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Port Angeles council discusses racism after visitor’s story

A visitor’s account of a brush with racism in Port Angeles prompted a City Council discussion last week. James Hong of Seattle… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles considers levy lid lift to pay for John Wayne Marina upkeep

Port of Port Angeles considers levy lid lift to pay for John Wayne Marina upkeep

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider asking voters countywide to pay higher taxes to fund infrastructure improvements to John Wayne Marina… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles considers levy lid lift to pay for John Wayne Marina upkeep
Sequim man found guilty of third-degree rape

Sequim man found guilty of third-degree rape

A jury of six men and six women found the Sequim father of four school-age children guilty Thursday of raping two 14-year-old… Continue reading

Sequim man found guilty of third-degree rape

Port Angeles City Council debates review of comprehensive plan

A 4-3 majority of the Port Angeles City Council has voted to remand a comprehensive plan amendment to the city Planning Commission… Continue reading

Port Angeles school clinic scaled back for now

The school-based health center at Port Angeles High School that inspired months of impassioned debate last year has not been nearly as… Continue reading

Anderson Lake closed due to nerve toxin

Anderson Lake closed due to nerve toxin

Washington State Parks has closed Anderson Lake to recreation after high levels of the potent nerve toxin anatoxin-a were detected in a water… Continue reading

Anderson Lake closed due to nerve toxin
Ramona Ward sentenced to 26½ years in prison in boy’s killing

Ramona Ward sentenced to 26½ years in prison in boy’s killing

A Forks resident and Quileute tribal member who had pleaded guilty to homicide by abuse in the death of a 2½-year-old family… Continue reading

Ramona Ward sentenced to 26½ years in prison in boy’s killing
Official: Jefferson County readying for mediation over allegations against sheriff

Official: Jefferson County readying for mediation over allegations against sheriff

Jefferson County is preparing to enter into mediation over allegations of misconduct against Sheriff Dave Stanko, Jefferson County Administrator Philip Morley said… Continue reading

Official: Jefferson County readying for mediation over allegations against sheriff
Black Ball bicentennial to be marked at Port Angeles Maritime Festival

Black Ball bicentennial to be marked at Port Angeles Maritime Festival

The red and black flag that flies above the iconic MV Coho ferry turns 200 this year, and Black Ball Ferry Line… Continue reading

Black Ball bicentennial to be marked at Port Angeles Maritime Festival
North Olympic Healthcare Network to expand in Port Angeles

North Olympic Healthcare Network to expand in Port Angeles

North Olympic Healthcare Network will soon be able to see patients the same day they call. NOHN is preparing to open its… Continue reading

North Olympic Healthcare Network to expand in Port Angeles
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, left, examines a steampunk-themed metal artwork created by Peninsula College welding students, from left, Ellis Henderson of Port Townsend, and Nathan Hofer and Matthew Weaver of Port Angeles during the governor’s tour of the college’s welding class on the Port Angeles campus on Thursday. The shop tour was part of a presentation on economic opportunities and partnerships in the maritime industries on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Inslee focuses on maritime industry during tour of Peninsula

Gov. Jay Inslee visited the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday to discuss the area’s maritime industry and celebrate a collaborative spirit among businesses, local governments,… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, left, examines a steampunk-themed metal artwork created by Peninsula College welding students, from left, Ellis Henderson of Port Townsend, and Nathan Hofer and Matthew Weaver of Port Angeles during the governor’s tour of the college’s welding class on the Port Angeles campus on Thursday. The shop tour was part of a presentation on economic opportunities and partnerships in the maritime industries on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Steampunk Festival to bring adventure, whimsy to Port Townsend

Steampunk Festival to bring adventure, whimsy to Port Townsend

The Brass Screw Confederacy Steampunk Festival will take over downtown Port Townsend for its seventh year this weekend with “Perilous Adventures.” Be… Continue reading

Steampunk Festival to bring adventure, whimsy to Port Townsend

Jefferson County likely to sell sand, gravel pit

A 30-acre gravel and sand pit that has not been used in 22 years will be deemed surplus property and sold by Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Hadlock man homeless after early morning fire

Port Hadlock man homeless after early morning fire

A Port Hadlock man was left homeless after an early Thursday morning fire destroyed his home in the 3700 block of Oak… Continue reading

Port Hadlock man homeless after early morning fire
Port Townsend Arts Commission studies public art

Port Townsend Arts Commission studies public art

Plans to develop an informational park plaza on a small triangle-shaped parcel of public property in front of the Jefferson County Chamber… Continue reading

Port Townsend Arts Commission studies public art
Rape trial expected to go to jury today

Rape trial expected to go to jury today

The trial of a 32-year-old Sequim man accused… Continue reading

Rape trial expected to go to jury today

Marrowstone Island residents urge ban of industrial activities in rural areas

Jefferson County commissioners overwhelmingly heard from Marrowstone Island residents during a hearing on the county’s comprehensive plan that the county should ban… Continue reading

New state laws take effect today

More than 200 new laws take effect in Washington state this week, including a package of bills meant to address sexual misconduct at the workplace.… Continue reading

Three candidates for District Court I judge tell of qualifications in Port Angeles

Three candidates for District Court I judge tell of qualifications in Port Angeles

Three lawyers vying for Clallam County’s Port Angeles-area District Court 1 judge position wrestled with the court’s uncertain financial future and sought… Continue reading

Three candidates for District Court I judge tell of qualifications in Port Angeles

Proposed resort near Brinnon tops big hurdle

Jefferson County commissioners have taken major steps to move forward the long-proposed Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort, allowing the developer to begin… Continue reading