County Commission

Clallam withdraws job offer, will restart search for administrator

The Clallam County Board of County Commissioners rescinded its conditional offer to hire David Fraser as its next administrator after discovering information… Continue reading

Homeless pacts extended to give more time for consideration

Interlocal agreements between Jefferson County and the city of Port Townsend for homeless housing and affordable housing that were set to expire… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners meet in closed session to discuss administrator candidate

The Clallam County commissioners met in executive session Tuesday morning to hear an update on its top candidate for county administrator, and… Continue reading

Hearing on Jefferson shooting facility ordinance delayed

A public hearing on a draft commercial shooting facility ordinance has been postponed to Oct. 1 after originally being set for Monday,… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners announce county manager choice

Clallam commissioners announce county manager choice

A former city manager has said he will accept an offer by Clallam County commissioners to succeed county Administrator Jim Jones, who… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners announce county manager choice

More seniors using summer shelter in Port Townsend

The Summer Shelter at the American Legion Hall has been at capacity since opening in May and has seen a change in… Continue reading

Clallam County administrator finalist drops out of running

Clallam County administrator finalist drops out of running

Stayton City Manager Keith Campbell has become the second person to drop out of the running for retiring Clallam County administrator Jim… Continue reading

Clallam County administrator finalist drops out of running

Housing topic of joint meet in Port Townsend

Members of the community made their feelings known during a joint meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and the Ad… Continue reading

Port Angeles agrees to sign pact with Sequim if necessary

Port Angeles agrees to sign pact with Sequim if necessary

The Port Angeles City Council has authorized the city manager to sign an agreement with the city of Sequim to help the… Continue reading

Port Angeles agrees to sign pact with Sequim if necessary

Clallam officials to discuss criminal justice contract in closed-door meeting

Officials from Clallam County, and Sequim and Port Angeles city governments will conduct a closed-door meeting today as they look for a… Continue reading

Final draft of shooting range ordinance presented in Jefferson County

Final draft of shooting range ordinance presented in Jefferson County

A final draft of the proposed Jefferson County commercial shooting facility ordinance proposes regulations for existing and new facilities, including noise regulations… Continue reading

Final draft of shooting range ordinance presented in Jefferson County

Clallam Road Department focused on maintenance, culverts after major projects

With two major projects on the books, the Clallam County Road Department has focused this summer on maintenance and culvert replacements, the… Continue reading

Four finalists named to succeed Clallam Administrator Jim Jones

Four finalists including Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer have been selected to succeed longtime Clallam County Administrator Jim Jones. County… Continue reading

Measure now off the ballot: Clallam finance department question paperwork late

The Clallam County commissioners’ plans of putting a measure to create a county finance department on the November ballot have been delayed… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners consider minor changes to finance department resolution

Clallam County commissioners will consider making minor changes to the resolutions they approved last week concerning the proposed finance department. Today, commissioners… Continue reading

Jefferson County approves civil fees, hikes for Sheriff’s Office

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to adopt an ordinance presented by the Sheriff’s Office that changes fees for… Continue reading

County finance department question to go before voters in November

Clallam County commissioners unanimously approved putting a proposal to create a county finance department on the November ballot after a public hearing… Continue reading

County eyes increased fees for homeless, housing services

County eyes increased fees for homeless, housing services

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners met with members of the Port Townsend City Council’s Ad Hoc Housing Committee on Monday and… Continue reading

County eyes increased fees for homeless, housing services

County joins federal lawsuits against opioid manufacturers

The three Jefferson County commissioners voted unanimously to join other counties and governments around the state, including Clallam and Kitsap counties, in… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum

Four candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner District 3 solidified their positions and answered questions from residents during the last League of Women… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioner candidates take stances at forum