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Olympic National Park: Hikers found safe

Two hikers who didn’t complete a planned trip across Olympic National Park were located by searchers Thursday afternoon…

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Peninsula gas prices pump up past $2

Gasoline prices have passed the $2 a gallon threshold on the North Olympic Peninsula. A PDN survey of…

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Gas prices zooming to $2 per gallon mark

The busiest job at North Olympic Peninsula minimarts and convenience stores with gas pumps this week is changing…

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Interview with Sheriff Hawe

PORT ANGELES — Being able to spend more time with his family pushed Joe Hawe’s decision to retire…

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Clallam: Petition seeks opinions on adding sewer district

PORT ANGELES — Business property owners along U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles will soon be asked…

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Leland: Another cougar attack hurts cow

LELAND — A cow suffered serious facial cuts during an attack by a cougar near Lake Leland, marking…

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Jefferson: Consultants, county officials huddle over Tri-Area’s future

PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County officials huddled Tuesday with representatives of the five consulting firms hired to put…

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Jefferson: Newly appointed county commissioner won’t seek election to keep post

Jefferson County Commissioner-designate Judi Mackey said Tuesday she won’t seek election to the post this fall. “It’s too…

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Lake Leland: Horse credited with protecting owner from cougar

A Lake Leland woman credits her horse with protecting her from a cougar during an encounter Sunday evening…

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Jefferson: Skeptical county commissioner wants quick action on possible shellfish pollution

Jefferson County Commissioner Glen Huntingford, R-Chimacum, isn’t positive shellfish in the south part of Port Townsend Bay are…

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Port Hadlock: Troopers investigating cause of car-pedestrian crash

PORT HADLOCK — State and county law enforcement officers are investigating the cause of a Wednesday afternoon crash…

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Port Townsend: Nine properties would be developed under Port’s 20-year plan

PORT TOWNSEND — Potential development of nine properties is being considered by Port of Port Townsend commissioners as…

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Jefferson: State lists Hadlock-area shellfish area as polluted, possibly unsafe

For the first time in years, a shellfish growing area in Jefferson County has been listed by the…

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Jefferson: Retiring Quilcene school superintendent appointed county commissioner

Retiring Quilcene School District Superintendent Judi Mackey is Jefferson County’s newest county commissioner. “I’m looking forward to it,”…

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Six-year Jefferson County road improvement program approved

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved a county six-year road improvement program which includes 25…

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Clallam: Health-care providers get pledge to seek legislation aiding free clinics

A committee trying to improve access to health care on the North Olympic Peninsula will ask the state…

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Jefferson: A woman will be next county commissioner – — – but which one of three nominees?

PORT HADLOCK — A woman will be the next Jefferson County commissioner. The county Democratic Party chose an…

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Jefferson: Democrats meet today to pick three finalists for successor to Wrinkle

Two days after a seat on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners officially became vacant, the Democratic Party…

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Sequim: Students’ video wins audience acclaim at preview

SEQUIM — If fan approval is any indication, Olympic Peninsula Academy’s new video, “The Legend,” is a five-star…

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Sequim: City parking lot plans gain steam

SEQUIM — Plans are moving forward for combined public and private parking in a lot on North Sequim…