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Port Angeles council told of casualties, destruction of a massive quake

Port Angeles council told of casualties, destruction of a massive quake

Between 6,100 and 24,000 Clallam County residents would die within the first six weeks of a magnitude-9.0 earthquake in the Cascadia subduction… Continue reading

Port Angeles council told of casualties, destruction of a massive quake
Sequim teachers pause strike deadline

Sequim teachers pause strike deadline

Sequim teachers are holding off on a strike against the Sequim School District in light of a possible agreement regarding teacher contracts. Diana… Continue reading

Sequim teachers pause strike deadline
Salvation Army major sees resiliency in area hit by Hurricane Harvey

Salvation Army major sees resiliency in area hit by Hurricane Harvey

He spends most of his time in a Salvation Army distribution warehouse, distanced from the water-logged, wind-swept, mildewed hurricane damage. Occasionally, Major… Continue reading

Salvation Army major sees resiliency in area hit by Hurricane Harvey
Marinas topic of debate at Port of Port Angeles candidate forum

Marinas topic of debate at Port of Port Angeles candidate forum

Discussion of the Port of Port Angeles’ two marinas highlighted a forum Tuesday that focused on the only Clallam County-wide race in… Continue reading

Marinas topic of debate at Port of Port Angeles candidate forum
Former Chimacum superintendent’s accomplishments remembered

Former Chimacum superintendent’s accomplishments remembered

Lloyd Olson, a former superintendent of the Chimacum School District who oversaw the renovations of the high school and what is now the… Continue reading

Former Chimacum superintendent’s accomplishments remembered
Boat burns, sinks near Whidbey Island

Boat burns, sinks near Whidbey Island

A yacht burned and sank off the west coast of Whidbey Island on Thursday, while the lone person aboard was taken to… Continue reading

Boat burns, sinks near Whidbey Island

Six-hour closure planned for Highway 101 at Lake Crescent overnight Oct. 3-4

A six-hour closure of U.S. Highway 101 is planned between Lake Crescent Road at milepost 228 and Camp David Jr. Road at… Continue reading

Cleanup removes some 6 tons of debris from Pacific, Strait beaches

Cleanup removes some 6 tons of debris from Pacific, Strait beaches

More than 650 volunteers cleared some 6 tons of debris from Washington’s Pacific Coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches during the International Coastal… Continue reading

Cleanup removes some 6 tons of debris from Pacific, Strait beaches
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce director to step down next year

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce director to step down next year

A bittersweet sendoff awaits the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. On Thursday, the board announced Teresa Verraes, the chamber’s executive director, plans… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce director to step down next year

School officials working out details to alleviate classroom overcrowding at Greywolf

Sequim School District administrators have decided to keep students at Greywolf Elementary School for now despite overcrowding at first- and third-grade levels. Superintendent… Continue reading

Input to be taken on drainage, flooding, water quality at Port Townsend open house

Those who attend the city’s stormwater management plan open house Tuesday can voice their concerns about drainage, flooding and water quality in… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge to close tonight, Monday morning

The state Department of Transportation has scheduled intermittent closures of the Hood Canal Bridge between 11 p.m. tonight and 4 a.m. Monday. During… Continue reading

Chefs open new eatery in Port Townsend

Chefs open new eatery in Port Townsend

A new restaurant in Port Townsend is focusing on farm-to-table meals and featuring local ingredients with a menu that changes with the… Continue reading

Chefs open new eatery in Port Townsend
Complaints filed with state in Jefferson Healthcare hospital race

Complaints filed with state in Jefferson Healthcare hospital race

A candidate for East Jefferson County Hospital District No. 2 said Thursday he “inadvertently” violated state law that prohibits use of public… Continue reading

Complaints filed with state in Jefferson Healthcare hospital race

Lawsuit challenges Forest Service decision on Navy training

An environmental group is suing the U.S. Forest Service over its decision to let the Navy use Olympic National Forest for expanded electronic-warfare… Continue reading

Candidates diverge on direction: Port of Port Angeles incumbent, challenger discuss issues at forum

Candidates diverge on direction: Port of Port Angeles incumbent, challenger discuss issues at forum

Sequim-area Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidates Michael Cobb and Colleen McAleer charted different courses on the importance of recreational boating at… Continue reading

Candidates diverge on direction: Port of Port Angeles incumbent, challenger discuss issues at forum
Ivory dealer headed to prison after aiding federal prosecution of smuggler

Ivory dealer headed to prison after aiding federal prosecution of smuggler

A 64-year-old ivory dealer from Brinnon was sentenced to six months in federal prison for trafficking narwhal tusks, sperm whale teeth and walrus… Continue reading

Ivory dealer headed to prison after aiding federal prosecution of smuggler

Makah police report possible fentanyl-laced marijuana

The Makah Tribal Police Department is warning the public that officers believe they found fentanyl-laced marijuana during a recent arrest. Jasper Bruner,… Continue reading

Port Angeles cuts costs after mill sale in light of reorganization

Port Angeles cuts costs after mill sale in light of reorganization

In response to the sale and re-tooling of the former Nippon paper mill in Port Angeles, city officials are pinching pennies to… Continue reading

Port Angeles cuts costs after mill sale in light of reorganization

Clallam to consider today deal to address youth marijuana, tobacco and vaping use

Clallam County is looking to address youth marijuana, tobacco and vaping use in a contract county commissioners are considering during their meeting… Continue reading