Chris McDaniel

James Hallett

James Hallett to resign from Port of Port Angeles position; he claims fellow commissioners violated open meeting ethics

PORT ANGELES — Port of Port Angeles Commissioner James D. Hallett, citing the ethics of his fellow commissioners, has announced he will resign from the… Continue reading

James Hallett
Port of Port Angeles Commissioner James D. Hallett ()

Port of Port Angeles Commissioner James Hallett announces plans to resign

PORT ANGELES — Stating he believes ethics have been violated by his colleagues, Port of Port Angeles Commissioner James D. Hallett has announced his intention… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles Commissioner James D. Hallett ()
Nick Benge and Wendy Buck-Benge

Recreational pot prices fall on North Olympic Peninsula as production increases

PORT ANGELES — With an overabundance of marijuana in the pipeline, the price of recreational pot on the North Olympic Peninsula has fallen dramatically since… Continue reading

Nick Benge and Wendy Buck-Benge
Sen. Jim Hargrove ()

EYE ON OLYMPIA: State lawmakers support raising age for tobacco product use to 21

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are considering a pair of bills that would raise the legal age for the use of tobacco and vaping products in the… Continue reading

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Detectives: Cellphone data aided arrest in suspected Beaver-area arson

PORT ANGELES — Cellphone analytics helped the Clallam County Sheriff's Office locate and arrest a Sedro-Woolley man suspected of starting a New Year's Day fire… Continue reading

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Port Angeles police Officer Andrew Heuett used a pursuit intervention technique to stop a car at Seventh and Vine streets in Port Angeles on Thursday. — Dave Arand/Port Angeles Police Department ()

Port Angeles police point to training in bringing end to five-block chase

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police are crediting emergency vehicle operations training for bringing a recent pursuit to a successful end. Three Port Angeles residents… Continue reading

Port Angeles police Officer Andrew Heuett used a pursuit intervention technique to stop a car at Seventh and Vine streets in Port Angeles on Thursday. — Dave Arand/Port Angeles Police Department ()

Money in politics topic of Clallam County League of Women Voters meeting Saturday in Sequim

SEQUIM — The Clallam County chapter of the League of Women Voters will hold a consensus meeting concerning “Money in Politics” when it meets from… Continue reading

WEEKEND REWIND: Official says funding, perception among challenges faced by Clallam County needle exchange program

PORT ANGELES — Securing funding, providing adequate treatment through partner agencies, changing public perception and purchasing an adequate supply of naloxone remain obstacles the Clallam… Continue reading

Adlai Erickson performs on the cello during the 2015 Young Artist Competition. This year's competition Saturday will feature 13 student musicians. ()

WEEKEND: Competition on Saturday in Port Angeles for young Bachs and Beethovens

PORT ANGELES — The Bachs and Beethovens of the future are prepping for this weekend's Young Artist Competitions, hosted by the Port Angeles Symphony. Both… Continue reading

Adlai Erickson performs on the cello during the 2015 Young Artist Competition. This year's competition Saturday will feature 13 student musicians. ()

Sedro-Woolley man arrested for New Year’s Day fire in Beaver area

PORT ANGELES — A Sedro-Woolley man has been arrested in connection with a New Year's Day fire that significantly damaged a Beaver-area residence at 201821… Continue reading

Port Angeles police stop a vehicle at East Seventh Street and Vine Street following a five-block pursuit on Thursday. ()

Three arrested after Port Angeles vehicle pursuit

PORT ANGELES — Three Port Angeles residents were arrested Thursday evening after the conclusion of a five-block vehicle pursuit. Arrested were Justin DeFrang, 35, Joshua… Continue reading

Port Angeles police stop a vehicle at East Seventh Street and Vine Street following a five-block pursuit on Thursday. ()
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Air service from Port Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is delayed indefinitely

PORT ANGELES — Restoring commercial air service from Port Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has been postponed indefinitely. SeaPort Airlines of Portland, Ore., notified Port… Continue reading

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Eric Lewis

CEO: Gov. Inslee’s Healthier Washington initiative will have great impact on Olympic Medical Center

PORT ANGELES — Forks Community Hospital, Jefferson Healthcare and Olympic Medical Center will join in an Accountable Community of Health system as part of Gov.… Continue reading

Eric Lewis
Management of Port Angeles Boat Haven will soon change with the retirement of harbormaster Chuck Faires. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

Chuck Faires, Port Angeles Boat Haven manager, to retire after 43 years of service

PORT ANGELES — After 64 years, the Faires family will no longer manage the Port Angeles Boat Haven. Chuck Faires, who owns Port Angeles Marine… Continue reading

Management of Port Angeles Boat Haven will soon change with the retirement of harbormaster Chuck Faires. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

Money in politics topic of Clallam County League of Women Voters meeting Saturday in Sequim

SEQUIM — The Clallam County chapter of the League of Women Voters will hold a consensus meeting concerning “Money in Politics” when it meets from… Continue reading

Adlai Erickson performs on the cello during the 2015 Young Artist Competition. This year's competition Saturday will feature 13 student musicians. ()

WEEKEND: Competition on Saturday in Port Angeles for young Bachs and Beethovens

PORT ANGELES — The Bachs and Beethovens of the future are prepping for this weekend's Young Artist Competitions, hosted by the Port Angeles Symphony. Both… Continue reading

Adlai Erickson performs on the cello during the 2015 Young Artist Competition. This year's competition Saturday will feature 13 student musicians. ()
Monica Henry

WEEKEND: Songs to pour out in support of cancer research at winery concert tonight in Port Angeles

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 22. PORT ANGELES — Using her voice, Monica Henry hopes to help end cancer. Henry, 36, of… Continue reading

Monica Henry
State Rep. Steve Tharinger ()

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Legislators’ priorities include mental health, education aspects of Gov. Inslee’s supplemental budget

OLYMPIA — As state lawmakers begin the second week of the session today, North Olympic Peninsula legislators are focusing on the goals of the governor’s… Continue reading

State Rep. Steve Tharinger ()

Official: Funding, perception among challenges faced by Clallam County needle exchange program

PORT ANGELES — Securing funding, providing adequate treatment through partner agencies, changing public perception and purchasing an adequate supply of naloxone remain obstacles the Clallam… Continue reading

About 30 people participate in a march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King Day events slated on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — There will be plenty of outdoor activities to be enjoyed this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, from a weed pull to free… Continue reading

About 30 people participate in a march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King