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Attempt to delay removal of Port Angeles sequoia falls short with City Council
Attempt to delay removal of Port Angeles sequoia falls short with City Council
Strait Shot designer resigns from Clallam Transit

Strait Shot designer resigns from Clallam Transit

Steve Hopkins, Clallam Transit operations and planning manager and architect of the Strait Shot bus service to Bainbridge Island, has announced that… Continue reading

Strait Shot designer resigns from Clallam Transit
Wall battle leaves government funding in doubt; largely non-essential personnel would be affected on Peninsula, agencies say

Wall battle leaves government funding in doubt; largely non-essential personnel would be affected on Peninsula, agencies say

FEDERAL WORKERS ON the North Olympic Peninsula were bracing for a partial government shutdown Thursday while officials in Washington, D.C., grappled over a funding bill.… Continue reading

Wall battle leaves government funding in doubt; largely non-essential personnel would be affected on Peninsula, agencies say
Peninsula gets more than $1.2 million in salmon recovery funds

Peninsula gets more than $1.2 million in salmon recovery funds

Nine salmon recovery projects on the North Olympic Peninsula have received a total of more than $1.2 million in grants, part of $18… Continue reading

Peninsula gets more than $1.2 million in salmon recovery funds

Chlorine gas leak repaired at water facility near Lake Crescent

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 responded to a chlorine gas leak at a Crescent Water Association facility near Lake Crescent. No… Continue reading

High wind warnings return for North Olympic Peninsula

Quillayute Valley School District planned to release students early today in anticipation of high winds on the West End. Forks High School sports… Continue reading

Winds wallop Olympic Peninsula

Winds wallop Olympic Peninsula

Strong winds flowing off the Olympic Mountains ravaged trees and knocked out power to all of Clallam County on Friday, triggering a… Continue reading

Winds wallop Olympic Peninsula
Peninsula families can hunt for the perfect u-cut Christmas tree

Peninsula families can hunt for the perfect u-cut Christmas tree

Generations of families on the North Olympic Peninsula have made the search for the perfect u-cut Christmas tree part of their holiday… Continue reading

Peninsula families can hunt for the perfect u-cut Christmas tree
Trial set for Bainbridge Island man accused in killing of Sequim woman

Trial set for Bainbridge Island man accused in killing of Sequim woman

A February trial has been set in Benjamin G. Bonner’s murder case after a state psychiatrist determined that evidence of his legal… Continue reading

Trial set for Bainbridge Island man accused in killing of Sequim woman
Another arborist says Lions Park sequoia safer than first reported

Another arborist says Lions Park sequoia safer than first reported

A consulting arborist who climbed the Lions Park sequoia this week said the 110-foot-tall tree is not as dangerous as city officials… Continue reading

Another arborist says Lions Park sequoia safer than first reported

Gathering planned Sunday at Lions Park sequoia tree

A community gathering for the Lions Park sequoia is planned for Sunday. The holiday-themed “Secret Sequoia” gathering will be from 2 p.m.… Continue reading

Forks man sentenced to prison after drug conviction

A Forks man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for heroin possession with intent to deliver, pending an… Continue reading

Sequim man charged after car prowl confrontation

A Sequim man was charged Tuesday with assault and other crimes for allegedly pointing a semi-automatic firearm at a man who had… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team has seized $58,671 in drugs this year

The Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team has seized 406 grams of heroin, 194 grams of methamphetamine, and 343 opioid pills and suboxone… Continue reading

Sequim man accused of assault after car prowl, chase

Nathan O. Reid was arrested last week for allegedly pointing a weapon or gun-shaped stick at a man who had chased him… Continue reading

Lawsuit against Clallam County prosecutor settled

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols has settled a lawsuit with Tina Hendrickson, a former office manager who sued him over alleged… Continue reading

Sequoia removal still stands: Port Angeles council agrees decision is administrative

Sequoia removal still stands: Port Angeles council agrees decision is administrative

City Council members grappled with a controversial decision to remove an adored sequoia from Lions Park before agreeing that the decision rested… Continue reading

Sequoia removal still stands: Port Angeles council agrees decision is administrative

Port Angeles adopts 2019 budget

The Port Angeles City Council has adopted a balanced budget for 2019. The total city budget is $115.4 million and the general… Continue reading

Recount finds no change in District Court II judge race

An unofficial recount upheld Erik Rohrer’s 28-vote victory over John Black in the general election race for Clallam County District Court II… Continue reading

Forks man arrested with son found guilty of drug charge

A Clallam County jury has convicted Tommy L. Cook Sr. of possession with intent to deliver heroin. Cook, 58, of Forks was… Continue reading