Paige Dickerson

Sequim Chamber of Commerce executive director ousted after six months

SEQUIM — Lee Lawrence has been abruptly fired as executive director of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce. Lawrence — a longtime civic activist, former… Continue reading

Want to be in a movie? Pivotal role in ‘Twilight’ now being cast

FORKS — Who will play Jacob Black, a Quileute teenager, in the upcoming movie version of the best-selling teen-vampire romance, Twilight, which is set in… Continue reading

‘Yes, absolutely’: Panel discusses diversity, racism in Forks

FORKS — A panel of three lifetime residents, all members of ethnic minorities, agreed that racism still exists in their community, but that the situation… Continue reading

Cleanup in Lee Plaza begins; all but two residences have power back

PORT ANGELES — City workers restored electricity to all but two residences on Thursday after two businesses and five apartments were drenched by a sprinkler… Continue reading

Small fire turns into big downpour for downtown Port Angeles businesses

PORT ANGELES — A small fire on a stove in a fourth-floor apartment downtown on Wednesday created a downpour of water on neighbors and businesses… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council discusses ferry options

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council determined at a special meeting on Sunday that a city representative along with a yet-to-be-hired professional lobbyist will be… Continue reading

Clallam Bay prison lockdown expected to end Monday

CLALLAM BAY — Clallam Bay Corrections Center is easing back into normal operations after a lockdown which began last Monday and which isn't expected to… Continue reading

Clallam Bay Corrections Center in lockdown after four fights in two days

CLALLAM BAY — Four unrelated fights among inmates at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center on Sunday and Monday led to a lockdown which remained in… Continue reading

Organic octopus becomes a mosaic of rocks

PORT ANGELES — The once-topiary octopus has turned to stone. The octopus, which took its seat at the entrance to City Pier in 1999, was… Continue reading

Olympic National Park taps temporary chief

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK - Sue McGill will once again take the reins of Olympic National Park as a new superintendent is sought. The deputy superintendent… Continue reading

And Polar Bear Dip aficionados in Port Angeles, Lake Pleasant take to the waters as well

Dozens of seaweed-covered people climbed out of Port Angeles Harbor on Tuesday morning after taking multiple dips into the water in the traditional New Year's… Continue reading

Author, Olympic Committee tilt over name use

AMANDA PARK - Part-time ranger, guide and author Jason Bausher has reached a "non-resolution resolution" with the U.S. Olympic Committee about his use of the… Continue reading

Lost skier found atop Hurricane Hill

PORT ANGELES - A Port Townsend man who lost his way near Hurricane Hill on Saturday was found safe in the freezing, snowy Hurricane Ridge… Continue reading

Tired of your Christmas tree? Try the same old grind

Now that Christmas is over, what is one to do with the decorated trees that will soon begin to dry and shed? Venues in both… Continue reading

Dog collides with another in Sequim’s off-leash park, dies

SEQUIM - A Port Angeles family placed a memorial at the Sequim Dog Park on Thursday after the couple's dog, Moon, collided with another dog… Continue reading

Port Angeles fire victims still seeking shelter

PORT ANGELES - Mari Tacardon said that she and her family hope to be a step closer to a permanent home after a meeting with… Continue reading

$555 billion federal spending bill includes $300,000 more for Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park will receive an increase in its annual operating budget, which could translate into more services for visitors. An increase of about $300,000… Continue reading

Text-it and ticket — tougher driving law starts Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, law enforcement officers can ticket people text messaging while driving - if they commit another violation at the same time. Text messaging will… Continue reading

Family whose house burned keeps motel shelter until after Christmas

PORT ANGELES - Mari Tacardon, her son and mother will have a place to stay through Christmas. The North Olympic Peninsula Red Cross extended Mari… Continue reading

Quillayute Valley School District delays school bond try

FORKS - After seeing the price tag, the Quillayute Valley School District officials have decided to hold off on a bond election originally planned for… Continue reading