Sequim uses $250-a-gallon repellent to fight poop in park from Canada geese

SEQUIM — Armed with expensive waterfowl-repellent spray, city employees are warding off Canada geese that invade the Water Reclamation Demonstration Park and leave evidence of… Continue reading

Woman accused of helping boyfriend hide body freed from jail

PORT ANGELES — Kendell K. Huether, the Port Angeles woman accused of helping her boyfriend hide the body of a developmentally disabled woman after he… Continue reading

Burglars tie up resident with duct tape, ransack trailer

CARLSBORG — A resident was tied up with duct tape during a home invasion robbery Monday night, the third such robbery in Clallam County this… Continue reading

7 Cedars Casino to expand this year

BLYN — The 7 Cedars Casino will expand this year with about 200 new slot machines — bringing the total to 750 machines — more… Continue reading

Former softball teammates reunited as Rhododendron Festival royalty

PORT TOWNSEND — When Krista Hathaway and Briel Kilham were in middle school, they were selected to played on a traveling softball team called the… Continue reading

Free dental clinic larger than usual Friday

PORT ANGELES — Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics plans to host a larger-than-usual free dental clinic this Friday. Irwin Dental Center expects to bring… Continue reading

Kenmore Air vows to continue flying through loss of $1 million Fairchild Airport grant

PORT ANGELES — A 23 percent drop in Kenmore Air passenger boardings out of William R. Fairchild International Airport in 2011 will trigger the loss… Continue reading

Lavender growers group launches new website

SEQUIM — Sequim Lavender Growers Association members have launched a new website, sequimlavenderfestivalweekend.com, which they said not only protects the group’s brand but also offers… Continue reading

New State Parks boss says she’ll continue positive approach

PORT TOWNSEND — The new manager of Fort Worden State Park is aware that she is replacing a popular person in Kate Burke. But Allison… Continue reading

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Occupy protest rekindles debate about flag-burning

By Beth Duff-Brown and Terry Collins The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — Many in the crowd outside Oakland City Hall shouted “Burn it! Burn it!”… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2012
  • By Beth Duff-Brown and Terry Collins The Associated Press

Port Townsend artist fashions poster for Sequim Lavender Farm Faire

SEQUIM — Port Townsend artist James Lyman has created “Sequim Lavender Legacy” as the official artwork for the 2012 Sequim Lavender Farm Faire. The painting… Continue reading

Reception set for departing Peninsula College president

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College President Tom Keegan will bid the school farewell at the end of this week. But, before he leaves, Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Social media shift paradigms for businesses, speaker says

PORT ANGELES — Collaboration trumps competition in a world of accelerated change, a social media expert told Port Angeles business leaders Monday. Leif Hansen, owner… Continue reading

SPORTS: Huge Cascade Christian manhandles Chimacum in boys basketball action Tuesday night

PUYALLUP — The Nisqually League-leading Cascade Christian Cougars used their size to control the Chimacum Cowboys this time around. Chimacum won the first meeting at… Continue reading

SPORTS: Onalaska takes over first place after beating Forks in boys basketball Tuesday night

ONALASKA — Onalaska came charging back in the second half after Forks led 20-14 at halftime in a crucial SWL-Evergreen Division boys basketball game Tuesday… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles beats a spunky Port Townsend team in girls basketball Tuesday night

PORT TOWNSEND — The Class 1A Port Townsend Redskins gave the 2A Port Angeles Roughriders a run for their money in their makeup Olympic League… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles holds off Port Townsend in boys basketball Tuesday night

PORT ANGELES — Jordan Norberg saved his best for his last home game as his career-high 14 points propelled Port Angeles to a 45-30 Olympic… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Occupy protest rekindles debate about flag-burning

By Beth Duff-Brown Terry Collins The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — Many in the crowd outside Oakland City Hall shouted “Burn it! Burn it!” as… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2012
  • By Beth Duff-Brown Terry Collins The Associated Press