Brenda Hanrahan

Clallam: Kosovo youths seek help for U.S. educations

SEQUIM -- Two young men who came from Kosovo to gain an education in the U. S. may have to leave before their dream is… Continue reading

West End: Federal agency sets stage for Makah whaling to 2007

NEAH BAY -- The National Marine Fisheries Service has begun a lengthy process that could lead to a new five-year Makah whaling quota. The agency… Continue reading

Mangrove Action Project celebrates 10th anniversary

PORT ANGELES -- Children from around the world used crayons, pencils, paints and markers to produce a 15-month calendar which expresses their views on mangrove… Continue reading

Peninsula: College mulls possible state budget cutbacks

Peninsula College officials are trying to forecast how the $813 million decrease in state tax revenues will affect the college. "We won't know the specific… Continue reading

Peninsula: – Tree farm, Olympic National Forest offer tree-cutting opportunities

The traditional start of the holiday season for many people begins when the family piles into the car in search of the perfect Christmas tree.… Continue reading

Clock ticking on Peninsula’s Christmas shopping season

The day after Thanksgiving in the United States is an undeclared holiday -- shopping day. After a day of feasting on turkey and pumpkin pie,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Cindy Kelly holds on to upset win in school board bid

In an upset win, Cindy Kelly defeated incumbent Kevin Snyder by 50 votes in the race for the Port Angeles School Board Position 2 seat… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Graves Creek Road section washed out in heavy rainfall

The early heavy rains are taking their toll on remote roads -- some still unrepaired from past wet winters -- in Olympic National Park. Heavy… Continue reading

Peninsula: Food banks gear up for busy season

Many residents on the North Olympic Peninsula depend on the generosity of others for one of the most basic human needs -- food. While most… Continue reading

Sequim: Firm wins $2.34 million contract

SEQUIM -- DelaBarre & Associates Inc. has been awarded a $2.34 million contract to continue providing support services for federal Small Business Innovation Research conferences.… Continue reading

Market slump may force layoffs at KPLY plywood mill

PORT ANGELES -- If market conditions don't improve between now and Thanksgiving, 35 employees at KPLY Inc. could be laid off. The announcement was made… Continue reading

Peninsula: Agency on Aging turns 25

The agency formed to help "aging" people, marks its 25th year this week. The Olympic Area Agency on Aging, based in Port Hadlock and serving… Continue reading

Port Angeles: School board awards contract to Colorado-based contractor

PORT ANGELES -- A Colorado-based contractor who submitted the lowest bid to rebuild Jefferson Elementary School won the job Monday. The Port Angeles School District… Continue reading

Seven businesses to go into new $2.5 million complex

PORT ANGELES -- The North Olympic Peninsula's newest shopping center will open next week with seven businesses. The Bayview Center, in the 2700 block of… Continue reading

Clallam: Olympic Memorial Hospital celebrates 50 years of service

PORT ANGELES --Veterans, doctors, nurses, community members and elected officials gathered Thursday afternoon to remember and honor the history of the Olympic Memorial Hospital and… Continue reading

Clallam: New contract would benefit nurses

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic Medical Center nurses could see their salaries increase by 5 percent as part of a labor contract tentatively approved this week.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Funeral home donates services for Joyce girl killed in crash

JOYCE -- A Port Angeles funeral home will donate its services to the family of a local girl killed in a head-on crash last week.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Will Jefferson Elementary School bid go to Denver firm?

PORT ANGELES -- School officials may decide next week whether a Denver contractor will rebuild Jefferson Elementary School. Unless a problem turns up in reference… Continue reading

Peninsula: Popular costumes reflect themes away from national tragedy

A North Olympic Peninsula woman has taken her love for Halloween and spun it into a new business. Cari Nansen, who opened the store Just… Continue reading

Peninsula: Grants to pay for removing junk from Strait, Hood Canal

Scores of lost fishing nets, tangled in the murky underwater twilight off the Olympic Peninsula, continue to snag and kill prey for years. Divers call… Continue reading