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Heart of Service award nominations being taken now

Heart of Service award nominations being taken now

NOMINATIONS ARE BEING accepted now for the 2017 Jefferson County Heart of Service Award. The nomination deadline originally set for Monday has been extended to… Continue reading

Heart of Service award nominations being taken now
“Weedy Gastronomy – What to Eat, What to Avoid” will be presented by Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Coordinator Cathy Lucero at noon Thursday at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

Edible weeds topic of lecture

Cathy Lucero, Clallam County Noxious Weed Control coordinator, will talk about edible versus inedible weeds at noon Thursday. “Weedy Gastronomy — What… Continue reading

“Weedy Gastronomy – What to Eat, What to Avoid” will be presented by Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Coordinator Cathy Lucero at noon Thursday at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

NEWS BRIEFS: Community conversations set to start … and other items

The Nature Conservancy’s Emerald Edge begins it’s third annual Washington Coast Works initiative this week with Community Conversations held in Forks and Port Angeles. The… Continue reading

OxyContin maker asks judge to toss case brought by city

OxyContin maker asks judge to toss case brought by city

The maker of the pain medication OxyContin has asked a federal judge in Seattle to throw out… Continue reading

OxyContin maker asks judge to toss case brought by city

Celebrations of student work set this week on West End

The University of Washington is preparing for celebrations in Neah Bay, Forks and La Push this week. As part of the UW Pipeline… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles church school sets fundraiser; donations are sought … and other items

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church’s preschool will hold its annual rummage sale fundraiser Friday and Saturday, and donations for the event are being… Continue reading

Two local speakers to tell tales at free Story Swap this Tuesday

The Story People of Clallam County has had to make a change in plans for its monthly Story Swap on Tuesday. Victoria… Continue reading

‘Rez Life’ exhibit opens in Port Angeles on Tuesday

The Elwha Klallam Heritage Center will host an open house and presentation featuring photographer Jeff Ferguson and his exhibit “Rez Life: A… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Internment talks slated … and other items

Several free and public presentations and events about Japanese-American internment will be held in Sequim, in Port Angeles and on Bainbridge Island this month. A… Continue reading

Pictured in the Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble are, from left, Karim Santiago, Johnny Colden, Charles Perez, Hannah Bahls, Samantha Hiatt and Zhaleh Almaee Weinblatt.

Second part of ‘Be a Light: The Art of Taking Action’ scheduled Tuesday

The Mandala Center for Change and the Goddard Master of Fine Arts in interdisciplinary arts program will present a second part of… Continue reading

Pictured in the Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble are, from left, Karim Santiago, Johnny Colden, Charles Perez, Hannah Bahls, Samantha Hiatt and Zhaleh Almaee Weinblatt.

Deadline extended for Heart of Service Award nominations

THE DEADLINE FOR nominations for the 2017 Jefferson County Heart of Service Award has been extended two weeks to Monday, April 3. The annual awards,… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. This Wednesday’s gathering will feature West… Continue reading

Free classes to teach taking care of oiled wildlife

The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee will host a pair of free oiled wildlife training classes next month. The classes will be… Continue reading

Hearing for woman charged with child rape, animal cruelty delayed

A court hearing for a Port Angeles woman charged with child rape and animal cruelty has been delayed for the third time… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: City of Port Townsend conducting water system flushing … and other items

The city of Port Townsend Water Department is conducting water system flushing in the southwest area of town through Wednesday and plans… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

An African safari and trips to Bali, Kauai and New Orleans’ French Quarter are up for bid in the Port Angeles Symphony’s most… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend to consider moratorium on tourist home permits

The Port Townsend City Council will consider imposing a 180-day moratorium on the receipt and processing of permits related to tourist homes when it meets… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County looks to renew pact with humane society

Clallam County commissioners will consider a three-year agreement with the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society to maintain shelter facilities and necessary equipment for handling animals Tuesday.… Continue reading

City, developer want plan for development area by Highway 101

City, developer want plan for development area by Highway 101

A Bellevue developer and the City of Sequim look to optimize a plan for property formerly linked to Fred Meyer by U.S. Highway… Continue reading

City, developer want plan for development area by Highway 101

Hood Canal Bridge closures for work set to start Saturday

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed overnight beginning Saturday while the internal mechanics of its draw span are rebuilt and replaced. The… Continue reading