Sound Bank to buy Port Angeles branch of 1st Security

PORT ANGELES -- Sound Community Bank on Wednesday announced its plans to purchase the Port Angeles office of 1st Security Bank of Washington at 1405… Continue reading

Wiley hearing packs council chamber

PORT ANGELES -- Opinions were evenly divided in a battle of comments at a state Conservation Commission hearing Wednesday night that focused on whether Mike… Continue reading

Six ‘probable’ swine flu cases in state; none on Peninsula

The Associated Press SEATTLE -- Washington health officials report six probable cases of swine flu in the state. Three of the cases are in King… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2009
  • The Associated Press

Businesses say they’re prepared for Hood Canal Bridge closure

Clallam County business owners say their supply chains with the Puget Sound area won't be completely disrupted during the six-week Hood Canal bridge closure that… Continue reading

Conservation district hearing in Port Angeles tonight

PORT ANGELES -- The public gets its first chance today to sound off on Mike Wiley Jr.'s effort to be named to a disputed position… Continue reading

Jefferson residents oppose county zone designation

PORT TOWNSEND -- Several Jefferson County residents criticized a proposal to regulate channel migration zones -- areas where rivers historically meander over time -- as… Continue reading

Police seeking answers in suicide of man who jumped from bridge

PORT ANGELES -- Police are seeking witnesses who can shed some light on what occurred in the hours leading up to the death of 19-year-old… Continue reading

Port Angeles pool election ballots mailed today

PORT ANGELES -- Ballots for the May 19 metropolitan park district election will be mailed today to 19,167 registered voters. The voters live within the… Continue reading

Sequim housing expensive, study finds

SEQUIM -- If you're living in Sequim, chances are you have "housing problems." More than 30 percent of your income is going into your rent… Continue reading

State Democrats back measure opposing increased Border Patrol in Washington

Washington State Democrats has jumped on board with the Democratic parties of Jefferson and Clallam counties in passing a resolution opposing increased presence of Border… Continue reading

Who’s ‘Candidate A’? Harbor-Works director to be chosen by Thursday

PORT ANGELES -- The Harbor-Works Public Development Authority expects to finish contract negotiations today or Thursday with its pick for executive director, the chairman of… Continue reading

State ferry rates rise Friday

SEATTLE — The Washington state ferry system raises fares on Friday for the peak summer season. The 25 percent surcharge will apply to most vehicle-driver… Continue reading

Doors open on refurbished Sequim Library

SEQUIM -- If you're hungry for free movies, free knowledge and the freedom to roam the Internet, you're in luck. The Sequim Library's face lift… Continue reading

Jefferson County cuts $1 million from budget as well as employee hours, some pay cuts

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County commissioners acted swiftly Monday to cut about $1 million from the county budget, paring employees' hours and approving voluntary pay… Continue reading

Law enforcement to step up patrols during extended Hood Canal Bridge closure

If you take U.S. Highway 101 off the North Olympic Peninsula while the Hood Canal Bridge is closed, don't be surprised if you see a… Continue reading

Man, 19, jumps off new Eighth Street bridge in Port Angeles as police watch helplessly

PORT ANGELES -- Police were at the new Valley Creek bridge on Eighth Street in fewer than 14 seconds after getting a report that a… Continue reading

Peninsula’s ‘music man’ on CBS Friday

PORT TOWNSEND -- A nationally broadcast segment on Jefferson County's noted "music man," Andy Mackie, will air Friday night. CBS News' "Assignment America" segment on… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council applicant drops out

PORT TOWNSEND -- The number of candidates for Brent Butler's vacated council position is down to two. Andrew Reding, 55, said he is withdrawing his… Continue reading

Public comments sought on paper mill permit

PORT TOWNSEND -- The state Department of Ecology opens a public comment period Wednesday and plans a public hearing June 2 on draft changes in… Continue reading

They do windows: Home Crew keeps critter corrals clean

1All three are retired, but on Thursdays from September through April, they get up early, don rubber gloves and spend the morning cleaning homes. Called… Continue reading