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Security staff considered for new system at Jefferson County Courthouse

Security staff considered for new system at Jefferson County Courthouse

Plans to implement tighter security at the Jefferson County Courthouse are moving forward, and with all the equipment ordered, county staff now… Continue reading

Security staff considered for new system at Jefferson County Courthouse
Supreme Court: More work to do on education funding

Supreme Court: More work to do on education funding

The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that while lawmakers have made progress in a multi-year effort… Continue reading

Supreme Court: More work to do on education funding
Plea nixed in toddler death case; attorney to argue for trial delay

Plea nixed in toddler death case; attorney to argue for trial delay

Accused murderer Ramona Ward rejected a plea offer Wednesday in connection with the blunt-force-trauma death of a 2½-year-old boy, setting the stage… Continue reading

Plea nixed in toddler death case; attorney to argue for trial delay

Port Townsend council OKs loan extension for Homeward Bound

The Port Townsend City Council has approved a payment deadline extension for the Homeward Bound Olympic Housing Trust that gives the organization… Continue reading

Prosecuting attorney: Suicide on rise in Clallam County

Prosecuting attorney: Suicide on rise in Clallam County

Suicides have more than doubled in Clallam County so far in 2017 compared to all of 2016, Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney-Coroner Mark… Continue reading

Prosecuting attorney: Suicide on rise in Clallam County

Pre-annexation agreement to be before council next year

The Port Townsend City Council has directed city staff to begin negotiating a pre-annexation memorandum that would change the governance and taxing… Continue reading

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office closes investigation into Okumoto death

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office closes investigation into Okumoto death

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office has closed its investigation into the disappearance of Stanley K. Okumoto, whose remains were found floating Nov.… Continue reading

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office closes investigation into Okumoto death
Jefferson commissioners approve $494,000 in lodging tax funds

Jefferson commissioners approve $494,000 in lodging tax funds

The Jefferson County commissioners approved $494,343 in lodging tax funds to a number of local organizations including the Jefferson County Historical Society,… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve $494,000 in lodging tax funds
High winds knock out power, cause wreck on North Olympic Peninsula

High winds knock out power, cause wreck on North Olympic Peninsula

A low pressure system that moved across Vancouver Island on Monday brought power outages to the North Olympic Peninsula and likely caused a wreck near… Continue reading

High winds knock out power, cause wreck on North Olympic Peninsula
Apartment project: Port Townsend City Council to consider loan payment extension

Apartment project: Port Townsend City Council to consider loan payment extension

The Port Townsend City Council tonight will consider approving a payment extension for Homeward Bound on a $250,000 loan from the city… Continue reading

Apartment project: Port Townsend City Council to consider loan payment extension
Masonic group honors Marvin G. Shields in ceremony

Masonic group honors Marvin G. Shields in ceremony

The National Sojourners Olympic Chapter 539 honored the late U.S. Navy Petty Officer Marvin G. Shields, the only Navy Seabee to receive the… Continue reading

Masonic group honors Marvin G. Shields in ceremony

Port Angeles council discusses idea of plastic bag ban

The Port Angeles City Council may consider banning plastic bags next year to help protect the environment. Five of the seven council… Continue reading

Collison blocks Highway 101

A collision on U.S. Highway 101 at Diamond Point Road has blocked all lanes of the highway, the state Department of Transportation said. The wreck… Continue reading

Storm King fall fatal for Oregon man

A 21-year-old Oregon man was found dead Saturday morning after a 20-to-30-foot fall off Mount Storm King on Friday, officials said.… Continue reading

Dexter’s lead over Berglund grows in second count of ballots in Clallam County

Kate Dexter’s lead over Travis Berglund in Port Angeles City Council Position 4 grew after Thursday’s ballot count. She was leading by… Continue reading

Leads narrow but outcomes unchanged after second count of ballots in Jefferson County

Leads narrowed in contested races for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital and the Port of Port Townsend commissions after a second count of… Continue reading

Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman

Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman

A medicated Benjamin George Bonner has the capacity to understand the murder charge against him and the ability to assist in his… Continue reading

Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman
Port Angeles deputy mayor keeps dance going after Ms. Senior America pageant

Port Angeles deputy mayor keeps dance going after Ms. Senior America pageant

Curtains fell on the Ms. Senior America Superstar Theater two weeks ago, but Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd continues to shake the frills… Continue reading

Port Angeles deputy mayor keeps dance going after Ms. Senior America pageant
Autopsy to ID body found; authorities suspect person is missing man from Kitsap County

Autopsy to ID body found; authorities suspect person is missing man from Kitsap County

An autopsy will be performed by early next week on a body found Wednesday floating in the Strait of Juan de Fuca… Continue reading

Autopsy to ID body found; authorities suspect person is missing man from Kitsap County
Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion

Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion

A measure to allow for an expanded community pool in Port Angeles was passing with more than two-thirds support Tuesday. The William… Continue reading

Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion