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State attorney general defends health-care lawsuit

SEQUIM — State Attorney General Rob McKenna explained his decision to join 19 other states in suing the…

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McKenna would consider running for governor if Gregoire quits

SEQUIM — State Attorney General Rob McKenna said Monday he would consider running for governor in November if…

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Elwha River’s 100-pound salmon: Did they exist? Will they return?

PORT ANGELES — Tales of the Elwha River’s legendary 100-pound chinook salmon fueled the debate over tearing down…

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$24,000 economic plan to outline five directions for Clallam

PORT ANGELES — A $24,000 consultant’s “action plan” report for economic development in Clallam County is due today.…

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Sequim-area park attacker gets life without parole

PORT ANGELES — Calling the woman he attacked in 2005 a liar, Steve E. Ong showed no remorse…

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Trial in case involving missing $617,467 of Clallam funds likely to be delayed

PORT ANGELES — Wednesday marked a year to the day that former Clallam County employee Catherine Betts admitted…

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Sequim police chief rejected for new job in West Richland

SEQUIM — Police Chief Robert Spinks failed again to get chosen for a new job when West Richland…

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Update: Sequim police chief loses out on Pullman and West Richland posts

Sequim Police Chief Bob Spinks was not selected for the chief’s position in West Richland, the Tri-City Herald…

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Branding iron dad mum after jury acquits him of felony charge

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam County jury decided Thursday that Mark J. Seamands — who branded his two…

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Man who used branding iron on kids found not guilty of one assault count; mistrial on other count

PORT ANGELES — The jury deciding the fate of a Sequim man accused of assaulting two of his…

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Breaking news: Trial of father who branded children like cattle goes to closing arguments (UPDATED)

PORT ANGELES — Closing arguments are expected this afternoon in the assault trial of a Sequim man who…

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Clallam County leaders aim to create vision for economic future

SEQUIM — More than two dozen political, business and tribal leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon in Sequim to contemplate…

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Sexual assault victim might address court

PORT ANGELES — A court hearing was delayed Monday for a Sequim man who could spend life in…

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Incubator board seeks feedback for Clallam business program

Participants in an economic development summit Tuesday are expected to delve into the role that may be played…

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Hopes high for economic ‘action plan’ when Clallam County summit convenes in Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — Will planning sparked by a $24,000 consultant lead to a comprehensive strategy for creating more…

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Sequim police chief to resign if he doesn’t find new post

SEQUIM — City Manager Steve Burkett has urged Police Chief Bob Spinks to find another job “as soon…

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Sequim police chief finalist for two other jobs

SEQUIM — Evidence grew Wednesday that Bob Spinks’ days as Sequim’s police chief may be numbered. Spinks, notified…

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Sequim chief turned down for Lebanon, Ore. job; he’s ‘aggressively seeking’ other opportunities

SEQUIM — Police Chief Bob Spinks was eliminated late Tuesday afternoon as a finalist for the position of…

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Race to the Top touted by governor; says refusal to join could costs area schools $1.9 million

PORT ANGELES — School districts in Clallam and Jefferson counties would be throwing away the chance for $1.9…

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Accused Clallam County embezzler in court Friday

PORT ANGELES — Former Clallam County employee Catherine Betts, who is accused of embezzling $617,467 in public funds…