New Fort Worden State Park manager steps into job — but could lose it if Port Townsend agency takes park over

PORT TOWNSEND — Allison Alderman sat down in her office as manager of Fort Worden State Park on Friday with a degree of uncertainty. Discussions… Continue reading

Button complaint filed with state PDC

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County resident has filed a complaint with the state Public Disclosure Commission alleging that a Port Townsend School Board member’s… Continue reading

Fire chief named for Clallam District No. 2

PORT ANGELES — Sam Phillips, who has served as interim chief of Clallam County Fire District No. 2 since December, has been selected as the… Continue reading

Forks seeks drag racing application

FORKS — Summer drag races at the Forks Municipal Airport received “overwhelming support” during a City Council meeting earlier this week, said a city official.… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center to put spending on hold in 2012

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center has put the brakes on spending this year. As the public hospital district faces massive cuts in state and… Continue reading

Options presented for Lincoln Park, but hearing focuses on proposed tree removal

PORT ANGELES — A botanical garden, larger wetlands and new play equipment were among the options presented during a public hearing on the future of… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Big hurdles to jump if Seattle gets a new NBA, NHL arena

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — Christopher Hansen is making a $290 million proposal to his hometown that could be the impetus for… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2012
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press

Port Angeles High School Talent Show raises $9,000

PORT ANGELES — The third annual Port Angeles High School Talent Show fundraiser raised more than $9,000 to help cancer-survivor Camille Frazier, a Port Angeles… Continue reading

Sequim man allegedly involved in knife incident jailed for burglary

SEQUIM — A 57-year-old man jailed for allegedly pulling a pocketknife on a Sequim merchant over a pack of cigarettes is being investigated for first-degree… Continue reading

Sequim plans to aim classical music at loitering kids

SEQUIM — Youths who hang out at Sequim’s so-called “Half Block” soon will hear the strains of Mozart, Brahms and Bach piped in over speakers… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Big hurdles to jump if Seattle gets a new NBA, NHL arena

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — Christopher Hansen is making a $290 million proposal to his hometown that could be the impetus for… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2012
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press

Seattle announces plans for new sports arena

The Associated Press SEATTLE — A San Francisco businessman has unveiled a proposal to pay for a new sports arena in Seattle, plus the cost… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2012
  • The Associated Press

Support builds for inn to help grieving families of military war dead

PORT ANGELES — Support continues to build for Betsy Reed Schultz's Captain Joseph House, where families of fallen military personnel can heal in the company… Continue reading

A grand slam: All Peninsula school levies approved, and officials are elated

PORT TOWNSEND ­— Officials in five Jefferson County public school districts were relieved and grateful after voters overwhelmingly approved their property tax levies. Each of… Continue reading

Discovery Bay trail to be rerouted away from habitat-restoration effort

DISCOVERY BAY — The Peninsula Trails Coalition is changing its plans for building the Olympic Discovery Trail along Discovery Bay and is looking for donations… Continue reading

Man in custody after incident with knife at Sequim shop

SEQUIM — A 58-year-old Sequim man was in custody Wednesday after a confrontation with the owner of a West Washington Street tobacco shop in which… Continue reading

New video captures ‘action and inspiration’ behind Elwha River, White Salmon River dam removals

By American Rivers (Press release) PORTLAND, ORE. — American Rivers, American Whitewater and the Hydropower Reform Coalition released a short film today (Feb. 15, 2012)… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2012
  • By American Rivers (Press release)

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

Robber flees with $300 from Carlsborg mini-market

CARLSBORG — ­Clallam County Sheriff’s Office investigators Wednesday were seeking a man who fled Tuesday night with about $300 in cash after brandishing a gun… Continue reading