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Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

Fewer than 300 votes separated the two top finishers in the initial count of ballots for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission seat.… Continue reading

Van Hoover, McComas headed for hospital panel election after initial primary count

Tonight’s Hood Canal Bridge closure to start early; other closings slated

Sunday’s scheduled closure of the Hood Canal Bridge will start an hour earlier than previously announced, according to the state Department of Transportation.… Continue reading

Port hopeful says he lied about address to protect partner

A Port of Port Angeles commissioner candidate who falsified his voter registration address has vowed to seek a judge’s permission to correct the… Continue reading

Sheriff hit with new request: Edmonds man seeks pet licensing, law enforcement private information

An Edmonds man with a history of publishing the private information of law enforcement officers has asked the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles candidates discuss selling assets, other issues

Port of Port Angeles candidates discuss selling assets, other issues

The two candidates for Port of Port Angeles commissioner took different tacks on the direction the port should take on selling the tax… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles candidates discuss selling assets, other issues

Wildfire danger high on Peninsula

Low humidity, temperatures around 80-90 degrees and now a “high” fire danger burn ban are on the forecast for the foreseeable future on the North… Continue reading

Rescued hiker in satisfactory condition after 30-foot fall

A hiker who fell 30 feet off a cliff in Olympic National Park on Thursday was listed in satisfactory condition Saturday… Continue reading

Deputies arrest Agnew man in burglary

An Agnew-area man allegedly stole a surveillance camera that might have recorded him burglarizing the historic 91-year-old Agnew Grocery and Feed convenience… Continue reading

Smoke to stay for a while on Peninsula; B.C. fires increasing health risks

Smoke to stay for a while on Peninsula; B.C. fires increasing health risks

Smoke from British Columbia wildfires that is blanketing the North Olympic Peninsula is expected to stick around a bit longer, according to… Continue reading

Smoke to stay for a while on Peninsula; B.C. fires increasing health risks

Final count of ballots changes no outcomes in Jefferson

An updated count of Jefferson County primary votes Thursday narrowed some vote margins but didn’t change any outcomes from Tuesday’s count. Cheri… Continue reading

Jefferson voter turnout low for primary election

Quite a few voters didn’t weigh in on primary election ballots on the North Olympic Peninsula. It was the lowest turnout in years in Jefferson… Continue reading

Firefighters save dog from Port Angeles fire; two others overcome by smoke

Firefighters save dog from Port Angeles fire; two others overcome by smoke

A Port Angeles woman lost two of her three dogs after her house in Gales Addition caught fire. Firefighters reunited Sandy Fearn… Continue reading

Firefighters save dog from Port Angeles fire; two others overcome by smoke
Wildfire smoke, summer heat cover North Olympic Peninsula

Wildfire smoke, summer heat cover North Olympic Peninsula

Smoke from British Columbia wildfires is expected to cover the North Olympic Peninsula well into next week. That smoke, which has caused… Continue reading

Wildfire smoke, summer heat cover North Olympic Peninsula
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McKay, Hackman tops in initial primary ballot count for Chimacum School District

Jack McKay and Wilma Hackman apparently will face off in November for Position 5 on the Chimacum School District. In the initial count… Continue reading

Wilma Hackman
City of Port Angeles suspends late fees in light of security concern

City of Port Angeles suspends late fees in light of security concern

Late fees and delinquency notices have been suspended for city utility ratepayers until further notice while city officials figure out if a… Continue reading

City of Port Angeles suspends late fees in light of security concern

Chinn, Ryan apparent lineup for Clallam County Fire District 3

Tuesday’s primary election results resounded with a nearly 80 percent majority for Clallam County Fire District 3’s commissioner incumbent, who is seeking re-election.… Continue reading

Clallam primary: Moran-Negus, French-Oppelt lineup for Port Angeles City Council

Clallam primary: Moran-Negus, French-Oppelt lineup for Port Angeles City Council

Voters narrowed down the choices for two Port Angeles City Council seats tonight and approved a sales tax increase to fund a… Continue reading

Clallam primary: Moran-Negus, French-Oppelt lineup for Port Angeles City Council

Jefferson Primary: Van Hoover-McComas in contest for Jefferson Healthcare commission

Cheri Van Hoover and Bruce J. McComas appear headed for a general election showdown for a seat on the Jefferson Healthcare hospital… Continue reading

State representative discusses capital budget holdup

State representative discusses capital budget holdup

State Rep. Mike Chapman doesn’t understand why the state Senate refuses to vote on the state capital budget, he told those attending… Continue reading

State representative discusses capital budget holdup

Elwha River Bridge to close for an hour Wednesday

The Elwha River Bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles will be closed to all traffic for an hour Wednesday… Continue reading