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Crack found in Elwha River bridge pier; span remains open while crews monitor

Crack found in Elwha River bridge pier; span remains open while crews monitor

State Department of Transportation officials now have more concerns about the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Crack found in Elwha River bridge pier; span remains open while crews monitor

Gathering in support of Standing Rock protest set Thursday

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church plans a gathering at the mouth of the Elwha River at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to show solidarity with… Continue reading

Olympic Discovery Trail makes headway at two spots around Discovery Bay

The Olympic Discovery Trail is making headway at two spots around Discovery Bay. Two ¾-mile sections could be completed as early as… Continue reading

Two arrested after report of suspicious vehicle east of Port Angeles

A resident on Blue Mountain Road called 9-1-1 after a vehicle driven by Clayton Folsom, 29, stopped in a driveway, deputies say.

Community effort touted as doors to YMCA of Sequim officially open

Community effort touted as doors to YMCA of Sequim officially open

The doors to the YMCA of Sequim have officially opened, one year after the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center’s closed. As officials spoke during… Continue reading

Community effort touted as doors to YMCA of Sequim officially open
Port Angeles man charged with kidnapping, rape evaluated again by Western State Hospital

Port Angeles man charged with kidnapping, rape evaluated again by Western State Hospital

A 26-year-old Port Angeles man charged with kidnapping and raping a woman in June has been evaluated again by Western State Hospital… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged with kidnapping, rape evaluated again by Western State Hospital
Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply

Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply

Researchers have said it’s not a question of if but when a quake of at least 9.0 magnitude will strike in the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply

Thurston County Superior Court upholds Dungeness water rule

A Thurston County Superior Court Judge has upheld the Instream Flow Rule for the Dungeness River Basin, denying a challenge from a group… Continue reading

Man who saved Port Angeles Underground dead at 71

Man who saved Port Angeles Underground dead at 71

Don Perry’s family believes he died of a heart attack Monday, his wife said.

Man who saved Port Angeles Underground dead at 71

Port of Port Angeles considers tax increase

The owner of property assessed at $200,000 would see about a 74-cent increase in property taxes.

Serenity House of Clallam County, police team up to connect homeless with services

Serenity House of Clallam County, police team up to connect homeless with services

Serenity House’s Viola Ware walks with Port Angeles Police Sgt. Jason Viada to places where people are known to camp to ensure they know the services available.

Serenity House of Clallam County, police team up to connect homeless with services
YMCA to host grand opening of Sequim facility on Sunday

YMCA to host grand opening of Sequim facility on Sunday

The event will start with speakers and a ribbon-cutting and follow with pumpkin decorating for youths.

YMCA to host grand opening of Sequim facility on Sunday
Steffen Estep

Port Angeles adds four police officers

The police department now has 30 of 32 authorized commissioned officers

Steffen Estep

Lincoln High, Stevens Middle schools go into lockdown as police respond to report of gun in Port Angeles

When police arrived, they detained a suspect without incident and found no weapon.

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Crescent School in Joyce and Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend each earned a $4,000 grant.

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Port Angeles man arrested for investigation of second-degree rape

A charging hearing will be held Friday in Clallam County Superior Court.

Port Angeles police: Student report of strangers approaching him deemed false

A school resource officer found out Wednesday afternoon — after the district had notified parents about the incident — that the report was false.

Motorcyclist evades Clallam County Sheriff’s Office deputies east of Port Angeles

The suspect escaped law enforcement after ditching the motorcycle and running into the woods.

Doctors in Clallam, Jefferson counties turning to medically assisted treatment for opioid addiction

About a dozen doctors in Clallam County and several in Jefferson County prescribe Suboxone, a drug that contains buprenorphine and is used to treat people addicted to opioids.

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel

“We’re keeping a very close eye on it and we have electronic monitoring on it,” an official said. “It is safe as long as it is open to the public.”

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel