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Clallam County League of Women Voters sets general election forums

The Clallam County League of Women Voters will sponsor four public forums to help voters prepare for the Nov. 7 election. League of Women Voters… Continue reading

States expand investigation of opioid makers, distributors

By Geoff Mulvihill The Associated Press Attorneys general from most states are broadening their investigation into the opioid industry as a nationwide overdose crisis continues… Continue reading

Washington cyberstalking law on thin ice after hearing

Washington’s law against cyberstalking faces a dubious future after the state Attorney General’s Office took a pass… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2017
  • By Gene Johnson The Associated Press

Sequim police led on high-speed chase

A woman driving with expired tabs led Sequim police on a brief high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 101 on Sunday, Detective Sgt. Sean… Continue reading

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Big Hurt becoming a big deal

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Big Hurt becoming a big deal

In the fastest and biggest Big Hurt since its resurrection, organizers lauded the community support the growing event is receiving. Nearly 150… Continue reading

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Big Hurt becoming a big deal
Chetzemoka Park rain garden aims to keep pollutants out of Port Townsend Bay

Chetzemoka Park rain garden aims to keep pollutants out of Port Townsend Bay

A collaborative project on dry land aims to help keep pollutants out of Port Townsend Bay. Work from several parties, including by… Continue reading

Chetzemoka Park rain garden aims to keep pollutants out of Port Townsend Bay

Six-hour closure planned for Highway 101 at Lake Crescent overnight Oct. 3-4

A six-hour closure of U.S. Highway 101 is planned between Lake Crescent Road at milepost 228 and Camp David Jr. Road at… Continue reading

Cleanup removes some 6 tons of debris from Pacific, Strait beaches

Cleanup removes some 6 tons of debris from Pacific, Strait beaches

More than 650 volunteers cleared some 6 tons of debris from Washington’s Pacific Coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches during the International Coastal… Continue reading

Cleanup removes some 6 tons of debris from Pacific, Strait beaches
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce director to step down next year

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce director to step down next year

A bittersweet sendoff awaits the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. On Thursday, the board announced Teresa Verraes, the chamber’s executive director, plans… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce director to step down next year

School officials working out details to alleviate classroom overcrowding at Greywolf

Sequim School District administrators have decided to keep students at Greywolf Elementary School for now despite overcrowding at first- and third-grade levels. Superintendent… Continue reading

Input to be taken on drainage, flooding, water quality at Port Townsend open house

Those who attend the city’s stormwater management plan open house Tuesday can voice their concerns about drainage, flooding and water quality in… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ deputy mayor competing in national pageant

Port Angeles’ deputy mayor competing in national pageant

In light of her upcoming pageant, Cherie Kidd told her two sons and six grandkids, “I’m not your normal mom. I’m not… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ deputy mayor competing in national pageant

Port Angeles High School schedules college fair

The Port Angeles High School College & Career Fair will host representatives of more than 55 institutions to provide information about post-secondary… Continue reading

State seeks public comment on transportation plan

Public comment will be taken on Phase 2 of the state’s transportation plan through Nov. 6. Phase 2 is implementation of the Washington… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene fells the Loggers

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene fells the Loggers

Even in the free-flowing brand of football that is 8-man football, it’s hard to spot your opponent a 20-point lead and expect to… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene fells the Loggers
Matching challenge aims to speed fundraising for bid to buy former Ajax Cafe land, building

Matching challenge aims to speed fundraising for bid to buy former Ajax Cafe land, building

Anonymous donors have created a challenge that will match all donations made to the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building to fund… Continue reading

Matching challenge aims to speed fundraising for bid to buy former Ajax Cafe land, building
Early snow could be sign of things to come for North Olympic Peninsula winter

Early snow could be sign of things to come for North Olympic Peninsula winter

Was the dusting of snow in the Olympic Mountains earlier this week a sign of what’s to come this winter? Maybe. Climatologists… Continue reading

Early snow could be sign of things to come for North Olympic Peninsula winter
Sequim looks to reduce traffic signal wait times downtown

Sequim looks to reduce traffic signal wait times downtown

Sequim street congestion might be laughable to some from big cities, but to other locals in tourist season, driving along Washington Street can… Continue reading

Sequim looks to reduce traffic signal wait times downtown
1 of a Kind unveils in The Landing mall

1 of a Kind unveils in The Landing mall

Mary Comeau had dreamed of owning a quaint coffee shop with her glass jewelry on display. She never thought she would own… Continue reading

1 of a Kind unveils in The Landing mall
Chefs open new eatery in Port Townsend

Chefs open new eatery in Port Townsend

A new restaurant in Port Townsend is focusing on farm-to-table meals and featuring local ingredients with a menu that changes with the… Continue reading

Chefs open new eatery in Port Townsend