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Clallam County WatchdogFrom Debate to Threats: A County Race Crosses the Line
Stickers of Jake Seegers with neck wounds have appeared across Port Angeles deliberately echoing Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Blood-smeared signs and open…
Clallam County WatchdogWhen Politicians Run the Charity: The Olympic View Community Foundation Conflict
What happens when the people who control county contracts and set public policy also sit atop a community foundation that decides which nonprofits get grant…
Clallam County WatchdogDr. Berry Fights "Misinformation" by Blocking the Data That Challenges It
Clallam County Health and Human Services showcased soft “success stories” at its July Board of Health meeting while expanding its campaign against…
Clallam County WatchdogWe Can’t Control Who Moves Here
Americans are free to move wherever they choose—but local policies decide which communities become magnets. Clallam County’s expanding services, open camping…
Clallam County WatchdogMike French’s Lecture On Civility
Commissioner Mike French condemned “dehumanizing” rhetoric in his first comments on Jake Seegers and called for civility—yet his campaign ecosystem has…
Clallam County WatchdogRepeat Sex Offenders, Career Criminals, and the Revolving Door — When Will It Stop?
Registered sex offenders with histories of child rape and molestation are being arrested for new crimes — including burglary and theft — only to be released…
Clallam County WatchdogSequim Taxpayers Asked to Fund Jamestown's Environmental Festival for Local Schoolchildren
Sequim City Council is reviewing a request from the Jamestown Corporation to use taxpayer money to bus local elementary students to its Dungeness River Nature…
Clallam County WatchdogLuxury Housing for the Homeless: The $350K+ “Affordable” Solution for Clallam County
Today, Clallam County residents can tour North View — the new “luxury” apartments for the homeless that serve as incumbent Commissioner Mike French’s flagship…
Clallam County WatchdogJake Seegers Tracks Down Prowler While French Tells Victim to Join Facebook Group
After a 4th of July gathering, a Port Angeles woman forgot to reactivate her outdoor camera motion sensors. Hours later, a man climbed her fire escape and…
Clallam County WatchdogIndivisible's Sham “Questionnaire”: Seegers Answered — They Launched a Character Assassination Instead
Indivisible invited Jake Seegers to complete their questionnaire and explicitly promised to publish his responses to help voters decide. Seegers submitted…
Clallam County WatchdogWhen Your Hometown Theater Turns You Into a Villain
In a front-row seat at Olympic Theatre Arts’ 2026 Lavender Melodrama, I watched a thinly veiled caricature of myself — dressed as a floppy-eared dog — devour a…
Clallam County WatchdogWashington Spends $19K Per Student — Where's the Results?
Washington spends more per student than the national average, yet many students continue to struggle in reading, writing, and math. At the same time, the state…
Clallam County WatchdogNew Revelations Deepen Election Integrity Concerns Over DSA Agenda
Fresh light is shining on the local Socialist chapter’s election-related activities in Clallam County. The DSA is set to host a voter registration and…
Clallam County WatchdogJake Seegers Faces Rumors Head-On
In this special edition of Sundays with Seegers, Clallam County Commissioner candidate Jake Seegers flips the script — instead of interviewing a guest, he sits…
Clallam County WatchdogMental Healthcare or Medicaid Goldmine?
While Clallam and Jefferson counties desperately need more mental health services, Jamestown Salish Seasons’ grand opening next month and patient admissions…
Clallam County WatchdogSlashed Signs, Shot-Out Windows, and Fleeting Civil Discourse
A vandalized roadside sign, a former state representative’s truck struck by gunfire, and public comments minimizing property destruction all point to the same…
Clallam County WatchdogGas Discounts, Closed Archives, and a Tribe That Tells Its Story On Its Own Terms
The Jamestown Corporation is the second-largest employer in Clallam County and one of its most influential political and economic forces. Whether you agree…
Clallam County WatchdogThe County’s New Wildfire Plan: Voluntary Today, Costly Regulations Tomorrow?
In economically challenged rural Clallam County, residents already navigate Washington’s Growth Management Act and strict energy codes. Now, local decisions on…
Clallam County Watchdog"I've Cheated Death So Many Times"
In a powerful episode of Sundays with Seegers, a woman known only as “SC” shares how she escaped meth addiction, what recovery really takes, and why she…
Clallam County WatchdogThe Story That Keeps Changing
Last week, Clallam County Auditor candidate Virginia Shogren argued that the Clallam Conservation District changed its election procedures after the official…
Clallam County WatchdogWho Endorses the Endorsers?
