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A Night at the Emmy Awards Banquet - A night at the Emmys is everything you ever imagined it to be—and more. Nine young Emmy-nominated students from the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center were invited to attend by virtue of their being nominated in the “Sports Live Program”...Read more
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Commissioner Candidates Debate at Joshua’s - Here is a link to the candidates’ debate from Joshua’s Restaurant June 12, 18 Overnight crime wave hits Port Angeles - Here is the message sent to Chief of Police, Brian Smith and to Sheriff Bill Benedict Good Morning Sheriff, Brian: Yesterday I put out a dozen campaign signs, within the city limits and with permission of the property owners. This...Read more
Socialize costs, privatize profits, Port business model - The Port of Port Angeles was created by voters in 1918 to be the “job-creating engine’ for the county. All the most valuable waterfront property was GIVEN to the port by taxpayers. All the infrastructure owned by the port was...Read more
Spineless creatures studied at John Wayne Marina - Spineless creature studied at John Wayne Marina Date: June 19, 2017 Summary: Its name is Commishdemeanor, amphipod. It is spineless. It lacks vision. It is an opportunistic feeder, consuming whatever resources are available– perhaps including the remains of its own...Read more
Let the campaign begin.. - By Dale Wilson, Candidate for Clallam County Commission Let the campaign begin… This morning, around 7:30, three candidates for County Commissioner, District 3 appeared before the Port Angeles Business Association at Joshua’s Restaurant. The coffee was hot, the food delicious,...Read more
Better way of viewing elections - Without getting into an extended diatribe, I find it hard to find examples, throughout history, where our form of ‘top down” governance has actually resulted in happy societies. It seems those with a particular interest are the ones who direct...Read more
Raymond Carver Day celebrated in Port Angeles - TWO EVENTS will mark RAYMOND CARVER DAY You are invited to both! PORT ANGELES, Washington (May 20, 2018) – One year ago, May 25th became an official part of Port Angeles history when “Raymond Carver Day” was proclaimed by Mayor...Read more
Publisher enters race for County Commissioner by Tyler - Dale FINALLY says “Yes”. After years of urging, by many in the community to run for elected office, Dale Wilson finally said “yes!” Dale stands for election to the County Commission. Dale demonstrates tireless commitment to the community. He immersed...Read more
And the nominee is…Selinda Barkhuis for County Prosecutor - Former two-term Clallam County Treasurer, Selinda Barkhuis stepped up and filed her paperwork challenging embattled Mark Nichols for Clallam County Prosecutor at the November election. This is a fitting showdown as it is Nichols who Barkhuis feels was responsible for...Read more
Citizen Draft: New County Prosecutor; updated with 5 nominees - Citizen Draft for New County Prosecutor As the deadline draws near there is not much rumbling about a candidate to challenge our current county prosecutor. Therefor we, the affected citizens, must draft our own candidate and prevail upon him or...Read more
My consent and my voice, by Selinda Barkhuis, former Clallam Treasurer - From Selinda’s Blog; Barkhuis.com Reading the story and seeing the picture at http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/public-forum-on-sexual-abuse-among-young-conducted-in-sequim left me feeling quite pained, with Clallam County Prosecutor Mark Nichols, sitting next to Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Mark Ozias, weighing in on the...Read more
Letter to Editor: Judge Rick Porter pulling our leg? - Letter writer doesn’t believe Judge Rick Porter’s fanciful cover stories To the editor: Oddly enough, Rick Porter doesn’t BRAG about going active with the JAG Corps on his Linked-IN account. You’d think he’d be the first to brag about anything...Read more
Clallam Progressive Coalition salutes women in leadership - On March 3rd, from 3 to 5pm, the Clallam Progressive Coalition will host a free public forum. Clallam County Women in Politics: A Panel Discussion. Meeting at Port Angeles Public Library in the Carver Room; and moderated by Port Angeles...Read more
What’s the hurry? - What is the hurry to replace County Administrator, Jim Jones? Jones recently announced his retirement and has agreed to stay on past his first stated retirement date if commissioners need more time to hire his replacement. It would only make...Read more
Third-World Justice at District Court? - District Court Judge Rick Porter attempts to “anoint” successor on his way out. Not content with attempts to commandeer and re-direct a million-dollar contract for indigent defense, outgoing District Court Judge Rick Porter is now attempting to anoint his campaign...Read more