Record high murder rate leads Prosecutor to request funding for more staff

PORT ANGELES – The recent spate of homicides in Clallam County have prompted the prosecutor’s office to request funding to hire two additional personnel. Prosecutor Mark Nichols told County Commissioners Monday the new hires are necessary to
County Commissioner candidates debate MAT, housing issues

PORT ANGELES – A proposed medical assisted treatment clinic for opioid addiction in Sequim dominated a forum between candidates for east-end Clallam County commissioner. Incumbent Democrat Mark Ozias and Republican challenger Brandon Janisse spoke before the Port
Miller: Sequim Council defeats city’s last legal challenge to MAT clinic

SEQUIM – The Sequim City Council Monday night narrowly defeated a motion to put a 3-month moratorium on any development activity in Economic Opportunity Zones (EOZ), a proposal directed specifically at the controversial Medication Assisted Treatment clinic
Stacey Abrams launches multi-million dollar voter protection initiative in 20 states
3dfoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) — After spending the beginning of 2019 mulling a presidential run and ruling out a run for Senate, Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced a new multi-million dollar initiative on Tuesday that’s aimed at beefing up voter
Wanted escapee recaptured near Olympic Corrections Center

FORKS – A man wanted for escaping the Olympic Corrections Center near Forks has been taken back into custody. State Department of Corrections officials say Mark David Vannausdle was apprehended without incident about 7:30 Tuesday morning less
The story behind 'The New Colossus' poem on the Statue of Liberty and how it became a symbol of immigration
Manakin/iStock(NEW YORK) — “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These iconic words from “The New Colossus” — the 1883 poem written by American Emma Lazarus are etched in bronze and
Record high murder rate leads Prosecutor to request funding for more staff
PORT ANGELES – The recent spate of homicides in Clallam County have prompted the prosecutor’s office to request funding to hire two additional personnel. Prosecutor Mark Nichols told County Commissioners Monday the new hires are necessary to
After odd hearing, trial date moved for alleged Mar-a-Lago trespasser Yujing Zhang
~User136e187a_881/iStock(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — The trial for Chinese national and alleged Mar-a-Lago trespasser Yujing Zhang has been delayed until early next month, following a bizarre pretrial hearing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday afternoon. During the hearing
Texas 'wedding crasher' on the loose, allegedly stealing couples’ gifts, authorities say
Comal County Sheriffs Office(NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas) — A wedding goer has been sneaking in and cashing out at weddings in Texas, authorities say. “The suspect arrives uninvited to weddings, poses as a guest and then steals the
'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris and wife divorce after 20 years
ABC/Bob D’Amico(LOS ANGELES) — Kenya Barris, who drew on his real-life relationship to create the ABC hit series black-ish, has filed for divorce from his wife, Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris, after 20 years of marriage. Rania previously filed