EYE ON OLYMPIA: Parks, recreation department proposed

OLYMPIA — The state Parks and Recreation Commission would become the state Parks and Recreation Department under a bill introduced by a North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Honoring women’s memories: Working Image clothing bank names rooms for 2 volunteers

PORT TOWNSEND — When volunteers come to work at Working Image clothing bank, they either go into one room and sort donations or help clients… Continue reading

Input solicited on selection of Sequim school superintendent

SEQUIM — The Sequim School Board and its contracted firm seeking a new district superintendent want district staff and the public to say what they… Continue reading

Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts offers financial aid — half-price tickets for those who qualify

PORT ANGELES — A music festival looks like a carefree idyll — but in fact, it’s a big risk, a double-edged sword. The artists deserve… Continue reading

Juan de Fuca Festival seeks contestants for talent show

PORT ANGELES — Already it’s time to toss a hat — or a song, a comedy routine, even a magic show — into the ring.… 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

Olympic Peninsula sees first significant snowfall of season; forecasters predict more later in week [***GALLERY***]

Several inches of snow fell on Port Angeles and areas to the west Sunday, sending cars into curbs and each other, and keeping tow trucks,… Continue reading

Port Angeles farmers market looks to grow in 2012

PORT ANGELES — The people pulling into downtown at dawn Saturdays — hoods up, gloves on, pickup trucks groaning — are a hardy lot. During… Continue reading

Port Angeles finance director to get some of leave overdraw back after repayment [*** LAST of 2-PART SERIES***]

EDITOR'S NOTE — This is the second of a two-part series on the Port Angeles city's cash-out policy. PORT ANGELES — City Finance Director Yvonne… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College women’s basketball team blasts Edmonds

PORT ANGELES — Raquel Young led three players in double figures to spark the Peninsula College women’s basketball team to a 78-47 pounding of Edmonds… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Townsend, Chimacum split boys and girls basketball games

PORT TOWNSEND — Landon Cray and Quinn Eldridge combined for 42 points to spark the Chimacum boys basketball team to a 17-point nonleague victory over… Continue reading

Black Diamond Road closed on west side of Port Angeles after 6 cars slide to side

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and the Port Angeles Police Department closed Black Diamond Road at the western city limits at 5 p.m.… Continue reading

‘Evening with Elvis’ raises thousands

PORT ANGELES — A benefit featuring four Elvis Presley tribute artists raised $6,000 for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County and the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society.… Continue reading

Accused murderer had friend call Forks police to pick him up

FORKS — Moises Ramirez Matias, who is charged in the Jan. 8 stabbing death of 18-year-old Laranda Konopaski, was taken into custody Wednesday after he… Continue reading

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office probes home fire on state Highway 112

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fire that badly damaged a home west of Port Angeles early Friday morning. The… Continue reading

DAVID G. SELLARS’ ON THE WATERFRONT COLUMN: New bridge takes Port Angeles Yacht Club helm

Port Angeles Yacht Club recently announced the new bridge that took the helm on Jan. 1. Bob Morrison will serve as commodore, Paul Mowery will… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2012

Inquiry ends on Port Angeles bicyclist’s death; driver not at fault

PORT ANGELES — An experienced bicyclist who died Sept. 11 after being struck by a car had veered into the path of the vehicle while… Continue reading

Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities set across Peninsula

Observances of the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr. are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula. Monday is a federal holiday marking King’s… Continue reading

Occupy Port Townsend protests foreclosures

PORT TOWNSEND— About 40 brightly clad members of an Occupy Port Townsend group conducted a peaceful yet somewhat boisterous demonstration at the Jefferson County Courthouse… Continue reading