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Nichols trial delayed until after election

Nichols trial delayed until after election

The trial for Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols’ alleged sexual harassment of a former employee has been delayed until after the Nov.… Continue reading

Nichols trial delayed until after election
‘Snail mail’ mishap: Three-year backlog of mail delivered to adviser at business center

‘Snail mail’ mishap: Three-year backlog of mail delivered to adviser at business center

Kevin Hoult learned why it’s called “snail mail” after the U.S. Postal Service delivered about three years worth of mail recently. Hoult,… Continue reading

‘Snail mail’ mishap: Three-year backlog of mail delivered to adviser at business center
Candidates get early start on filing week in Jefferson

Candidates get early start on filing week in Jefferson

Several candidates got an early start Monday morning at the Jefferson County Courthouse, waiting in line to file to run for county… Continue reading

Candidates get early start on filing week in Jefferson
Regulations curb growth, Peninsula officials say

Regulations curb growth, Peninsula officials say

Area officials told state Democratic lawmakers and leaders that over-regulation is limiting growth and challenging cities across the North Olympic Peninsula. “From… Continue reading

Regulations curb growth, Peninsula officials say
Port Townsend publisher Adam Parfrey dies following stroke

Port Townsend publisher Adam Parfrey dies following stroke

Adam Parfrey, a Port Townsend publisher known for giving a voice to fringe views and exposing people to ideas others were not… Continue reading

Port Townsend publisher Adam Parfrey dies following stroke

Port Angeles man dies following motorcycle wreck

A 71-year-old Port Angeles man died Sunday following a motorcycle wreck on Elwha River Road, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office.… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands parade for Sequim Irrigation Festival
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands parade for Sequim Irrigation Festival
Hunt for invasive green crab catches 22 in Dungeness in first month

Hunt for invasive green crab catches 22 in Dungeness in first month

Local resource managers are back on the hunt for European green crab. Last year, the invasive species, considered one of the world’s worst,… Continue reading

Hunt for invasive green crab catches 22 in Dungeness in first month
Sheriff’s race heats up in Jefferson

Sheriff’s race heats up in Jefferson

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Detective Joe Nole is running in the Nov. 6 general election against the man who demoted him from undersheriff… Continue reading

Sheriff’s race heats up in Jefferson
‘I made a mistake:’ Golden Gate Bridge jump survivor speaks to Peninsula crowds

‘I made a mistake:’ Golden Gate Bridge jump survivor speaks to Peninsula crowds

The whirlwind appearance of suicide-attempt survivor and author Kevin Hines drew hundreds to venues in Port Angeles and Blyn who were implored… Continue reading

‘I made a mistake:’ Golden Gate Bridge jump survivor speaks to Peninsula crowds

Candidates to file this week in Clallam races

Clallam County’s elected community development director — still the only elected DCD director in the U.S. — has a general election contender… Continue reading

Rhody Festival week begins

Rhody Festival week begins

Beginning Monday, the chairs will begin to appear on the sidewalks of Lawrence Street in the uptown district. Not just lawn chairs,… Continue reading

Rhody Festival week begins

Sequim man dies after boat capsizes; two others rescued

A 58-year-old Sequim man has died after the boat he was fishing on was struck by a wave and capsized near Tatoosh… Continue reading

Sequim schools may reduce staff starting Tuesday

Sequim School District may see a reduction in staff come Tuesday. At Monday’s Sequim School Board meeting, Randy Hill, executive director of Human… Continue reading

Human error blamed for tsunami warning glitches

Human error blamed for tsunami warning glitches

The false tsunami warning in Clallam County Monday was caused by an official in Jefferson County who was testing a new cellphone… Continue reading

Human error blamed for tsunami warning glitches
Floats finally installed: Port Angeles creating place for visitors to dock

Floats finally installed: Port Angeles creating place for visitors to dock

New mooring floats are being installed at City Pier this week to the delight of boaters and organizers of a first-year maritime… Continue reading

Floats finally installed: Port Angeles creating place for visitors to dock
Funds will enable Olympic Medical Center to hire 15 more providers this year

Funds will enable Olympic Medical Center to hire 15 more providers this year

A $1.9 million state appropriation will ensure that Olympic Medical Center will hire 15 new medical providers this year, including up to… Continue reading

Funds will enable Olympic Medical Center to hire 15 more providers this year
Port Angeles City Council prepares to fight park service if needed

Port Angeles City Council prepares to fight park service if needed

The City Council has approved a $360,000 payment to Seattle law firm to prepare a lawsuit against the National Park Service as… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council prepares to fight park service if needed

Rhododendron Festival Carnival cleared for Memorial Field in Port Townsend

The Rhododendron Festival Carnival is expected to be part of the festivities this year, but its location could change or it could… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 sets fire to, trains in donated house

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 sets fire to, trains in donated house

Firefighters felt the heat over the weekend as they trained in a house on Garling Road that was donated to Clallam County… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 sets fire to, trains in donated house