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New trial dates expected for man accused of attack on Port Angeles bus

Riley Edge White posted a $20,000 bail bond July 28, missed a court appearance last Friday, was booked into jail on a $120,000 bench warrant, and released Monday.

Flexible classroom spaces envisioned for new Port Townsend school

Architectural firm Integrus Architecture of Seattle offers new details of what the planned school will likely look like.

Randy Johnson

It’s Richards, Johnson in November race for Clallam County commission

In today’s count of ballots, Johnson edged Gabe Rygaard by 192 votes in the top-two primary race.

Randy Johnson

Clallam County commissioners to mull contract extension for legal representation today

A short-term extension give county officials time to re-examine human resources legal services.

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man was shaking, had slurred speech after getting out of water

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay
Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

Restoration of a beach at Fort Townsend, slated for completion this week, will provide easier access for both residents and wildlife.

Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

New manager has started at Sequim YMCA

Kurt Turner brings 10 years of experience in YMCAs in Texas, most recently as the membership director of the Southwest Family YMCA in Austin.

Park Service to continue operating Elwha water facility, but future remains uncertain

The National Park Service and Port Angeles remain at odds over next steps.

Sequim school bond proposal might be pushed into late 2017

Educational Programs and Operations levy might take precedent over new building construction.

  • Aug 8, 2016
  • By Michael Dashiell Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Blackberry pies sell out early at Joyce Daze festival

Blackberry pies sell out early at Joyce Daze festival

“We made 230 pies [Friday], and we sold them all out by 2:15 p.m.” Saturday, said Tracey Grover, who coordinated the baking and sale of fresh pies to the public during the festival based on the small, sweet blackberries that abound in the Joyce area.

Blackberry pies sell out early at Joyce Daze festival
Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden

Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden

The plan is for the building to be renovated into the predominate structure in a group of at least nine buildings that will be called Makers Square. It would house workshop, classroom and studio spaces.

Building 305 to be central to Makers Square in Fort Worden
Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Line-up for November ballot in the ClallamCounty commission race is Ron Richards and Randy Johnson after second of ballots, but 2,954 ballots are left to count.

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race
Affordable housing high priority for city of Port Townsend

Affordable housing high priority for city of Port Townsend

Adequate housing for residents of all income groups, including sufficient housing affordable for low-and moderate-income groups, is among the goals of proposed revisions to the city’s 2016-36 Comprehensive Plan.

Affordable housing high priority for city of Port Townsend

Forks woman charged in robbery, attempted robbery

Jennifer Sue Holmes, 33, has been charged on separate counts of robbery and attempted robbery after allegedly threatening to infect a Forks 76 gas station clerk with AIDS.

Former Sequim principal, teacher pleads guilty to sex charges; faces 24 years in prison

Former Sequim principal, teacher pleads guilty to sex charges; faces 24 years in prison

Douglas John Allison, former principal and teacher at Mountain View Christian School in Sequim, accepted a plea offer in Clallam County Superior Court on Thursday.

Former Sequim principal, teacher pleads guilty to sex charges; faces 24 years in prison
Scientists consider starvation or illness in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca bird die-off

Scientists consider starvation or illness in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca bird die-off

About 400 emaciated birds have washed ashore on beaches west of Port Angeles, near Victoria, and as far east as Whidbey Island since May.

Scientists consider starvation or illness in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca bird die-off
Dean, Thomas to face off in November race for Jefferson County commission seat

Dean, Thomas to face off in November race for Jefferson County commission seat

Democrat Kate Dean won 61.57 percent of the votes and fellow Democrat Tim Thomas won 20.13 percent in the first count of primary ballots.

Dean, Thomas to face off in November race for Jefferson County commission seat
U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat who grew up in Port Angeles, won 58.65 percent. Bloom, an accountant and a Navy veteran living in Tacoma, won 23.8 percent.

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election
Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat

Democratic Clallam County Commissioner Mike Chapman won 46 percent of the votes in the initial count of ballots Tuesday while Port Ludlow Republican George Vrable had 37 percent.

Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat