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Clallam County budget ‘essentially balanced;’ hearings set

Clallam County’s 2018 budget is “essentially balanced” after changes made during meetings Monday, said Clallam County Administrator Jim Jones. Jones estimated the… Continue reading

Santa comes to Forks for tree lighting, Twinkle Lights parade

Santa comes to Forks for tree lighting, Twinkle Lights parade

The man in red will drive a train down Forks Avenue on Saturday night, arriving at a 22-foot tree adorned with hundreds of… Continue reading

Santa comes to Forks for tree lighting, Twinkle Lights parade

Port Angeles to increase hours for utility payments

The city of Port Angeles today expanded customer service hours for utility payments made in person. The temporary move is intended to… Continue reading

Holiday festivities abound this weekend in Port Townsend

Holiday festivities abound this weekend in Port Townsend

’Tis the season in Jefferson County as a month of holiday festivities kick off Saturday afternoon downtown. The Main Street Tree Lighting… Continue reading

Holiday festivities abound this weekend in Port Townsend
Clallam commissioners urge state commission to fund Anderson Lake trail

Clallam commissioners urge state commission to fund Anderson Lake trail

Clallam County is asking the state Parks and Recreation Commission to fund a multipurpose trail at Anderson Lake State Park as an… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners urge state commission to fund Anderson Lake trail
Bad weather can’t stop holiday tradition of tree decorating in Port Townsend

Bad weather can’t stop holiday tradition of tree decorating in Port Townsend

Bad weather can’t stop holiday tradition in Port Townsend

Bad weather can’t stop holiday tradition of tree decorating in Port Townsend
Jefferson commissioners declare emergency to speed repairs to Upper Hoh Road

Jefferson commissioners declare emergency to speed repairs to Upper Hoh Road

The Jefferson County commissioners declared a state of emergency to allow the county public works department to quickly move forward on repairing… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners declare emergency to speed repairs to Upper Hoh Road

High winds, possible landslides forecast for Western Washington

The National Weather Service is advising parts of the Olympic Peninsula to be ready for high winds and potential landslides into today. The weather service… Continue reading

Clallam County commissioners review proposed budget

Clallam County commissioners reviewed a proposed budget Monday that is closer to being balanced than a couple of months ago, but will… Continue reading

Two remain in intensive care after wreck near Port Angeles

Two remain in intensive care after wreck near Port Angeles

Two people were transported by ambulance to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a two-car crash Sunday night on U.S. Highway 101… Continue reading

Two remain in intensive care after wreck near Port Angeles
Ramona Ward second-degree murder trial delayed 5 months

Ramona Ward second-degree murder trial delayed 5 months

Ramona Jean Ward will have to wait until June 4 for her murder trial, which is scheduled 19 months after she was… Continue reading

Ramona Ward second-degree murder trial delayed 5 months

Santa coming to town in Port Townsend, other communities

Only days after Thanksgiving, Jefferson County is gearing up for the rest of the holiday season with the arrival of the community… Continue reading

Christmas bird counts scheduled on North Olympic Peninsula

Christmas is once again coming early for local birdwatchers. The annual bird counts are set for Saturday, Dec. 16 in Port Townsend; Neah Bay on… Continue reading

Port Ludlow woman airlifted after Highway 104 wreck

A Port Ludlow woman was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after a two-vehicle wreck at the junction of state highways 19 and… Continue reading

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery

Police continued their search Saturday afternoon for a man with a tattoo on the back of his left hand who unsuccessfully tried… Continue reading

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery
OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage

Fall colors are fading as snow again blankets the peaks of the Olympics. Our breath hangs heavy in the chill as daylight retreats. This is… Continue reading

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage
Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family

Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family

For Lynette and Ken Schauer, the idea of family is bigger than themselves. They consider the entire community to be their family.… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family
Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans

Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans

A unanimous Port Angeles City Council has agreed to consider options for improved safety barriers to help prevent suicides at the Eighth… Continue reading

Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief

Jim Walkowski, assistant chief for Spokane County Fire District No. 9, will be East Jefferson Fire-Rescue’s new chief. Walkowski, who has 32… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief
Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move

Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move

After three years, it’s time to take down the vacancy sign at William R. Fairchild International Airport’s terminal building, Port of Port… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move