State Supreme Court sets date for legislative records case hearing

Oral arguments set for June

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
Bids come in high for road project near Port Townsend
Bids come in high for road project near Port Townsend
Washington state to sue over Trump’s new abortion policy

Washington state to sue over Trump’s new abortion policy

Ferguson: ‘A transparent attack on Planned Parenthood’

Washington state to sue over Trump’s new abortion policy

Jefferson Healthcare auxiliary donates funds to hospital

The Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Auxiliary has donated more than $13,000 to the hospital. Each year, the auxiliary board meets to discuss its… Continue reading

Proposed bill would require inspection of odor complaint in a public area

State lawmakers seek to revise the definition of air pollution and require an air quality inspector to act on a complaint of an… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2019
  • By Madeline Coats WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Proposal seeks Klallam language in Port Angeles park name

Proposal seeks Klallam language in Port Angeles park name

West End Park on waterfront would become Pebble Beach Park in both languages

Proposal seeks Klallam language in Port Angeles park name
Peninsula College students at work on production tackling opioid epidemic

Peninsula College students at work on production tackling opioid epidemic

‘OPioids,’ modeled after a 12-step meeting, opens in March

Peninsula College students at work on production tackling opioid epidemic
PHOTO: Season sets sail with Shipwrights’ Regatta off Port Townsend

PHOTO: Season sets sail with Shipwrights’ Regatta off Port Townsend

A schooner drops its spinnaker after rounding a mark during the 28th annual Shipwrights’ Regatta on Port Townsend Bay on Saturday. The schooner is behind… Continue reading

PHOTO: Season sets sail with Shipwrights’ Regatta off Port Townsend
State Senate panel advances bill limiting vaccine exemptions

State Senate panel advances bill limiting vaccine exemptions

A state Senate committee has advanced a measure that would do away with the option for… Continue reading

  • Feb 25, 2019
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
State Senate panel advances bill limiting vaccine exemptions

State senators aim to create self-harm hotline

Lawmakers seek to create a hotline designated for reports of potential self-harm and criminal acts. Senate Bill 5835 was co-sponsored by a group… Continue reading

  • Feb 25, 2019
  • By Madeline Coats WNPA Olympia News Bureau

NEWS BRIEFS: Coffee with the mayor set for Thursday … and other items

Mayor Dennis Smith will host Coffee with the Mayor at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The informal monthly meeting will be held at the Black… Continue reading

Bill prohibits eyeball tattoos

‘Not a joke,’ says Tharinger

  • Feb 24, 2019
  • By Madeline Coats WNPA Olympia 
News Bureau
Survivor tells heart health education luncheon of living through ‘sudden death’

Survivor tells heart health education luncheon of living through ‘sudden death’

Robin Tweter had complained mightily to her doctor about the defibrillator implanted into her chest after she was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. It… Continue reading

Survivor tells heart health education luncheon of living through ‘sudden death’

Port Townsend approves headhunter for top post

Public involvement important, city council says

EYE ON CLALLAM: Port to consider John Wayne Marina RFI

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider a draft request for information for management or ownership of the John Wayne Marina when they meet at… Continue reading

Port Angeles schools to lay off staff in $2.6 million cuts

Port Angeles schools to lay off staff in $2.6 million cuts

The Port Angeles School District will lay off teachers and other staff to address a projected $2.6 million budget shortfall in the… Continue reading

Port Angeles schools to lay off staff in $2.6 million cuts

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Joint city/county housing board to consider RFP

The Joint Oversight Board on Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing will consider finalizing a facilitator request for proposals when it meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday.… Continue reading

Federal judge blocks Washington state cyberstalking law

A federal judge has blocked Washington state’s cyberstalking law, saying it clearly prohibits speech that is protected… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2019
  • By Gene Johnson The Associated Press
Jefferson Transit to install new restrooms at Haines hub

Jefferson Transit to install new restrooms at Haines hub

Jefferson Transit will spend up to $182,000 to install new unisex restrooms at the district’s Haines Place Transit Center by July 31.… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit to install new restrooms at Haines hub