Clallam County

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim church donates to homeless … and other items

The Sequim Police Department recently received a donation of 50 all-weather protective ponchos to distribute to the local homeless population. The donation was… Continue reading

Only person convicted in Kercher murder seeks acquittal

Only person convicted in Kercher murder seeks acquittal

Nearly two years after Italy’s highest court acquitted Amanda Knox and her former Italian boyfriend of murdering… Continue reading

Only person convicted in Kercher murder seeks acquittal

Washington State seeks to increase foreign students

Washington State University wants to increase the number of students from foreign countries who enroll at… Continue reading

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center

First Federal Community Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Olympic Medical Center Foundation for the campaign to raise funds for the expansion… Continue reading

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center
Port Angeles fire insurance rating downgrade would raise premiums

Port Angeles fire insurance rating downgrade would raise premiums

The Port Angeles Fire Department is so overworked and understaffed that the city is risking a downgrade in its fire insurance rating,… Continue reading

Port Angeles fire insurance rating downgrade would raise premiums
Four Washington electors pick candidate other than Clinton

Four Washington electors pick candidate other than Clinton

For the first time in four decades, members of the Electoral College in Washington state have broken from the state’s popular vote for… Continue reading

Four Washington electors pick candidate other than Clinton
Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote Monday — ensuring he will become… Continue reading

Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

Clallam commissioners updated on annual foreclosure process; seven parcels sold

The Clallam County Treasurer’s Office sold seven of 11 foreclosed parcels that were auctioned Dec. 9 for a combined $71,236, ending a… Continue reading

California visitors roll over on slick Little River Road

California visitors roll over on slick Little River Road

A car driven by a Santa Barbara, Calif., college student rolled over on an ice-slicked Little River Road after having been pulled… Continue reading

California visitors roll over on slick Little River Road

Master Gardeners program application deadline Friday

The Washington State University Master Gardener program is accepting applications until Friday. Students must attend a 10-week training session that includes WSU… Continue reading

In front row, from left, are Olympic Medical Center employees Beverly Buck, CNA; Stacia Kiesser, RN; Julie Millsap, RN; and Cynthia Beltrami, RN. In back row from left are CEO Eric Lewis; Board President John Nutter; Lorraine Wall, RN, chief nursing officer; and Robin Burse, RN.

OMC board recognizes five employees

Five Olympic Medical Center employees from the medical/surgical unit recently received recognition awards during a board meeting from Board President John Nutter… Continue reading

In front row, from left, are Olympic Medical Center employees Beverly Buck, CNA; Stacia Kiesser, RN; Julie Millsap, RN; and Cynthia Beltrami, RN. In back row from left are CEO Eric Lewis; Board President John Nutter; Lorraine Wall, RN, chief nursing officer; and Robin Burse, RN.
Fire damages Port Angeles home; resident unharmed

Fire damages Port Angeles home; resident unharmed

Flames ripped through the exterior of a home on the west side of Port Angeles Sunday morning while a resident was away… Continue reading

Fire damages Port Angeles home; resident unharmed

Peninsula salmon enhancement projects receive more than $2.3 million in grant funds

OLYMPIA – More than $2 million has been awarded to North Olympic Peninsula projects by the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board. Seven projects in Jefferson… Continue reading

Clallam County looks at climate change plans

Clallam County is stepping up its efforts to address climate change, Commissioner Mark Ozias said last week. County officials will be more… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee proposes carbon tax, with most revenue to fund schools

Gov. Inslee proposes carbon tax, with most revenue to fund schools

Gov. Jay Inslee will try to convince lawmakers in the upcoming session to do something voters wouldn’t last month — approve a new… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee proposes carbon tax, with most revenue to fund schools
Fake news epidemic hits home for Sedro-Woolley family

Fake news epidemic hits home for Sedro-Woolley family

Tim McCray signed into Facebook a few weeks ago and scrolled through his news feed as he… Continue reading

Fake news epidemic hits home for Sedro-Woolley family
Gig Harbor couple’s messages in a bottle tie strangers together

Gig Harbor couple’s messages in a bottle tie strangers together

Somewhere on the currents of Puget Sound is a clear glass wine bottle containing a conversation.… Continue reading

Gig Harbor couple’s messages in a bottle tie strangers together

New trial date set in Port Angeles stabbing case

John Greystoke, a Port Angeles man charged with stabbing a roommate in the abdomen, has a new trial date. Greystoke, 50, is… Continue reading

Clallam County raises camping fees by $2

It will cost a couple of extra bucks to camp at Salt Creek or the Dungeness Recreation Area next year. Clallam County… Continue reading

LETTER: I feel safer now that Trump is in office, reign of Obama is over

Feel safer now I didn’t think it could get any worse than the Clintons’ scandals, but that was before the eight years of Obama. It… Continue reading