NEWS BRIEFS: NOLS meeting set for today … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System Board of Trustees will hold a second public hearing on the library’s draft 2017 operating budget during the board’s regular meeting, slated for today.

The public is invited to attend the 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

The library’s budget for 2016 was $3,919,790, and the proposed budget for 2017 is $4,123,753.

Members of the public are encouraged to share their thoughts at the board meeting.

Opinions also can be shared by calling Library Director Margaret Jakubcin at 360-417-8500, ext. 7714, by emailing LibraryBoard@nols.org, or by visiting the library website at www.nols.org and selecting “Board and Administration.”

Wenner food drive

PORT ANGELES — Wenner-Davis & Associates Insurance will hold its third annual food drive now through Dec. 20 to benefit the Port Angeles Food Bank.

Donations can be dropped off at 102 E. First St., Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Those who donate will have a chance to win one of two gift cards.

Additional information may be found at www.facebook.com/wennerdavis.

PA financial adviser gets recognition

PORT ANGELES — Casi Fors, an independent LPL financial adviser at Fors Financial Consulting PS, was named to LPL’s Director’s Club.

This distinction is based on annual production among approximately 14,000 advisers registered nationwide.

“Director’s Club advisers exemplify leadership in the financial industry and in their communities,” said Andy Kalbaugh, managing director and divisional president of LPL Business Consulting and Relationship Management.

“We congratulate Casi Fors on this distinct achievement, which represents not only an elite level of success but a commitment to superior service and to helping clients prosper and pursue their financial goals.”

Fors is affiliated with LPL and provides access to independent financial planning services, investment advice and asset management services to clients in the Northwest Region.

More in News

Kathy Downer takes the oath office for Sequim City Council seat No. 1 on Jan. 8, 2024, in the council chambers. She plans to resign from council this month after three-plus years to spend time with family. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
Sequim council member to resign

Downer unseated former mayor in 2023 election

If a construction bond is approved, Sequim High School’s open campus could be enclosed to increase safety and update the older facility, Sequim School District staff said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Ballots for Sequim schools’ bond, levy measures to be mailed Jan. 22

Helen Haller Elementary would be replaced, if successful

Stakeholders and community leaders stand together for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County's Lyon's Landing property in Carlsborg on Dec. 23. (Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County)
Habitat breaks ground at Carlsborg development

Lyon’s Landing planning to host 45 homes

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft… Continue reading

Students from Mutsu City, Japan, and Port Angeles sit in a Stevens Middle School classroom eating lunch before the culture fair on Tuesday. To pass the time, they decided to have a drawing contest between themselves. (Rob Edwards)
Japanese students visit Port Angeles as part of sister city program

Mutsu students tour area’s landmarks, stay with host families

Jefferson PUD picks search firm for general manager

Commissioners select national co-op association

Port of Port Townsend hopes to sell the Elmore

First step will be to have the vessel inspected

f
Readers break $100K in donations to Home Fund

Donations can be made for community grants this spring

Threat against Port Angeles high school resolved, school district says

Principal credits partnerships with law enforcement agencies

Man flown to hospital after log truck rolls over

A Hoquiam man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after… Continue reading

Increased police presence expected at Port Angeles High School on Friday

An increased police presence is expected at Port Angeles… Continue reading