Effort intensifies to bring more industry — and jobs — to Jefferson County airport

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Economic Development Council and the Port of Port Townsend are closer to an agreement that could bring new industry… Continue reading

Research fires started in Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park fire managers are setting fires for research. One fire 10.8 miles up Deer Park Road from U.S. 101 southeast of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Book character Bella’s birthday bash a hit in Forks

FORKS - On Bella's birthday, fans talked of her future. About two dozen fans, some from out of town, of the Twilight vampire novel and… Continue reading

Ceremony Saturday relocates monument to Port Angeles Harbor’s founding

PORT ANGELES - A historical marker will be rededicated in a new home on Saturday. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. at the marker's… Continue reading

Games to test seniors’ skills — and promote friendships

PORT ANGELES - Let the games begin. The Port Angeles Senior Games, that is. More than 230 participants from throughout the United States and Canada… Continue reading

Homeland Security scales back space requirements for new North Olympic Peninsula office

PORT ANGELES - The federal Department of Homeland Security has scaled back its request for new office space in Clallam County. Now the agency is… Continue reading

Makah delegation in D.C. faces marine mammal panel

WASHINGTON D.C. - Makah tribal officials were grilled on Thursday by the federal Marine Mammal Commission about last Saturday's unauthorized whale hunt. "They had some… Continue reading

Demolition begins for Port Angeles Boat Haven redevelopment project

PORT ANGELES - The demolition of floats has begun in the Port Angeles Boat Haven redevelopment project, said Jeff Robb, the port's airport and marinas… Continue reading

Mexican culture to be showed in Sequim for independence day

SEQUIM - Last Saturday, Sequim Irrigation Festival princess Carolina Garcia waved and beamed her way through the Hoquiam Loggers Playday parade - the 14th procession… Continue reading

No tribal charges filed against five in whale hunt

NEAH BAY - No tribal charges had been filed as of Wednesday against five Makah men who are under federal investigation for hunting and killing… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend hints at raising rates for two marinas

PORT TOWNSEND - Leave the Boat Haven marine work yard rates alone for a year and add two new port staffers, one that would benefit… Continue reading

Some Jefferson County fire chiefs balk at new state agreement

QUILCENE - State Department of Natural Resources officials are pressing fire districts statewide to sign new agreements that redefine agency responsibilities for fighting wild land… Continue reading

Tribal courts operate differently from county courts

NEAH BAY - Court proceedings and rules of conduct can vary from tribe to tribe. Laws requiring public disclosure do not apply to sovereign tribal… Continue reading

Clallam County’s 2008 deficit put at $1 million

PORT ANGELES - Clallam County officials will be punching new holes into their belts to slim down by $1 million for 2008. County Administrator Jim… Continue reading

Commissioners of Jefferson, Clallam counties to meet in joint session

PORT TOWNSEND -Commissioners of Jefferson and Clallam counties plan to discuss common issues at a meeting tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24. No one seems to… Continue reading

Major charges unlikely in Port Angeles pedestrian death

PORT ANGELES - No serious charges are likely after a 49-year-old woman died of her injuries sustained when she was hit by a car while… Continue reading

Makah take their whaling case to nation’s capital; meetings set today with senators

WASHINGTON - Makah representatives arrived in the nation's capital on Tuesday to begin three days of meetings regarding Saturday's unauthorized killing of a gray whale.… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation Festival float up in flames

BRINNON - The Sequim Irrigation Festival float was destroyed in a fire while it was parked in the day-use section of Dosewallips State Park on… Continue reading

Titus losing his job as Sequim K-9 dog

SEQUIM - Titus will sniff no more in Sequim come 2008. He's losing his job. The 4-year-old German shepherd, who with officer Mike Hill makes… Continue reading

‘We’re just people’ — Neah Bay townfolk wary, worried about reaction to unsanctioned whale kill

NEAH BAY - After a tumultuous weekend, Monday morning dawned clear and calm on the Makah Reservation - but many here awoke wary and worried.… Continue reading