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County budget balanced: Deficit decreased and plan leaves $10.2 million in reserves

PORT ANGELES — The $123 million 2018 budget Clallam County commissioners adopted last week meets their goal of…

Sequim council considering changing convention center’s name

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Sequim council considering changing convention center’s name

SEQUIM — After investing in refurbishing the Guy Cole Convention Center in Carrie Blake Park, Sequim City Council…

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Slight Port Angeles utility hike likely; residents complain of high rates

PORT ANGELES — City customers can expect a slight increase in utility bills next year if the Port…

Crime

Washington, North Dakota tribal members sentenced in separate sex crime cases

SEATTLE — Officials say two men who are members of tribes in Washington state and North Dakota were…

News

Port Angeles City Council approves $108.03 million budget

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles City Council has approved a $108.03 million budget for 2018.

HORSEPLAY: Teen riders need to practice this winter

Life

HORSEPLAY: Teen riders need to practice this winter

THIS TIME OF year it can be difficult for high school equestrians to keep a horse in top…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim yoga studio plans solstice celebration to benefit Peninsula Home Fund … and other items

SEQUIM — Blue Mountain Yoga+ plans an all-day celebration of the winter solstice on Dec. 21 and will…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Suicides a call to focus on children, not bridge barriers

I’ve been reading the comments concerning the railing height on the Eighth Street bridges in Port Angeles. (“Port…

Crime

Murder suspect to undergo another mental health evaluation

PORT ANGELES — Benjamin George Bonner will have another mental health evaluation before entering a plea in his…

Remembering Our Fallen: Tribute Towers in Port Angeles show faces of sacrifice

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Remembering Our Fallen: Tribute Towers in Port Angeles show faces of sacrifice

PORT ANGELES — Every face tells a story.

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Port Angeles chamber awards finalists announced

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its inaugural Port…

Olympic Medical commissioner announces resignation

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Olympic Medical commissioner announces resignation

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center Commissioner Jim Cammack has resigned from his seat, citing personal and health…

Life

Deadline nears for Young Artist Competition application

PORT ANGELES — Applications for the 2018 Nico Snel Young Artist Competition are being accepted now.

Northwind Homeschool Band performance set Tuesday in Port Angeles

Entertainment

Northwind Homeschool Band performance set Tuesday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The Northwind Homeschool Band will perform at the Independent Bible Church on Tuesday.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: 13 chores to do in December

WHILE IT IS December, it is not winter.

Peninsula Home Fund provides ‘just a little bit more to get by’

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Peninsula Home Fund provides ‘just a little bit more to get by’

PORT ANGELES — When life gives you crates of lemons with no way to juice them, how do…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Finding migrating birds provides nice break

LARGE PONDS AND small lakes offer some of the best winter birding habitat.

Life

HELP LINE: New Medicare card numbers are coming

I WANT TO go back over a couple of things today, because a lot of you are contacting…

Crime

Port Angeles bank robbery suspect arrested after allegedly shoplifting at Safeway

PORT ANGELES — A man accused of unsuccessfully robbing 1st Security Bank last month was arrested over the…

Kyler A. Luse was arrested and charged with investigation of criminal mischief related to damage he allegedly caused to a Clallam County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle.(Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Crime

Naked man escapes patrol vehicle in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A naked man jumped from a deputy’s moving patrol car after freeing one of his…