Port of Port Townsend approves moorage rate increase

PORT TOWNSEND — Port commissioners approved a 4 percent moorage rate increase on Wednesday in a split-decision despite opposition from dock users who spoke out… Continue reading

Sequim’s new K-9 officer arrives, and Port Angeles’ is flying in

SEQUIM — After four days of looking for the ideal dog, Cpl. Kevin Miller found him. But though Miller, the Port Angeles Police Department's K-9… Continue reading

U.S. attorney general to argue case against terrorist caught in Port Angeles before Supreme Court

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will argue a case before the Supreme Court this month involving a convicted… Continue reading

  • Mar 12, 2008
  • Peninsula Daily News news services

Year-round Neah Bay tug likely to become reality

OLYMPIA — The state Legislature will vote today on funding a year-round response tugboat stationed at Neah Bay. If approved, the $3.65 million in the… Continue reading

Blended family tree branches to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Seven years ago, Joleen Siyaka packed up the car and her four children and drove to Sisseton, S.D., to see her father.… Continue reading

Flashing light wasn’t a cop: Port Townsend police warn of man impersonating an officer

PORT TOWNSEND — If the flashing blue beacon light behind you on the highway is from a "bubble" light atop the vehicle, beware. It's unlikely… Continue reading

Gun range could pit tribe against Clallam County

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series on a proposal for a rifle shooting range at Sadie Creek west of Joyce. PORT… Continue reading

Hot jazz makes smart students

SEQUIM — It's 6:45 a.m. and these teenagers are hot. You might say they're one of the smartest bands in the state. With a collective… Continue reading

Listen to Sequim City Council meetings on your computer

Recordings of Sequim City Council meetings are broadcast now on the city's Web site, www.ci.sequim.wa.us/council/minutes.cfm. On the site are evening meetings and study sessions since… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2008
  • Sequim City Council

Quilcene, Brinnon school levies pass

Voters approved school levies in both Brinnon and Quilcene school districts on Tuesday. Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge called the election shortly after 8 p.m.… Continue reading

Shooting range proposal hits target with Sheriff Benedict

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County law enforcement officers have set their sights on a gun range proposed for the Sadie Creek area west of Joyce.… Continue reading

Surprise! Transportation budget includes extra Port Townsend-Keystone ferry runs

OLYMPIA — The supplemental transportation budget that's now out of a legislative conference committee and headed to the governor's desk includes all of the previous… Continue reading

Forks City Council to fund mayor’s legal costs in case she’s targeted for recall

FORKS — The Forks City Council voted unanimously Monday night to pay for legal costs to defend Mayor Nedra Reed should she be the target… Continue reading

Heart of Service Award nominating under way in Jefferson County — deadline March 21

We are also looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have made our communities a better place. The three… Continue reading

It’s arrf-icial: Sheriff to take over Clallam animal control

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff's Department will assume animal control duties April 1, leaving the care of the creatures it captures to the… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners fine-tune critical areas ordinance for passage

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Commissioners on Monday night fine-tuned a controversial 42-page proposed critical areas ordinance that has been debated since 2006, bringing… Continue reading

Planned Clallam PUD electricity rate increase could be offset

PORT ANGELES — Wholesale rate decreases and possible refunds from Bonneville Power Administration could offset proposed Clallam County Public Utility District rate increases — if… Continue reading

Shooters have rifle range in their sights after 40 years of trying

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on a proposed shooting range at Sadie Creek west of Joyce. JOYCE — The shooting… Continue reading

Peninsula Poll backgrounder: Obama ridicules idea of second spot on Clinton ticket

By Charles Babington, The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Miss. — Democrat Barack Obama ridiculed the idea of being Hillary Rodham Clinton’s running mate today, saying voters… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2008
  • By Charles Babington, The Associated Press

‘Twilight’ to film one or two days in LaPush

LAPUSH — One or two days of filming of the upcoming movie "Twilight" will take place at First Beach in LaPush in the next several… Continue reading