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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
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