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Sequim viewers can watch Capt. Crystal Stout, pilot of the Dream Catcher hot air balloon, fly live around 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Philippines for the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival at facebook.com/DreamCatcherBalloon. (Capt. Crystal Stout)

Sequim balloon to fly in the Philippines

Sequim’s nonprofit hot air balloon, Dream Catcher, will return this weekend to Lubao International Balloon and… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2018
  • By Matthew Nash Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Sequim viewers can watch Capt. Crystal Stout, pilot of the Dream Catcher hot air balloon, fly live around 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Philippines for the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival at facebook.com/DreamCatcherBalloon. (Capt. Crystal Stout)

Opioid lawsuit preparation continues

Work on preparing Clallam County’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors is still underway as a federal judge looks at settling more… Continue reading

New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April

New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April

Larry Dunbar has been hired as the new general manager of the Jefferson County Public Utility District. His first day at work… Continue reading

New Jefferson PUD general manager arriving in April
Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work

Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work

As an overflow crowd of some 300 people watched and commented, Port of Port Townsend commissioners, in a 2-1 vote, approved Tuesday… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend approves Sept. 13 start date for Point Hudson jetty work
Hair DNA links Ross to scene of 1978 killing in Port Angeles

Hair DNA links Ross to scene of 1978 killing in Port Angeles

Accused killer Tommy Ross Jr. is seeking a mental competency evaluation after DNA tests on a strand of hair indicated he was… Continue reading

Hair DNA links Ross to scene of 1978 killing in Port Angeles

Jefferson officials to urge lawmakers to work against gun violence

According to the Jefferson County Board of Health, gun violence is a public health issue. “This is a preventable source of mortality,”… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners mull RV complaints, land use

A Sequim-area resident told the Clallam County commissioners Monday he is fed up with a neighboring property, where he said dozens of… Continue reading

Port Angeles to be showpiece for firm’s recycled carbon fiber product

Port Angeles to be showpiece for firm’s recycled carbon fiber product

More than 150 wooden park benches will be replaced this year by a recycled carbon fiber model manufactured in Port Angeles. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles to be showpiece for firm’s recycled carbon fiber product
HUD loan deadline nears for commercial buildings in Port Townsend historic districts

HUD loan deadline nears for commercial buildings in Port Townsend historic districts

The application deadline looms for loans of $1,000 to $40,000 for commercial building repairs in the Port Townsend’s historic districts. The deadline… Continue reading

HUD loan deadline nears for commercial buildings in Port Townsend historic districts
Clallam Conservation District wins North Olympic Land Trust award

Clallam Conservation District wins North Olympic Land Trust award

The North Olympic Land Trust has awarded the 2018 Out Standing in the Field Award to the Clallam Conservation District for its… Continue reading

Clallam Conservation District wins North Olympic Land Trust award

Port of Port Angeles commissioners to seek public input on possibly selling John Wayne Marina

Port of Port Angeles commissioners agreed Tuesday to seek public input on the future of publicly owned John Wayne Marina after a… Continue reading

Chimacum Schools puts levy on Aug. 7 ballot

A $7.95 million replacement levy for Chimacum School District capital improvements will be on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot. The School Board… Continue reading

Lake Crescent traffic: Delays expected this week on Highway 101

Overnight delays are to be expected this week on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent. Here is the schedule as presented… Continue reading

Sexual health education program suspended at Sequim Schools

Sexual health education program suspended at Sequim Schools

Sequim School District has halted a sexual health education program after Superintendent Gary Neal deemed it not age-appropriate for students. Neal said that… Continue reading

Sexual health education program suspended at Sequim Schools
Attorney for Forks teen argues threats were wishes, not intentions
Attorney for Forks teen argues threats were wishes, not intentions
Chain Gang volunteers clean up while getting outdoors

Chain Gang volunteers clean up while getting outdoors

Inmates in the Clallam County Chain Gang get a taste of freedom each day as they clean up other people’s messes. “It’s… Continue reading

Chain Gang volunteers clean up while getting outdoors

Meetings to focus on possible Port Townsend annexation to East Jefferson Fire District

City officials are considering placing a measure on an upcoming ballot asking residents if they want to be annexed into the East… Continue reading

Students in Clallam County walk out in mourning, unity

Students in Clallam County walk out in mourning, unity

Hundreds of students across Clallam County walked out of their classes Wednesday in memory of the 17 people killed at a Florida… Continue reading

Students in Clallam County walk out in mourning, unity
Sequim students walk out for gun control

Sequim students walk out for gun control

About 100 students gathered outside the front of Sequim High School for 17 minutes to support the National School Walkout scheduled at 10… Continue reading

Sequim students walk out for gun control
Northwest Maritime Center offers plan to Port of Port Townsend for Point Hudson

Northwest Maritime Center offers plan to Port of Port Townsend for Point Hudson

The Northwest Maritime Center has proposed to the Port of Port Townsend that the nonprofit maritime center manage the day-to-day operations of… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center offers plan to Port of Port Townsend for Point Hudson