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Clallam commissioners seek compromise on fireworks ban after hearing

Clallam County’s three county commissioners said after a public hearing they want to strike a compromise on a proposed fireworks ordinance. Commissioners… Continue reading

Staffers Julie Christine, seated, and Teresa Verraes coordinate classes and programs such as The Bunker at Fort Worden’s Port Townsend School of the Arts. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz

Creative haven: Friday night Bunker gives space to young artists

Friday night, the music’s on and so are the colors. Collage materials, charcoal, paper and paint are ready for you, the artist.… Continue reading

Staffers Julie Christine, seated, and Teresa Verraes coordinate classes and programs such as The Bunker at Fort Worden’s Port Townsend School of the Arts. photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz
Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes

State Rep. Mike Chapman and challenger Jodi Wilke differed on guns, jobs and taxes in a lively political forum Tuesday. Chapman, D-Port… Continue reading

Legislative candidates disagree on guns, jobs, taxes
Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

The three candidates for the District Court 1 judgeship disagree on what is the top issue facing the court. Pam Lindquist, Suzanne… Continue reading

Respect, opioids or alcohol? Candidates disagree on top issue facing Clallam court

Finance department an issue in county commissioner candidate debate

Two candidates for the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners District 3 seat challenged incumbent Bill Peach over the board’s efforts to… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council considers tax exemptions to enourage housing

The Port Townsend City Council is one step closer to enacting a program that provides for limited eight- or 12-year tax exemptions… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s new city attorney formerly in Port Angeles

Port Townsend’s new city attorney formerly in Port Angeles

The city of Port Townsend’s newest hire, Heidi Greenwood, is getting settled in to her new community. Greenwood has been named city… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s new city attorney formerly in Port Angeles

Clallam County bar poll on judicial candidates in progress now

Clallam County lawyers are passing judgment, through a Clallam County Bar Association poll, on three Aug. 7 primary election candidates for the… Continue reading

Propane leak causes evacuation in Port Angeles

Propane leak causes evacuation in Port Angeles

A propane gas leak forced the evacuation of about 40 people Tuesday afternoon from Wildwood Terrace Apartments on West Lauridsen Boulevard. Lt.… Continue reading

Propane leak causes evacuation in Port Angeles

Clallam primary ballots to be mailed this week

Voting in the upcoming primary election is less expensive by the cost of postage stamp. The 52,000 ballots that will be mailed… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD employees support one of their own after cancer diagnosis

Jefferson PUD employees support one of their own after cancer diagnosis

Sometimes as part of a team, you support each other, no matter what. At the Jefferson County Public Utility District, being part… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD employees support one of their own after cancer diagnosis

Candidate forums set today, Wednesday on Peninsula

Candidate forums are planned today and Wednesday on the North Olympic Peninsula. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters Wednesday for the primary election Aug.… Continue reading

Two Port Townsend residents airlifted after wreck near Chimacum

Two Port Townsend residents airlifted after wreck near Chimacum

Two people were airlifted after a single-vehicle rollover wreck on state Highway 19 near Chimacum on Sunday afternoon. State Patrol Trooper Chelsea Hodgson… Continue reading

Two Port Townsend residents airlifted after wreck near Chimacum

Primary ballots to be mailed this week in Jefferson

Jefferson County residents will receive important mail this week. Election officials are preparing to mail 25,094 Primary Election ballots to registered voters… Continue reading

Iconic Granny’s Cafe placed on the market

Iconic Granny’s Cafe placed on the market

Granny’s Cafe and the adjoining Indian Valley Motel — an iconic stop for locals and tourists who had just spent a fun-filled… Continue reading

Iconic Granny’s Cafe placed on the market

Port Angeles man killed in Oregon crash

A motorcyclist from Port Angeles was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County Oregon, several news outlets have reported. John Stewart, 75, was pronounced… Continue reading

Pullers begin Power Paddle to Puyallup

Pullers begin Power Paddle to Puyallup

A pageant of canoes began making its way last week along the Pacific Northwest and Canadian coastlines. The Power Paddle to Puyallup 2018 Canoe Journey… Continue reading

Pullers begin Power Paddle to Puyallup
Study looks at economic impact of maritime trades in Jefferson County

Study looks at economic impact of maritime trades in Jefferson County

Nineteen percent of total employment in Jefferson County is in the maritime sector, according to a just-completed economic impact study of the… Continue reading

Study looks at economic impact of maritime trades in Jefferson County
Three-hour standoff ends in arrest at Klahowya Campground

Three-hour standoff ends in arrest at Klahowya Campground

Campers enjoying their Friday morning stay at a U.S. Forest Service campground were forced to leave their campsites during a three-hour standoff… Continue reading

Three-hour standoff ends in arrest at Klahowya Campground

Vibriosis cases on rise in Jefferson County

An increase in vibriosis cases in Jefferson County and warm weather have prompted a warning about consuming raw shellfish. Already in July,… Continue reading