Earthquake, tsunami drill to be held today in Clallam County

A tsunami siren will wail in Diamond Point and up to 30 students in Port Angeles will be taken to Olympic Medical Center today —… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles city manager could get second consulting job today — at $225 an hour

PORT ANGELES — Former Port Angeles city manager Mark Madsen could as much as $91,125 from October through June 30 as a consultant to the… Continue reading

Jefferson County trail grows a little longer

PORT TOWNSEND — Larry Scott's memory continues to grow across Jefferson County. Jefferson County Public Works opened a new, 2,000-foot section of the Larry Scott… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ newest police vehicle — and it has a flashing light and siren

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Police Officer Duane Benedict took his new Segway scooter for its first ride on Tuesday. And many people wanted to… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles on verge of seizing KPly mill

PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles can take possession of KPly facilities once court papers are served to Klukwan Inc. of Alaska, which… Continue reading

Brinnon senior nutrition program saved

BRINNON — The threat of closing Brinnon's senior nutrition program has been lifted, the Olympic Community Action Programs' executive director said. "They're off of red… Continue reading

K-9 handlers honor one of their own

PORT ANGELES — Wearing varying shades of blue and gray, 120 law enforcement K-9 handlers stood with their dog partners behind the stage at Monday's… Continue reading

Makah grandmothers plan long walk to demand treaty rights be honored

NEAH BAY — Three Makah grandmothers will leave Wednesday for a 330-mile walk and ride to Portland, Ore., to protest what they say is a… Continue reading

Memorial service later for other shooting victim

PORT ANGELES — The family of the man shot and killed Sept. 20 in Sequim is planning to organize a memorial service for him in… Continue reading

Remembering Fairbanks’ life: Thousands learn more about woman of skill and humor

PORT ANGELES — More than 3,000 people gathered Monday at Civic Field to grieve the loss of U.S. Forest Service Officer Kristine Fairbanks, and to… Continue reading

Sen. Hargrove backs Port Townsend-Edmonds ferry

PORT TOWNSEND — State Sen. Jim Hargrove, unopposed in the Nov. 4 general election after 24 years as a state lawmaker, expressed support for a… Continue reading

Special music for Mom

PORT ANGELES — The tribute on Monday to fallen U.S. Forest Service Officer Kristine Fairbanks included two songs chosen by Fairbanks' 15-year-old daughter, Whitney. They… Continue reading

Van without plates that attracted Forest Service officer belonged to gunman

Shawn Roe owned the van that drew U.S. Forest Service Officer Kristine Fairbanks' attention because it lacked license plates. Why he removed them may never… Continue reading

Water shortage declared for Fairview area of Clallam PUD

PORT ANGELES — Low water levels in Morse Creek led the Clallam County Public Utility District to declare a stage four water shortage for the… Continue reading

BREAKING: Thousands bid farewell to Officer Fairbanks

PORT ANGELES — More than 3,000 people gathered at Civic Field today to grieve the loss of U.S. Forest Service Officer Kristine Fairbanks, even as… Continue reading

Sympathy, grief shared on Web site

Tributes to a dedicated Forest Service officer — and grief at losing a friend — adorn an Internet memorial book dedicated to Kristine Fairbanks, who… Continue reading

Bear grass gift helps Quileute basket weaver deal with officer’s slaying

LaPUSH — A Quileute basket weaver will remember U.S. Forest Service Officer Kristine Fairbanks every time she weaves a basket. Melissa Woodruff-Burnside of LaPush told… Continue reading

Biking commuters to have safe place to store wheels

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Transit bus and bicycle riders will be able to store their bikes in secured lockers at Haines Place Park and Ride… Continue reading

Friends, colleagues eulogize Paul Newman at Port Townsend Film Festival forum

PORT TOWNSEND — Paul Newman might have played a tough guy on screen. But it was a role that belied the real gentle and sensitive… Continue reading

Preparations completed for today’s memorial to slain officer

PORT ANGELES — Colorful flowers filled an athletic locker room at Civic Field on Sunday. The 15 large pots of flowers arrived at the stadium,… Continue reading