Campaign season is underway, and so is endorsement season. One organization expected to weigh in is Olympic Climate Action, a local advocacy group that says it…
Clallam County WatchdogDrought or Déjà Vu? What the Dungeness River Data Actually Show
Every summer, drought warnings return, along with calls to conserve water. But does more than a century of USGS data from the Dungeness River support the…
Clallam County WatchdogHypocrisy on Parade
When an independent candidate makes a mistake, Democratic leaders demand tens of thousands of dollars in fines. When a sitting Democratic congresswoman appears…
Clallam County WatchdogThe Misinformation Campaign
In this Sundays With Seegeers, Clallam County Commissioner candidate Jake Seegers argues that local government has become more focused on managing public…
Clallam County WatchdogConservation District 2026 Election Complaint Stalled at the State Level
Guest contributor and Clallam County Auditor candidate Virginia Shogren writes that the 2026 Clallam Conservation District election procedure was altered after…
Clallam County WatchdogWhen “No Incidents” Isn’t the Whole Story
For months, the public has been told there have been "no incidents" associated with the William Shore Pool's controversial shower voucher program. But newly…
Clallam County WatchdogWho Speaks for the Refuges?
The Jamestown Corporation says transferring ownership of Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and Protection Island into trust would strengthen stewardship while…
Clallam County WatchdogThe $118,000 Parking Lot: How County Officials and NGOs Lock the Public Out of Taxpayer Spending
When a $118,000 county contract funds just three parking spaces, taxpayers deserve clear receipts. Instead, local leadership is hiding behind non-profit…
Clallam County WatchdogThe Shotgun Sermon
A nearly two-year-old church video has suddenly resurfaced on social media, drawing sharp criticism and raising questions about County Commissioner candidate…
Clallam County WatchdogClallam County’s Response to Privacy Tort Claim Raises Bigger Questions About Surveillance and Accountability
How much should government be allowed to see from the sky? In this guest column, Clallam County Auditor candidate Virginia Shogren details her legal challenge…
Clallam County WatchdogEverything Is About Race—Until It Isn't
Race has become a recurring theme in local politics—from school board disputes and county appointments to public health resolutions and campaign rhetoric. But…
Clallam County Watchdog"Rock Solid" Science?
When Clallam County Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry declared the science behind harm reduction "rock solid," she left little room for debate. But from…
Clallam County WatchdogBuilding a Better Safety Net—or a Better Magnet?
Commissioner Mike French says homelessness services aren’t attracting people to Clallam County. But when a convicted sex offender with arrests in Illinois and…
Clallam County WatchdogThrown Away, Found: Anniemarie Hogenboom's Journey from Trafficking to Hope
For this week’s Sundays with Seegers podcast, County Commissioner candidate Jake Seegers sits down with Sequim resident Anniemarie Hogenboom for one of the…
Clallam County WatchdogSevering the Gordian Knot - Part III
In this guest column, Clallam County Auditor candidate Virginia Shogren recounts a legal battle stemming from allegations of noncitizen voter registrations and…
Clallam County WatchdogFaithfully and Impartially?
When residents of Three Crabs ask for help with flooding, when citizens request answers about public safety, or when constituents seek meetings with county…
Clallam County WatchdogDr. Berry's Response Challenges Recovery Advocate's Information Sources
A Port Angeles resident in recovery is urging Clallam County to shift its focus from drug-use supplies to treatment and accountability. In response, Health…
Clallam County WatchdogOn the Eve of the Debate, Clallam Democrats Call Jake Seegers “Fake Jake”
Tonight’s first debate between Mike French and Jake Seegers comes amid controversy after the official Clallam County Democrats Facebook page referred to…
Clallam County WatchdogHow Close Clallam County Came to Testing Illegal Drugs for Users
In this Sundays With Seegers, County Commissioner candidate Jake Seegers examines public records showing Clallam County nearly launched a program that would…
Clallam County WatchdogSevering the Gordian Knot - Part II
Can voters truly verify how their ballots are counted, or are they being asked to trust a system they cannot see? In this guest column, Clallam County Auditor…
Clallam County WatchdogOMC Lost More Than 180 Employees After Commissioners Backed Property Tax Hike
Olympic Medical Center, Clallam County’s largest employer, lost more than 180 employees in less than a year, according to newly obtained public records. The…
Clallam County WatchdogPool Board Says There Were No Incidents. Police Reports Tell a Different Story.
