Fuel tanks, asbestos found at Sequim sites

SEQUIM — Consultants for the city of Sequim using ground-penetrating radar and boring into the ground have uncovered two underground fuel tanks, but no leaks… Continue reading

Last of state’s newest ferries begins service between Port Townsend, Coupeville

PORT TOWNSEND—The MV Kennewick began service on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route Tuesday afternoon. The move completes Washington State Ferries’ process of adding three new vessels… Continue reading

Obama might sign Quileute higher-ground bill this week; tribe ready to make moving plans [***Gallery**]

LAPUSH — The Quileute tribe was coming to grips Tuesday with the swift congressional passage of legislation that will expand the tribe's boundaries and allow… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles hears of damage, new lease

PORT ANGELES — A Jan. 22 windstorm that generated heavy seas caused $122,000 in damage to Port of Port Angeles properties, Jeff Robb, port executive… Continue reading

Sequim approves critical-areas ordinance

SEQUIM — The City Council has approved a critical-areas ordinance after taking into consideration concerns from developer John Wayne Enterprises, Sequim Senior Activity Center officials,… Continue reading

URGENT — Crescent School levy headed to victory

JOYCE — A four-year $495,713 maintenance and operation expenses replacement levy for Crescent School District appeared headed for victory after the initial count of mail-in… Continue reading

URGENT — All Jefferson County school levies headed for victories

THE FIRST COUNT of mail-in ballots in February’s special election on Tuesday night showed Jefferson County school levy measures headed for victories. Four public school… Continue reading

Clallam mulls resolution of Business Incubator debt

PORT ANGELES — Originally seen as an important economic development tool but unable to stay afloat, the Clallam Business Incubator is on the verge of… Continue reading

Ecology praises local response to boat blast at John Wayne Marina

Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — At a Port of Port Angeles commission meeting Monday, Executive Director Jeff Robb thanked everyone who helped after a… Continue reading

Fort Worden development authority proposal growth potential touted to Chamber of Commerce

PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden Public Development Authority leaders who want to take the management reins of Fort Worden State Park and redevelop it as… Continue reading

High-tech surveillance touted to stem loitering problem in downtown Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — New cameras and a wireless network will help the Port Angeles Police Department fight a loitering problem at The Gateway transit center… Continue reading

It’s election day in parts of North Olympic Peninsula

Voter turnout had swelled to 48 percent in Jefferson County and 44 percent in Clallam County by Monday for today’s school levy elections. Marked ballots… Continue reading

Jefferson County sets public hearing on sexually oriented business law

PORT TOWNSEND — An ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses in Jefferson County appears to be headed for approval next month after nearly seven years of… 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

Port of Port Angeles to offer options for Lincoln Park tree plan

PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles will present four options for a Lincoln Park master plan at a Port Angeles Parks and Recreation… Continue reading

Real bridge builders: Port Angeles students take tops honors in statewide contest

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles High School students took first and second and fourth place overall at the American Society of Civil Engineers Popsicle Stick… Continue reading

Same-sex marriage bill signed by governor, but it might never be law

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire handed gay rights advocates a major victory Monday, signing into law a measure… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2012
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press

Vehicular homicide trial rescheduled for April

PORT ANGELES — Amber Steim’s vehicular homicide trial has been reset for April 16. The 24-year-old Port Angeles woman is accused of driving nearly three… Continue reading

Victoria man in satisfactory condition after three-vehicle wreck near Sequim

PORT ANGELES — A Victoria man injured in a three-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Sequim on Saturday night remained in satisfactory condition at… Continue reading