Peninsula’s new top Border Patrol agent vows ‘community outreach’

Second of two parts [read the first part via the link below] PORT ANGELES — Virginia-born Jay Cumbow, the U.S. Border Patrol’s new, easygoing agent… Continue reading

Two new businesses open in Port Townsend (VIDEO REPORTS)

PORT TOWNSEND-BASED independent multimedia journalist and videographer Jack Olmsted did videos on two new businesses in Port Townsend — the Pourhouse and Bob's Bike. Here… Continue reading

VIDEO — Filmmaker captures destruction of Elwha River dams

KOMO-TV IN Seatle did a report over the weekend on Sequim-based filmmaker John Gussman's work in documenting the takedown of the Elwha River dams —… Continue reading

2nd UPDATE — One lane reopened after U.S. 101 along Hood Canal blocked by mudslide

POTLATCH — One lane of U.S. Highway 101 has been reopened after a mudslide Sunday forced the closure of the highway at Milepost 333 along… Continue reading

DAVID G. SELLARS ON THE WATERFRONT: Anchoring in Port Angeles Harbor by the numbers

Thanks and a tip of the bosun’s cap to Mike Van Doren of Port Angeles, who asked a couple of excellent follow-up questions to the… Continue reading

Union decries formed Olympic Medical Center contract, hints at possible legal action

PORT ANGELES — The president of Service Employees International Union local said the union is prepared to take legal action against the Olympic Medical Center… Continue reading

5.7 quake recorded off Vancouver Island, no tsunami

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck about 105 miles west of Ucluelet off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia,… Continue reading

  • Feb 5, 2012
  • By The Associated Press

AP Analysis: Border Patrol overtime rises as arrests drop

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Border Patrol agents have racked up daily overtime at a cost of about $1.4 billion in… Continue reading

  • Feb 5, 2012
  • By ALICIA A. CALDWELL The Associated Press

Condition of Sequim boater in blast improves

SEQUIM — The condition of a 78-year-old Sequim boater who was injured in a boat explosion last week has been upgraded to serious at a… Continue reading

Forks rights group compiles report on West End Border Patrol activity

First of two parts. See related story today, "Border Patrol overtime rises as arrests drop," http://tinyurl.com/bpovertime FORKS — Armed with cellphones and cameras, Forks Human… 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

Opponents file appeal on second biomass project

PORT ANGELES — The fate of the North Olympic Peninsula's two mill biomass projects are now before Thurston County Superior Court. Seven environmental groups announced… Continue reading

Peninsula College bids farewell to outgoing president

PORT ANGELES — After 11 years, $120 million in improvements to the campus and a shift in academic culture, Tom Keegan said goodbye to the… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged in heroin sale

PORT ANGELES — Ralph O. Needham of Port Angeles was charged Friday with three counts of delivery of a controlled substance after he allegedly sold… Continue reading

Port Angeles mayor rides along with police

PORT ANGELES — Mayor Cherie Kidd was on the beat Friday with two of Port Angeles’ finest. Kidd, who became mayor last month, went on… Continue reading

Students create mock businesses for final project

PORT ANGELES — Nearly 100 high school seniors presented their business ideas to regional business leaders, and for many of them, their graduation this spring… Continue reading

Surf’s up: Group keeps lookout for tsunami debris on area beaches [ *** GALLERY *** ]

NEAH BAY — If there is anyone who knows about beach debris, it's surfers. Surfers often travel the world seeking the perfect wave — but… Continue reading

This after-school project involves synthetic DNA

CHIMACUM— The stereotypical after-school project find kids presenting a play or building a bench. But a pair of Chimacum High School students are pushing the… Continue reading

Mitt Romney wins decisively in Nevada caucuses

By New York Times News Service MITT ROMNEY SCORED a sweeping victory in Nevada today with a broad coalition of voters that included groups that… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2012
  • By New York Times News Service