Rough roads lie ahead, says transportation chief

PORT ANGELES — Paula Hammond has no problem with moving a proposed U.S. Highway 101 rest stop from Sequim to Deer Park above the Morse… Continue reading

Sequim police chief walks a different ‘beat’ as interim city manager

SEQUIM — Robert Spinks calls himself the "fat Irishman" of Sequim. These days, his plate is fuller than ever. As chief of police, Spinks, 49,… Continue reading

AAUW chapter in PT named ‘platinum’ group

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend American Association of University Women — already the largest AAUW branch in the state — has been named one… Continue reading

And the winners are . . .

Duck Derby 1. Werner Beier won a new Toyota Tundra from Wilder Toyota of Port Angeles. 2. Daly Richardson, $2,000 cash (7 Cedars Casino) 3.… Continue reading

Buying locally key to food production, speaker says

BLYN — The keynote speaker sang the blues, but people perked him up again. Ken Meter, a Minneapolis-based food economist, delivered a state-of-the-farms report for… Continue reading

Duck Derby yields record number of tickets sold

PORT ANGELES — Werner Beier's luck came through for him at last. The Port Angeles man won the grand prize — a brand new Toyota… Continue reading

Makah whaling topic of prize-winning student documentary

SEQUIM — Two Sequim 16-year-olds chose one of the most controversial issues in their home state for the prize-winning History Day documentary that will take… Continue reading

PA, Port may form harbor cleanup authority

PORT ANGELES — A non-taxing public development authority to combine city and port efforts to clean up Port Angeles Harbor and redevelop the former Rayonier… Continue reading

Retiree endows $50,000 to Humane Society for new animal shelter

SEQUIM — A lifetime of thrift will buy a bit of immortality for Edward Markusen. The 88-year-old retired high school teacher has donated $50,000 to… Continue reading

500 signed up for ferry spots; program starts Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — Space is going fast for vehicles on the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry. More than 500 reservations had been made by the end of… Continue reading

Derby of the ducks today; races begin at 5 p.m.

PORT ANGELES — More than 36,000 yellow rubber ducks will race down the Nippon Paper Industries USA canal at the base of Ediz Hook in… Continue reading

Grand time at Rhododendron Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — The 73rd Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade was exactly as organizers had imagined it — big and busy. Thousands swarmed uptown and downtown… Continue reading

John Wayne family eyes huge development on Sequim Bay

SEQUIM — Picture it: Flying down a zipline over Johnson Creek, with the wind rushing in your ears and treetops whizzing past, as you descend… Continue reading

PA marks 100th anniversary of Great White Fleet’s visit

PORT ANGELES — More than 50 people gathered at City Pier on Saturday to recognize the 100th anniversary of a visit from a contingent of… Continue reading

Potlatch brings cultures together, offers a message

PORT ANGELES — Dancing, food, good cheer and a bounty of gifts overflowed the Lower Elwha Klallam tribal center during its annual potlatch with school… Continue reading

Ceremony honors fallen peace officers

PORT ANGELES — Lisa Davis hugged her daughter Jessie as the young woman wiped away her tears. In front of them, an honor guard of… Continue reading

Esprit transgender conference under way in PA

PORT ANGELES — A talent show and a gala dance are open to the public this year at the annual Esprit transgender conference. The conference,… Continue reading

Hot spell, stubborn snow shouldn’t bring flooding

Spring's late arrival, which has kept snow longer in the lower elevations, is expected to lead to higher streamflows this spring and summer as it… Continue reading

Passport to Health fair a look at alternative practices

PORT ANGELES — Want a free massage? How about some free lessons on health? If that sounds like your cup of tea, the Passport to… Continue reading

Rubber ducks to race on Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Ready, set, quack! Well, the rubber ducks won't quack, but they will float after they splash into the Nippon Paper Industries canal… Continue reading