Clallam County

LETTER: It’s time for Port Angeles to confront another evil: dental floss

Now that fluoridation of city water has ended, the anti group can devote itself to a greater cause: wooden toothpick use.

Peninsula firefighters arrive at Eastern Washington blazes

Peninsula firefighters arrive at Eastern Washington blazes

Clallam Fire District Nos. 2 and 3 helping out in Spokane area.

Peninsula firefighters arrive at Eastern Washington blazes

NEWS BRIEFS: Class of 2020 Rider Day set Wednesday … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Clallam County Fair ends today with demolition derby, community talent show

Clallam County Fair ends today with demolition derby, community talent show

Another major attraction will be the sixth annual Variety and Talent Show.

Clallam County Fair ends today with demolition derby, community talent show
Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News                                A peek at the display at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles last weekend.
Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News                                A peek at the display at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles last weekend.
A terrible beauty: Photos of invasive scotch broom win awards

A terrible beauty: Photos of invasive scotch broom win awards

The contest was created to bring awareness to the noxious weed is steadily overtaking wildlife habitat.

A terrible beauty: Photos of invasive scotch broom win awards

BIRD WATCH: ‘Walking the edge’ produces prime pickings in late summer

Late August to September are the best times to get up and get out.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire

Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire

“We have people in place now, and structure protection in place ready to turn on,” a fire spokesperson said.

Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire

HELP LINE: Take part in opportunities to learn more about Medicare

Workshops across the North Olympic Peninsula will provide information and answers to questions about Medicare.

HORSEPLAY: Good fences make good neighbors

HORSEPLAY: Good fences make good neighbors

After moving into her new home, Karen Griffiths discovers her horses are more affectionate now that they can roam mostly free.

HORSEPLAY: Good fences make good neighbors

LETTER: Democracy undermined by Congress’ corruption, Supreme High bias

Separation of powers is supposed to protect us from being a totalitarian nation.

LETTER: Jesus was the greatest Democrat of all

Human foibles haven’t stopped the Democratic Party, and we will continue to forge ahead in the spirit of the “Great One.”

LETTER: Jet noise an acceptable price to pay for safety

A recent letter writer should think about what might happen if we we’re not prepared for war.

LETTER: Port Angeles council’s profanity ban an ultimately bad idea

The new rule will be impractial both legally and in practice.

Brian Nokell/U.S. Navy                                The USS Louisiana (SSBN743) arrives for the first time at its new homeport at Naval Base Kitsap, Silverdale, in 2005.

ON THE WATERFRONT: Cape Flattery buoy dropped off in Port Angeles

Also, the scuttlebutt on the collision between a ballistic-missile submarine and Navy Offshore Support Vessel.

Brian Nokell/U.S. Navy                                The USS Louisiana (SSBN743) arrives for the first time at its new homeport at Naval Base Kitsap, Silverdale, in 2005.

Overdose Awareness rally set Tuesday in Port Angeles

The rally will begin at 5:15 p.m. on the steps of the Clallam County Courthouse.

Peninsula firefighters continue to battle blazes in Eastern Washington

They were kept on the fire line because of red-flag warnings and fire weather watches.