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Richards, Johnson to face off for Clallam County commissioner race in November

Richards, Johnson to face off for Clallam County commissioner race in November

In a third count of ballots Tuesday, Johnson edged Gabe Rygaard by 192 votes in the top-two primary for a spot on the ballot.

Richards, Johnson to face off for Clallam County commissioner race in November
Ethics complaint against Port Angeles mayor withdrawn

Ethics complaint against Port Angeles mayor withdrawn

Fluoridation opponent Marolee Smith dropped her ethics complaint Friday against Mayor Patrick Downie just as an ethics board was preparing to hear her allegations.

Ethics complaint against Port Angeles mayor withdrawn

Record number of campers seen in three Clallam County parks

Advertising, economic factors and ‘word of mouth’ reviews are credited for rise.

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

Structure is the first item in the garden’s kinetic sculpture garden.

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

State Supreme Court justices to visit Jefferson County on Friday

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen and Justice Mary Yu will present a session on key state Supreme Court decisions.

Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

Coast is clear: European green crabs absent from Strait of Juan de Fuca — so far

Scientists and members of the public are on the lookout for the invasive species.

Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

New trial dates expected for man accused of attack on Port Angeles bus

Riley Edge White posted a $20,000 bail bond July 28, missed a court appearance last Friday, was booked into jail on a $120,000 bench warrant, and released Monday.

Flexible classroom spaces envisioned for new Port Townsend school

Architectural firm Integrus Architecture of Seattle offers new details of what the planned school will likely look like.

Randy Johnson

It’s Richards, Johnson in November race for Clallam County commission

In today’s count of ballots, Johnson edged Gabe Rygaard by 192 votes in the top-two primary race.

Randy Johnson

Clallam County commissioners to mull contract extension for legal representation today

A short-term extension give county officials time to re-examine human resources legal services.

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man was shaking, had slurred speech after getting out of water

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay
Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

Restoration of a beach at Fort Townsend, slated for completion this week, will provide easier access for both residents and wildlife.

Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

New manager has started at Sequim YMCA

Kurt Turner brings 10 years of experience in YMCAs in Texas, most recently as the membership director of the Southwest Family YMCA in Austin.

Park Service to continue operating Elwha water facility, but future remains uncertain

The National Park Service and Port Angeles remain at odds over next steps.

Sequim school bond proposal might be pushed into late 2017

Educational Programs and Operations levy might take precedent over new building construction.

  • Aug 8, 2016
  • By Michael Dashiell Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Blackberry pies sell out early at Joyce Daze festival

Blackberry pies sell out early at Joyce Daze festival

“We made 230 pies [Friday], and we sold them all out by 2:15 p.m.” Saturday, said Tracey Grover, who coordinated the baking and sale of fresh pies to the public during the festival based on the small, sweet blackberries that abound in the Joyce area.

Blackberry pies sell out early at Joyce Daze festival
Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden

Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden

The plan is for the building to be renovated into the predominate structure in a group of at least nine buildings that will be called Makers Square. It would house workshop, classroom and studio spaces.

Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden
Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Line-up for November ballot in the ClallamCounty commission race is Ron Richards and Randy Johnson after second of ballots, but 2,954 ballots are left to count.

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race
Affordable housing high priority for city of Port Townsend

Affordable housing high priority for city of Port Townsend

Adequate housing for residents of all income groups, including sufficient housing affordable for low-and moderate-income groups, is among the goals of proposed revisions to the city’s 2016-36 Comprehensive Plan.

Affordable housing high priority for city of Port Townsend