County reviews updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan with expanded smoke and climate analyses Consultant SWCA presented an updated Clallam County Community Wildfire Protection Plan with risk modeling, evacuation-route maps, smoke and climate assessments and community-specific mitigation recommendations; commissioners signaled support and plan adoption was scheduled for an upcoming regular meeting.

Clallam County is taking bold steps to enhance wildfire safety with an updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan that includes cutting-edge risk modeling and targeted community assessments.

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Planning commission delays vote on comprehensive plan after residents raise notice failures After residents and commenters said email notices and other outreach failed, the Clallam County Planning Commission voted to continue its public hearing on the comprehensive plan so the public can review newly posted material and provide more comment.

Clallam County residents are demanding more transparency as the Planning Commission delays its vote on the comprehensive plan after admitting to failures in notifying the public.

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Clallam County advisory committee approves letter urging legislative review of county forest trust lands The Clallam County Revenue Advisory Committee voted to approve a letter asking legislative leaders and the governor to examine administration of county forest trust lands, citing withheld timber sales and concerns about lost revenue for local taxing districts; the chair said she will hand-deliver the letter to the Board of Natural Resources.

The Clallam County Revenue Advisory Committee is raising alarms over lost revenue from withheld timber sales, urging state leaders to take a closer look at forest trust land administration.

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Heritage Advisory Board outlines Clallam Countys 250th plans: lectures, courthouse tours and a time capsule The board sketched plans for Clallam Countys 250th anniversary, proposing a lecture series in the old courthouse, guided tours (with access constraints), a county time capsule and a public outreach website; members agreed to coordinate a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.

Clallam County is gearing up for an unforgettable 250th anniversary with exciting events like courthouse tours, a time capsule, and a unique lecture series!

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Presenter urges regional plan for dementia‑skilled nursing care for unhoused older adults A community presenter urged Clallam and Jefferson counties to form a regional committee and work plan to address dementia‑skilled nursing needs among older adults experiencing homelessness, citing local counts and placement shortfalls.

A crucial plea has been made for a regional response to tackle the urgent dementia care needs of older adults experiencing homelessness, highlighting alarming statistics that can no longer be ignored.

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Workforce housing committee forms review panel, discusses $30 million senior housing project and funding options The Workforce Housing Committee in Port Angeles proposed a re‑application review committee to review requests from Peninsula Housing Authority and Serenity House, discussed a 60‑unit Mount Angeles View senior building estimated at $30 million TDC, and debated application timing, local matching and federal USDA loan changes affecting self‑help housing.

The Workforce Housing Committee is tackling a $30 million senior housing project and exploring crucial funding options, but rising costs and new federal loan limits are creating challenges.

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Top Left Trails outlines LTAC-funded trail upgrades, volunteer work and May grand opening Top Left Trails board president Steve Canale told the Trails Advisory Committee the group's LTAC funds will support overhauls at Colville and Dry Hill, expanded maintenance and a promotional video series; the group plans a grand opening event at Colville on May 2.

Exciting trail improvements are on the horizon for Port Angeles, with a grand opening event set for May 2—get ready to ride!

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Residents urge action on homelessness, fireworks ban and trust-land transfer at Clallam County meeting During the meeting's second public-comment period, residents urged the commission to address outdoor camping and public-space cleanliness, asked the county to consider a ban on consumer fireworks in unincorporated Clallam County, and voiced opposition and questions about a proposed trust-land transfer application involving trust lands and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.

Residents are demanding urgent action on homelessness, a fireworks ban, and trust-land transfers at a heated Clallam County commissioners meeting.

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County volunteers and partners flag counter accuracy, vandalism and data-sharing needs At the March Trails Advisory Committee meeting county staff and volunteers reviewed trail-counter technologies, reported vandalism and offline units, and discussed data quality problems (vegetation triggers and cellular coverage) that complicate using counts for funding applications.

County volunteers are uncovering serious issues with trail counters, revealing inaccuracies and vandalism that could impact funding for our beloved outdoor spaces.

