Wind, storms could spread wildfires in Oregon this week

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon firefighters will face challenges this week as continued heat combines with windy and unstable conditions, possible thunderstorms and unwanted east winds, fire meteorologists said. Forecasters said the concern isn’t on the same

Sequim Schools to open on time but with beefed-up security

SEQUIM – Schools in Sequim will open on time tomorrow, but with an increased law enforcement presence because of what District officials describe as concerning graffiti messages that were painted on Helen Haller Elementary and Sequim Middle

Floatplane crash strikes family of 'Smash' star Megan Hilty

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic The deadly Sunday floatplane crash into Washington State’s Puget Sound that took the lives of 10 people has struck the family of Smash star Megan Hilty particularly hard. Hilty’s sister Lauren, brother-in-law Ross Mickel and nephew

PASD strike averted

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PORT ANGELES – A teachers’ strike in Port Angeles has been averted. After another round of bargaining sessions Friday, Saturday and Monday, the teachers’ union and school district reached a tentative agreement Monday afternoon. Port Angeles Education