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Plans for state’s first Rural Health Dental Clinic to be presented in Port Townsend

Plans for the first Rural Health Dental Clinic in the state will be presented to the public this month by Jefferson Healthcare… Continue reading

Navy action on jets prompts protest in Port Townsend

Navy action on jets prompts protest in Port Townsend

Facing northeast toward Whidbey Island, 75 members of the Sound Defense Alliance sent the Navy a message from North Beach Park. The… Continue reading

Navy action on jets prompts protest in Port Townsend

Navy gets $2 million to study jet noise

Funding has been allocated for the U.S. Navy to study and develop technologies that would reduce jet engine noise as… Continue reading

RVs, bed and breakfasts topics in Department of Community Development forum

RVs, bed and breakfasts topics in Department of Community Development forum

The two candidates competing for the Clallam County Director of the Department of Community Development position disagree on many issues, including how… Continue reading

RVs, bed and breakfasts topics in Department of Community Development forum
Sequim man survives ‘Castaways’ experience

Sequim man survives ‘Castaways’ experience

Sequim’s Richard Rogers looks back on his experience as a “Castaways” contestant with a firm belief in the human need for other people.… Continue reading

Sequim man survives ‘Castaways’ experience

Jefferson County resets shooting range hearing; may void verbal testimony from earlier meeting

Jefferson County commissioners will consider voiding testimony from Monday’s hearing on a proposed shooting range ordinance after county officials rescheduled a continuation… Continue reading

Port Angeles council proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day

Port Angeles council proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day

As much of the nation celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, the city of Port Angeles and a growing number of other cities… Continue reading

Port Angeles council proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day
Boiler Room sales raise money for revival

Boiler Room sales raise money for revival

More people looking to score a few items from the Boiler Room are expected at the second “internal rummage sale” Saturday. The… Continue reading

Boiler Room sales raise money for revival
Proposed Jefferson County shooting range law hearing draws overflow crowd

Proposed Jefferson County shooting range law hearing draws overflow crowd

Sixty-eight people told Jefferson County commissioners their views on a proposed shooting range law during a packed public hearing that drew some… Continue reading

Proposed Jefferson County shooting range law hearing draws overflow crowd

National emergency phone message test set for 11:20 a.m. today

AS PART OF National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test… Continue reading

Sunland aims to entice new golfers

Sunland aims to entice new golfers

As its new general manager, Michael Snyder looks to implement a new “bare bones budget” initiative to bring in more golfers and green… Continue reading

Sunland aims to entice new golfers
PHOTO: Vehicles line street for Frugals anniversary

PHOTO: Vehicles line street for Frugals anniversary

A two-block line of vehicles ques up at Frugals in Port Angeles on Sunday. The fast-food restaurant, which started in Port Angeles, celebrated its 30-year… Continue reading

PHOTO: Vehicles line street for Frugals anniversary

Representatives tell action team that goal is expanded broadband access for region

State and federal lawmakers are working to close the broadband gap that exists in such rural areas as the West End of… Continue reading

Peninsula tribal representatives tell of struggles to get high-speed internet

Efforts to improve broadband access for Olympic Peninsula tribes were spotlighted in a Broadband Action Team meeting in Port Angeles. Several West… Continue reading

Clallam prosecutor seeks dismissal of sexual harassment lawsuit

Clallam County Prosecutor Mark Nichols has asked a federal judge to dismiss the civil sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by a former… Continue reading

United Good Neighbors gives donors many choices in 61st campaign

United Good Neighbors will launch its 61st annual campaign today with a new element — an online giving catalog that features 55… Continue reading

Clallam County sheriff hopefuls pull no punches at debate

The gloves came off at a Clallam County sheriff’s election forum. Three-term incumbent Bill Benedict and his former detective, Jim McLaughlin, challenged… Continue reading

Tsunami siren test set Monday across Peninsula

Winchester chimes will be heard at noon Monday in Clallam and Jefferson counties during a test of the tsunami siren system. Those… Continue reading

Navy: More aircraft, flights in plan for Whidbey Air Station, Outlying Field Coupeville

The Navy is nearing the final step in adding 36 EA-18G Growlers to the 82 based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island… Continue reading

Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday

Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday

Some 400 people are expected at a public hearing Monday on a draft ordinance regulating commercial shooting ranges, a document that has… Continue reading

Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday