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Clallam County seeks balanced budget

Clallam County commissioners, facing a projected $1.8 million county deficit next year, asked staff Tuesday to return with a balanced budget before… Continue reading

Sharon Quesnell and Priscilla Hudson listen in on a discussion about downtown Sequim at the city of Sequim’s Neighborhood Visioning Meeting in the Guy Cole Convention Center last Saturday. Quesnell said city staff “have done a good job of getting people involved.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim’s vision meeting brings together 170-plus residents

Staff with the city of Sequim say they have a better picture of what residents hope to improve in the city in the… Continue reading

Sharon Quesnell and Priscilla Hudson listen in on a discussion about downtown Sequim at the city of Sequim’s Neighborhood Visioning Meeting in the Guy Cole Convention Center last Saturday. Quesnell said city staff “have done a good job of getting people involved.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jefferson commissioners approve deal to provide transitional housing

Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved an eight-month service agreement with the Olympic Community Action Programs to provide transitional housing for people… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board approves elements of capital facilities plan

“We have more needs than money,” Nolan Duce said, as he presented the Port Angeles School District’s 2017-2029 proposed capital facilities plan.… Continue reading

Highway closure could run through Friday

The full closure of U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Crescent might last for one more day. Olympic National Park officials announced Wednesday… Continue reading

Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests

Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests

Two of three state lawmakers representing Clallam and Jefferson counties reacted Wednesday to a lawsuit that alleges the state Legislature is violating… Continue reading

Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests
Port Townsend Film Festival suits up for 18th annual event this weekend

Port Townsend Film Festival suits up for 18th annual event this weekend

Staff and more than 300 volunteers are in the final days of preparation for the 18th annual Port Townsend Film Festival, which… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival suits up for 18th annual event this weekend
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Jefferson PUD general manager steps down early as commissioners seek ‘new direction’

Jim Parker has stepped down from the position of Jefferson County Public Utility District general manager and been replaced by an interim… Continue reading

Jim Parker

Jefferson Farm Tour this weekend offers up 19 locations

The Jefferson County Farm Tour is back, starting this weekend, to celebrate all the local farms that produce and contribute to the… Continue reading

Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony

Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony

Public safety officials, veterans and others marked the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a formal ceremony Monday at the… Continue reading

Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony

Clallam commissioners mull code enforcement as part of budget talk

In a work session Monday, the Clallam County commissioners touched on whether they should address code enforcement during this year’s budgeting process.… Continue reading

Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities

Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities

Hoards of diehard “Twilight” fans are expected to make their way to the 2017 Forever Twilight in Forks celebration this week. The annual… Continue reading

Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities

More Hood Canal Bridge closures announced for tonight into Tuesday

The Hood Canal Bridge will close intermittently between 11 p.m. today and 4 a.m. Tuesday for construction work. Crews working for the state… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend approves low bid to update stormwater system

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have approved a bid from Olympic Peninsula Construction for work to update the stormwater system in the… Continue reading

Volunteers needed for International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday

About 135 volunteers had signed up as of Friday to help clean North Olympic Peninsula beaches in the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup on… Continue reading

Program seeks people to adopt a Clallam beach for cleanup

The fledgling Adopt a Beach program has found volunteers for most Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches in eastern Clallam County but could use more… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council, port agree to remove trees that obstruct runway

“Airports and trees don’t mix.” That sentiment has remained steady through more than four decades of public debate, Port of Port Angeles’… Continue reading

Highway 101 around Lake Crescent closed for up to four days beginning Monday

Four days. Friday’s announcement that U.S. Highway 101, the major route to and from the West End, will be closed around Lake… Continue reading

Panel members hear update on Elwha River restoration

Members of the state Fish and Wildlife Commission were briefed on Elwha River restoration before a tour of the watershed Friday. The… Continue reading

More Hood Canal Bridge closures announced

SHINE – The Hood Canal Bridge will close intermittently between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday for construction work. Crews working for the state Department… Continue reading