County Commission

Clallam County’s chief financial officer to start this month

Clallam County’s new chief financial officer is expected to start Dec. 17 as the county kicks off the “pilot” for its new… Continue reading

Public hearing set for testimony on Jefferson County code, shooting facilities regulations

A special meeting and public hearing has been set to gather testimony on a proposed ordinance harmonizing Jefferson County code with the… Continue reading

Clallam County takes 1 percent increase

The Clallam County commissioners approved a 1 percent increase of its general purpose and road fund property tax levies in a 2-1… Continue reading

DNR: Timber volume projected to increase for Jefferson in 2019

The state Department of Natural Resources timber volume projections for 2019 shows the largest increase is slated for Jefferson County. A volume… Continue reading

Jefferson County to lower Shine Road speed limit

Jefferson County commissioners approved a lower speed limit on Shine Road near the Hood Canal Bridge after hearing from residents. Commissioners voted… Continue reading

Clallam County taps chief financial officer

Clallam County has made a conditional offer of employment for its new chief financial officer position, Interim County Administrator Rich Sill told… Continue reading

Housing agreement approved by Jefferson County, Port Townsend

The Jefferson County commissioners and the Port Townsend City Council have unanimously approved an updated interlocal agreement supporting affordable housing and housing… Continue reading

Water utility south of Brinnon gets franchise

A water utility south of Brinnon will obtain a franchise from the county to provide utility service using county rights-of-way, the Jefferson… Continue reading

Clallam County commissioners agree on funding for Serenity House shelters

Clallam County commissioners agree on funding for Serenity House shelters

After hearing from people who use Serenity House of Clallam County’s night-by-night shelter, the Clallam County commissioners agreed they should fund the… Continue reading

Clallam County commissioners agree on funding for Serenity House shelters
Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic

Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic

Health officials in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties have made progress in their fight against the opioid epidemic, Clallam County Commissioner Mark… Continue reading

Clallam commissioner: Gains seen in opioid epidemic
State grant to allow Clallam County youth treatment agency to grow

State grant to allow Clallam County youth treatment agency to grow

Clallam County has received a $1.1 million grant to expand the True Star Behavioral Health youth treatment agency, the three commissioners heard… Continue reading

State grant to allow Clallam County youth treatment agency to grow
Jefferson commissioners continue to mull shooting facilities ordinance

Jefferson commissioners continue to mull shooting facilities ordinance

The Jefferson County commissioners decided Monday to deliberate further on a proposed shooting facilities ordinance, delaying making a decision until at least… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners continue to mull shooting facilities ordinance

Impact of log yard detailed before port, Clallam commissioners

The pivotal economic role of the Port of Port Angeles’ log yard was extolled Monday in a joint meeting of port and… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners take comment on shooting facility draft ordinance

Jefferson commissioners take comment on shooting facility draft ordinance

Jefferson commissioners heard strong feelings on all sides of the commercial shooting facility draft ordinance debate when 75 Peninsula residents gave public… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners take comment on shooting facility draft ordinance

Clallam commissioners pick consultant to review Sequim Bay facility

Clallam County commissioners have selected a consultant to review a California woman’s plans for a 32,000-square-foot and 27-bathroom bed and breakfast at… Continue reading

Retiring Clallam County administrator honored for service

Retiring Clallam County administrator honored for service

Former Clallam County Administrator Jim Jones fought back tears Tuesday as he reflected on his 12 years as the county’s top administrator.… Continue reading

Retiring Clallam County administrator honored for service
Jefferson commissioners to send route concerns to State Ferries

Jefferson commissioners to send route concerns to State Ferries

Jefferson County commissioners have identified several issues that impact the Port Townsend-Coupeville route and voted unanimously to send a letter expressing their… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners to send route concerns to State Ferries

Bed and breakfast or hotel? Third party to review the question in Clallam

Clallam County and a woman suing the county over her proposed 32,000-square-foot and 27-bathroom bed and breakfast have agreed to have a neutral… Continue reading

Clallam administrator: Budget has ‘robust’ reserve but future needs to be addressed

Clallam administrator: Budget has ‘robust’ reserve but future needs to be addressed

Clallam County Administrator Jim Jones told county commissioners Monday his recommended budget will leave the county with a “robust” reserve at the… Continue reading

Clallam administrator: Budget has ‘robust’ reserve but future needs to be addressed
Permit application for work at proposed shooting facility site nets questions

Permit application for work at proposed shooting facility site nets questions

Residents of the Tarboo Lake area are asking why a permit application for work at the site of a proposed shooting facility… Continue reading

Permit application for work at proposed shooting facility site nets questions