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Clallam County League of Women Voters September 29 Forum - The first in a series of four candidate and issues forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Clallam County will take place on Thursday, September 29, from 6pm to 8:30pm in the Carver Room of the North Olympic...Read more
Don’t Miss the 2016 Franklin & Eleanor Dinner! - Tickets are now on sale! The Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner Saturday, October 8 Our 2016 keynote speaker will be Washington State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson As the state’s chief legal officer, Bob Ferguson directs 500 attorneys and 600 professional...Read more
Clallam County Democrats to Honor Retiring Senator Jim Hargrove - Washington State Senator, Jim Hargrove, who has represented citizens of the 24th Legislative District for over three decades, will be retiring at the end of December. Clallam County Democrats will be honoring Senator Hargrove with a Lifetime Achievement Award at...Read more
Clallam County Reads: Digital Scavenger Hunt for Teens - This October, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is challenging young adults ages 12-18 to put their research skills to the test in a digital scavenger hunt for information related to this year’s Clallam County Reads selection, “The Boys in...Read more
Judge: “confiscation of homeless’ belongings illegal” - (Reprinted from Seattle Times under Fair Use Doctrine as educational) Judge: County owes homeless people whose belongings were seized Originally published September 16, 2016 at 4:49 pm Updated September 16, 2016 at 7:57 pm A federal judge has ruled that...Read more
Gabe Rygaard killed in car crash this morning - Former County Commissioner candidate, Gabe Rygaard died at Olympic Medical Center this morning of injuries sustained in a three-car crash on Highway 101 near Laird’s Corner west of Port Angeles. Rygaard starred in a reality show “Axe Men” on the...Read more
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Stage 2 Water Alert for Additional PUD Systems - Carlsborg, WA – September 14, 2016 – PUD #1of Clallam County (PUD) is asking water utility customers in Gales Addition, Monroe and Mt. Angeles Water Districts to begin voluntary water conservation measures as a result of the area’s drought. This...Read more
Herein lies the problem of fighting Heroin - Governments keep their subjects fighting each other so government can do as it pleases. Over $80,000 per day spent locally on law enforcement. Law enforcement officials say most property crime is drug related. If law enforcement concentrates on stopping the...Read more
International Recognition for Historic Elwha River Restoration - NEW DELHI, INDIA – The collaborative work of the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to restore the Elwha River of Washington, USA was recognized as a world-renowned restoration project during the awarding of the...Read more
Port Angeles Declares Stage 2 Water Shortage - A Stage 2 Water Shortage has been declared by the City of Port Angeles due to low flows in the Elwha River. With no significant rains forecast in the near future, this is to educate residents on conservation measures, prepare...Read more
Port Angeles Citizen Action Network - The Port Angeles Citizen Action Network – PA Can – is a grass-roots community group. PA Can initiates courageous, fact-and-evidence based conversations about Clallam County social issues. They look for solutions, home grown or tested and proven elsewhere. They lobby for better policies,...Read more
Clallam County League of Women Voters to Sponsor Voter Forums - The League of Women Voters of Clallam County will sponsor four events featuring candidates and issues appearing on the November 8 general election ballot. All events are free and open to the public, and audience members are encouraged to bring...Read more
Nippon Mill For Sale: Loss Or Opportunity? - Last month, it was announced that the Nippon Mill in Port Angeles has been put up for sale. According to the Associated Press, the Nippon Paper Industries USA plant and the recently constructed biomass cogeneration plant are being marketed for...Read more
Emergency Funding Available to New Peninsula College Students - PORT ANGELES, Washington – (September 8, 2016) – Students enrolling at any Peninsula College campus for the first time this fall quarter may be eligible for up to $1,000 from the Peninsula College Foundation. This award, provided specifically for students...Read more
SAVE THE DATE! SONIC SEA Documentary September 30 Peninsula College - Sonic Sea a documentary highlighting the harmful effects of human made noise pollution on our oceans Friday September 30 7:00 pm PenCol Little Theater 1502 East Lauridsen Blvd Port Angeles Hosted by Peninsula College Magic of Cinema – Sierra Club...Read more