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District 24 legislators tell of stances on vetoed bill

Two of the three District 24 legislators who represent Clallam and Jefferson counties signed a letter urging Gov. Jay Inslee to veto Senate… Continue reading

Governor vetoes controversial public records bill after negotiating with lawmakers, media

In a down-to-the-wire decision, Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a controversial bill that would have immediately exempted… Continue reading

UPDATE: Port Angeles man and woman in custody following high speed chase, hit-and-run crash

A high-speed chase that began in Port Angeles continued on U.S. Highway 101 Thursday afternoon, reaching speeds estimated at 90 mph before… Continue reading

Master trainer from Port Angeles leads police dog academy

Master trainer from Port Angeles leads police dog academy

Training to become a police service dog is no easy task, but Port Angeles Police Department Sgt. Kevin Miller tries to make it… Continue reading

Master trainer from Port Angeles leads police dog academy
Clallam Economic Development director to quit as of Friday

Clallam Economic Development director to quit as of Friday

Bob Schroeter, executive director of the Clallam County Economic Development Corp., is resigning effective Friday after 10 months on the job. Schroeter… Continue reading

Clallam Economic Development director to quit as of Friday
Joyce man apologizes as family, friends tell of man killed in wreck

Joyce man apologizes as family, friends tell of man killed in wreck

Vance Mitchell Mattix apologized for taking Andrew Courney’s life before he was sentenced Wednesday to 8½ years in prison for vehicular homicide.… Continue reading

Joyce man apologizes as family, friends tell of man killed in wreck
Fort Worden PDA board hears update on luxury ‘glamping’ plans

Fort Worden PDA board hears update on luxury ‘glamping’ plans

Next year, Fort Worden visitors will have another choice in overnight accommodations: glamping. This new option features a bit of history in… Continue reading

Fort Worden PDA board hears update on luxury ‘glamping’ plans
Dam Bar owner looks to settle copyright infringement lawsuit with ASCAP

Dam Bar owner looks to settle copyright infringement lawsuit with ASCAP

Fundraiser set Saturday at venue west of Port Angeles.

Dam Bar owner looks to settle copyright infringement lawsuit with ASCAP
Former Port Angeles official offered Jefferson PUD general manager post

Former Port Angeles official offered Jefferson PUD general manager post

Jefferson County Public Utility District is entering into contract negotiations with Larry Dunbar for the general manager position that has been vacant… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles official offered Jefferson PUD general manager post

Governor vetoes legislative records exemption bill

Media coalition agrees to hold off on suit

  • Mar 2, 2018

Governor’s carbon tax bill falls short in Legislature

An amended version of Governor Jay Inslee’s proposal to tax carbon emissions to fight climate change… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2018
Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow school administrators, and in some cases teachers,… Continue reading

Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

Clallam County Relay for Life canceled this year, but fundraising to continue

The Clallam County Relay for Life is taking a break this year but local fundraising for the American Cancer Society never stops,… Continue reading

District legislator says he wouldn’t vote to override governor veto of public records legislation

Gov. Jay Inslee was weighing Thursday afternoon whether or not to veto the bill passed last… Continue reading

Peninsula students discuss ways to increase campus safety

Peninsula students discuss ways to increase campus safety

VIDEO: Students, educators, law enforcement officers talk on gun violence

Peninsula students discuss ways to increase campus safety
Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

State lawmakers have introduced a new bill in response to the high school shooting in Parkland,… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2018
  • By Taylor McAvoy WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

Urge Gov. Inslee to veto public records end-run

Editor’s Note: The correct phone number for the governor’s office is 360-902-4111. It shouldn’t be up to the state Legislature to make its own rules… Continue reading

Jefferson County accepts $112,500 grant for Memorial Field lighting

A state grant will help pay for the $250,000 project to replace the lighting system at Memorial Field. Jefferson County commissioners accepted… Continue reading

Sequim sidewalks, curbs by park expected by Lavender Festival

Sequim sidewalks, curbs by park expected by Lavender Festival

New sidewalks and curbs are expected to be installed near Carrie Blake Community Park by the time of the Sequim Lavender Festival this… Continue reading

Sequim sidewalks, curbs by park expected by Lavender Festival

Peninsula College student council to host forum on school gun violence Wednesday

In the wake of the school shooting earlier this month that left 17 people dead in Florida, Peninsula College’s Associated Student Council… Continue reading