Clallam County

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Grandparents to ride high in special balloon lift-off

Grandparents to ride high in special balloon lift-off

The Dream Catcher Balloon Program provides rides to disabled people in a custom balloon.

Grandparents to ride high in special balloon lift-off
BACK WHEN: How a Sequim church transformed into a playhouse

BACK WHEN: How a Sequim church transformed into a playhouse

SEVERAL PEOPLE RECOGNIZED the October Picture from the Past as the old Methodist Church on Sequim Avenue and Fir Street. The photo was taken sometime… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: How a Sequim church transformed into a playhouse

LETTER: As Sequim gets ready to repave street anew, memories beckon

The city of Sequim hopes to rebuild Fir Street between Fifth and Sequim avenues. I was a little kid born in 1930 and lived on… Continue reading

LETTER: Port of Port Angeles commissioners hypocritical to favor a property tax increase

So, Port of Port Angeles Commissioners Colleen McAleer and Steve Burke want to raise our property tax rate [“Port Of Port Angeles Considers Tax Increase,”… Continue reading

Master Gardener to discuss sedums at Nov. 10 event in Port Angeles

Master Gardener to discuss sedums at Nov. 10 event in Port Angeles

Master Gardener Marsha Robin will share ideas for creative sedum growing, indoors and in the Pacific Northwest garden, at noon Thursday. The… Continue reading

Master Gardener to discuss sedums at Nov. 10 event in Port Angeles

NEWS BRIEFS: PT reading series talk set Thursday; history presentation set

The Northwind Reading Series will present Sally Albiso and Jeannine Hall Gailey at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Northwind Arts Center, 701… Continue reading

Washington state elector says he won’t vote for Clinton

Washington state elector says he won’t vote for Clinton

A Democratic elector in Washington state said he won’t vote for Hillary Clinton even if she… Continue reading

Washington state elector says he won’t vote for Clinton

Campaign money pours in statewide days before election

More than $136 million in campaign contributions have poured into Washington state races as voters on Nov.… Continue reading

More than 52 percent return ballots in Clallam County

More than 52 percent return ballots in Clallam County

More than 52 percent of registered voters in Clallam County have returned ballots in the Nov. 8 general election. The Clallam County… Continue reading

More than 52 percent return ballots in Clallam County
Several old cracks being monitored in Elwha River bridge

Several old cracks being monitored in Elwha River bridge

The state Department of Transportation is now monitoring several cracks found in the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west of… Continue reading

Several old cracks being monitored in Elwha River bridge
Port Townsend theater adds devices for hearing-, vision-impaired

Port Townsend theater adds devices for hearing-, vision-impaired

The historic Rose Theatre in Port Townsend is now equipped with devices to assist the hearing- and vision-impaired, bringing the two theaters… Continue reading

Port Townsend theater adds devices for hearing-, vision-impaired

A GROWING CONCERN: Make the cut to get garden growing

AS WE MOVE into November, which is the prime time for pruning many of your plants, let’s pause to contemplate how most, if not all… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: Respite from the rain calls to birds, humans alike

POURING RAIN FOR too many days messes with your seasonal clock. On those rare days when the clouds suddenly part and the sunshine makes you… Continue reading

Clallam County commissioner hopefuls shrug off Johnson war chest advantage

Clallam County commissioner candidate Ron Richards is unconcerned over the money advantage held by his opponent, Randy Johnson, as they face their… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Loneliness is the silent killer of elders

To defeat loniliness, do something, anything, that interacts with other people.

“The Sea is a Restless Whore,” a play produced by Peninsula College, will open Wednesday at The Metta Room in Port Angeles. From left are Marissa LeeAnn Rose Wilson, Richard Stephens, Brianna Miles, Mark Valentine (foreground), Steven Canepa and Laci Trussell. (Peninsula College)

Hijinks on the high seas focus of Port Angeles production

A troupe of thespians from the Peninsula College Drama Department will explore the intrinsic depravity of a group of pirates this week… Continue reading

“The Sea is a Restless Whore,” a play produced by Peninsula College, will open Wednesday at The Metta Room in Port Angeles. From left are Marissa LeeAnn Rose Wilson, Richard Stephens, Brianna Miles, Mark Valentine (foreground), Steven Canepa and Laci Trussell. (Peninsula College)

LETTER: ‘Genius’ not a word I would use to describe Trump not paying taxes

Think about this for a moment. You are a married couple with a taxable income of $18,550, and your income taxes will be $1,855, according… Continue reading

LETTER: Clallam County needs Randy Johnson for his business experience

For the past several years, our country and cities have been struggling to maintain public services with declining revenues. Our public school buildings and infrastructure… Continue reading

LETTER: Dave Neupert has passion, experience, education to be elected Clallam Superior Court judge

I have known Dave Neupert for over 15 years and have found him to be a thoughtful and trustworthy individual and attorney. He is running… Continue reading