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Jefferson County fee hike in effect next week

A 5 percent technology fee will be added to fee schedules in the community development department and some in public works starting… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners urged to find fireworks compromise

Clallam commissioners urged to find fireworks compromise

The Clallam County commissioners overwhelmingly heard during a public hearing Tuesday that a county-wide ban on fireworks is not the answer. Commissioners… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners urged to find fireworks compromise

Port Townsend moves to renegotiate interlocal agreements on affordable housing

After a lengthy and sometimes contentious discussion about funding, the Port Townsend City Council voted to terminate existing interlocal agreements between the… Continue reading

Jefferson County recycling policy to change after China rejects material

County residents have been accustomed to dutifully separating their recyclable materials into paper, plastics and glass for years, but that will change… Continue reading

Clallam commissioner candidates discuss issues at forum

Clallam commissioner candidates discuss issues at forum

Clallam County commissioner candidates Dale Wilson, Mike Doherty and Bill Peach sparred at a primary election forum Tuesday over regulations, indigent defense… Continue reading

Clallam commissioner candidates discuss issues at forum

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to talk climate change

Clallam County commissioners will discuss a resolution authorizing action on climate change Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ board… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port to discuss jetty funding alternatives

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will discuss funding alternatives for replacement of the Point Hudson jetties during their regular session at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The… Continue reading

Jefferson County likely to sell sand, gravel pit

A 30-acre gravel and sand pit that has not been used in 22 years will be deemed surplus property and sold by Jefferson… Continue reading

Marrowstone Island residents urge ban of industrial activities in rural areas

Jefferson County commissioners overwhelmingly heard from Marrowstone Island residents during a hearing on the county’s comprehensive plan that the county should ban… Continue reading

Proposed resort near Brinnon tops big hurdle

Jefferson County commissioners have taken major steps to move forward the long-proposed Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort, allowing the developer to begin… Continue reading

Clallam mulls $133,000 for groups helping with behavioral health, substance-abuse issues

Clallam County commissioners are considering approving more than $133,000 in funding for three organizations benefiting people with behavioral health and substance-abuse issues.… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners hear opinions from both sides on Brinnon resort

Jefferson County commissioners heard the results Monday of public remarks for and against the proposed Pleasant Harbor Master Plan Resort in Brinnon.… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners approve short-term move to aid Serenity House

Clallam commissioners approve short-term move to aid Serenity House

Clallam County commissioners have agreed to a short-term solution to Serenity House of Clallam County’s funding woes and are expected today to… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners approve short-term move to aid Serenity House
Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico

Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico

For the second time in two weeks, Jefferson County commissioners have voted to settle potentially expensive public records act litigation threatened by… Continue reading

Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico

Clallam County commissioners approved raise

Clallam County commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday changing how the county’s non-judicial elected officials are paid and providing a raise for each… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners seek more info for public records policy

Jefferson commissioners seek more info for public records policy

The Jefferson County commissioners continue to deliberate a proposed Public Records Act compliance policy and ordinance for public records costs. No decision… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners seek more info for public records policy

Clallam commissioners expected to raise pay for elected officials

The Clallam County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve a resolution today changing how the county’s non-judicial elected officials are paid… Continue reading

Lawsuit holds up bed and breakfast regs in Clallam

Lawsuit holds up bed and breakfast regs in Clallam

A lawsuit against Clallam County and its elected community development director is stalling progress on addressing bed and breakfast regulations in the… Continue reading

Lawsuit holds up bed and breakfast regs in Clallam

Jefferson County provides $75,000 for summer shelter

Concerns about funding the Jefferson County Summer Shelter were alleviated when county commissioners voted unanimously to fund the program with $75,000 from… Continue reading

Jefferson County provides $75,000 for summer shelter in Port Townsend

Concerns about funding the Jefferson County Summer Shelter were alleviated when county commissioners voted unanimously to fund the program with $75,000 from… Continue reading