Jeff Chew

Port Angeles: Streamfest III attracts hundreds

PORT ANGELES -- Hundreds of people swarmed Ennis Arbor Farm on Sunday to take part in the third StreamFest. An estimated 400 people took guided… Continue reading

Joyce: Shooting range proposal under fire from tribe

PORT ANGELES -- The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe has come out against a proposed shooting park site along Sadie Creek, southwest of Joyce. "We urge… Continue reading

Clallam: County budget $500,000 in red; some layoffs seen in 2004

PORT ANGELES -- Balancing the 2004 county budget will likely require employee layoffs, but the county administrator predicts fewer employees will lose their jobs than… Continue reading

Clallam: Sheriff’s applications fly out of courthouse

If the number of application forms taken out of the Clallam County Human Resources Department is any measure, about 50 people are interested in applying… Continue reading

Peninsula’s extended dry spell ends

A long stretch of dry summer weeks has surrendered to wet weather across the North Olympic Peninsula, and forecasters expect to see more rainfall dampening… Continue reading

Clallam: Two community development director candidates face off at videotaped forum

PORT ANGELES -- Two of three Clallam County community development director candidates went head to head Tuesday night over a wide range of hot-button issues,… Continue reading

Clallam leaders move forward on hiring interim sheriff; selection process may take up to 2 months

Clallam County commissioners voiced support Monday for hiring a short-term interim sheriff to give them more time to hire a longer-term replacement for resigning Sheriff… Continue reading

Blyn: Wildfire sparked by truck blazes in undeveloped state park

BLYN -- A wildfire that sent a plume of smoke visible across much of the North Olympic Peninsula appeared contained late Sunday. But the blaze… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Masons dedicate skills center cornerstone

Clallam County business operators, community leaders and educators joined members of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington on Sunday to dedicate… Continue reading

Sunday Showcase: Homegrown mag-lev system on track for development, its inventor says

More than a year after dazzling Gov. Gary Locke and other state leaders, Karl "Jerry" Lamb still demonstrates his magnetic levitation system with an enthusiam… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Hotelier touts Rayonier site for resort

PORT ANGELES -- The executive vice chair of a major Canadian hotel and resort company is applauding developer Jerry Ward's choice of the former Rayonier… Continue reading

Clallam: Interim sheriff may be asked not to seek re-election

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County administrator Dan Engelbertson is expected Monday to give county commissioners options for appointing an interim sheriff, including one that would… Continue reading

Clallam Transit studies Sunday bus service

PORT ANGELES -- Limited Sunday bus service could be rolling between Port Angeles and Sequim if Clallam Transit System board members give the proposal the… Continue reading

Clallam: Girl Scout earns top honor for Sutherland camp project

LAKE SUTHERLAND -- After years of fond Girl Scout memories dating back to first grade, Jerrah Holth gave back to Camp Fisher Cove. The 18-year-old… Continue reading

Clallam: Optimism reigns as fair comes to end

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Fair-goers came from far and countywide to get mesmerized by hypnotist Mike Mezmer and lassoed by Leapin' Louie the cowboy… Continue reading

Developer adds conference, arts center to PA resort plan

PORT ANGELES -- Developer Jerry Ward has added a conference facility and performing arts center to his plans for a $122-plus million timeshare condominium resort… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Developer looks at Ennis conservation easement

PORT ANGELES -- Ennis Creek would be preserved to restore salmon habitat if California developer Jerry Ward's dream of a world class resort on the… Continue reading

Clallam sheriff to step down

PORT ANGELES -- Citing personal reasons, Clallam County Sheriff Joe Hawe announced Monday he will retire effective Oct. 1. "It is with mixed emotions that… Continue reading

Clallam: Clallam leaders to giver voters call on 9-1-1 tax

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County commissioners are expected Aug. 19 to place a proposed one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax increase on the Nov. 4… Continue reading

Clallam: Neighbors celebrate 100th year of Blue Mountain Schoolhouse

BLUE MOUNTAIN -- Five people who once attended class at Blue Mountain Schoolhouse celebrated the historic school's 100th anniversary Sunday at the five-acre property on… Continue reading