Peninsula gains jobs — but average pay down

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Peninsula gains jobs — but average pay down

Looking at average earnings from 1970 at 2015 rates, the average job earned $43,000 in Clallam whereas in…

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Man talked off Eighth Street bridge by Port Angeles police

The man, who had left a suicide note at Peninsula Behavioral Health, prompted officers to draw their weapons…

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‘Anything goes’ weather predicted for Pacific Northwest’s winter

For much of 2016, forecasters thought a mild La Nina — the opposite of El Nino — was…

State details conservation area expansion plans for Jefferson commissioners

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State details conservation area expansion plans for Jefferson commissioners

The state Department of Natural Resources would expand Devil’s Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area and Dabob Bay Natural…

Gray whale bones being prepared for exhibit at Port Townsend Marine Science Center

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Gray whale bones being prepared for exhibit at Port Townsend Marine Science Center

The deceased animal had been anchored underwater at Naval Magazine Indian Island, and the bones are now drying…

Port of Port Angeles commissioners formally conclude cleanup of KPly mill site

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Port of Port Angeles commissioners formally conclude cleanup of KPly mill site

The cleanup of the 19-acre site at 439 Marine Drive ended up costing $7,007,738.98, about $200,000 less than…

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Jefferson County commissioners approve Transportation Improvement Program

The six-year program is a rolling plan that is updated annually and prioritizes the transportation projects that the…

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Registration closes Sunday for Womanfest retreat at Lake Crescent

The gathering, slated Sept. 23-25, will include relaxing activities, meals and accommodation, all for $110.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Lower Elwha tribe to host open house … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Sequim-area woman found dead remembered as “free spirit” by family

Sine Tveit was found off Diamond Point Road earlier this month, leaving relatives ‘devastated.’

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NEWS BRIEFS: Coffee chat set Thursday in Sequim … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.

Korean War veterans not forgotten, consulate representative says

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Korean War veterans not forgotten, consulate representative says

A researcher with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle has delivered a plaque to…

Lead leads to busy days at Vancouver lab

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Lead leads to busy days at Vancouver lab

BSK Labs site handled more than 5,000 samples last month after elevated levels of lead turned up in…

Remembrance of Sept. 11 springs up in Port Angeles around bagpipe player on anniversary of attacks

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Remembrance of Sept. 11 springs up in Port Angeles around bagpipe player on anniversary of attacks

Ricky McKenzie has played his bagpipes at the city’s 9/11 memorial for the past three years, but this…

Port Townsend Paper converting to natural gas to fuel plant

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Port Townsend Paper converting to natural gas to fuel plant

Engineering and environmental manager says the three-phase plan to switch over and cut emissions is already in motion.

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Olympic National Park: Fish continue to recolonize Elwha watershed

Biologists say adult chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, steelhead and bull trout have been spotted in the upper stretches…

Crafts by the Dock in Port Townsend a success despite some blustery weather

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Crafts by the Dock in Port Townsend a success despite some blustery weather

Some vendors lost merchandise to wind during major fundraiser for the Port Townsend Arts Guild.

New twist for Race to Alaska: Sell your boat

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New twist for Race to Alaska: Sell your boat

Staff will buy one of the boats that reaches Ketchikan for $10,000.

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Woman found dead off Diamond Point Road identified

Sine Tveit, 41, was described as a Sequim-area transient who had camped nearby.

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EYE ON CLALLAM: County board to receive preliminary budget

And other meetings in Clallam County.