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Port of Port Angeles: Grant for air service needs closer look

Port of Port Angeles: Grant for air service needs closer look

The Port of Port Angeles’ effort to regain commercial air service from Port Angeles to Seattle has to overcome another hurdle before… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles: Grant for air service needs closer look

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend School Board to take input Monday on naming new elementary school

The Port Townsend School Board will take public input on the naming of the new elementary school when it meets Monday. The special meeting will… Continue reading

Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Clockwise from top left are 2016 Sequim Citizen of the Year candidates Dave Bekkevar, giving a thumbs-up in September 2010 after successfully sawing off a piece of wood with an old-fashioned chain saw at his family’s farm centennial celebration near Blyn; Deon Kapetan at the Sequim Irrigation Festival float unveiling at 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn in 2016; 10-year-old River Jensen of Carlsborg handing out gift bags full of socks, hats and toiletries at the Salvation Army in Port Angeles on Dec. 20; and Patsy and David Mattingley.

Sequim chamber picks finalists for Citizen of Year award

The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year nominees have been announced, and a Tuesday luncheon will see honors bestowed on… Continue reading

Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Clockwise from top left are 2016 Sequim Citizen of the Year candidates Dave Bekkevar, giving a thumbs-up in September 2010 after successfully sawing off a piece of wood with an old-fashioned chain saw at his family’s farm centennial celebration near Blyn; Deon Kapetan at the Sequim Irrigation Festival float unveiling at 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn in 2016; 10-year-old River Jensen of Carlsborg handing out gift bags full of socks, hats and toiletries at the Salvation Army in Port Angeles on Dec. 20; and Patsy and David Mattingley.

Port of Port Angeles backs call to extend halibut fishing season

The Port of Port Angeles has joined the city of Port Angeles in its efforts to extend the halibut fishing season. Port… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library’s kids’ choir to launch season Monday

Port Townsend Library’s kids’ choir to launch season Monday

Most libraries encourage children to read. What about libraries encouraging children to read not just books but music? Starting Monday, the Port… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library’s kids’ choir to launch season Monday

Public hearing set in March for Port Townsend short-term rentals

The Port Townsend City Council has set a public workshop for March to further discuss no-occupant short-term rentals. The council debated the… Continue reading

National Park Service denies Port Angeles’ claim on Elwha Water Facilities

National Park Service denies Port Angeles’ claim on Elwha Water Facilities

The National Park Service has denied Port Angeles’ $60 million claim regarding the Elwha River Surface Water Intake and treatment facilities, continuing… Continue reading

National Park Service denies Port Angeles’ claim on Elwha Water Facilities
BOYS BASKETBALL 1B PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay loses thriller in double OT, still alive in postseason

BOYS BASKETBALL 1B PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay loses thriller in double OT, still alive in postseason

What a difference a year makes. Neah Bay, which lost its Class 1B regional boys basketball contest… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL 1B PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay loses thriller in double OT, still alive in postseason
GIRLS BASKETBALL 1B PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay punches ticket to state with win

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1B PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay punches ticket to state with win

Survive and adapt. And advance. Neah Bay moved on to the Class 1B girls state basketball tournament by changing its offensive and defensive… Continue reading

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1B PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay punches ticket to state with win

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1B PLAYOFFS: Clallam Bay pulls off another upset, off to Spokane

The Clallam Bay basketball girls pulled off their second straight upset and, winning their second loser-out playoff game by beating Tulalip Heritage… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper mill, union working under new contract

Port Townsend Paper mill, union working under new contract

Port Townsend Paper Corp. and United Steelworkers Local 175 have come to an agreement on a five-year contract after minor revisions to… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper mill, union working under new contract
Sails unfurl Saturday for 26th Shipwrights’ Regatta on Port Townsend Bay

Sails unfurl Saturday for 26th Shipwrights’ Regatta on Port Townsend Bay

Local sailors will kick off the sailing season Saturday with the 26th annual Shipwrights’ Regatta in Port Townsend Bay. “It’s a small,… Continue reading

Sails unfurl Saturday for 26th Shipwrights’ Regatta on Port Townsend Bay
Clallam auditor to replace elections supervisor after ballots mishap

Clallam auditor to replace elections supervisor after ballots mishap

Clallam County Auditor Shoona Riggs will start preparing next week to replace former Elections Supervisor Ken Hugoniot after 125 unopened, uncounted Nov.… Continue reading

Clallam auditor to replace elections supervisor after ballots mishap
Fort Worden volunteers win big in State Parks awards

Fort Worden volunteers win big in State Parks awards

Volunteers from Fort Worden were well-represented in this year’s Washington State Parks Volunteer Awards, earning accolades for the thousands of hours they… Continue reading

Fort Worden volunteers win big in State Parks awards
Jefferson Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at recreational pot shop

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at recreational pot shop

An investigation is underway after the North Olympic Peninsula’s first recreational marijuana retailer was burglarized, losing thousands of dollars in product. Sea… Continue reading

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary at recreational pot shop
Port Angeles City Council to tackle second-class city issues tonight

Port Angeles City Council to tackle second-class city issues tonight

City Council members will discuss a timeline tonight for determining the legality of electing an entirely new City Council as part of… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to tackle second-class city issues tonight
Plan to change Port Angeles park name centers on 9/11 tribute

Plan to change Port Angeles park name centers on 9/11 tribute

The recent city parks, recreation and beautification commission meeting was more than 5,600 days removed from Sept. 11, 2001. To more than… Continue reading

Plan to change Port Angeles park name centers on 9/11 tribute

Jefferson Public Utility District works out the kinks on low-income rates program

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners are still working out the final details on a program to help low-income residents of Jefferson… Continue reading

Evening Talks presentation tonight to focus on polar bears

The Olympic Natural Resources Center will host another in its series of Evening Talks at 7 tonight as doctoral student Erica Escajeda presents… Continue reading