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Jefferson County eyes social media policy to allow department Facebook pages

Jefferson County is looking at delving into social media, an effort its county administrator says is more complicated than one might think.… Continue reading

Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended

Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended

Aldrich’s Market learned it’s not a good idea to mess with a tradition, especially when there’s gingerbread, frosting and gumdrops. That’s why… Continue reading

Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended
Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit

Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit

Whether individual lawmakers in Washington state fall under statutory definitions that would require their records to… Continue reading

Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit
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Bridge barriers discussed: April earliest date for safety barriers on Eighth Street spans

PORT ANGELES —Safety barriers could be installed on both sides at the highest point of the two Eighth Street bridges as early as April, Port… Continue reading

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EDC aims for more gender diversity on its board

EDC aims for more gender diversity on its board

The nonprofit Clallam County Economic Development Corp. will strive for more gender diversity on a board of directors now made up entirely… Continue reading

EDC aims for more gender diversity on its board
Clallam County chief deputy treasurer to step in after Barkhuis resignation

Clallam County chief deputy treasurer to step in after Barkhuis resignation

Teresa Marchi was appointed acting Clallam County Treasurer on Tuesday. Marchi, the chief deputy treasurer, will serve as acting treasurer until an… Continue reading

Clallam County chief deputy treasurer to step in after Barkhuis resignation
Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week

Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week

State and Clallam county road crews dug out roadways and Clallam County Public Utility District crews worked to reconnect electrical power customers at the northwest… Continue reading

Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week
Heart for the homeless: Sequim youth continues grassroots donation drive

Heart for the homeless: Sequim youth continues grassroots donation drive

This winter, a Sequim girl is once again seeing to it that those without a home this holiday season are getting some essentials… Continue reading

Heart for the homeless: Sequim youth continues grassroots donation drive
Two boys airlifted following early morning Port Angeles crash

Two boys airlifted following early morning Port Angeles crash

A Port Angeles man was cited for negligent driving after a wreck that sent his two sons to a Seattle hospital, a… Continue reading

Two boys airlifted following early morning Port Angeles crash

Jefferson Healthcare approves settlement

Jefferson Healthcare commissioners have approved a $550,000 settlement after a closed-door meeting, Commissioner Jill Buhler said Thursday. She and other commissioners offered… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn will receive a 3 percent cost-of-living increase — about $7,000 — in 2018 after action taken during… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare CEO gets cost-of-living raise

Brinnon school seeks levy OK

Brinnon School District is asking its voters to consider continuing to pay a tax levy for the next two years. The measure, which… Continue reading

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue firefighters quickly knocked down a structure fire in Port Townsend before it had a chance to cause much damage.… Continue reading

Firefighters quickly put out blaze in Port Townsend
Investigators: Train was speeding 50 mph over limit before deadly wreck

Investigators: Train was speeding 50 mph over limit before deadly wreck

The Amtrak train that plunged off an overpass south of Seattle,… Continue reading

Investigators: Train was speeding 50 mph over limit before deadly wreck

Jefferson County’s yearlong ban on shooting ranges puts D’Amico proposal on hold

Jefferson County commissioners will begin forming a citizens’ advisory committee in January to address shooting-range issues after they imposed a maximum yearlong… Continue reading

Dungeness vacation home lost to fire on 3 Crabs Road

Dungeness vacation home lost to fire on 3 Crabs Road

The cause of a house fire on 3 Crabs Road late Monday night remained under investigation Tuesday, said fire officials. Clallam County Fire… Continue reading

Dungeness vacation home lost to fire on 3 Crabs Road
Clallam commissioners name committee for treasurer applicants

Clallam commissioners name committee for treasurer applicants

Clallam County commissioners named a committee Monday to screen applicants for the vacancy created by former elected Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis, who resigned… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners name committee for treasurer applicants
Jefferson commissioners approve bid for streaming meetings

Jefferson commissioners approve bid for streaming meetings

The Jefferson County commissioners approved a bid Monday to set up a live-streaming service that will allow people to watch meetings from… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners approve bid for streaming meetings
Meeting between tribal and Port Angeles officials called off

Meeting between tribal and Port Angeles officials called off

A meeting with the Lower Elwha Tribal Council and all seven Port Angeles City Council members who will be seated as of… Continue reading

Meeting between tribal and Port Angeles officials called off

Winter storm warning issued for Olympic Mountains

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Olympic Mountains above 3,000 feet, including Hurricane Ridge. The winter… Continue reading