Missing 72-year-old Sequim hiker finds her way to safety

SEQUIM — A 72-year-old Sequim woman hiked her way to safety this morning after spending nearly a day alone in Olympic National Forest. Suk-Seong Chan… Continue reading

Port Angeles city manager thinks Obama will attend Elwha dam removals event; no confirmation from White House

SEQUIM — Port Angeles City Manager Kent Myers believes President Barack Obama will attend a September dedication of the Elwha River dams removal project. “I… Continue reading

Angeles Composite Technologies Inc. accepts regional award today

PORT ANGELES — Angeles Composite Technologies Inc. President and CEO Mike Rauch will accept the Region 10 Subcontractor of the Year from the U.S. Small… Continue reading

Forks residents keep up search for missing man

FORKS — Forks Mayor Bryon Monohon is among the West End residents growing more and more concerned about a man who eluded Border Patrol agents… Continue reading

Left-turn lane going in 14 months after fatal wreck on U.S. Highway 101

GARDINER — What began as a tragedy 14 months ago happily ends this week. On Wednesday, the state Department of Transportation began re-striping a stretch… Continue reading

Port Angeles police probe links among burglaries

PORT ANGELES — Police are investigating links among 27 commercial burglaries in Port Angeles this year. The burglaries include 10 in which city power meters… Continue reading

Port Townsend promoter goes long way back with guitar legend Kottke

PORT TOWNSEND — For concert promoter Bill Kiely, renowned acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke isn’t just a client; he’s a close friend. Kiely, who operates a… Continue reading

Quilcene Park volunteers ready for summer work

QUILCENE — Formal “adoption” proceedings for the Quilcene Campground and Day Use Park are complete. A cadre of volunteers has made a commitment to maintain… Continue reading

Quilcene, Brinnon schools name new superintendent

BRINNON — The new superintendent for Brinnon and Quilcene school districts will start work July 1. Wally F. Lis, who is the principal of Rainier… Continue reading

Thinking about running for office? Sequim forum slated

SEQUIM — Prospective candidates for public office can hear from those who have been through the election process during a League of Women Voters of… Continue reading

Top rubber duck-ticket sellers race to derby weekend

PORT ANGELES — One, two, three — 1,000 . . . the ducks add up for Quacker Backer John Wahl, the top duck-ticket seller of… Continue reading

Trial involving missing Clallam treasury funds delayed; motion made to suppress alleged confession

PORT ANGELES — The three-week trial of a woman accused of stealing $617,467 from the Clallam County Treasurer's Office was postponed during a court hearing… Continue reading

Federal judge upholds Port Townsend in roundabout lawsuit

PORT TOWNSEND — A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a merchant’s suit against the city of Port Townsend, ruling that the city should not… Continue reading

‘Today is about community’: Jefferson Heart of Service recipients applauded

PORT TOWNSEND — Four community volunteers who have done outstanding deeds of public service received the 2011 Jefferson County Heart of Service award Tuesday. “Today… Continue reading

Still no sign of missing Forks man last seen jumping in river

FORKS — The search continued Tuesday for a Forks man who eluded Border Patrol agents during a Saturday traffic stop on U.S. Highway 101. Benjamin… Continue reading

Quilcene Park volunteers ready for summer work

QUILCENE — Formal “adoption” proceedings for the Quilcene Campground and Day Use Park are complete. A cadre of volunteers has made a commitment to maintain… Continue reading

‘Dude Looks Like a Lady’ set Saturday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Men in tights — and dresses and boas — will raise college money for former and current Rhododendron Festival queens and princesses… Continue reading

Chief deputy prosecutor wins Kiss the Pig contest for United Way of Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — A porcine smooch for charity drew laughter and applause in the Clallam County commissioners' chambers Tuesday. “This is for a good cause,”… Continue reading

Clallam County sets hearing for dog code changes

PORT ANGELES — Dog-on-dog violence would trigger the designation of a dangerous dog should the Clallam County commissioners adopt proposed changes to county code later… Continue reading

Deadline Sunday for voting on youth videos in Adventuress contest

The deadline is Sunday for voting online on videos made by youngsters who want to sail on the Adventuress. Six videos from youth groups in… Continue reading