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Port commission, school board candidates face off in Sequim forum

Port commission, school board candidates face off in Sequim forum

Candidates for Port of Port Angeles commissioner discussed economic objectives while Sequim School Board hopefuls addressed school curriculum at a forum held by… Continue reading

Port commission, school board candidates face off in Sequim forum
Olympic Peninsula Art Association show coming up

Olympic Peninsula Art Association show coming up

The Olympic Peninsula Art Association will host a reception for its four-day Member’s Show and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Wednesday. The exhibit will… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Art Association show coming up
PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene repels the Crusaders 66-26

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene repels the Crusaders 66-26

The Rangers blew up for 42 points in the second quarter and announced to the 1B division that they are not a team… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene repels the Crusaders 66-26
Grabbin’ crab: Some say catching crustaceans takes talent; others chalk it up to luck

Grabbin’ crab: Some say catching crustaceans takes talent; others chalk it up to luck

Some bob the snares, tapping the crabs on their heads like an eager child begs attention. Certain individuals appear to know something… Continue reading

Grabbin’ crab: Some say catching crustaceans takes talent; others chalk it up to luck
Port of Port Angeles commission hopefuls talk about outreach

Port of Port Angeles commission hopefuls talk about outreach

Candidates for the Port of Port Angeles commission discussed outreach efforts during a League of Women Voters forum. Both challenger Michael Cobb… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles commission hopefuls talk about outreach
Caption: Retired NASA astronaut John Fabian was awarded the 2017 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership award by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for his work with the Hood Canal Coalition. (Port Townsend Marine Science Center)

John Fabian wins Eleanor Stopps award for Hood Canal Coalition work

Retired astronaut turned activist John Fabian of Port Ludlow was awarded the Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award from the Port Townsend Marine… Continue reading

Caption: Retired NASA astronaut John Fabian was awarded the 2017 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership award by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for his work with the Hood Canal Coalition. (Port Townsend Marine Science Center)
AARP recognizes Voices for Veterans head in Port Angeles

AARP recognizes Voices for Veterans head in Port Angeles

When the conversation veers, Voices for Veterans President John Braasch restores its focus to veterans, said Doug Shadel, the state director for… Continue reading

AARP recognizes Voices for Veterans head in Port Angeles
Redhawks rout Coupeville as Port Townsend tallies 483 total yards

Redhawks rout Coupeville as Port Townsend tallies 483 total yards

Coupeville played like it had a ferry to catch, which it did, as Port Townsend ran the visitors back to the ferry… Continue reading

Redhawks rout Coupeville as Port Townsend tallies 483 total yards

Fire restrictions in place as officials await more rain

Fire restrictions will stay in place on the North Olympic Peninsula until the region receives more rainfall, fire officials said last week. “There simply has… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare commission hopefuls tell of skills, goals at forum

Jefferson Healthcare commission hopefuls tell of skills, goals at forum

Candidates for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission talked about the skills they could bring to the job and their goals for the hospital… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare commission hopefuls tell of skills, goals at forum

Panel sets new public meeting on Port Townsend ethics code

A Port Townsend City Council ad hoc committee working on proposed changes to the city’s code of ethics has set another meeting,… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to consider Shoreline Master Program

Clallam County commissioners will consider setting a Dec. 12 public hearing on the Shoreline Master Program update Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.… Continue reading

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles boys take Sequim in tennis

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles boys take Sequim in tennis

The Port Angeles boys tennis team beat Sequim Thursday twice, 5-2 and 4-3 to take sole possession of third place the Olympic League.… Continue reading

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles boys take Sequim in tennis

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port commissioners to discuss Point Hudson

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will discuss design considerations for Point Hudson’s south jetty and issues related to budget context when they meet in a… Continue reading

Bridge jumper identified; people close to him tell of mental health issues

Police on Thursday identified lifelong Clallam County resident Joseph Daniel Henry, 31, as the man who jumped to his death Wednesday afternoon… Continue reading

Lieutenant governor visits Clallam: More opportunities for students among topics discussed

Lieutenant governor visits Clallam: More opportunities for students among topics discussed

Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib heard from business and community leaders Wednesday of a need to create more opportunities for students in Clallam… Continue reading

Lieutenant governor visits Clallam: More opportunities for students among topics discussed
Housing measure debated: More forums planned for affordable housing measure on Nov. 7 ballot

Housing measure debated: More forums planned for affordable housing measure on Nov. 7 ballot

Proponents of Proposition 1, which would tax property owners for seven years to raise money for affordable housing projects, say that funds are… Continue reading

Housing measure debated: More forums planned for affordable housing measure on Nov. 7 ballot
Forks gains a police chief

Forks gains a police chief

The Forks Police Department now has a uniformed police chief for the first time in several years. Mike Rowley, who has worked for… Continue reading

Forks gains a police chief
Jake Oppelt exits race for Port Angeles City Council

Jake Oppelt exits race for Port Angeles City Council

Downtown business owner Jake Oppelt dropped out of the race for a Port Angeles City Council Position 2 seat Monday — just… Continue reading

Jake Oppelt exits race for Port Angeles City Council
Navy, partners conserve 3,100 acres in Chimacum Valley

Navy, partners conserve 3,100 acres in Chimacum Valley

The U.S. Navy has partnered with the Trust for Public Land and the Jefferson Land Trust to conserve more than 3,100 acres in… Continue reading

Navy, partners conserve 3,100 acres in Chimacum Valley