Port Angeles attorney William Payne filed a civil rights action suing Clallam County and the County's health officer seeking to invalidate the County's order requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all people entering restaurants and bars. Mr. Payne's lawsuit is filed on behalf of the Kokopelli Grill / Coyote BBQ in Port Angeles, The Oasis Bar & Grill, Sunshine Café, … [Read more...] about Individual rights trump community safety, argues 6 restaurants
Clallam Resilience Project: Ease Keys – relaxation practices with Rachel Hardies
January is a great time to find some ease. Join Rachel Hardies, from New Growth Counseling Services, as she introduces exercises that, with practice, can help you navigate life with more balance and ease. These "ease keys" are part of a larger curriculum designed around sharing breath and relaxation practices tied to neuroscience to help bring ease to our nervous systems, and … [Read more...] about Clallam Resilience Project: Ease Keys – relaxation practices with Rachel Hardies
Clallam Resilience Project: Trauma support through Little Free Pantries
The Clallam Resilience Project holds monthly Community Meetings on topics connected to toxic stress, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and trauma-informed care. The intention is to learn together as a community, from one another, and from a variety of perspectives. These meetings take place on zoom, the first Tuesday of the month, from 10:00 – 11:30am. Everyone is welcome. The … [Read more...] about Clallam Resilience Project: Trauma support through Little Free Pantries
The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
People who experience domestic violence are often hesitant to disclose their stories and reach out for help. Family and friends who have concerns or questions or who may be unsure about what is going on "behind closed doors" should call a domestic violence helpline. There are several agencies on the North Olympic Peninsula, all listed below. You can also call the National … [Read more...] about The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
Free legal aid consultations November 20 2021
On November 20, 2021, Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will provide a free legal aid clinic from 10-noon, by phone or zoom. This will be the last free legal aid session by the CJCPBL in 2021, but sessions will resume in 2022. It helps the pro bono office if clients register in advance, but it is not necessary. Contact information is below. Topics covered in these … [Read more...] about Free legal aid consultations November 20 2021
CLE Bonanza 2021 Clallam County
On Friday, November 5, 2021, the Clallam Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will host the annual Clallam County full day CLE. The event will be offered for in person and Zoom attendance. 6 credits are pending and the cost is $225. Topics and speakers Gary Williams and Rafael Urguia: What every lawyer needs to know about insurance policies Charles Johnson, WA Supreme … [Read more...] about CLE Bonanza 2021 Clallam County
Free legal aid consultations October 23 2021
On October 23, 2021, Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will provide a free legal aid clinic from 10-noon, by phone or zoom. It helps the pro bono office if clients register in advance, but it is not necessary. Contact information is below. Topics covered in these pro bono sessions may include: Divorce, custody, child support and other family law … [Read more...] about Free legal aid consultations October 23 2021
CLE: Transitioning from the eviction moratorium
On Friday, September 24, 2021, noon-1:00 p.m., a panel of speakers will discuss Washington's eviction moratorium. Transitioning from the Eviction Moratorium: A summary of the recent changes in eviction laws and resources in Washington State Hosted by the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers, the panelists are Steve Robins, Sam Feinson and Cherish Cronmiller. The … [Read more...] about CLE: Transitioning from the eviction moratorium