Jesse Major

Early snow could be sign of things to come for North Olympic Peninsula winter

Early snow could be sign of things to come for North Olympic Peninsula winter

Was the dusting of snow in the Olympic Mountains earlier this week a sign of what’s to come this winter? Maybe. Climatologists… Continue reading

Early snow could be sign of things to come for North Olympic Peninsula winter
Complaints filed with state in Jefferson Healthcare hospital race

Complaints filed with state in Jefferson Healthcare hospital race

A candidate for East Jefferson County Hospital District No. 2 said Thursday he “inadvertently” violated state law that prohibits use of public… Continue reading

Complaints filed with state in Jefferson Healthcare hospital race
Ivory dealer headed to prison after aiding federal prosecution of smuggler

Ivory dealer headed to prison after aiding federal prosecution of smuggler

A 64-year-old ivory dealer from Brinnon was sentenced to six months in federal prison for trafficking narwhal tusks, sperm whale teeth and walrus… Continue reading

Ivory dealer headed to prison after aiding federal prosecution of smuggler

Makah police report possible fentanyl-laced marijuana

The Makah Tribal Police Department is warning the public that officers believe they found fentanyl-laced marijuana during a recent arrest. Jasper Bruner,… Continue reading

Clallam County bans pot sales in Joyce

Marijuana retailers are now prohibited in Joyce after action taken by the Clallam County commissioners Tuesday. In a 2-to-1 vote, with Commissioner… Continue reading

Clallam to consider today deal to address youth marijuana, tobacco and vaping use

Clallam County is looking to address youth marijuana, tobacco and vaping use in a contract county commissioners are considering during their meeting… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigating death

The Port Angeles Police Department was investigating Tuesday the death of a Port Angeles man who was found dead in his trailer… Continue reading

Clallam County juvenile justice tax debated

A proposed 0.1 percent countywide sales tax that would support the county Juvenile and Family Services facility would cost most residents about… Continue reading

Man arrested in child porn investigation

A Port Angeles transient man was arrested in west Jefferson County on Tuesday for investigation of possession of child pornography. The Grays… Continue reading

Walk to End Alzheimer’s gathers 100 in Port Angeles to speed cure

Walk to End Alzheimer’s gathers 100 in Port Angeles to speed cure

About 100 people walked through downtown Port Angeles on Sunday, raising money with the hope of finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.… Continue reading

Walk to End Alzheimer’s gathers 100 in Port Angeles to speed cure

Turn in weather leaves several in need of water rescue near Brinnon

Three people were rescued from the water near Brinnon on Sunday after the weather turned on a group of Adventure Scouts who were… Continue reading

Two-vehicle wreck in Port Angeles sends woman to hospital

Two-vehicle wreck in Port Angeles sends woman to hospital

A 33-year-old Port Angeles woman was sent to Olympic Medical Center after a two-vehicle wreck west of Port Angeles on Saturday. A… Continue reading

Two-vehicle wreck in Port Angeles sends woman to hospital
Clallam County officials offer thanks to departing longtime employee

Clallam County officials offer thanks to departing longtime employee

Trish Holden’s last day as public records officer and clerk for the Board of County Commissioners was Friday. Clallam County officials bid… Continue reading

Clallam County officials offer thanks to departing longtime employee
Oxford House celebrates sixth house for recovering addicts

Oxford House celebrates sixth house for recovering addicts

Oxford House residents celebrated Saturday the opening of the Port Angeles chapter’s sixth home for recovering drug addicts. Residents moved in last… Continue reading

Oxford House celebrates sixth house for recovering addicts

Clallam County seeks balanced budget

Clallam County commissioners, facing a projected $1.8 million county deficit next year, asked staff Tuesday to return with a balanced budget before… Continue reading

Clallam County administrator talks 2018 budget

Clallam County administrator talks 2018 budget

Clallam County, which is facing a $1.8 million structural deficit in the 2018 preliminary roll-up budget, is the best fiscally positioned county… Continue reading

Clallam County administrator talks 2018 budget
Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests

Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests

Two of three state lawmakers representing Clallam and Jefferson counties reacted Wednesday to a lawsuit that alleges the state Legislature is violating… Continue reading

Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests
Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony

Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony

Public safety officials, veterans and others marked the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a formal ceremony Monday at the… Continue reading

Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony

Clallam commissioners mull code enforcement as part of budget talk

In a work session Monday, the Clallam County commissioners touched on whether they should address code enforcement during this year’s budgeting process.… Continue reading

Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities

Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities

Hoards of diehard “Twilight” fans are expected to make their way to the 2017 Forever Twilight in Forks celebration this week. The annual… Continue reading

Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities