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Clallam County commissioners discuss climate change

Two of the three Clallam County commissioners attended this month’s Commissioners Conversation meeting early Monday, where they discussed steps the county should… Continue reading

‘Entire family in disbelief’ after triple homicide near Port Angeles

‘Entire family in disbelief’ after triple homicide near Port Angeles

Family and friends of the three people shot and killed at 52 Bear Meadow Road are heartbroken and searching for answers as… Continue reading

‘Entire family in disbelief’ after triple homicide near Port Angeles
Clearing the backlog: Clallam code enforcement officers using more tools

Clearing the backlog: Clallam code enforcement officers using more tools

Clallam County is working through its multi-year backlog of code enforcement cases after bolstering its code enforcement program during the past year.… Continue reading

Clearing the backlog: Clallam code enforcement officers using more tools
Law enforcement continues sifting for clues to Port Angeles triple shooting

Law enforcement continues sifting for clues to Port Angeles triple shooting

The investigation into the killing of a father, his son and the son’s girlfriend continued Wednesday as detectives searched the scene for… Continue reading

Law enforcement continues sifting for clues to Port Angeles triple shooting
Female victim in Port Angeles triple homicide identified

Female victim in Port Angeles triple homicide identified

A welfare check on New Year’s Eve led to the discovery of a gruesome scene at 52 Bear Meadow Road where investigators… Continue reading

Female victim in Port Angeles triple homicide identified
Oceanographer to discuss Salish Sea ecosystem in Port Townsend lecture

Oceanographer to discuss Salish Sea ecosystem in Port Townsend lecture

University of Washington professor Jan Newton will be the featured speaker at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s upcoming “The Future of… Continue reading

Oceanographer to discuss Salish Sea ecosystem in Port Townsend lecture
Port Townsend to take steps to reconcile critical areas regulations

Port Townsend to take steps to reconcile critical areas regulations

The state Department of Ecology has announced its final action approving the City of Port Townsend’s Shoreline Master Program amendment, effectively creating… Continue reading

Port Townsend to take steps to reconcile critical areas regulations
First full-time chief takes stock at Clallam Fire District No. 4

First full-time chief takes stock at Clallam Fire District No. 4

After a few months on the job as Joyce’s first full-time fire chief, Greg Waters said the experience has been like “drinking from… Continue reading

First full-time chief takes stock at Clallam Fire District No. 4
Clallam County officials tell of one night in homeless shelter

Clallam County officials tell of one night in homeless shelter

Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias and Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols are the latest government officials to spend a night on the streets… Continue reading

Clallam County officials tell of one night in homeless shelter
Game Farm in Sequim target of animal rights group lawsuit

Game Farm in Sequim target of animal rights group lawsuit

An animal rights law firm has made good on its threat to sue the Olympic Game Farm, which it alleges is not… Continue reading

Game Farm in Sequim target of animal rights group lawsuit
Sequim officials try a night on the streets

Sequim officials try a night on the streets

Officials at the city of Sequim heard loud and clear that staying a night at a shelter does not adequately represent a night… Continue reading

Sequim officials try a night on the streets

Clallam County commissioners to consider $1.5 million contract for approval today

Clallam County commissioners are expected to approve a $1.5 million contract with the Clallam Public Defender’s office today. For many years, negotiations… Continue reading

Serenity House seeks donations to create shelter, center for homeless youth

Serenity House seeks donations to create shelter, center for homeless youth

Serenity House of Clallam County hopes to open a shelter and drop-in center for the county’s homeless youth where the teens could… Continue reading

Serenity House seeks donations to create shelter, center for homeless youth
Assessing the damage: Port Angeles, others to start adding up costs of wind storm

Assessing the damage: Port Angeles, others to start adding up costs of wind storm

Clallam County residents Sunday were dealing with the consequences of Friday’s windstorm, with some still without power while others cleared debris. Crews from the city… Continue reading

Assessing the damage: Port Angeles, others to start adding up costs of wind storm

Timber Innovation Act heads to president’s desk

Legislation that aims to accelerate the research and development of wood for use in construction projects is heading to the president’s desk… Continue reading

‘Blue flags save lives’: Serenity House to be open 24 hours in extreme weather

Serenity House of Clallam County has announced that it will open its shelter for 24 hours during cold temperatures or extreme weather.… Continue reading

Kilmer blasts agency for lack of answers on reimbursement cuts

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer sent a strongly worded letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, lambasting the agency for refusing… Continue reading

Port Angeles city manager, council member learn about challenges homeless people face

Port Angeles city manager, council member learn about challenges homeless people face

Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West and Council Member Mike French spent a night at Serenity House of Clallam County’s night-by-night shelter… Continue reading

Port Angeles city manager, council member learn about challenges homeless people face
Jefferson County settles complaint against sheriff

Jefferson County settles complaint against sheriff

Jefferson County has settled with former Sheriff’s Capt. Mike Stringer over his allegations that the sheriff attempted to improperly demote him, frequently… Continue reading

Jefferson County settles complaint against sheriff

Clallam County commissioners approve 2019 budget

Clallam County commissioners have approved the county’s 2019 budget, which includes a $1 million deficit and will leave $11.5 million in reserves… Continue reading