Quilcene man arrested after crash

QUILCENE — A 28-year-old Quilcene man was arrested for investigation of vehicular assault after an early morning crash Sunday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported… Continue reading

Schooner goes to pieces for holiday repair; Adventuress volunteers do prep work

PORT TOWNSEND — The schooner Adventuress' service weekend, which coincided with the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, was a great success, said organizers… Continue reading

Slain woman’s cheer, strength remembered at Port Angeles funeral

PORT ANGELES — A week and a day after Laranda Konopaski was murdered, friends and family among the more than 60 who attended her graveside… Continue reading

Snowboard, ski areas open at Hurricane Ridge

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — For the first time this year, the Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area was open for business Monday. Hurricane Ridge Winter… Continue reading

Students’ dreams for Port Angeles placed on Martin Luther King ‘dream quilt’

PORT ANGELES — Roosevelt Elementary School students envision a world devoid of smoking, littering, bullying and war, a world where people are kind to each… Continue reading

Teen writers welcome at Sequim Library group

SEQUIM — The latest thing for teenagers at the Sequim Library will be “super fun and relaxing,” predicts Antonia Krupicka-Smith. It’s the Teen Writing Group… Continue reading

Tolerance, service themes at Martin Luther King commemoration in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The tolerance of those living in Port Townsend is laudable but never should be taken for granted, said a speaker at a… Continue reading

‘Gorilla trekking,’ aid for Rwanda, Uganda, topic of program in Dungeness

DUNGENESS — There’s pleasure travel, and then there’s the life-changing trip. For Carol Swarbrick Dries of Dungeness, a trek to Africa was an awakening —… Continue reading

Brinnon School District to present information on proposed levy

BRINNON — Information about a proposed maintenance and operation property tax levy, which will be on the Feb. 14 special election ballot, will be presented… Continue reading

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Parks, recreation department proposed

OLYMPIA — The state Parks and Recreation Commission would become the state Parks and Recreation Department under a bill introduced by a North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Honoring women’s memories: Working Image clothing bank names rooms for 2 volunteers

PORT TOWNSEND — When volunteers come to work at Working Image clothing bank, they either go into one room and sort donations or help clients… Continue reading

Input solicited on selection of Sequim school superintendent

SEQUIM — The Sequim School Board and its contracted firm seeking a new district superintendent want district staff and the public to say what they… Continue reading

Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts offers financial aid — half-price tickets for those who qualify

PORT ANGELES — A music festival looks like a carefree idyll — but in fact, it’s a big risk, a double-edged sword. The artists deserve… Continue reading

Juan de Fuca Festival seeks contestants for talent show

PORT ANGELES — Already it’s time to toss a hat — or a song, a comedy routine, even a magic show — into the ring.… Continue reading

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula sees first significant snowfall of season; forecasters predict more later in week [***GALLERY***]

Several inches of snow fell on Port Angeles and areas to the west Sunday, sending cars into curbs and each other, and keeping tow trucks,… Continue reading

Port Angeles farmers market looks to grow in 2012

PORT ANGELES — The people pulling into downtown at dawn Saturdays — hoods up, gloves on, pickup trucks groaning — are a hardy lot. During… Continue reading

Port Angeles finance director to get some of leave overdraw back after repayment [*** LAST of 2-PART SERIES***]

EDITOR'S NOTE — This is the second of a two-part series on the Port Angeles city's cash-out policy. PORT ANGELES — City Finance Director Yvonne… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College women’s basketball team blasts Edmonds

PORT ANGELES — Raquel Young led three players in double figures to spark the Peninsula College women’s basketball team to a 78-47 pounding of Edmonds… Continue reading