Clallam County News

Memorial Day observances, honoring the men and woman who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces, are scheduled throughout the North Olympic Peninsula today.

You have your choice of experiences at the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts today.

'I'm so proud of him': Leif Whittaker scales Mount Everest for second time -- 5/26/12 -06:04 PM Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts sounds fill Port Angeles for two more days [**Get a taste of the festival in our video**] -- 5/26/12 -05:39 PM PORT ANGELES - A "Highway 101 Revisited: Investing in Downtowns for Increased Health and Prosperity on the ... (more)

Well-known organic farmer Nash Huber, who owns Nash's Organic Produce, was recovering at home Saturday after suffering a broken jaw, a broken nose and a minor neck injury in a fall off his mountain bike that also knocked out two teeth.

A bike show and poker run, a show and shine, walks, music and art are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

WEEKEND: Port Angeles, it's time to get your groove on for Juan de Fuca fest -- 5/24/12 -05:34 PM North Olympic Peninsula officers are conducting special patrols focused on the correct use of seat belts and child safety seats during the Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day observances, honoring those who died while serving their country in foreign wars, are scheduled throughout the North Olympic Peninsula on Monday.

Today and Friday, May 24-25, in: Port Angeles Sequim-Dungeness Valley Port Townsend-Jefferson County Forks-West End PORT ANGELES Today Violin Classes - Have a violin stored away that you've been wanting to take down and play again or do you have a violin and have never played but have wanted to? This is an opportunity for you to learn along with ... (more)

Clallam County homelessness has decreased by 66.4 percent since 2006 despite a spike in demand for affordable housing, a homelessness report card shows.

An oceanographer who tracks flotsam says West Coast beachcombers may find floating athletic shoes with human remains as more debris from last year's Japanese tsunami finally washes ashore.

Gains in the service sector lowered unemployment by about 1 percentage point on the North Olympic Peninsula in April, the state Employment Security Department reported Tuesday.

Jefferson County commissioners have set the wheels in motion to control election campaign signs in unincorporated areas - but don't expect changes in the proliferation of signs for this year's busy primary and general elections.

The state Commission on Hispanic Affairs has invited local, state and federal law enforcement agencies - but not the Border Patrol and related staffs - to a panel discussion and public meeting in Forks on Friday to discuss immigration, racial profiling and related issues.

Come June 1, liquor will be available at three former state liquor stores and a variety of other retail establishments in Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Klein is continually finding her balance, as artist and businesswoman, teacher and learner.

State Supreme Court Justice Charlie Wiggins expounded on the theme of this year's Law Day - "No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom" - by highlighting the legal and political battles surrounding the Japanese internment camps during World War II.

Clallam County Auditor Patty Rosand and other county staff worked diligently to pull computer records at the Sequim Vehicle/Vessel Licensing office.

A State Patrol detective investigating the case said it's too early in the three- to six-month investigation to draw that conclusion - or any conclusion.

Oceanographer Curt Ebbesmeyer will give a presentation on tsunami debris tonight.

A 33-year-old illegal immigrant in Forks has been arrested for investigation of second-degree child rape for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old. Victor Armenta Pichardo is being held in the Clallam County jail on $500,000 bond after his arrest Thursday.