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McCleary funding, capital budget still the focus for state Legislature

An unfinished capital budget, more education funding to satisfy the Supreme Court’s McCleary decision and a tussle over water rights — all left… Continue reading

Clallam County incumbents look ahead to upcoming election

Most of Clallam County’s elected officials said in recent interviews that they are mulling running for re-election to their positions. After all,… Continue reading

Cooke Aquaculture says DNR had no reason to terminate lease in Port Angeles Harbor

Cooke Aquaculture says DNR had no reason to terminate lease in Port Angeles Harbor

Cooke Aquaculture Pacific has fired back at the state and its lands commissioner… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2018
  • By Rob Ollikainen and Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Cooke Aquaculture says DNR had no reason to terminate lease in Port Angeles Harbor

Highway 20 crash fatal: Woman to be identified after next-of-kin notified

A woman was killed Friday when the car she was driving collided with a semi truck on state Highway 20 near Discovery… Continue reading

Jefferson County incumbents look ahead to upcoming election

Jefferson County’s elected officials said in recent interviews that they are mulling running for re-election to their positions. After all, the May… Continue reading

Health care clinic to open at Port Angeles High School

Health care clinic to open at Port Angeles High School

North Olympic Healthcare Network is preparing to open its new health center at Port Angeles High School on Tuesday, a move officials… Continue reading

Health care clinic to open at Port Angeles High School

Fatal wreck blocks Highway 20

The State Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck that occurred on state Highway 20 near Discovery Bay at about 10:45 a.m. today… Continue reading

Cooke files suit against state for canceling lease in Port Angeles

Cooke Aquaculture Pacific has filed a lawsut after Washington state canceled a lease for one of its farmed salmon operations in Port… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2018
  • The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change

Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change

Retail marijuana shop owners from across the North Olympic Peninsula vowed to operate business as usual after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions… Continue reading

Peninsula pot shop owners take wait-and-see stance after federal policy change
Flow testing to lead to color change of Kala Point hydrants; colors provide information for firefighters

Flow testing to lead to color change of Kala Point hydrants; colors provide information for firefighters

Most of the more than 550 fire hydrants of the Jefferson County Public Utility District are yellow, designating them as part of… Continue reading

Flow testing to lead to color change of Kala Point hydrants; colors provide information for firefighters

Lands chief urges carbon policy to focus on climate change

As the legislative session begins Monday, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz is urging state lawmakers to adopt a carbon policy that will prepare… Continue reading

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

Deborah Stinson will remain Port Townsend’s mayor after a unanimous City Council vote this week. “It’s nice to have that vote of… Continue reading

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor
Newly elected Port Angeles council members seated

Newly elected Port Angeles council members seated

A new majority of the Port Angeles City Council was sworn in Tuesday. Kate Dexter, Mike French, Jim Moran and Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin… Continue reading

Newly elected Port Angeles council members seated
Jefferson County sued over records delay

Jefferson County sued over records delay

A Clark County man is suing Jefferson County after he waited a year for the county to provide public records, he said.… Continue reading

Jefferson County sued over records delay
Construction on Water Street in Port Townsend to begin Tuesday

Construction on Water Street in Port Townsend to begin Tuesday

Construction will begin Tuesday on a $2.3 million project to upgrade Port Townsend’s downtown. The Water Street Enhancement Project promises to be… Continue reading

Construction on Water Street in Port Townsend to begin Tuesday
Port Angeles airport stays eligible for funding; FAA won’t pay for entire runway

Port Angeles airport stays eligible for funding; FAA won’t pay for entire runway

William R. Fairchild International Airport will remain eligible for about $5 million in federal maintenance funds to upgrade 5,000 feet of runway.… Continue reading

Port Angeles airport stays eligible for funding; FAA won’t pay for entire runway

DNR chief differs from Gov. Inslee on climate change policy

State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz will present a climate change policy to state lawmakers today that differs from the path set by… Continue reading

Clallam County to give $60,000 to Economic Development Corporation for 2018

Clallam County commissioners, satisfied by the diversity efforts of the nonprofit Economic Development Corporation, agreed Tuesday to move forward on giving the… Continue reading

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

Joe D’Amico told Jefferson County commissioners Tuesday he is moving full steam ahead on his proposed shooting and archery range near Tarboo… Continue reading

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium
Bail set in child rape, molestation allegations against Mount Vernon man

Bail set in child rape, molestation allegations against Mount Vernon man

Bail was set at $25,000 Tuesday for a Mount Vernon man who allegedly raped and molested a Clallam County girl when she… Continue reading

Bail set in child rape, molestation allegations against Mount Vernon man