Raul Vasquez

No bank representative at Clallam Bay-Sekiu chamber meeting today

CLALLAM BAY -- Today's scheduled Clallam Bay-Sekiu Chamber of Commerce meeting will not be visited by a representative from American Marine Bank, as reported earlier.… Continue reading

PA school levies headed for failure; Quillayute’s too close to call

Both of Port Angeles School District's tax levies appeared headed toward defeat Tuesday, but a replacement levy for Quillayute Valley School District was hovering near… Continue reading

Last day to vote in Port Angeles, Quillayute Valley school levy elections

Today is the deadline for voters in the Port Angeles and Quillayute Valley school districts to submit tax levy ballots. Clallam County Auditor Cathleen McKeown… Continue reading

Roosevelt Middle School gets first new building since 1978

PORT ANGELES -- Roosevelt Middle School on Monday celebrated the opening of a 6,200-square-foot gymnasium that includes a built-in stage -- the school's first new… Continue reading

American Marine Bank representative will visit Clallam Bay-Sekiu on Wednesday

CLALLAM BAY -- An American Marine Bank representative is scheduled to visit the community and make an appearance at the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

Makah broke no laws, Fish and Wildlife says

NEAH BAY -- State officials say the Makah tribe didn't break any laws by fishing substantially more than the 1,600 chinook salmon the officials estimated… Continue reading

Makah abruptly close winter-spring fishing season 72 days early

NEAH BAY -- Just days after authorities from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife expressed concern that the Makah tribe had overfished wild chinook… Continue reading

Makah Tribe defends its larger-than-expected chinook salmon catch; state officials worried

NEAH BAY -- Makah officials confirmed Wednesday that tribal fishers caught about 20,000 chinook salmon during the tribe's winter treaty troll fishery, substantially more than… Continue reading

Financing woes leave ambitious Forks space commercialization project up in the air

FORKS -- The engineers whose dream of privatized space transportation led to an ill-fated quest toward a $10 million prize last year are taking a… Continue reading

Forks animal shelter closed to public, but not the animals

FORKS -- The animal shelter in Forks will remain open to animals -- but not to humans -- for at least a few months, Police… Continue reading

Full-service summer expected at Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park will not shutter any of its visitor centers during peak summer months this year because Congress has allocated more funds, park Superintendent… Continue reading

Forks swimming pool on track

FORKS -- Barb Gronseth says almost everyone who catches a glimpse of the West End's new pool, now under construction, has an opinion of it.… Continue reading

School levy campaigns in Clallam County head into home stretch

Absent any organized vocal opposition to school tax levies currently before voters in the Port Angeles and Quillayute Valley school districts, levy supporters continue campaigning… Continue reading

Port Angeles school district approves counseling task force

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles School District board will create a task force to recommend new guidelines and potential improvements to the district's counseling… Continue reading

Clallam animal welfare alliance features $20 for every spay or neuter of a cat or dog

Four agencies dedicated to the well-being of animals from Forks to Sequim are joining forces to ensure that as many cats and dogs are spayed… Continue reading

Only bank leaves Clallam Bay on Friday

CLALLAM BAY -- The Northwest Coast is losing its only bank branch on Friday. That's the bleak reality residents and businesses face as Bank of… Continue reading

Come to the PDN Bridal Show on Saturday

Whether you're going to the chapel and going to get married, or maybe just getting a kick out of rummaging through rows and rows of… Continue reading

Klallam teachings in Port Angeles to expand to middle, elementary schools

PORT ANGELES -- Lower Elwha Klallam tribal history and culture will be taught at the elementary and middle school levels starting next semester. Port Angeles… Continue reading

Single tree causes widespread power outage across West End

A single fallen tree cut power to thousands of homes across the West End on Wednesday, Clallam County Public Utility District officials said. "In the… Continue reading

Lucky snowboarder from Port Townsend survives Hurricane Ridge avalanche

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- A Port Townsend teenager escaped injury after being swept 75 feet downhill by an avalanche at Hurricane Ridge, park officials said… Continue reading