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Program gives Peninsula tribes access to national crime databases

The U.S. Justice Department has announced the expansion of a program that provides tribes — including the Lower Elwha Klallam and Quinault… Continue reading

Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives

Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives

Today is Election Day, and ballots need to be postmarked today or dropped in ballot boxes by 8 p.m. tonight. At the… Continue reading

Ballots coming in as Election Day arrives
Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic

Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic

Health officials in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties have made progress in their fight against the opioid epidemic, Clallam County Commissioner Mark… Continue reading

Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic

Tsunami siren system to be tested Monday across Peninsula

Winchester chimes will be heard at noon Monday in Clallam and Jefferson counties during a test of the tsunami siren system. Those… Continue reading

Candidates in contested Clallam races raise more than $200,000

Campaign financial reports filed as of Friday with the state Public Disclosure Commission show contested Clallam County candidates spending $137,000 from more… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve shooting range law

Jefferson commissioners approve shooting range law

The Jefferson County commissioners in a 2-1 decision have approved an ordinance addressing commercial shooting ranges in the unincorporated county. Though the… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve shooting range law
PHOTO: Standing for peace: Vigil memorial for victims of shootings

PHOTO: Standing for peace: Vigil memorial for victims of shootings

People hold small electric candles and hold a sign calling for peace during a vigil Friday evening at the corner of First… Continue reading

PHOTO: Standing for peace: Vigil memorial for victims of shootings
Chimacum School Board member resigns

Chimacum School Board member resigns

Chimacum School Board Member Robert Bunker has stepped down from his post at the request of school district officials after a temporary restraining… Continue reading

Chimacum School Board member resigns

Medicare cuts to hit OMC

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will cut payments for patient visits to Olympic Medical Center’s off-site clinics by 60… Continue reading

Sheriff’s race tops money war in contested Jefferson County races

Campaign financial reports filed as of Friday with the state Public Disclosure Commission show Jefferson County candidates spending $126,000 from $167,000 in… Continue reading

Parts of east Jefferson County were reported without power Friday morning (Jefferson PUD).

Electrical power out in all of East Jefferson County

UPDATE 1:25 p.m.: Power had been restored to the Port Townsend area by 1:13 p.m. and crews were beginning to restore power to the rest… Continue reading

Parts of east Jefferson County were reported without power Friday morning (Jefferson PUD).

OPAA art show and sale today through Sunday

The Olympic Peninsula Art Association’s show and sale is today through Sunday. The sale will be at the council chambers at the Sequim… Continue reading

Peninsula promoters urged to explore geotourism during tourism summit

Peninsula promoters urged to explore geotourism during tourism summit

Quality trumps quantity when it comes to tourism, a keynote speaker said at the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit on Thursday. Promoters of… Continue reading

Peninsula promoters urged to explore geotourism during tourism summit

Jefferson PUD bids farewell to man who built up electrical service

A man praised as having built the Jefferson County Public Utility District’s electrical service from the ground up has left after six… Continue reading

Tommy Ross Jr. to stay in Oregon awaiting Washington Court of Appeals decision

Tommy Ross Jr. will not be returning to the Clallam County jail, at least for the time being. In a Clackamas… Continue reading

Mujeres de Maiz event boasts bevy of crafts, quesadillas Saturday

Mujeres de Maiz event boasts bevy of crafts, quesadillas Saturday

“Today I say to you, thank you so much. “This day means so much to me. I finished my professional educational career, and… Continue reading

Mujeres de Maiz event boasts bevy of crafts, quesadillas Saturday
Chimacum School District officials continue call for board member’s resignation

Chimacum School District officials continue call for board member’s resignation

A Kitsap County Superior Court commissioner dismissed a temporary protection order against Chimacum School Board member Robert Bunker at the request of… Continue reading

Chimacum School District officials continue call for board member’s resignation

OPNET: Man tried to smuggle meth into prison

A Tacoma man has been sentenced to six years in prison for trying to smuggle methamphetamine into the Clallam Bay Corrections Center,… Continue reading

PHOTO: He’s not too heavy in PT parade

PHOTO: He’s not too heavy in PT parade

Rob Ayer caries his son Beckett Ayer, 4, during the 24th annual Main Street Downtown Trick or Treat and Costume Parade in… Continue reading

PHOTO: He’s not too heavy in PT parade
PHOTO: Taking a break on Halloween

PHOTO: Taking a break on Halloween

Nathan Wyall, 9, left, and Aiden Tatarek, 9, both of Port Angeles, take a break from trick-or-treating next to Sharon Young of… Continue reading

PHOTO: Taking a break on Halloween