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Clallam County WatchdogAgenda-Gating Takes Over the Charter Review Commission
At recent meetings of the Clallam County Charter Review Commission, one pattern has become impossible to ignore: certain agenda items keep getting blocked—not…
Clallam County WatchdogHarm Reduction Hijack
In this deep-dive investigation, Jake Seegers uncovers how Clallam County’s health bureaucracy is funding its own research to justify the very harm-reduction…
Clallam County WatchdogLibrary Promotes "Land Back" Book for Children
Clallam County is delivering quite a week: children’s books shaping political worldviews, tribes reviving historic land claims, repeat offenders cycling…
Clallam County WatchdogOne Vigilant Citizen Makes All the Difference
When a Port Angeles resident noticed a suspicious booking name on the Clallam County Jail Roster, their quick action uncovered a man with a long criminal…
Clallam County WatchdogServing Two Masters
Whatcom County just proved what a Charter Review can accomplish when leaders prioritize the public—performance audits, budget transparency, real…
Clallam County WatchdogClallam's "Unfortunate Event" and other stories
Public institutions run on trust — but trust requires honesty, accountability, and leaders who take their responsibilities seriously. Here are ten stories that…
Clallam County WatchdogOne Mother’s Fight Against Addiction
Have you ever suspected that what local government and the nonprofits living off your tax dollars are telling you just isn’t true? This week’s Sundays with…
Clallam County WatchdogCalifornia Sex Offender Finds “Second Chance” in Clallam County
Some readers have said that CC Watchdog is cherry-picking when we point out the steady stream of out-of-town offenders flooding our local jails. So we’re…
Clallam County WatchdogWho Gets Heard in Clallam County — and Who Gets Ignored
The louder you shout, the more Clallam County Commissioners listen — especially if your resume includes “climate activist,” “Earth Law Center,” or “rights of…
Clallam County WatchdogCorruption, Crime, and "Compassion" on Your Dime
From repeat offenders cycling through the courts to taxpayer-funded mismanagement, this week’s stories highlight what happens when accountability takes a back…
Clallam County WatchdogWhen Tax Dollars Disappear Behind NGO Walls
Clallam County taxpayers are footing the bill for “compassionate outreach” programs run by nonprofits whose staff and leaders sometimes behave in ways that…
Clallam County WatchdogJake Seegers Announces County Commissioner Campaign
It’s time to rediscover what Clallam County can be — and it starts with one simple idea: dreaming something new, and building something better together. Listen…
Clallam County WatchdogKeep Your Head on a Swivel
Public safety, transparency, and common sense — too often missing from Clallam County’s agenda. The Halloween Catch-and-Release Michael Heller, a man…
Clallam County WatchdogState Audit Finds $67,000 in Questionable Spending at Port Angeles Pool
A fraud investigation report released Monday by the Washington State Auditor’s Office found that the William Shore Memorial Pool District, led by Executive…
Clallam County WatchdogCommissioners to 3 Crabs: You're on Your Own
From flooded neighborhoods and tents on sidewalks to $100,000 pilot programs with no participants and tribal empires crying poverty during a shutdown, this…
Clallam County WatchdogSoft on Crime, Hard on Safety
Out-of-town fugitives, convicted sex offenders, and violent repeat offenders are increasingly turning up in Clallam County — drawn by taxpayer-funded “harm…
Clallam County Watchdog"He's literally begging to be taken into custody"
From neglected safety warnings to questionable grant policies and disappearing transparency, this week’s stories show a county that talks about compassion…
Clallam County WatchdogAnn Henninger: The Interview
After cancelling a scheduled interview, Olympic Medical Center Commissioner Ann Henninger submitted written answers to CC Watchdog — addressing her dual role…
Clallam County WatchdogWho Will Stand Up for the People?
