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North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

Eleven firefighters and three engines from the North Olympic Peninsula are working to help contain a blaze in Grant County near Mattawa. The… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

Quilcene Beach closed due to high level of bacteria

High levels of fecal bacteria in the water off Quilcene Beach have prompted Jefferson County Public Health to issue a health advisory and… Continue reading

Two areas in Jefferson County asked to cut water usage

Kala Point and Bywater Bay customers have been notified that demand has reached a critical level. Unusually high temperatures during the past… Continue reading

Sequim man survives Alaska plane crash

Sequim man survives Alaska plane crash

A Sequim man is one of 11 survivors of a plane crash on an Alaskan mountain last week. David Price, owner of Price… Continue reading

Sequim man survives Alaska plane crash
Temporary bridges improve foot, bike access to Elwha Valley

Temporary bridges improve foot, bike access to Elwha Valley

Olympic National Park has installed two new temporary bridges on Olympic Hot Springs Road across the Elwha River, but visitors will… Continue reading

Temporary bridges improve foot, bike access to Elwha Valley

Clallam commissioners eye new county finance department

The Clallam County commissioners are looking to create a new finance department for the county, using existing positions from the Auditor’s Office… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners amend county budget for salaries

Jefferson County’s budget was unanimously amended Monday during a hearing of the Board of County Commissioners, with most of the increases going… Continue reading

Senate committee approves nonpartisan human resources hire

A state Senate committee approved a recommendation Monday to hire a nonpartisan human resources officer who… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2018
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press

Upgrades planned after sale of Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles

Restaurant renovations are in store for the Red Lion Hotel’s CrabHouse restaurant as a new owner takes the reins of the largest… Continue reading

Sweet-smelling purple fields draw visitors to Peninsula

Sweet-smelling purple fields draw visitors to Peninsula

You can talk about the healing nature of lavender. It soothes bug bites, cools anxiety and brings relief from restlessness, say studies around… Continue reading

Sweet-smelling purple fields draw visitors to Peninsula
Port Angeles council takes next step in hiring city manager

Port Angeles council takes next step in hiring city manager

It’s official: Nathan West will be the next Port Angeles city manager. The City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to appoint a subcommittee… Continue reading

Port Angeles council takes next step in hiring city manager
PUD seeks Haffner replacement

PUD seeks Haffner replacement

A replacement is being sought for former longtime Clallam County Public Utility District Commissioner Hugh Haffner, whose resignation, effective Sunday, was under… Continue reading

PUD seeks Haffner replacement
Irondale Substation expansion to improve service, PUD says

Irondale Substation expansion to improve service, PUD says

An expansion of the Irondale Substation is expected to be completed by the end of this year after Jefferson County Public Utility… Continue reading

Irondale Substation expansion to improve service, PUD says
Shakespeare in the Woods to open for a three-week run

Shakespeare in the Woods to open for a three-week run

In this forest, our heroine Rosalind challenges society’s rules. Shaking them off, this whip-smart woman makes a rule set of her own,… Continue reading

Shakespeare in the Woods to open for a three-week run

Clallam commissioners seek compromise on fireworks ban after hearing

Clallam County’s three county commissioners said after a public hearing they want to strike a compromise on a proposed fireworks ordinance. Commissioners… Continue reading

Staffers Julie Christine, seated, and Teresa Verraes coordinate classes and programs such as The Bunker at Fort Worden’s Port Townsend School of the Arts. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz

Creative haven: Friday night Bunker gives space to young artists

Friday night, the music’s on and so are the colors. Collage materials, charcoal, paper and paint are ready for you, the artist.… Continue reading

Staffers Julie Christine, seated, and Teresa Verraes coordinate classes and programs such as The Bunker at Fort Worden’s Port Townsend School of the Arts. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz
Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

State Rep. Mike Chapman and challenger Jodi Wilke differed on guns, jobs and taxes in a lively political forum Tuesday. Chapman, D-Port… Continue reading

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes
Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

The three candidates for the District Court 1 judgeship disagree on what is the top issue facing the court. Pam Lindquist, Suzanne… Continue reading

Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

Finance department an issue in county commissioner candidate debate

Two candidates for the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners District 3 seat challenged incumbent Bill Peach over the board’s efforts to… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council considers tax exemptions to enourage housing

The Port Townsend City Council is one step closer to enacting a program that provides for limited eight- or 12-year tax exemptions… Continue reading