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Selected news and original reporting from Sequim, Clallam County, and the North Olympic Peninsula. Local issues, community developments, and decisions that affect the people and places we call home.

Clallam County Seeks Its Next Poet Laureate; Applications Open October 14

Clallam County Seeks Its Next Poet Laureate; Applications Open October 14

This position comes with an annual stipend of $5,000 ($10,000 total over the two-year term) in recognition of the appointed poet’s time and energy in participating in or hosting events as well as to support the poet’s craft and practice.

Earthquake Preparedness Gets a Practice Run October 15

Earthquake Preparedness Gets a Practice Run October 15

More than 120 tsunami sirens along Washington’s coast will sound their actual warning wail during the October 15 drill, rather than the usual monthly test chimes. This is only a test. Do not call 911.

Ferry with the Space Needle in the background

Gov. Ferguson calls for salary survey after WA ferry sickout

Union representative Eric Winge said in a statement it was “encouraging to see Governor Ferguson acknowledge the essential role marine engineers play in keeping our ferry system going and commit to taking the steps necessary to address our workforce crisis.”

Why fall yard care could start with doing less – but not nothing

Why fall yard care could start with doing less – but not nothing

By rethinking the cultural expectation of pristine autumn lawns, it’s possible to transform silent landscapes into vibrant habitat sanctuaries, simply by stepping back and allowing natural processes to take over.

Washington Confirms Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle

Washington Confirms Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle

The October 8 confirmation involved two farms in Yakima County, both of which have been quarantined and have employed strict biosecurity measures. Veterinarians are working to treat sick cows.

Three Clallam County Areas Nominated for Federal Investment Incentives

Three Clallam County Areas Nominated for Federal Investment Incentives

Three of the 36 rural areas nominated for federal Opportunity Zone designation are in Clallam County, with two more in neighboring Jefferson County. All five were part of the Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone 2.0 proposal, jointly developed by the economic development councils of both counties.

Killer whales with Seattle in the background.

National Weather Service Updates El Niño Advisory Ahead of Winter

Strengthening El Niño could mean a warmer winter, less lowland snow and implications for Olympic Mountain snowpack and the Dungeness River.