Clallam County

Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances

Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances

The shackling of jail inmates accused or charged with offenses in Clallam County Superior Court has been affirmed by Judge Erik Rohrer.… Continue reading

Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances

Coloring Outside the Library aims to brighten a Monday

A brew and a coloring book: What more could a person want? The North Olympic Library System — which oversees public libraries… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. An agenda was not available by… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to review 2016 budget vs. actual performance

The three Clallam County commissioners will review a 2016 budget-vs.-actual-performance report Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom (160)… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Tax-Aide volunteers available again this year

AFTER ALL THESE years, there’s a reason that we insist on continuing to call this little weekly effort “Help Line,” and that reason is that… Continue reading

LETTER: Common sense prevailed in Clallam’s green light for herbicide use

It was unanimous. Common sense prevailed, making this host of “Weeds & Wildlife” on KSQM radio very happy. The county won its long battle: Herbicide… Continue reading

LETTER: Help support district students with Port Angeles levy support

On Feb. 14, the Port Angeles School District is running an educational programs and operation levy. If approved, this levy will continue levy funding for… Continue reading

LETTER: I hope you’re happy, Trump supporters, with what you’ve wrought

Well, all you Trump voters out there, I hope you are happy now. The lunatics are now running the asylum. Heaven help us all. Carl… Continue reading

LETTER: Spicer’s press briefing a harbinger of ‘alternative facts’ to come

The first press briefing of the Trump administration saw the White House press secretary, Mr. Sean Spicer, accuse the news media of inventing a conflict… Continue reading

LETTER: Thank you, Obamas, for all you’ve accomplished

As President Barack Obama leaves office, we want to take time to thank him for the leadership he provided our country. His accomplishments are many:… Continue reading

LETTER: Vast participation in ‘Womxn’s’ Day marches was a great thing to see

It was a great pleasure to view all the enthusiasm in the “Womxn’s” Day marches. I hope everyone who marched will vote in 2018. Ed… Continue reading

Living Legends dance show in Port Angeles to celebrate cultures

Living Legends dance show in Port Angeles to celebrate cultures

Dances, songs and authentic Latin American, Native American and Polynesian costumes will be combined into a celebration of heritage at Port Angeles… Continue reading

Living Legends dance show in Port Angeles to celebrate cultures

NEWS BRIEFS: Exercises start Monday at Naval Magazine Indian Island … and other items

Naval Magazine Indian Island will participate In Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2017 beginning Monday and continuing through Feb. 10. The exercise is… Continue reading

Peninsula residents participate in March for Life

Peninsula residents participate in March for Life

Among those participating in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., this year were Lea and Josef Sollmann of Port Angeles and Erin… Continue reading

Peninsula residents participate in March for Life
Peninsula women march in D.C.; more than 35 Clallam, Jefferson residents join protest

Peninsula women march in D.C.; more than 35 Clallam, Jefferson residents join protest

Half a million people from across America and around the world came together for the… Continue reading

Peninsula women march in D.C.; more than 35 Clallam, Jefferson residents join protest
Port Angeles man charged with first-degree murder of his father

Port Angeles man charged with first-degree murder of his father

Clallam County prosecutors have alleged that Shay Clinton Darrow premeditated the Jan. 12 murder of his father. Darrow, 27, is accused of… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged with first-degree murder of his father
Democrats confer on the Senate floor as the Republican side sits empty during a recess Friday in Olympia. Senators were debating whether to vote on the “levy cliff” bill, which would delay a reduction in the amount of money school districts can collect though property taxes. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Senate Republicans release education funding plan

Senate Republicans have released an education funding plan that seeks to replace local school levies with… Continue reading

Democrats confer on the Senate floor as the Republican side sits empty during a recess Friday in Olympia. Senators were debating whether to vote on the “levy cliff” bill, which would delay a reduction in the amount of money school districts can collect though property taxes. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Anti-abortion activists and supporters of President Donald Trump march up Constitution Avenue en route to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday during the 44th annual March for Life. (Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press)

Thousands join anti-abortion rally in D.C.

Members of the anti-abortion movement gathered for a triumphant rally on the National Mall, rejoicing at the… Continue reading

Anti-abortion activists and supporters of President Donald Trump march up Constitution Avenue en route to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday during the 44th annual March for Life. (Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press)
Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration

Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration

A Port Angeles man who attended President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration said the country’s 45th president is off to a great start in… Continue reading

Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration
Japanese American recalls internment amid fears of modern parallels

Japanese American recalls internment amid fears of modern parallels

Lilly Kodama, who was one of the first Japanese Americans forced into an internment camp 75 years ago, fears the United States… Continue reading

Japanese American recalls internment amid fears of modern parallels