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Authorities say man and his dog were shot and injured in Port Ludlow

Reports detail a fight between friends that reportedly ended in shots fired.

Port of Port Angeles officials identify gaps in preparedness after Cascadia Rising drill

Port of Port Angeles officials identify gaps in preparedness after Cascadia Rising drill

Equipment, communication highlighted in presentation to commissioners on devastating earthquake scenario.

Port of Port Angeles officials identify gaps in preparedness after Cascadia Rising drill
Peninsula Behavioral Health director to retire after decade of growth

Peninsula Behavioral Health director to retire after decade of growth

Peter Casey, 66, will retire at month’s end.

Peninsula Behavioral Health director to retire after decade of growth
Jefferson County’s Proctor House offers unique solution for troubled youth

Jefferson County’s Proctor House offers unique solution for troubled youth

Juveniles who have offended can still attend school, after-school programs and maintain jobs while serving time in detention.

Jefferson County’s Proctor House offers unique solution for troubled youth

Recent hire brings Port Townsend Police Department to full staffing levels

Plan calls for two full-time detectives and a school resource officer once all new officers are fully trained.

Tort claim could end in repeal of emergency measure against large buildings in rural Clallam areas

Claimant is a woman who wants to build a 32,000-square-foot bed and breakfast on East Sequim Bay Road.

Port Angeles city attorney struggles with definition of profanity

Bill Bloor is preparing guiding principles for City Council members on a ban against use of profanity that they imposed on themselves.

Complete burn bans called for North Olympic Peninsula

The state Department of Natural resources raised the fire danger Thursday afternoon.

Record-breaking heat fuels Olympic National Park fires

Record-breaking heat fuels Olympic National Park fires

Heat, low humidity and wind all contributed, but the heat wave is expected to begin cooling today.

Record-breaking heat fuels Olympic National Park fires
UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push

UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push

Olympic National Park rangers continued to search Friday for the body of Clifford Dopps, 74.

UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push
UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire

UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire

An elderly couple from Port Hadlock is temporarily homeless after a Thursday evening fire.

UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire
Port Angeles residents fume over RVs, camping

Port Angeles residents fume over RVs, camping

Business residents and business owners talked to police this week about roving RVs, campers and panhandlers.

Port Angeles residents fume over RVs, camping
Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

University of Washington professor Cliff Mass predicts the state will warm by 3 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100.

Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

Search called off for man who jumps off Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who went overboard from a ferry near Whidbey Island.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

The goal is to heighten awareness of local emergency resources throughout Jefferson County.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum
Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Report points to higher than state average numbers for noncompliance in both Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Port Angeles City Council to form subcommittee focused on education, fluoride options

Move to inform water users on maintaining dental health follows decision to halt public fluoridation.

Cherie Kidd

Port Angeles City Council outlaws profanity from its members

Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd’s suggestion prompted by Councilman Lee Whetham’s words.

Cherie Kidd
Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Clothes can be dropped off today and Friday, and coupon-holders can come back for other items Saturday.

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary
Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Position 2 state Rep. Steve Tharinger, 67, the longtime incumbent Democrat, said he’s for the increases, while John Alger, 62, who filed as an “independent-GOP party” candidate, said he’s opposed.

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage