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Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict swears in new patrol deputy James Gribbon. (Clallam County Sheriff's Office)

NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam sheriff swears in new patrol deputy . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict recently swore in the newest patrol deputy, James Gribbon, formerly of Moscow, Idaho. Gribbon traveled to the… Continue reading

Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict swears in new patrol deputy James Gribbon. (Clallam County Sheriff's Office)

Wreck temporarily blocks traffic on Marine Drive in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Eastbound traffic on Marine Drive at Cedar Street was blocked for 15 minutes early Tuesday afternoon after a two-car wreck. A juvenile… Continue reading

Brush fire near Sequim consumes 10,000 square feet

SEQUIM — An area of about 10,000 square feet burned after an agricultural fire got out of control Sunday afternoon. Clallam County Fire District No.… Continue reading

From left in front row are Steve Burke

Fresh seafood restaurant now open in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Co-owners Stephen Fofanoff and Chris Warnock celebrated the grand opening of their new restaurant, the Jig and Lure Fish Co. at 826… Continue reading

From left in front row are Steve Burke

GOLF: SunLand Golf & Country Club hosting women’s state amateur championships

SEQUIM — SunLand Golf & Country Club is the epicenter of women’s amateur golf today through Thursday. The 23rd Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship will… Continue reading

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Listening party today in Port Angeles shares tales of national park

PORT ANGELES — Stories and tales from Clallam County residents about the Olympic National Park will be shared at 7 p.m. today. The free listening… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Concerts on the Pier set to start Wednesday . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Navy Band Northwest's pop music and rock band, Passage, will perform Wednesday in the first of the Concerts on the Pier series… Continue reading

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Peninsula fire officials offer preparation advice for summer season

PORT TOWNSEND — Fire danger is low on the North Olympic Peninsula now but as the summer fire season nears, fire officials are calling for… Continue reading

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Reported burglary at Lake Pleasant store in Beaver under investigation

BEAVER — The Clallam County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported burglary at Lake Pleasant Grocery. The owner of the store on U.S. Highway 101… Continue reading

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Clallam Fire District No. 3 responded to this wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Barker Road east of Sequim on Monday morning. The wreck briefly tied up traffic in both directions. — Levi Barclay ()

Three transported to Olympic Medical Center after Sequim wreck

SEQUIM –– Three people were transported to Olympic Medical Center after a two-vehicle wreck partially blocked part of U.S. Highway 101 east of Sequim on… Continue reading

Clallam Fire District No. 3 responded to this wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Barker Road east of Sequim on Monday morning. The wreck briefly tied up traffic in both directions. — Levi Barclay ()
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Three-car wreck in Port Townsend sends one to Jefferson Healthcare hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — A three-car wreck at the intersection of Sheridan and 19th Streets sent one woman to the hospital Monday afternoon. An eastbound white… Continue reading

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: Corrects the location of the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce's meeting. ■ Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at… Continue reading

First-responders at the scene of this morning's wreck on U.S. Highway 101 east of Sequim. (Levi Barclay)

UPDATE: Highway 101 cleared after two-vehicle wreck east of Sequim

SEQUIM –– U.S. Highway 101 was cleared by 10:20 a.m. today after a two-vehicle wreck with injuries partially blocked the roadway east of Sequim for… Continue reading

First-responders at the scene of this morning's wreck on U.S. Highway 101 east of Sequim. (Levi Barclay)

NEWS BRIEFS: Gleaning volunteers sought to help stop waste . . . and other items

The Clallam County Washington State University Extension office seeks farms and gardens that have extra produce that needs to be gleaned to help prevent food… Continue reading

A donation check for $724 was presented to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County. From left are Hospice representatives David and Lyn Gilbert and Port Angeles High School girls softball varsity team members

Port Angeles High School softball teams, booster club donate to Hospice of Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles High School girls junior varsity and varsity softball teams, along with the high school Girls Softball Booster Club, raised… Continue reading

A donation check for $724 was presented to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County. From left are Hospice representatives David and Lyn Gilbert and Port Angeles High School girls softball varsity team members
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Port Angeles man wins jackpot and plans to give back to employees who sold ticket

PORT ANGELES — After winning a $150,000 Powerball jackpot, a Port Angeles man decided to share the winnings with the employees who sold him the… Continue reading

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One dead after single-vehicle wreck on Old Olympic Highway near Sequim

SEQUIM — A 51-year-old Sequim man is dead after his car struck a power pole on Old Olympic Highway early Sunday morning, according to the… Continue reading

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Dream Playground volunteers sought for annual cleanup next weekend in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The Dream Playground Foundation is seeking volunteers for annual maintenance at Erickson Park on Friday and Saturday. Raking, cleanup, fence repair, painting… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim’s Barry earns GNAC honor . . . Gymnasts compete in Canada

Sequim’s Barry earns GNAC honor BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Sequim High School graduate and Western Washington University javelin thrower was selected as the Male Freshman of… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Health care job fair to be hosted this Wednesday in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — WorkSource Clallam County will host a health care job fair at the WorkSource Clallam County site, 228 W. First St., Suite A,… Continue reading