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Lower Elwha Kallam tribe opens new justice center near Port Angeles

Lower Elwha Kallam tribe opens new justice center near Port Angeles

The former World War II-era bunker on Spokwes Road now houses the tribe’s law enforcement, emergency management, courts, tribal enrollment and IT departments.

Lower Elwha Kallam tribe opens new justice center near Port Angeles
Port Angeles chamber lays out five-year plan

Port Angeles chamber lays out five-year plan

By 2020, the goal is to add more than 100 retail establishments to the area and add more than 1,000 jobs, while nearly doubling the chamber’s membership from 390 to 600.

Port Angeles chamber lays out five-year plan
Man talked off Eighth Street bridge by Port Angeles police

Man talked off Eighth Street bridge by Port Angeles police

The man, who had left a suicide note at Peninsula Behavioral Health, prompted officers to draw their weapons after mentioning suicide by cop.

Man talked off Eighth Street bridge by Port Angeles police

Woman hit by car in Port Angeles dies

She died in Seattle, according to her obituary published Sept. 9.

Remembrance of Sept. 11 springs up in Port Angeles around bagpipe player on anniversary of attacks

Remembrance of Sept. 11 springs up in Port Angeles around bagpipe player on anniversary of attacks

Ricky McKenzie has played his bagpipes at the city’s 9/11 memorial for the past three years, but this time an audience was waiting.

Remembrance of Sept. 11 springs up in Port Angeles around bagpipe player on anniversary of attacks

Sequim-area woman found dead remembered as “free spirit” by family

Sine Tveit was found off Diamond Point Road earlier this month, leaving relatives ‘devastated.’

Coast Guard veteran to play bagpipes at 9/11 memorial in Port Angeles today

Ricky McKenzie said he plans to mark the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Port Angeles City Council stalls on action against deputy mayor

Port Angeles City Council stalls on action against deputy mayor

No agreement could be reached on a recommendation from an ethics board to verbally admonish Cherie Kidd for abruptly adjourning a meeting.

Port Angeles City Council stalls on action against deputy mayor
Port Angeles to replace Peabody trees

Port Angeles to replace Peabody trees

The trees are costly to maintain, could create electrical issues, have ruined the sidewalk and have created a tripping hazard, an official said.

Port Angeles to replace Peabody trees

Ambulance rate hike requested for out-of-towners in Port Angeles

Port Angeles residents and businesses would experience no impact, since they don’t have to pay the ambulance charges.

Sparky the Port Angeles fire engine sold but not retired

Sparky the Port Angeles fire engine sold but not retired

Among the conditions of the sale is that Sparky must be made available for Operation Candy Cane.

Sparky the Port Angeles fire engine sold but not retired
Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog

The organization spent nearly all of its medical reserves saving 1-year-old Jackson, a dog taken in after two tourists found him wandering near Neah Bay.

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog

Body of woman is found on trail near Gardiner

Authorities do not suspect foul play, and an autopsy is planned.

Mourning described at overdose awareness rally in Port Angeles

Mourning described at overdose awareness rally in Port Angeles

One brother’s death reaffirmed the other’s need to share his story during a rally and walk in Port Angeles.

Mourning described at overdose awareness rally in Port Angeles
Agnew man completes wheelchair ride for accessibility amid growing fanfare

Agnew man completes wheelchair ride for accessibility amid growing fanfare

Ian Mackay rode to Portland, Ore., to underscore the need for accessible trails.

Agnew man completes wheelchair ride for accessibility amid growing fanfare
Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill

Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill

The drill is part of a statewide mandate for all schools to conduct mass casualty drills.

Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill

Woman hurt when hit by car in Port Angeles

No charges are expected because no crime was committed, a police officer said.

Not just a drill: Joyce group prepares for the worst

Not just a drill: Joyce group prepares for the worst

Members have worked to gather supplies and food, train residents for an emergency and reduce risks in and around Joyce.

Not just a drill: Joyce group prepares for the worst

Body found on Olympic National Park coastline

Weather conditions have made it difficult to recover the body, rangers said.

Sea debris sculpture wins Awesome Port Angeles grant

Sea debris sculpture wins Awesome Port Angeles grant

“It seemed like a fun way to educate people on what comes in on our coastline and repurpose a negative into a fun positive,” one organizer said.

Sea debris sculpture wins Awesome Port Angeles grant