Jim Manders

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 about eight miles from the Obstruction Point… Continue reading

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 stations in Jefferson and Clallam counties on… Continue reading

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 the signs as prices skyrocket toward $2… Continue reading

Interview with Sheriff Hawe

PORT ANGELES -- Being able to spend more time with his family pushed Joe Hawe's decision to retire as Clallam County sheriff although more than… Continue reading

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 to sign a petition to extend sewer… Continue reading

Leland: Another cougar attack hurts cow

LELAND -- A cow suffered serious facial cuts during an attack by a cougar near Lake Leland, marking the second time farm animals have been… Continue reading

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 together a document that will play a… Continue reading

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 short of a time, and I'm not… Continue reading

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 threatened by pollution. But he wants county… Continue reading

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 at a Lake Leland-area farm. The hair-raising… Continue reading

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 that left a pedestrian in critical condition… Continue reading

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 part the agency's master planning. Updating of… Continue reading

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 state Department of Health as too polluted… Continue reading

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," Mackey said Monday evening after learning of… Continue reading

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 funded projects and 22 without a revenue… Continue reading

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 Legislature for help. Volunteers in Medicine, a… Continue reading

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 all-female slate Tuesday night to fill the… Continue reading

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 meets today to nominate a new commissioner.… Continue reading

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 hit. The 80-minute production was part of… Continue reading

Sequim: City parking lot plans gain steam

SEQUIM -- Plans are moving forward for combined public and private parking in a lot on North Sequim Avenue, city Public Works Director Jim Bay… Continue reading