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Clallam County staff seek easement and timber rights from Ecotrust for 1.6‑mile Olympic Discovery Trail segment Public works staff told commissioners they are ready to buy and take easements on a 1.6‑mile, ~35.33‑acre section in the La Push corridor to complete the Olympic Discovery Trail; the purchase is largely RCO‑grant funded but requires coordination with DNR and WSDOT on corridor width and habitat constraints.

Clallam County is one step closer to completing a vital 1.6-mile segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail, but complex environmental negotiations stand in the way of progress.

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Clallam County commissioners approve package of contract amendments, standardize records-retention and distribute supplemental funds The board approved a series of agreement amendments to local social-service contracts to conform to state Commerce record-retention requirements (moving some retention from three to six years) and to distribute supplemental funds awarded after a competitive RFP; individual amendments for local nonprofits were moved and approved during the consent/contract portion of the agenda.

Clallam County commissioners just approved crucial amendments to local service contracts, setting the stage for enhanced support and funding for vital community programs!

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Clallam County sheriff’s reentry clinical services report cost savings and recommends dissolving county outpatient license Sheriff’s office clinical services staff reported the HCA Medicaid reentry program enrolled 246 people and referred dozens to behavioral health partners, documented a 65% reduction in county jail medication costs over a comparable period, and recommended dissolving the county’s TrueStar outpatient license as redundant.

Clallam County's innovative reentry program is not only reducing jail medication costs by 65% but also connecting incarcerated individuals to essential healthcare services—transforming lives before they even leave the system.

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Trails advisory committee approves drafting letter to support Discovery Trail scenic-byway nomination The Clallam County Trails Advisory Committee agreed at its March meeting to draft and authorize the chair to sign a letter supporting the Discovery Trail’s nomination to the state scenic-byways program, after the nomination advanced to phase two and members discussed jurisdictional and tribal consultation requirements.

The Clallam County Trails Advisory Committee has taken a significant step forward by backing the Discovery Trail’s nomination for the state scenic-byways program—will this scenic gem get the recognition it deserves?

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Forest and park officials brief commissioners on road repairs, fire readiness and Hurricane Ridge plans U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service representatives told the county they expect $3.4M in emergency road repairs from the 2021 storm, plan $200,000 in local annual maintenance, anticipate roughly $4.7M of investments across the next years, and raised wildfire staffing and drought concerns; National Park staff previewed summer road work and Hurricane Ridge day‑lodge design outreach.

The U.S. Forest Service is investing $3.4 million in emergency road repairs this spring while preparing for a critical wildfire season and exciting new projects in Clallam County!

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Proposed RV and ADU rules draw sustained public comment and staff apology; board to return ordinance to planning process A prolonged public comment period and a detailed staff presentation on proposed RV/ADU code changes produced sharp disagreements over harm-reduction policy, enforcement and property-rights concerns; Community Development Director Bruce Emory apologized for prior remarks and outlined proposed limits and requirements.

Clallam County's proposed changes to RV occupancy rules sparked intense debate, revealing deep divides over housing, harm reduction, and community standards.

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Fort Collins County approves consultant to review Port Angeles Hardwoods tax appeals After an executive-session discussion about potential litigation, Fort Collins County Commissioners voted to approve a contract with consultant Scott Sampson to evaluate Port Angeles Hardwoods' tax appeals for tax years 2022–2024.

Fort Collins County has taken a significant step by hiring consultant Scott Sampson to evaluate tax appeals from Port Angeles Hardwoods, paving the way for potential legal implications.

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Jamestown S’Klallam tribes 45th Recognition Anniversary: #Sequim #Washington #ClallamCounty

S’Klallam Nation was recognized through the signing of the Point No Point Treaty on Jan. 26, 1855.

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Clallam County Dept of Community Development will issue a press release re: proposed RV and park model Ordinance restricting occupancy and is postponing a decision until Jan 20, 2026.

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Proposed Use Ordinance for RVs, Tiny Homes, Park Models, other alternative dwellings limits occupancy to max 180 days/year, limits dwellings per parcel. Clallam County Commissioners will accept comments until Tues, Nov 25.

