Deal inches closer on freeing hostages in Gaza: 'Very sensitive stage,' WH official says
ABC News Hostage negotiations to free many of the 200-plus people believed to be held by extremists in Gaza have “reached a very sensitive stage” as some of the key areas of disagreement preventing a deal have
'I'm afraid': War stories from children caught in the middle of the Israel-Hamas conflict
Sami Zayara/ABC News Editor’s note: This reporting contains graphic descriptions. As the war between Israeli forces and the Hamas terror group rages on, children caught in the crossfire on both sides of the conflict are enduring unfathomable
US considering tactical recovery plans for hostages in Gaza
Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. is keeping all options on the table as negotiations to free scores of hostages in Gaza press on — playing a significant role in advancing talks between Israel and
Amid Israel-Hamas war, scarce supplies and disease outbreaks threaten thousands of civilian lives in Gaza: Experts
Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has led to scarce access to food, water, sanitation and medical supplies in overcrowded shelters and facilities that are housing hundreds of thousands of
Across a border, lives upended by the war in Gaza
Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images (TEL AVIV, Israel) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues with no end in sight, the lives of millions have been upended and their plans and dreams have been abruptly placed on hold. At least 1,200
Water restrictions lifted in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES – Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West has rescinded the Stage III Water Shortage Declaration, effectively immediately. That means all restrictions as set out in the City’s Water Shortage Response Plan have been lifted. The
Here’s what we know about the Lumen internet outage

By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – The Lumen/CenturyLink internet outage that started Thursday afternoon is creating connectivity issues for a lot of people today. Details are scant at this time. We have been told that the issue
Invasive European green crabs found at Salt Creek

PORT ANGELES – In late October, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife received a report from the Coastal Watershed Institute (CWI) of a European green crab at Salt Creek Recreation Area in Clallam County on the Strait of
Roberson announces campaign for State Representative

By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – Clallam County Deputy Prosecutor Matt Roberson announced his campaign for the 24th District’s state representative position 1, currently held by Mike Chapman, who is seeking a state senator position in 2024.
Water restrictions lifted in Port Angeles
PORT ANGELES – Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West has rescinded the Stage III Water Shortage Declaration, effectively immediately. That means all restrictions as set out in the City’s Water Shortage Response Plan have been lifted. The