This week, Jake Seegers exposes how Clallam County’s commissioners have chosen compliance over courage — enforcing costly state building codes that push…
Clallam County WatchdogA Child Was Victimized — and Clallam County’s Leaders Still Don’t See the Emergency
A convicted sex offender from Spokane — already found guilty of molesting a 12-year-old girl — was repeatedly arrested and released in Clallam County. Now he’s…
Clallam County WatchdogFive Years of Chaos
For five years, Clallam County resident Michael Heller has been a constant presence on the police scanner—disturbances, arsons, assaults, and public meltdowns…
Clallam County WatchdogWhat Ron Allen’s Hall of Fame Induction Means for Clallam County
Ron Allen’s induction into the Native American Hall of Fame marks a remarkable achievement — but it also exposes a double standard in Clallam County…
Clallam County WatchdogOutsiders, Repeat Offenders, and the Price Paid by Clallam County
IMPORTANT: Because of recent changes and potential delays with the postal service, election officials in Washington State strongly recommend using an official…
Clallam County WatchdogIndivisible Sequim’s Endorsements Expose the Party-Over-People Problem
Indivisible Sequim’s newly released list of endorsements for the 2025 local elections reads less like civic guidance and more like a partisan roadmap —…
Clallam County WatchdogClallam County’s House of Mirrors
Every week brings new headlines that remind us how far the words of our local leaders drift from their actions. Whether it’s the County fencing itself in, the…
Clallam County WatchdogHey There, Big Spender
Clallam County leaders say they need more of your money to “maintain essential services.” What they don’t mention, according to guest contributor Jake Seegers…
Clallam County WatchdogWhen Port Angeles Compassion Crosses the Line
A Port Angeles grandmother’s plea for safety on Sixth Street exposes the widening gap between City Hall’s ideals and residents’ reality. When city leaders…
Clallam County WatchdogLocal Athlete Stabbed While Helping Others
Residents are looking to their city and county officials for protection, fairness and basic duty of care. Instead, too often they find selective enforcement…
Clallam County WatchdogCommissioner Ozias Uses Gazette to Promote Tax Hike
County Commissioner Mark Ozias’s recent Sequim Gazette column, presented as part of the “County Spotlight” series, reads less like neutral information and more…
Clallam County WatchdogSoft on Crime, Hard on Clallam
From soft-on-crime failures to taxpayer-funded favoritism, these ten stories reveal how leadership at every level — city, county, and school — are putting…
Clallam County WatchdogScreen Time: What County Commissioners Are Really Doing on the Clock
Clallam County’s commissioners say they’re working for you — but their internet history tells another story. Public records reveal gaming, personal finance…
Clallam County Watchdog"Countless Cartoon Uteri" and other poetry you're paying for
County residents are at the center of decisions that will shape our economy, public safety, and everyday costs. From soaring utility rates and taxpayer-funded…
Clallam County WatchdogBig Brothers in the Sky
At a recent budget meeting, County Assessor Pam Rushton and the commissioners showcased the tech and tactics now used to track every property and structure in…
Clallam County WatchdogWhen "Washington Values" Stop at the Casino Door
At the Roosevelt Luncheon, Clallam Democrats praised fairness, equity, and shared responsibility. But their choice of a tax-exempt venue revealed a…
Clallam County WatchdogThe Interview That Never Happened
When Olympic Medical Center Hospital Commissioner Ann Henninger agreed to an interview with Clallam County Watchdog, it was set to cover governance…
Clallam County WatchdogWho Gets a Seat at the Table in Clallam County?
Podcast listeners were expecting today’s scheduled audio-only interview with OMC Hospital Commissioner Ann Henninger. Unfortunately, Henninger had to cancel…
Clallam County WatchdogWho Pays the Price?
