republican Clallam County… Continue reading

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

Clallam Public Defender contract approved: Charging procedures changed

A one-year $1.25 million public defender contract covering indigent defendants was approved by county commissioners this week in light of plans by… Continue reading

Peninsula man to be sentenced for tree poaching

A Clallam County man will be sentenced in federal court today for felling a big leaf maple tree on federal land near the… Continue reading

New safety fencing expected on bridges by mid-September

New safety fencing expected on bridges by mid-September

Permanent safety barriers will be installed on the Eighth Street bridges by mid-September, city officials said. The Port Angeles City Council voted… Continue reading

New safety fencing expected on bridges by mid-September
Forks jail procedures under review after escape

Forks jail procedures under review after escape

Forks jail staffing and procedures are being reviewed after two inmates escaped Monday night, leading to one found dead by suicide and a… Continue reading

Forks jail procedures under review after escape