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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

Wind, fog, currents splash swimmer’s Strait attempt

Wind, fog, currents splash swimmer’s Strait attempt

Strong currents combined with wind and fog ended Michelle Macy’s attempt at swimming across the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Monday,… Continue reading

Wind, fog, currents splash swimmer’s Strait attempt
Fire burns RV, shed in east Port Angeles

Fire burns RV, shed in east Port Angeles

Firefighters prevented a fire in Gales Addition from spreading to a home that was about 5 feet from a fully engulfed outbuilding… Continue reading

Fire burns RV, shed in east Port Angeles
Biologists consider options to save emaciated orca

Biologists consider options to save emaciated orca

Federal biologists are weighing a range of emergency options to save an emaciated endangered orca, including possibly… Continue reading

  • Aug 6, 2018
  • By Phuong Le Associated Press
Biologists consider options to save emaciated orca

Orca task force to meet Tuesday

The Southern Resident Orca Task Force will meet Tuesday to discuss threats to the southern resident orcas and how to help. The meeting… Continue reading

PHOTOS: Gospel concert caps week of learning at Acoustic Blues Festival

PHOTOS: Gospel concert caps week of learning at Acoustic Blues Festival

Students and teachers participated in a workshop and performed in a gospel concert that wrapped up the Acoustic Blues Festival at Fort… Continue reading

PHOTOS: Gospel concert caps week of learning at Acoustic Blues Festival

Jefferson County hopefuls raise $36,000 for District 3 primary race

A Republican, two Democrats and a Republican turned independent turned Democrat have raised a combined $36,000 and spent most of it on… Continue reading

Port Angeles, National Park Service to sign Elwha water agreement

Port Angeles, National Park Service to sign Elwha water agreement

The National Park Service is expected to sign Monday a settlement with the city of Port Angeles over the transfer of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles, National Park Service to sign Elwha water agreement
PHOTO GALLERY: Pies star in Saturday’s Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Pies star in Saturday’s Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival

By Keith Thorpe Peninsula Daily News… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Pies star in Saturday’s Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival

Canadian swimmer sets new date for strait crossing; American to make attempt Monday

A Victoria athlete who hopes to become the first person to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and… Continue reading

Fundraising buoys Clallam commission, court primaries

Buoyed by $20,000 of his own money, the incumbent candidate for Clallam County commissioner has leapt far ahead of his two opponents… Continue reading

Transient charged in Port Townsend homeless camp attack

Transient charged in Port Townsend homeless camp attack

A man with no known local address has been charged with attacking a woman with a machete in a transient camp Tuesday… Continue reading

Transient charged in Port Townsend homeless camp attack
Clallam County to seek expert advice on cell towers

Clallam County to seek expert advice on cell towers

The Clallam County Planning Commission is looking at changes to cellphone tower requirements, but the commission first wants to hear from a… Continue reading

Clallam County to seek expert advice on cell towers

Clallam PUD to consider applications for vacant commission seat

Fourteen applicants, including one woman, have applied for appointment to the Clallam County Public Utility District commission to complete the two-year unexpired… Continue reading

Agnew man plans hot, steep ride in a wheelchair

Agnew man plans hot, steep ride in a wheelchair

An Agnew man who gained international attention when he rode his wheelchair from Port Angeles to Portland, Ore., in 2016 is preparing… Continue reading

Agnew man plans hot, steep ride in a wheelchair

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

Requirements loom for Clallam juvenile facility grant

A $1.1 million state Department of Commerce grant to increase behavioral health facilities and capacity for children at Clallam County Juvenile and… 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
Wild blackberries star of Joyce Daze

Wild blackberries star of Joyce Daze

Sweet wild blackberries in freshly baked pies are always the highlight of the annual Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival, which will return for… Continue reading

Wild blackberries star of Joyce Daze