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Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft

Kaci Cronkhite marks the release of her book, “Finding Pax: The Unexpected Journey of a Little Wooden Boat,” with Port Townsend events this month.

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft
Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine

Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine

Business with focus on herbal ales described as one of the top places to get a drink this September.

Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine
Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed

Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed

Experts were surprised by how quickly the beach was transformed and the shorebirds and otters returned

Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed
Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik

Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik

Gathering on Sept. 4 will honor 2015 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

  • Aug 26, 2016
  • By Michael Dashiell Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik
Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Brian Coughenour and Dave Neupert come down on different sides of idea that would direct veterans toward treatment.

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court
Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Park Service officials have moved to suppress Godkin fire flames a quarter mile from park camp structures.

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail
New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend

New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend

Eastern Washington native Larry Dekker was drawn to community’s proximity to the water.

New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend
Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles

Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles

Organizers: Members get first chance Thursday with wide variety of items at fundraising event.

Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles
Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

The 38-year-old fell above the large slide area on the trail near Lake Crescent and was transported by helicopter.

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak
Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda

Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda

Ashlea Center pays tribute to memory of Ashlea Erwick, who died this year after struggles with addiction.

Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda
Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time

Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time

The restaurant was temporarily closed due to impact from vehicle.

Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time
New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

Once the shingles are up, the roof will be one step closer to being restored to its original glory.

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene
Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Kevin Van De Wege said he supports statewide Initiative 1433, while Danille Turissini is against it.

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage
Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port facilities will be important resources when bridges become impassable, electronic communications and electric generation go silent, and schools are severely damaged.

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response
Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Longtime friend of Marilyn Andrus to see to woman’s wishes with sale on Aug. 13 in Port Angeles

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans
98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

Seattle Harbor Patrol Boat No. 1 — now in the possession of the Port of Port Townsend — is more than just another project to Marc Landry.

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings
Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour

The herd at Twin Vistas Ranch was a donation — estimated at $25,000 — to the Washington State University Jefferson County Extension Office.

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour
Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

WSU Master Gardener John Norgord will share tips on finding, identifying and cultivating wild berries on Thursday in Port Angeles.

Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles
Art Port Townsend festival begins with show opening Thursday

Art Port Townsend festival begins with show opening Thursday

Dozens of original art pieces submitted by artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest will be on display this month at Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St., as part of 2016 Art Port Townsend art festival.

Art Port Townsend festival begins with show opening Thursday
Lower Elwha Klallam tribe looks ahead at economics amid expansion on Highway 101

Lower Elwha Klallam tribe looks ahead at economics amid expansion on Highway 101

The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe is continuing to expand its economic reach, which includes expanding its property at U.S. Highway 101 and Dry Creek Road, said Michael Peters, the tribe’s CEO.

Lower Elwha Klallam tribe looks ahead at economics amid expansion on Highway 101