Rep. Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman

District 24 legislators answer questions

Telephone town hall draws 4,000

 

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Dale Wilson, past executive director of Olympic Comunity Action Programs, and Cherish Cronmiler, current executive director, cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the 43-unit low cost housing units.

7th Haven housing project celebrated

Port Townsend facility aims for first residents in May

 

Gun ban approval sighted; court block said likely

The state Legislature is likely to approve a gross misdemeanor ban on the manufacture,… Continue reading

Two hurt in three-car wreck

Two people were injured and one person was cited Friday morning in a three-vehicle blocking collision on state Highway 20 just west… Continue reading

Dawn Reid, right, shows Gov. Jay Inslee a pencil drawing of her daughter, Kimberly, after Inslee signed a bill titled with Kimberly’s name. State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, left, took part in the ceremony. (Gabe Galanda)

Governor signs Kimberly Bender’s Law

Legislation named for Quileute tribe member ratchets up penalty for custodial sex abuse

Dawn Reid, right, shows Gov. Jay Inslee a pencil drawing of her daughter, Kimberly, after Inslee signed a bill titled with Kimberly’s name. State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, left, took part in the ceremony. (Gabe Galanda)
Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Habitat homes expand in Jefferson County

More than 10 units under construction now

Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Nominations for recognition of people who have made significant contributions to the Clallam County community are due by 5 p.m. Monday.
Nominations for recognition of people who have made significant contributions to the Clallam County community are due by 5 p.m. Monday.

Port Townsend Farmers Market returns Saturday

Opening ceremonies to proceed rain or shine

Work on Highway 101 over Indian Creek completed

Work crews have completed paving and striping of U.S. Highway 101 over Indian Creek, according to the state Department of Transportation. The… Continue reading

About 1,300 Clallam County PUD customers lost power at 2:30 a.m. Thursday after a car hit a pole at Elizabeth Lane and Old Olympic Highway. (Clallam County PUD)
About 1,300 Clallam County PUD customers lost power at 2:30 a.m. Thursday after a car hit a pole at Elizabeth Lane and Old Olympic Highway. (Clallam County PUD)

Interest high in housing facility

Dawn View Court to open in April

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U.S. Air Force veteran Robert Reinking, left, receives a lapel pin from Holly Rowan, president of the Clallam County Veterans Association, during a Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Ceremony on Wednesday at the Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles. A total of 22 Vietnam veterans and six surviving spouses of veterans were honored with pins and certificates in an event sponsored by the veterans association and the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Veterans lauded in Port Angeles

U.S. Air Force veteran Robert Reinking, left, receives a lapel pin from Holly Rowan, president of the Clallam County Veterans Association, during a Vietnam Veteran… Continue reading

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U.S. Air Force veteran Robert Reinking, left, receives a lapel pin from Holly Rowan, president of the Clallam County Veterans Association, during a Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Ceremony on Wednesday at the Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles. A total of 22 Vietnam veterans and six surviving spouses of veterans were honored with pins and certificates in an event sponsored by the veterans association and the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Danny G. Brewer

Active search suspended for Sequim man

The active search for a 73-year-old man reported missing south of Sequim has been suspended, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office. Danny… Continue reading

Danny G. Brewer
Savanna Hoglund of Spokane takes a photo of her son, Lincoln Hoglund, 2, as hit sits on a wooden cougar sculpture in the Discovery Room on Tuesday at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. The center features a variety of displays that provide a sampling of what can be found within the park, as well as interactive exhibits for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Park exhibit

Savanna Hoglund of Spokane takes a photo of her son, Lincoln Hoglund, 2, as hit sits on a wooden cougar sculpture in the Discovery Room… Continue reading

Savanna Hoglund of Spokane takes a photo of her son, Lincoln Hoglund, 2, as hit sits on a wooden cougar sculpture in the Discovery Room on Tuesday at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. The center features a variety of displays that provide a sampling of what can be found within the park, as well as interactive exhibits for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Sequim Police Chief Sheri Crain talks with a crowd at a Sequim Business Merchants meeting. She encouraged people to call police if they see something suspicious.

Church, merchants seek solutions for downtown concerns

Police chief says Sequim not becoming Seattle

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Sequim Police Chief Sheri Crain talks with a crowd at a Sequim Business Merchants meeting. She encouraged people to call police if they see something suspicious.

Clallam County to provide PUD with funding

Rescue Plan dollars to aid water quality