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Schromen-Wawrin, Wojnowski talk about issues at Port Angeles council candidate forum

Schromen-Wawrin, Wojnowski talk about issues at Port Angeles council candidate forum

Two candidates vying for a seat on the Port Angeles City Council agreed Tuesday the city should eschew second-class status and encourage… Continue reading

Schromen-Wawrin, Wojnowski talk about issues at Port Angeles council candidate forum

Clallam Planning Commission supports prohibition of pot sales in Joyce

A two-thirds majority of the Clallam County Planning Commission has backed a proposal to restrict marijuana sales in Joyce. The commission voted… Continue reading

William Shore Memorial Pool offers after-school program

To help meet a growing demand for after-school care in Port Angeles, William Shore Memorial Pool will launch a new program for… Continue reading

Ceremony marks designation of Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

Ceremony marks designation of Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

Daniel Evans hiked through Royal Basin last week like he did as a Boy Scout 77 years ago. The former governor… Continue reading

Ceremony marks designation of Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

Ceremony marks change of name to Daniel J. Evans Wilderness

Dignitaries will gather at Hurricane Ridge today to celebrate the dedication of the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. Daniel Evans is a… Continue reading

Port Angeles man gets 25 months for failing to register as sex offender

A Port Angeles man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender,… Continue reading

Port Angeles eliminates solid waste collections surcharge

The Port Angeles City Council has eliminated a solid waste collections surcharge for utility customers. Council members voted 7-0 Tuesday to can… Continue reading

Clallam County extends interim zoning restricting size of new structures

A temporary order restricting new structures in rural Clallam County to 10,000 square feet has been extended. The three commissioners passed an… Continue reading

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Researchers to explore Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

A leading research team will explore the Quinault Canyon and other features of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary from Friday through Sept.… Continue reading

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Clallam budget forecasts $1.5 million shortfall

Clallam County is back on track to meeting a targeted goal of using no more than $1.5 million in reserves by year’s… Continue reading

Plea deal reached in federal drug case

A Sequim man accused of trafficking large amounts of heroin and methamphetamine into Clallam County has pleaded guilty to lesser charges in federal… Continue reading

Clallam jail gets perfect score in accreditation review

Clallam jail gets perfect score in accreditation review

With a perfect score in a recent review, the Clallam County jail will become the first county jail in the state to… Continue reading

Clallam jail gets perfect score in accreditation review
The driver of a moped was arrested Wednesday after leading police on a 20 mph chase through Port Angeles. (Port Angeles Police Department)

Moped driver arrested after 20 mph chase through Port Angeles

A moped driver was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence, resisting arrest and obstructing a law enforcement officer after leading… Continue reading

The driver of a moped was arrested Wednesday after leading police on a 20 mph chase through Port Angeles. (Port Angeles Police Department)

Neah Bay man sentenced for abusing minor

A Neah Bay man has been sentenced to 2½ years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for sexual abuse of a… Continue reading

Clallam County hires stock contractor for fair rodeo

Clallam County has rounded up horses and cattle for the rodeo at next week’s fair. Commissioners Randy Johnson and Bill Peach voted… Continue reading

Clallam County expected to buy land for Olympic Discovery Trail west of Port Angeles

Clallam County is expected to purchase 11 acres of land and easement to extend the Olympic Discovery Trail west of Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Clallam health board backs drug return program

The Clallam County Board of Health will develop an ordinance to require pharmaceutical companies to administer and pay for a secure medicine… Continue reading

Clallam County’s Rainshadow Disc Golf Park dedicated near Blyn

Clallam County’s Rainshadow Disc Golf Park dedicated near Blyn

Rainshadow Disc Golf Park dedicated near Blyn

Clallam County’s Rainshadow Disc Golf Park dedicated near Blyn

Juvenile justice tax approved for Clallam ballot

A proposed sales tax increase to support the operations of the Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services facility is on its way… Continue reading

Carlsborg sewer system operating with 18 parcels now hooked in

The Carlsborg sewer system is up and running with 18 parcels now connected to the $9.4 million infrastructure project, Clallam County commissioners… Continue reading