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Second-class-city measure resoundingly rejected

Second-class-city measure resoundingly rejected

Voters ensured that the city of Port Angeles would not become the first city in Washington to change from a code city… Continue reading

Second-class-city measure resoundingly rejected

Levy for housing goes down; both advocates, foes say some solution to housing crunch is needed

Voters in Jefferson County rejected Proposition 1, which would levy property tax to establish a fund for affordable housing, with a vote… Continue reading

McComas ahead in Jefferson Healthcare board race; Van Hoover awaits next count

McComas ahead in Jefferson Healthcare board race; Van Hoover awaits next count

Bruce McComas holds a narrow lead over Cheri Van Hoover in the contest for a Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission seat after the… Continue reading

McComas ahead in Jefferson Healthcare board race; Van Hoover awaits next count
McAleer appears to keep port seat; incumbent takes 64 percent of initial vote to challenger’s 36 percent

McAleer appears to keep port seat; incumbent takes 64 percent of initial vote to challenger’s 36 percent

Colleen McAleer was in a celebratory mood tinged with relief Wednesday. General election voting results as of Tuesday had her swamping opponent… Continue reading

McAleer appears to keep port seat; incumbent takes 64 percent of initial vote to challenger’s 36 percent
One Port Angeles council race too close to call; Schromen-Wawrin takes large lead over Wojnowski

One Port Angeles council race too close to call; Schromen-Wawrin takes large lead over Wojnowski

Kate Dexter and Travis Berglund were separated by 37 votes in their race for a Port Angeles City Council seat after the… Continue reading

One Port Angeles council race too close to call; Schromen-Wawrin takes large lead over Wojnowski
McAleer leads, juvenile detention tax approved in first count of Clallam votes

McAleer leads, juvenile detention tax approved in first count of Clallam votes

EDITOR’S NOTE: The result of the Forks mayoral contest has been corrected. Port of Port Angeles incumbent Colleen McAleer was far ahead of challenger Michael… Continue reading

McAleer leads, juvenile detention tax approved in first count of Clallam votes
Housing measure fails in first count of Jefferson ballots; McComas in lead

Housing measure fails in first count of Jefferson ballots; McComas in lead

A measure to raise the taxes of property owners to help pay for homes for others was overwhelmingly rejected in the first count of ballots… Continue reading

Housing measure fails in first count of Jefferson ballots; McComas in lead

Port Townsend City Council considers amended version of tax increase

The Port Townsend City Council has approved on a first reading an amended version of an ordinance that would raise property taxes… Continue reading

General election ballots due across Peninsula

General election ballots due across Peninsula

The 2017 general election is today. Ballots must be postmarked today or dropped off no later than 8 p.m. at one of several drop boxes… Continue reading

General election ballots due across Peninsula
Port Angeles woman treated, released after truck driven by council candidate hits her

Port Angeles woman treated, released after truck driven by council candidate hits her

A 23-year-old Port Angeles woman was injured when a vehicle driven by City Council candidate Travis Berglund hit her at Front and… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman treated, released after truck driven by council candidate hits her

$8.7 million Port of Port Angeles budget clears hurdle

A proposed $8.7 million Port of Port Angeles 2018 operating budget that leans on continued robust logging-related traffic passed a hurdle Monday… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue mulls hiring new chief after interviews

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue mulls hiring new chief after interviews

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue could have a new fire chief as early as today, which would allow current Chief Gordon Pomeroy to retire… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue mulls hiring new chief after interviews
26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting

26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting

A man dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened fire… Continue reading

26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting

Test of coastal hazard sirens scheduled for noon today

Alarm sirens will sound along the low-lying coastal beaches in Clallam County and Jefferson County at noon today. The All-Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens at… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police seek info on tire slashing spree

Port Townsend Police seek info on tire slashing spree

The Port Townsend Police Department is seeking information after responding to nine calls in less than a week from residents reporting slashed… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police seek info on tire slashing spree
State funding prompts Port Angeles School District to keep Fairview Elementary

State funding prompts Port Angeles School District to keep Fairview Elementary

The Port Angeles School District will not sell Fairview Elementary School after officials realized keeping the vacant building makes the district eligible… Continue reading

State funding prompts Port Angeles School District to keep Fairview Elementary
Port of Port Townsend debates combining existing plans

Port of Port Townsend debates combining existing plans

Combining the Port of Port Townsend’s strategic plan and comprehensive scheme of harbor improvements is expected to be a topic of conversation… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend debates combining existing plans
More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning

More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning

from a trace up to 3 inches — could appear on the North Olympic Peninsula by this morning, while the Olympic… Continue reading

More snow possible for North Olympic Peninsula by Sunday morning
Mistrial denied, evaluation ordered for convicted stabber

Mistrial denied, evaluation ordered for convicted stabber

A Clallam County judge has denied John Greystoke’s motion for a mistrial and ordered a presentencing investigation for the convicted stabber. Greystoke,… Continue reading

Mistrial denied, evaluation ordered for convicted stabber

Chimacum High School graduation rates on the rise

Chimacum High School saw growth in its graduation rates and held rates higher than the state average, according to new data released by… Continue reading