“No incidents.” That was one of the key arguments used to defend the William Shore Aquatic Center’s free shower program which distributes vouchers to active…
Clallam County WatchdogNew Complaint Pushes Potential Penalties Against Seegers Campaign Toward $80,000
With nearly $80,000 in penalties now being sought through separate complaints, Jake Seegers’ campaign is facing mounting legal and financial pressure before…
Clallam County Watchdog53 Days Clean: Mary Bickar's Comeback Story
For this special podcast-only edition of Sundays with Seegers, Clallam County Commissioner candidate Jake Seegers sits down with one of the most outspoken and…
Clallam County WatchdogSevering the Gordian Knot - Part I
As Washington heads into another election season, Clallam County Auditor candidate and guest columnist Virginia Shogren argues that the state's election system…
Clallam County WatchdogA $37 Million Bridge, Tribal Branding, and Unanswered Questions
A new $37 million bridge in Jefferson County is being celebrated as a triumph of climate resilience, salmon restoration, and tribal leadership. But behind the…
Clallam County WatchdogThe Two Mike Frenches
When Clallam County’s controversial Conservation District parcel fee came up for a vote, Commissioner Mike French cast the lone dissenting vote and portrayed…
Clallam County WatchdogAnn Soule Wants Someone to Blame for High Gas Prices. She Forgot to Mention Washington State.
A recent letter to the editor by League of Women Voters activist Ann Soule blames oil companies, the President, Congress, the Supreme Court, and nearly…
Clallam County WatchdogJohanna Bartee Turns the Tables on Jake Seegers
In this special edition of Sundays with Seegers, what begins as Jake Seegers interviewing local businesswoman Johanna Bartee quickly takes an unexpected turn…
Clallam County WatchdogThe NGO Revolving Door: The Commissioners Keep Writing Checks While Taxpayers Get Locked Out
A simple email exchange between a Clallam County resident and Habitat for Humanity reflects a growing frustration across the county: taxpayers fund projects…
Clallam County WatchdogHow a Double Murder Fugitive Lived Here for Over a Decade
For years, Port Angeles residents reported the same man wandering into traffic, trespassing, exposing himself, and generating constant police and medical…
Clallam County WatchdogWhen County Commissioners Fund the NGOs They Sit On
A young mother stood before the Clallam County Commissioners earlier this month and spoke candidly about the fear of homelessness. She said rising housing…
Clallam County WatchdogOne Day of Honor, 364 Days of Neglect
For one afternoon earlier this month, Veterans Memorial Park in Port Angeles was clean, peaceful, and worthy of the sacrifices it was built to honor during the…
Clallam County WatchdogThe “Angry Logger” Speaks Out
In this week’s Sundays With Seegers, county commissioner candidate Jake Seegers sits down with longtime logger, tree faller, and social media personality Mitch…
Clallam County Watchdog“People Who Use Drugs Deserve To Get AIDS and Die?”
At Tuesday’s Board of Health meeting, Clallam County Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry sharply criticized opponents of harm reduction, suggested fear about…
Clallam County Watchdog"They Know Where We Live"
Anti-Jake Seegers activism is escalating beyond policy disagreements and campaign signs. After stickers labeling Seegers a “carpetbagger” and “out of town real…
Clallam County WatchdogTaxes for Thee, Exemptions for Me?
A debate over tourism promotion funding exposed a growing frustration in Clallam County: local hotels and vacation rentals are required to collect lodging…
Clallam County WatchdogShowered With Good Intentions, Drenched in Bad Oversight
What began as a simple request for help in 2023 quietly evolved into a shower voucher pipeline tied to Clallam County’s Harm Reduction Health Center, all with…
Clallam County WatchdogTumwater Tragedy
After a teenage driver nearly killed a pedestrian near the Tumwater encampment, County Commissioner candidate Jake Seegers confronts the hard questions local…
Clallam County WatchdogFish Wars, Court Wars, and the Myth of the “Perfect Steward”
For years, the public has been told that tribal control automatically means better environmental stewardship. But court records, treaty disputes, commercial…