Dungeness floodplain project fully funded and full steam ahead
DUNGENESS – After 20 years of planning, the funding is finally in place to breach a levee near the mouth of the Dungeness River and restore 110 acres of soggy farmland back to what was once an
Police say man arrested had tens of thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs
Port Townsend – A Port Townsend man has been arrested for allegedly pedaling drugs in the area. Twenty-year-old Lorentz Monsaas was arrested yesterday by members of the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team, Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies and
Local police to increase seat belt patrols
Port Angeles – This month, local law enforcement will be stepping up emphasis on seatbelt use. The “Click It or Ticket” emphasis will mean more traffic patrol with marked units. Officials say they want people to see
EPIC 3,700-MILE NATURE TRAIL WILL ONE DAY ALLOW YOU TO HIKE COAST-TO-COAST
Conservatory(WASHINGTON) — Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice. An ambitious, historic new plan will one day allow you to run, bike or even rollerblade coast-to-coast. Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) unveiled its 3,700-mile off-road trail this week. When fully completed,
Stripper safety bill signed into law
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill intended to increase safety for adult entertainers working at strip clubs and similar establishments in the state. The rules will require safety and rights training for
Former Disney VP convicted of sexually abusing girl
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Disney executive has been convicted of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports 73-year-old Michael Laney was convicted Tuesday of four counts of first-degree sexual abuse after a six-day trial. Multnomah County
State official supports delisting wolves throughout Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Wolves should be removed from the federal endangered species list throughout Washington state, Washington Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind wrote in a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released this
Seattle plans pilot program for shareable electric scooters
SEATTLE (AP) — The rentable electric scooters that have popped up in cities throughout the country could appear in Seattle next year. The Seattle Times reports Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Wednesday that her administration will soon start forming a
State Supreme Court overturns ruling on felon pistol license
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington State Supreme Court has overturned a lower court order that would have allowed a man convicted of juvenile felonies to get a concealed pistol license. The court ruled Thursday that a federal
Dungeness floodplain project fully funded and full steam ahead
DUNGENESS – After 20 years of planning, the funding is finally in place to breach a levee near the mouth of the Dungeness River and restore 110 acres of soggy farmland back to what was once an