Clallam County

Christmas bird counts scheduled on North Olympic Peninsula

Christmas is once again coming early for local birdwatchers. The annual bird counts are set for Saturday, Dec. 16 in Port Townsend; Neah Bay on… Continue reading

City of Sequim employee retires after three decades

City of Sequim employee retires after three decades

Sequim Public Works employee Clint Rushton has retired after 33 years of service. Rushton retired Wednesday. He began work with the city of… Continue reading

City of Sequim employee retires after three decades
Hunting limited in Western U.S. states after tough winter

Hunting limited in Western U.S. states after tough winter

Hunting guide Mike Clark normally has more than 20 clients lined up each fall for trips… Continue reading

Hunting limited in Western U.S. states after tough winter

Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble to present free fall concert

Live jazz composed between 1936 and 2017 will emanate across the Peninsula College campus in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The Peninsula College… Continue reading

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery

Police continued their search Saturday afternoon for a man with a tattoo on the back of his left hand who unsuccessfully tried… Continue reading

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery
Weekend holiday shopping vigorous, say Clallam retailers

Weekend holiday shopping vigorous, say Clallam retailers

From smart TVs to yodeling pickles, Clallam County businesses reported their top-selling wares on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. In Port Angeles, Swain’s General… Continue reading

Weekend holiday shopping vigorous, say Clallam retailers

Award-winning poet to read Tuesday

An award-winning S’Klallam poet will read from his work Tuesday. Duane Niatum, a Jamestown S’Klallam elder, will read at 4 p.m. in the… Continue reading

LETTER: Politicians trying to trick public again with tax proposal

Many politicians fib, and bribery and corruption have no party lines. They have existed as long as politics. The current levels fly in the face… Continue reading

Photo: Santa arrives by canoe in Port Angeles

Photo: Santa arrives by canoe in Port Angeles

Santa Claus, portrayed by John Hubbard, accompanied by young pullers, arrives in a canoe owned by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe during a Christmas season… Continue reading

Photo: Santa arrives by canoe in Port Angeles

EYE ON CLALLAM: County commissioners to discuss code enforcement

Clallam County commissioners will discuss the county’s code enforcement program Monday.  The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom (160) at… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Turn you yard into a neighborhood showcase

SO THE HIGHLAND snow has given way to monsoon rains for days on end, and there seems no end to the leftover turkey. With that… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Weather ushers in some surprise visitors

SOME YEARS, THE population of sea ducks wintering on our protected waters is much less than others. This appears to occur during mild winters. That… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

Festival of Trees offers view of decorations, gingerbread houses in Port Angeles

Festival of Trees offers view of decorations, gingerbread houses in Port Angeles

The Festival of Trees Gala made a record $119,000 Friday night during its auction and organizers expect the festival to bring in… Continue reading

Festival of Trees offers view of decorations, gingerbread houses in Port Angeles

LETTER: Abortion not easy question, even for liberal progressive

I’m a liberal progressive Democratic Christian. I am an American. I also have conservative values (ladies, please dress modestly). I’d call my values sensible, insightful… Continue reading

LETTER: Anti-fluoride community thanks Port Angeles for vote

Thank you to all the voters who participated in the recent “no more fluoridation” ballot measure. As answered “no” by the 57.5 percent majority of… Continue reading

LETTER: Father should appreciate president’s efforts to get son out of Chinese jail

Right on, high five, son. This seems to be the message given from an “out of touch” father, LaVar Ball to his son, LiAngelo, and… Continue reading

LETTER: Refreshing to see the president’s accomplishments noted

It is impossible to state how great and refreshing it is to finally have someone “tell it like it is” regarding our president and his… Continue reading

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage

Fall colors are fading as snow again blankets the peaks of the Olympics. Our breath hangs heavy in the chill as daylight retreats. This is… Continue reading

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage