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Hector Maldonado poses for a photo in St. Louis. Maldonado backed Ted Cruz in the primaries but will cast his vote for Trump with conviction. “I took an oath once to become a U.S. citizen,” he said, “and on Aug. 14, 1995, that was the first oath that I’ve taken to support the U.S. Constitution. A year later, I took the oath again, to support the duties of being an officer in the U.S. Army. This was the third oath that I’ve taken to execute what I promised to do.” (Jeff Roberson/The Associated Press)

The electoral voters speak, and they’re not out for a revolt

Hounded to abandon Donald Trump, Republican electors appear to be in no mood… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2016
  • By Calvin Woodward and Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
Hector Maldonado poses for a photo in St. Louis. Maldonado backed Ted Cruz in the primaries but will cast his vote for Trump with conviction. “I took an oath once to become a U.S. citizen,” he said, “and on Aug. 14, 1995, that was the first oath that I’ve taken to support the U.S. Constitution. A year later, I took the oath again, to support the duties of being an officer in the U.S. Army. This was the third oath that I’ve taken to execute what I promised to do.” (Jeff Roberson/The Associated Press)
Veteran officer shot in Mount Vernon

Veteran officer shot in Mount Vernon

Officials have identified a police officer who was shot and critically wounded in… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2016
  • By Gene Johnson And Lisa Baumann The Associated Press
Veteran officer shot in Mount Vernon
Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge

Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge

Clallam County officials are calling on the state to build a new bridge over the Elwha River with a new approach to… Continue reading

Clallam County officials urge option 7 for Elwha River bridge
Zoning change paves way for heavy industry on Fey Road parcel

Zoning change paves way for heavy industry on Fey Road parcel

Two Clallam County commissioners have approved a change in zoning of 17.9 acres of light industrial land west of Port Angeles. The… Continue reading

Zoning change paves way for heavy industry on Fey Road parcel

Port Hadlock man charged with Little League burglaries

A Port Hadlock man charged with burglarizing the East Jefferson Little League will be arraigned today. James Hansen, 21, has been charged… Continue reading

Historic Ward Farm now under contract for conservation

Historic Ward Farm now under contract for conservation

Sixty acres of active farmland within the Sequim-Dungeness Valley is now set to forever remain available for agriculture. Following more than five years… Continue reading

Historic Ward Farm now under contract for conservation

Port Angeles schools adopts new sex education curriculum

The Port Angeles School District has adopted a new HIV and sexual education curriculum, replacing the old curriculum, which is more than… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners OK 2017 budget

The Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved the county’s 2017 budget with only a few technical corrections to the final draft. The now… Continue reading

Volunteers help Peninsula cancer patients get to treatment

Volunteers help Peninsula cancer patients get to treatment

When North Olympic Peninsula cancer patients with no means of transportation need to travel to reach medical treatment, they can turn to… Continue reading

Volunteers help Peninsula cancer patients get to treatment
Port Angeles City Council considering sales tax hike to fix streets

Port Angeles City Council considering sales tax hike to fix streets

The Port Angeles City Council is leaning toward asking voters to approve raising the sales tax to fix some of the city’s… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council considering sales tax hike to fix streets
Calisthenics park in the works in Port Angeles

Calisthenics park in the works in Port Angeles

A community effort is underway to raise money to build a new calisthenics park in Port Angeles that will feature a variety… Continue reading

Calisthenics park in the works in Port Angeles
Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos

Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos

Members of the Pacific Northwest Stand with Standing Rock group will present photos and stories from their time protesting the Dakota Access… Continue reading

Report from Standing Rock: Group that visited from Port Townsend to present tales, photos

Christmas bird counts flock in on Olympic Peninsula

The annual tradition of tracking down birds as part of a Peninsula-wide census continues Saturday, with organizers seeking volunteers to participate. The 117th Christmas Bird… Continue reading

State representatives, city council discuss Sequim’s priorities

State representatives, city council discuss Sequim’s priorities

State representatives for the 24th Legislative District now have the city of Sequim’s Christmas list. Rep.… Continue reading

State representatives, city council discuss Sequim’s priorities
Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

The Port Townsend Main Street Program honored three business owners for their contributions to the community and to the Main Street Program… Continue reading

Port Townsend businesses recognized for volunteer efforts

Jefferson Public Utility District OKs rate hikes for 2017

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners have approved rate increases for 2017. Customers will see an increase in their bills starting Jan.… Continue reading

Clallam County Economic Development Corp. seeks executive director

The Clallam County Economic Development Corp. is advertising its open position for executive director and CEO. The new director will earn between… Continue reading

Funding hurdle for Serenity House of Clallam County

Funding hurdle for Serenity House of Clallam County

Serenity House of Clallam County has a new executive director whose goal is to make the nonprofit, which is dedicated to preventing… Continue reading

Funding hurdle for Serenity House of Clallam County
Sequim City Council supports school levies

Sequim City Council supports school levies

Sequim City Council members unanimously approved a resolution supporting two proposed levies for the Sequim School… Continue reading

Sequim City Council supports school levies
East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries

Members of the East Jefferson Little League are reeling from two burglaries this month that are expected to cost the league thousands… Continue reading

East Jefferson Little League hit with burglaries