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Port of Port Angeles considers tax increase

The owner of property assessed at $200,000 would see about a 74-cent increase in property taxes.

Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location

Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location

The $6 million renovation of Building 202 at Fort Worden State Park broke ground last year and is a significant upgrade over the college’s old location.

Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location
Dorothy Skerbeck, pioneer for disability advocacy, dies at age 93

Dorothy Skerbeck, pioneer for disability advocacy, dies at age 93

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 209 W. 11th St., Port Angeles.

Dorothy Skerbeck, pioneer for disability advocacy, dies at age 93
Sequim targets Fir Street repairs, parks projects in 2017

Sequim targets Fir Street repairs, parks projects in 2017

Sequim uses low-interest loans for water and sewer repairs.

  • Oct 28, 2016
  • By Matthew Nash Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Sequim targets Fir Street repairs, parks projects in 2017

Lincoln High, Stevens Middle schools go into lockdown as police respond to report of gun in Port Angeles

When police arrived, they detained a suspect without incident and found no weapon.

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

“However, whether we get that money is dependent on the Legislature appropriating those funds in the next legislative session,” the executive director says.

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square
Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

The refinance will lower the county’s interest rates, saving the county and JeffCom 911 a combined $153,307 over 14 years, the county treasurer said.

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service
Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Crescent School in Joyce and Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend each earned a $4,000 grant.

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Port Angeles police: Student report of strangers approaching him deemed false

A school resource officer found out Wednesday afternoon — after the district had notified parents about the incident — that the report was false.

Lawsuits an issue in lands commissioner debate held in Port Angeles

Lawsuits an issue in lands commissioner debate held in Port Angeles

Steve McLaughlin and his opponent, Hilary Franz, squared off during the last of their nine general election campaign forums.

Lawsuits an issue in lands commissioner debate held in Port Angeles

Identity of man whose body was found near Irondale remains a mystery

Officials say the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting toxicology reports before it determines the cause of death.

Initiative 1501 subplot: Fight between union, conservative group

The measure would stiffen penalties for identify theft and consumer fraud against seniors or disabled citizens. Opponents say the real purpose is to change the state Public Records Act.

Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

The public, students and staff are invited from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a brief ceremony, refreshments and a view of the remodeled building in Fort Worden State Park.

Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

Doctors in Clallam, Jefferson counties turning to medically assisted treatment for opioid addiction

About a dozen doctors in Clallam County and several in Jefferson County prescribe Suboxone, a drug that contains buprenorphine and is used to treat people addicted to opioids.

Chimacum School Board to act on resignation of board member at Wednesday meeting

Chimacum School Board to act on resignation of board member at Wednesday meeting

Candidates for the remainder of Cammy Brown’s term will be sought after she resigned her position for personal family reasons.

Chimacum School Board to act on resignation of board member at Wednesday meeting
State minimum wage campaign: Is initiative best way to hike pay?

State minimum wage campaign: Is initiative best way to hike pay?

Initiative 1433 would raise the hourly minimum wage in Washington by roughly $4 over three years, to $13.50.

State minimum wage campaign: Is initiative best way to hike pay?
Clallam bar association rates Coughenour higher than his opponent, Neupert

Clallam bar association rates Coughenour higher than his opponent, Neupert

Of the bar association’s 76 lawyers, 60 responded with ratings of 1-4 for the two Clallam County Superior Court judge candidates in each of four categories.

Clallam bar association rates Coughenour higher than his opponent, Neupert
Clallam health board backs efforts to raise tobacco sales age

Clallam health board backs efforts to raise tobacco sales age

Board members voted to call on the Legislature to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco and nicotine vapor products to 21.

Clallam health board backs efforts to raise tobacco sales age
Port Angeles lodging tax panel recommends Civic Field upgrades

Port Angeles lodging tax panel recommends Civic Field upgrades

The committee urged spending $150,000 ahead of the move-in of a new West Coast League baseball team in June.

Port Angeles lodging tax panel recommends Civic Field upgrades
Peninsula fall foliage primed for viewing

Peninsula fall foliage primed for viewing

While hikes and drives uncover a beautiful palette of colors, they are the result of a wonder of science.

Peninsula fall foliage primed for viewing