Sequim lawmaker Kevin Van De Wege is one of a dozen state House of Representatives members who had opted for voluntary pay cuts — and… Continue reading
FORKS — A “flying laboratory” testing components destined to become part of a satellite measuring carbon dioxide in the planet’s air will dip over Quillayute… Continue reading
SEQUIM — Robert Fowler was busy Friday telling his friends he isn't dead. A report in the Peninsula Daily News on Page C1 Friday quoted… Continue reading
A thick algae bloom was found infesting Gibbs Lake last week, prompting a public health downgrade in its status from “caution” to “warning.” Although tests… Continue reading
PORT TOWNSEND — A dive team has found the ship’s bell of the SS Governor, which sank off Point Wilson 90 years ago. Divers from… Continue reading
The level of toxin in Anderson Lake has fallen, but the water is still lethal. The lake, which was closed to all water recreation June… Continue reading
Anderson Lake remains closed to all water recreation, including fishing, after test results received Friday show the amount of anatoxin-a, a powerful neurotoxin, has more… Continue reading
Beaches directly on the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Discovery Bay west to Neah Bay have been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting because of… Continue reading
Still dangerously poisonous, Anderson Lake nevertheless has improved since last week’s reported toxic load of more than 1,000 times the safe limit. The latest test… Continue reading
PORT HADLOCK — The Inn at Port Hadlock has been closed for nonpayment of state business taxes. The state Department of Revenue posted an order… Continue reading
PORT TOWNSEND — The latest samples from Anderson Lake contain more than 1,000 times the safe level of a potent neurotoxin, the highest level of… Continue reading
PORT TOWNSEND — A public hearing is set Monday on a six-year road improvement plan that includes completion of the Larry Scott Trail and the… Continue reading
Toxins in Anderson Lake have nearly tripled, said Jefferson County environmental health specialist Greg Thomason after tests of samples taken last week were received Friday.… Continue reading
PORT ANGELES — A Sequim dad, described as “all-around amazing” by his 10-year-old daughter, will fly for free on a B-17 after three World War… Continue reading
Discovery Bay beaches on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and some on the west side of the Strait in Clallam County have been closed… Continue reading
PORT TOWNSEND — Anderson Lake was closed to fishing Friday because of a high concentration of a potent neurotoxin created by blue-green algae. “The message… Continue reading
PORT TOWNSEND — The level of algae-produced toxins has ratcheted up in Anderson Lake, while an algae bloom in a small lake in the Toandos… Continue reading
The toxins are low, and the fishing is good for now, but public health officials are wary of the warming weather’s future effect on blue-green… Continue reading
PORT TOWNSEND — A new warning will be added this week to the yellow caution signs at Anderson, Leland and Gibbs lakes. Just underneath the… Continue reading
Toxin levels remained low in Lake Anderson and other East Jefferson County lakes in samples taken last week. Lake Anderson, Lake Leland and Gibbs Lake… Continue reading
