Clallam County

Families reach $60 million in Oso landslide settlements

Families reach $60 million in Oso landslide settlements

Survivors and family members settled with the state of Washington and a timber company over the deadly March 22, 2014, landslide.

Families reach $60 million in Oso landslide settlements

FROM A WRITER’S NOTEBOOK: It’s all about the journey

I have a limited tolerance for generic questions about where I see myself in the future. Life can be less conventional than people know it to be.

LETTER: Humanely help cats through spay-neuter practices

In support of Oct. 16 as National Feral Cat Day, practice TNR (trap, neuter, return) to reduce feral cat populations.

LETTER: Let’s harken back to our heritage as an American agenda

The American Dream has been supplanted by partisan politics and divisiveness.

LETTER: Trump does not have the temperament to be president

The Republican presidential candidate would pose a danger to not only the U.S. but the world.

PAT NEAL: Treat orca in more kingly way

The recent orca deaths beg the question: Is it worth killing killer whales for whatever data the killing produces?

Washington voters to decide whether to re-elect Gov. Inslee

Washington voters to decide whether to re-elect Gov. Inslee

The incumbent’s Republican challenger is former Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant.

Washington voters to decide whether to re-elect Gov. Inslee
Clallam County commissioners mull agreement for William Shore Memorial Pool expansion

Clallam County commissioners mull agreement for William Shore Memorial Pool expansion

Under the deal, the pool district would help relocate Peninsula Behavioral Health’s Horizon Center, remove its old building and expand the pool to the west.

Clallam County commissioners mull agreement for William Shore Memorial Pool expansion
Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

Democrat Hilary Franz, an environmental attorney, and Republican Steve McLaughlin, a retired Navy commander, are running to be public lands commissioner.

Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief
Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

Initiative 732 sponsors say residents have a moral responsibility to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses say the tax will drive up fuel and energy costs.

Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

A timber management history lesson

Timber harvest volumes from public lands … have never recovered from the dual endangered species shocks …

Professor to discuss carbon emissions policy

Talk will be in Forks on Friday night.

Port Angeles School Board puts replacement levy on February ballot

The board chooses a $9.1 million replacement educational programs and operations levy.

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week

Traffic slowdowns are expected in the area of Front Street and Marine Drive.

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week
Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse

Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse

Gov. Inslee’s executive order on preventing opioid addiction and overdose deaths is praised by local leaders.

Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse
Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

The order calls for efforts to prevent overdose deaths, including expanding access to naloxone, a medication used to counter overdose effects.

Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse
State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner

State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner

The Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Quileute and Jamestown S’Klallam tribes presented the retiring senator with gifts as he received a lifetime achievement award.

State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner
Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

Pro side says removing big money from politics will even the playing field. Opponents worry about limiting First Amendment.

Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal