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Port Angeles may get new permanent water treatment plant

By Marta Murvosh PORT ANGELES -- Changes to the Elwha River dam removal project could ultimately leave Port Angeles with a permanent drinking water treatment… Continue reading

Clallam: Kitchel holds lead over Doherty in first returns

By Marta Murvosh In a bid to reclaim the Clallam County commission seat he lost four years ago, Republican challenger Phil Kitchel held the lead… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Fiber optic revolution is about to arrive for businesses

FRANK DUCCESCHI The fiber optic communications revolution is about to arrive for businesses in Port Angeles. In little more than four months, virtually all businesses… Continue reading

Port Angeles: 16U girls shut out Connecticut team in World Series game

By Josh Corey GREENSVILLE, N.C. -- It was no day at the beach as Port Angeles shut out Stamford, Conn., 6-0 in its first game… Continue reading

Port Angeles: New high school girls basketball coach named

By Josh Corey PORT ANGELES -- Molly McDougal is the new girls basketball coach at Port Angeles High School. McDougal fills the position left open… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Slot cars racer zooms to world championship

By Josh Corey PORT ANGELES -- Dwayne Roberts feels 14 years old every time he gets behind the controller of a slot car. But at… Continue reading

Peninsula: Law aims to scuttle derelict boats

By Richard Roesler There are some folks in Port Townsend who wouldn't be too surprised to see the ghost ship Palisades return, silent and low… Continue reading

Peninsula: Federal officials still plan $3 fee on international ferry passengers

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS If federal immigration officials get their way, people crossing into the United States on commercial ships could soon… Continue reading

Peninsula librarians, others pleased by decision to strike down Internet filter law

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A panel of federal judges has struck down a law requiring public libraries to install Internet filters to… Continue reading

Clallam: Review board continues charter deliberations

By Temple A. Stark PORT ANGELES -- Members of the Clallam County Charter Review Commission continued consideration of major revisions to the county's "constitution" during… Continue reading

Clallam: County tackles veterans relief fund abuse

By Temple A. Stark Clallam County has formally taken control of the distribution of emergency funds for local veterans. County commissioners approved the creation of… Continue reading

Clallam: Speed limits could change on portions of 12 roads

By JACK MORAN Clallam County commissioners next month will consider changing the speed limits on parts of 12 rural roads. From Evergreen View Parkway to… Continue reading

Peninsula: Forecasters say more snow on the way

By JOSH BELZMAN Snow levels on the North Olympic Peninsula remain well above average, and more of the white stuff is expected by tonight, according… Continue reading

Port Angeles High girls win first district game

By Josh Corey PORT ANGELES -- There wasn't an overwhelming sense of achievement as the Port Angeles girls basketball team rolled over Puyallup 59-34 in… Continue reading

On the Waterfront: Tall ships regatta to be substantially scaled down

By Dan Hart Few subjects, if any, have stirred more response to this column than the planned American Sail Training Association Tall Ships Challenge along… Continue reading

West End: Makah request for $1.2 million boat angers anti-whaling groups

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS It lists for $1.2 million, has an oceangoing range of 200 miles and comes equipped with twin 450-horsepower diesels, a global positioning… Continue reading

Symphony thrives in small town

Luis Cabrera --The Associated Press PORT ANGELES -- By day, Kim Bowlby jockeys a school bus over slick, winding, forest roads. By night -- on… Continue reading

Clallam Bay: “Tough way to go out” as Bruins lose in state quarterfinals

By Josh Corey JOYCE -- Taholah scored with 29 seconds remaining to beat Clallam Bay 22-14 in the B8 state football quarterfinals on Saturday at… Continue reading

Sequim: Everything small for doll show at old schoolhouse this weekend

By Nancy Rudolph Itsy, bitsy people in teeny, tiny towns live in Lilliputian houses with their wee little treasures at the doll, dollhouse and miniature… Continue reading

Clallam: Judge declares citizens initiative “void”

By Kyle Orten A citizens initiative to repeal the county Critical Areas Ordinance won't appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. Clallam County Superior… Continue reading