Clallam County lays out six-year TIP; residents press for bridge replacement and trail connection County engineers presented the six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in Forks, saying it lists 42 funded and 48 unfunded capital projects. Residents pressed officials about a locally important river bridge and a proposed trail bridge to link City Park and the Olympic Discovery Trail; staff said the trail bridge design work will start in

Clallam County's ambitious six-year Transportation Improvement Program reveals a mix of funded and unfunded projects, igniting community passion over crucial bridge replacements and new trail connections.

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State listing proposals for 2026 include waterhemp and delta arrowhead; Clallam board invites public comment At the meeting staff summarized species under consideration for the Washington State Noxious Weed List and urged board members and residents to attend the state hearing next week. Proposed additions include waterhemp and delta arrowhead as Class A listings and potential Class C reclassifications for black locust and Norway maple.

Big changes are on the horizon for Washington's Noxious Weed List, with waterhemp and delta arrowhead vying for Class A status—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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Clallam County kicks off two-year solid-waste plan update; Ecology lists statutory requirements and tools Department of Ecology planner Lacey Koeman briefed the SWAC on the county's required solid and hazardous waste plan revision, a typical two-year timeline, required elements under state RCW, organics/ORCA rules, equity and tribal consultation guidance, and data resources available via Ecology's Box site.

Clallam County is gearing up for a major two-year solid waste plan update, ensuring compliance with new state requirements and maximizing community engagement!

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Clallam County projects $1.35M general-fund shortfall for 2026; officials flag Medicaid jail-billing pilot and RECOMPETE grant timing as risks County finance staff told a Forks town hall that after adjustments the county still faces about a $1.35 million gap in its 2026 general-fund budget (roughly $55M total funds). Staff described revenue drivers, reserve levels near the recommended 25% target, and two new but timing-sensitive revenue sources: a $4 million HCA advance for jail-medical (

Clallam County officials reveal a looming $1.35 million budget shortfall for 2026, raising concerns over complex revenue sources and potential service cuts.

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Commissioners advised to back CRTCclean-energy grant for laminated-timber demonstration projects Staff presented a draft letter supporting the Composite Recycling Technology Center's application to the state's Clean Energy Fund to build two demonstration structures using western hemlock laminated timber. Commissioners advised edits to emphasize collaboration with the Makah (Macaw/Makaw) tribe and to clarify whether the residential model is an

Clallam County commissioners are backing a groundbreaking $5 million project to create eco-friendly homes and emergency shelters using innovative laminated timber technology!

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Port and county outline microgrid, fuel reserve and air service efforts; request county collaboration Port staff updated commissioners on collaborative resilience projects including a potential airport microgrid and strategic fuel reserve, and said the port will pursue essential air service and capital projects. They asked for county coordination on fuel storage, emergency distribution and funding options.

Clallam County is paving the way for a resilient future with ambitious projects like a new airport microgrid and a strategic fuel reserve—transforming how we prepare for emergencies!

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Clallam County approves $3.2 million broadband supplement as part of five budget adjustments The Clallam County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to approve five supplemental appropriations including a $3.2 million increase to broadband capital projects, and smaller supplements to sheriff-related and health programs; the measure passed unanimously.

Clallam County is boosting its broadband infrastructure by $3.2 million, paving the way for faster internet access and enhanced community services!

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Charter amendment to create Clallam County ethics review board advances after rules-of-procedure amendment The Charter Review Commission advanced a proposed charter amendment to create an independent Clallam County Ethics Review Board and approved an amendment that requires the board to adopt rules of procedure for receipt, review and appeal of complaints. Commissioners debated appeals, anonymous complaints and potential costs and voted to place a clean

A proposed charter amendment is set to establish an independent Ethics Review Board in Clallam County, sparking debates on how to handle complaints and protect whistleblowers.

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Clallam County weed board reports severe tansy ragwort year, adds staff and expands roadside treatments County staff reported an unusually heavy year for tansy ragwort across Clallam County roads and described hires, grant awards and treatment statistics to address the outbreak. Staff said crews treated roughly 171 roads this year, removed about 14,800 plants from county roads, and increased outreach with 287 landowner notifications and more than 1,5

Clallam County is battling an unprecedented outbreak of tansy ragwort, hiring new staff and ramping up treatments to protect our roads and environment.

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