Clallam County

ISSUES OF FAITH: A prayer for students to grow in stature, God’s favor

Both Luke and Samuel did so, and I hope returning pupils can as well.

LETTER: Homeownership is a gift that keeps on giving

Despite a recent column on the “misplaced faith” of homeownership, buying a home is a sound investment.

Man to be sentenced on child rape, molestation charges

Steven Chester Pope of Port Angeles pleaded guilty in June.

Master gardeners to host festival in Sequim on Saturday

Master gardeners to host festival in Sequim on Saturday

Gardeners will present information about composting and winter gardening in the Pacific Northwest.

Master gardeners to host festival in Sequim on Saturday
Music, a mystery artists and exhibits combine for Second Weekend Art Event in Port Angeles

Music, a mystery artists and exhibits combine for Second Weekend Art Event in Port Angeles

The monthly art weekend features works by local artists at various locations around Port Angeles.

Music, a mystery artists and exhibits combine for Second Weekend Art Event in Port Angeles

Olympic Natural Resources Center to host planetarium in Forks

The two presentations will take place this Saturday.

Winners announced in Sequim karaoke contest

Winners announced in Sequim karaoke contest

The city is now accepting donations and sponsorships for the 2017 Music in the Park program.

Winners announced in Sequim karaoke contest
Sprint boats to roar in Saturday finals in Port Angeles

Sprint boats to roar in Saturday finals in Port Angeles

Titles up for grab at Saturday’s races

Sprint boats to roar in Saturday finals in Port Angeles

Ambulance rate hike requested for out-of-towners in Port Angeles

Port Angeles residents and businesses would experience no impact, since they don’t have to pay the ambulance charges.

Sparky the Port Angeles fire engine sold but not retired

Sparky the Port Angeles fire engine sold but not retired

Among the conditions of the sale is that Sparky must be made available for Operation Candy Cane.

Sparky the Port Angeles fire engine sold but not retired

Washington attorney general seeks legislation banning assault weapons

Bob Ferguson said Wednesday he’ll ask lawmakers to introduce a bill next year to prohibit the sale of semi-automatic weapons with certain military-style features.

Sept. 19 trial set in assault-with-firearm case in Port Angeles

Keith Roberson, 55, will claim self-defense to the charges, his attorney said Friday.

Invasive crab species discovered in Washington’s inland waters

Invasive crab species discovered in Washington’s inland waters

The European green crab, which can eat clams, shellfish and young salmon, has been found in Westcott Bay, San Juan Island.

Invasive crab species discovered in Washington’s inland waters
Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog

The organization spent nearly all of its medical reserves saving 1-year-old Jackson, a dog taken in after two tourists found him wandering near Neah Bay.

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog
Great Strait Sale to go on this weekend despite state Highway 112 closure

Great Strait Sale to go on this weekend despite state Highway 112 closure

Chairwoman Sande Balch says the 61-mile community sale is still on for Saturday amid culvert work near Pysht.

Great Strait Sale to go on this weekend despite state Highway 112 closure
Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17

Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17

Forty seaside hikes are available for more volunteers who want to comb North Olympic Peninsula beaches for debris and haul it out.

Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17
Last of public schools on Peninsula open their doors for fall

Last of public schools on Peninsula open their doors for fall

Quilcene and Brinnon students begin a new school year today.

Last of public schools on Peninsula open their doors for fall
U.S. judge: Government can keep killing salmon-eating birds in Columbia basin

U.S. judge: Government can keep killing salmon-eating birds in Columbia basin

Groups say that hydroelectric dams pose the greatest threat to the fish and that it’s unnecessary to reduce the number of fish predators by shooting thousands of cormorants.

U.S. judge: Government can keep killing salmon-eating birds in Columbia basin