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State Senate candidates differ on taxes, guns, wages at general election forum in Port Angeles

State Senate candidates differ on taxes, guns, wages at general election forum in Port Angeles

Kevin Van De Wege and Danille Turissini are vying for the 24th District state Senate seat being vacated by Jim Hargrove, who is retiring.

State Senate candidates differ on taxes, guns, wages at general election forum in Port Angeles

Port Angeles lifts voluntary water conservation measures with arrival of storms

The weather system also provides the city the opportunity to test out a new $47 million Combined Sewer Overflow system.

Clallam County Public Utility District officials, Initiative 732 proponents talk finances

The Nov. 8 ballot measure to address climate change by taxing carbon pollution was debated at a Port Angeles Business Association meeting.

Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival’s strong numbers could prompt expansion

Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival’s strong numbers could prompt expansion

An estimated 6 tons — 11,500 pounds — of Dungeness crab were consumed at the waterfront festival in Port Angeles.

Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival’s strong numbers could prompt expansion
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and his challenger, Todd Bloom, differ on climate change, president at forum

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and his challenger, Todd Bloom, differ on climate change, president at forum

The incumbent Democrat and his Republican opponent debated Clinton and Trump, as well as trade.

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and his challenger, Todd Bloom, differ on climate change, president at forum
Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week

Traffic slowdowns are expected in the area of Front Street and Marine Drive.

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week
Port Angeles City Council opts for statement, not admonishment against Cherie Kidd

Port Angeles City Council opts for statement, not admonishment against Cherie Kidd

After deadlocking on a vote to admonish the deputy mayor for abruptly adjourning a Feb. 2 meeting, council members voted 4-2 to read a general statement to the public.

Port Angeles City Council opts for statement, not admonishment against Cherie Kidd
Two insanity pleas issued by man accused in three assaults

Two insanity pleas issued by man accused in three assaults

Riley Edge White, 59, changed two not-guilty pleas to not guilty by reason of insanity on a bus-attack charge and in an alleged Aug. 27 attack on a renter at his Port Angeles home.

Two insanity pleas issued by man accused in three assaults
Clallam Bay inmates reunite with reformed dogs

Clallam Bay inmates reunite with reformed dogs

It was the first reunion for the program, which has given more than 200 canines a new leash on life.

Clallam Bay inmates reunite with reformed dogs
New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion

New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion

Officials said the new facility is a ‘huge upgrade.’

New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion

Lodging tax receipts up on Peninsula, especially in Port Angeles

The city has seen a 24 percent increase in lodging taxes collected from January through August compared to 2015, recording $320,520 in revenue.

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer

Racing association officials said Mike Procunier died doing what he loved.

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer
Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’

Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’

The Port Angeles City Council will consider admonishment Oct. 4.

Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’

Port Angeles to post fluoridation decision on city website

The announcement will cost the city nothing, since it will be shared online instead of through the mail.

Port Angeles motocross competitor dies following accident at race

Michael “Mikie” Procunier was being treated for a broken arm before going into cardiac arrest, officials said.

UPDATE: Former reality show star Gabe Rygaard killed in wreck

UPDATE: Former reality show star Gabe Rygaard killed in wreck

Washington State Patrol report explains the Friday morning wreck which killed the Port Angeles native.

UPDATE: Former reality show star Gabe Rygaard killed in wreck
Legislative candidate decries League of Women Voters as ‘socialist’

Legislative candidate decries League of Women Voters as ‘socialist’

George Vrable later said that he might be willing to attend a league forum before the Nov. 8 general election.

Legislative candidate decries League of Women Voters as ‘socialist’

Port Angeles declares water shortage alert

The weather forecast calls for no significant rain in the near future, an official says.

Drop profanity ban, Port Angeles city attorney advises

“It may be well-intended, but it may be difficult if not impossible to define what profanity is,” the mayor said.