Brian Pruiett announces challenge to Tharinger for State Rep
PORT ANGELES – Clallam County resident Brian Pruiett has formally announced his run for Washington State Representative to take on Democrat incumbent Steve Tharinger, who’s term expires this year in the 24th Legislative District. Pruiett is a
Clallam County COVID cases rise to 14
PORT ANGELES – Local health officials report two new positive test results for COVID-19 in Clallam County. County Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry Unthank says the latest case is a couple in their 60’s. Health officials are
You are NOT Alone Coloring Pages
From everyone at Radio Pacific, Inc., we want to remind you that you are not alone in your thoughts and feelings. We all feel the same way. We thought it would be fun to have some coloring
San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau says “Stay away”
SAN JUAN ISLANDS – The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is asking visitors to stay away until further notice. The Bureau’s website says they’d like boaters to postpone all travel to the San Juans, including day trips, to
Seattle man arrested for theft of Arboretum gates
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police have arrested a 47-year-old man who is allegedly behind the theft of two massive, ornamental bronze gates that long stood at the entrance to the Washington State Arboretum in Seattle. The Seattle
Banner year for NW “apple detectives”
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A pair of so-called apple detectives has rediscovered 10 apple varieties in the Pacific Northwest that were planted by long-ago pioneers and had been thought extinct. It’s the largest number ever unearthed in
42 workers test positive at Walla Walla meat plant
WALLULA, Wash. (AP) — Dozens of workers at a Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Walla Walla County have tested positive for the coronavirus, but officials say the plant will remain open. KEPR-TV reports 42 workers had contracted
More people will get more money for unemployment starting April 18
OLYMPIA – If you plan to file for unemployment but haven’t done so yet, you might consider waiting until Saturday, April 18 when Washington kicks in the new provisions from the CARES Act. It could mean a
Reopening 'quite a ways away,' but mitigation efforts working: Washington Gov. Inslee
bodrumsurf/iStock(OLYMPIA) — Despite being the first state forced to confront the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday that reopening there is still “quite a ways away,” even though mitigation measures, such
Private companies are stepping in to help faster than the federal government — but how long can it last?
Gwengoat/iStock(CHICAGO) — On a typical Saturday night, the dining room in Franco’s Ristorante in Chicago’s South Side is filled to the brim. Up to 250 diners pack into its tufted red leather booths and sit around its