Former County Commissioner Ron Richards says Clallam County is losing up to $3 million a year in tax revenue from Jamestown S’Klallam trust and exempt…
Clallam County WatchdogClallam County’s Budget Reckoning
Tonight marks the first of three public Budget Town Hall Meetings hosted by the Clallam County Board of Commissioners as they prepare the 2026 budget. Once…
Clallam County WatchdogLies, Secret Deals, and Betraying the Public Process
The Charter Review Commission (CRC) was meant to be a beacon of democracy, refining our home-rule charter with public input. Instead, it’s a web of deception…
Clallam County WatchdogNot What the Doctor Ordered
Five years after warning that housing affordability was nearing a breaking point, Clallam County’s commissioners are still blaming the crisis—while quietly…
Clallam County WatchdogLineage and Loyalty: The Influence Shaping Port Angeles Politics
Public frustration is rising in Port Angeles after revelations that City Councilmember LaTrisha Suggs’s reelection campaign is heavily financed by special…
Clallam County WatchdogHow Clallam County's leadership is testing public trust
This week’s developments across Clallam County highlight a growing concern among residents — that local leaders are prioritizing political comfort and…
Clallam County WatchdogClallam County: A refuge for the lawless
When Sheriff Brian King told the County Commissioners that Clallam County has just 0.8 deputies per 1,000 residents—far below the national average of 2.4—it…
Clallam County WatchdogClallam County under the microscope
From rising property taxes and tribal land exemptions to city bureaucracy blocking business growth, Clallam County residents are seeing firsthand how…
Clallam County WatchdogA Proclamation for the People
Weeks before asking voters to voluntarily raise their property taxes, the Clallam County Commissioners will issue a proclamation today condemning “the…
Clallam County WatchdogThe price of bad governance
Each of these stories — from the misuse of buzzwords like “self-reliance” to tone-deaf leadership and unchecked spending — points to a deeper issue: the quiet…
Clallam County WatchdogGivers and Takers
Guest contributor Jake Seegers explains how some people give, while others take—and Clallam County’s commissioners have made a career of taking. This November…
Clallam County WatchdogWhy is that pumpkin wet?
From hospital losses to tribal land deals, costly bike projects to revolving-door justice, Clallam County residents are left wondering: whose interests are…
Clallam County WatchdogWhen collaboration becomes control
Why is a county commissioner writing the news instead of being questioned by it? Last month, Commissioner Mark Ozias used his Sequim Gazette column to showcase…
Clallam County WatchdogWhere local priorities are (and aren't)
Public safety, housing, healthcare, schools, and accountability — all touchstones for our community. Yet too often, taxpayers end up footing the bill while…
Clallam County WatchdogThe pipeline no one wants to admit
Citizens are forced to track what officials won’t: repeat offenders arriving from Seattle and beyond, straining our limited resources. How long can Clallam…
Clallam County WatchdogUnder the influence: Who really runs Port Angeles?
With ballots about to land in voters’ mailboxes, it’s time to look closely at where candidates’ loyalties lie. And in Port Angeles, one City Council race…
Clallam County WatchdogThe Criminal Pipeline to Clallam County
Seattle’s revolving door of justice is spilling directly into Clallam County. Within a single day of release, offenders with long criminal histories are…
Clallam County WatchdogFascism in our backyard
Fascism doesn’t always march in uniforms or wave foreign flags—it seeps quietly into local politics through manipulation, double standards, and fear. A series…
Clallam County WatchdogCrime, camps, and costs: Stories you can’t ignore
From an unprovoked attack on the Olympic Discovery Trail to six-figure salaries for nonprofit executives, from Sequim lawsuits to wildfire warnings ignored in…
Clallam County WatchdogIs history repeating at OMC?
When it comes to Olympic Medical Center (OMC), history isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a warning sign. As the publicly owned hospital faces financial collapse…
Clallam County WatchdogThank you
You did it. Friends and acquaintances have asked me in shock: “How did you collect that many physical signatures?” I didn’t. You did. Envelopes flooded the…
Clallam County WatchdogCommissioners approve $5 CCD parcel fee despite public opposition
Clallam County residents packed Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting to oppose a new $5 parcel fee for the Clallam Conservation District (CCD). The measure…
Clallam County WatchdogClallam County Conundrums
Dive into a tangled web of government overreach, conflicting interests, and policies that sideline the public. From questionable funding schemes to personal…
Clallam County WatchdogPrivate security for one commissioner
Documents show Charter Review Commissioner Jim Stoffer and his allies pushed for armed guards at Charter Review Commission meetings after a citizen criticized…