Clallam County

Events abound this weekend on North Olympic Peninsula

A block party in Port Hadlock, a telescope party at Hurricane Ridge and Shakespeare plays are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

Superheroes are the theme for this weekend’s Relay for Life in Forks, an annual event to raise money for cancer research.

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

Forks woman charged in robbery, attempted robbery

Jennifer Sue Holmes, 33, has been charged on separate counts of robbery and attempted robbery after allegedly threatening to infect a Forks 76 gas station clerk with AIDS.

Former Sequim principal, teacher pleads guilty to sex charges; faces 24 years in prison

Former Sequim principal, teacher pleads guilty to sex charges; faces 24 years in prison

Douglas John Allison, former principal and teacher at Mountain View Christian School in Sequim, accepted a plea offer in Clallam County Superior Court on Thursday.

Former Sequim principal, teacher pleads guilty to sex charges; faces 24 years in prison
Friends of Brubeck — featuring guest vocalist Elinore O’Connell of New York City, seen here — will perform Saturday and Sunday at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave. (Elinore O’Connell)

Friends of Brubeck to perform in Sequim

Friends of Brubeck, a jazz combo based in Sequim, will perform Saturday and Sunday at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave.

Friends of Brubeck — featuring guest vocalist Elinore O’Connell of New York City, seen here — will perform Saturday and Sunday at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave. (Elinore O’Connell)
Hundreds expected to Ride the Hurricane

Hundreds expected to Ride the Hurricane

Hundreds of cyclists from around the United States and Canada are expected in Port Angeles on Sunday to participate in the seventh annual Ride the Hurricane.

Hundreds expected to Ride the Hurricane
Pokémon, music, original work combine in Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk
Pokémon, music, original work combine in Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk
Scientists consider starvation or illness in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca bird die-off

Scientists consider starvation or illness in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca bird die-off

About 400 emaciated birds have washed ashore on beaches west of Port Angeles, near Victoria, and as far east as Whidbey Island since May.

Scientists consider starvation or illness in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca bird die-off

Texas Swing to mosey into Sequim, Port Angeles

Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital will bring “Texas Swing and Country Music” to Sequim and Port Angeles on Saturday.

Tour de Lavender a bike ride in the country

Tour de Lavender a bike ride in the country

The annual Tour de Lavender each year sends hundreds of bicyclists across the Sequim-Dungeness Valley and to as manyas eight lavender farms. In its fourth incarnation in as many years, this year’s event — set for Saturday — raises funds for the Peninsula Trails Coalition, a group spearheading expansion of the Olympic Peninsula-wide Olympic Discovery Trail.

Tour de Lavender a bike ride in the country
U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat who grew up in Port Angeles, won 58.65 percent. Bloom, an accountant and a Navy veteran living in Tacoma, won 23.8 percent.

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election
Port Angeles stops fluoridation

Port Angeles stops fluoridation

City Council votes 4-3 to end practice

Port Angeles stops fluoridation

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Authorities: Contraband smuggled into Clallam County jail

Inmates’ mothers had attempted to smuggle Suboxone into the jail through the mail.

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Democratic Clallam County Commissioner Mike Chapman won 46 percent of the votes in the initial count of ballots Tuesday while Port Ludlow Republican George Vrable had 37 percent.

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat
Fluoridation ends in Port Angeles; advisory vote to be on ballot in 15 months

Fluoridation ends in Port Angeles; advisory vote to be on ballot in 15 months

The Port Angeles City Council has voted to end fluoridation of municipal water and conduct a vote Nov. 7, 2017.

Fluoridation ends in Port Angeles; advisory vote to be on ballot in 15 months
Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election

Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election

Secretary of state’s office spokesman: “By Friday, you should pretty much know the top two finishers in all the races.”

Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election
Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race

Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race

Ron Richards was the top choice in the first count of primary ballots with 37.54 percent, but Randy Johnson and Gabe Rygaard are running close.

Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race
Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

WSU Master Gardener John Norgord will share tips on finding, identifying and cultivating wild berries on Thursday in Port Angeles.

Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles