150 take bone-chilling swim to welcome new year in Port Angeles

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150 take bone-chilling swim to welcome new year in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Scores of people looking to get a chilly start to the new year dove into…

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Deadline nears for applications for vacant Sequim City Council seat

SEQUIM — The deadline is approaching for applications for a vacant seat on the Sequim City Council.

OlyCAP director to serve on state housing panel

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OlyCAP director to serve on state housing panel

A director at Olympic Community Action Programs has been selected to serve on a state panel dealing with…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Wednesday’s featured speaker is city of Forks Attorney/Planner Rod Fleck. He will…

Decorated deputy to retire

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Decorated deputy to retire

PORT ANGELES — One of the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office’s most decorated deputies to have ever served will…

Crime & Justice

Port Angeles man arrested after reported road rage

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles motorist arrested Saturday for allegedly pointing a pistol at a couple during…

Seattle settles lawsuit over abuse claims against ex-mayor

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Seattle settles lawsuit over abuse claims against ex-mayor

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NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim Arts Advisory Commission members sought … and other items

SEQUIM — The city of Sequim is seeking applicants to serve the remainder of a four-year term on…

Crime & Justice

Bonner arraignment postponed until Jan. 12 for mental health evaluation

PORT ANGELES — An arraignment for Benjamin George Bonner was continued Friday to Jan. 12 for a pending…

Are you in or out? Polar bear dips set today across Peninsula

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Are you in or out? Polar bear dips set today across Peninsula

Today is the day, the moment of truth. Either you jump in or you don’t.

Judge to rule on admissibility of evidence in Port Angeles cold case murder trial

Crime & Justice

Judge to rule on admissibility of evidence in Port Angeles cold case murder trial

PORT ANGELES — A judge will rule Jan. 15 on motions limiting trial evidence that could be presented…

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Man rescued after getting stuck in snow on Forest Service road near Sequim

SEQUIM — Emergency personnel plucked a Sequim-area motorist out of a remote area in Olympic National Forest after…

Disaster training by Fire District 3 reaches 300 people; classes continue

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Disaster training by Fire District 3 reaches 300 people; classes continue

Many on the North Olympic Peninsula are following the Boy Scouts’ motto to be prepared — whether for…

Port Angeles airport stays eligible for funding; FAA won’t pay for entire runway

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Port Angeles airport stays eligible for funding; FAA won’t pay for entire runway

PORT ANGELES — William R. Fairchild International Airport will remain eligible for about $5 million in federal maintenance…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Remember to make, keep resolutions

THERE IS ALWAYS some looking back when a new year arrives.

Sea star wasting syndrome decreasing on Peninsula but not gone yet

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Sea star wasting syndrome decreasing on Peninsula but not gone yet

PORT TOWNSEND — Sea stars appear to be making a comeback on the West Coast four years after…

Outgoing Port Angeles council majority praised

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Outgoing Port Angeles council majority praised

PORT ANGELES — With their replacements joining in applause, the four outgoing Port Angeles City Council members took…

Report: Alleged murderer competent to stand trial

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Report: Alleged murderer competent to stand trial

PORT ANGELES — A state psychologist has determined that Shay Clinton Darrow is competent to stand trial for…

Crime & Justice

Burglaries investigated in Port Angeles, Forks

Business burglaries in downtown areas of Port Angeles and Forks had police busy Saturday morning.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Tree-trimming to cause delays in Port Townsend … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND – Tree-trimming will cause traffic delays on state Highway 20 from Tuesday through Friday.