Clallam: On taxes, county giveth more than taketh

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County government is good for Clallam County -- to the tune of about $40.4 million in 2007 after deducting sales and… Continue reading

County-city pact paves way for eastern sewer line outside Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Anxiety rose to a pitch rarely felt in the Clallam County Courthouse before county commissioners Tuesday approved a tax-sharing agreement with the… Continue reading

Fierce storm takes toll on North Olympic Peninsula

A savage storm gave the back of its hand to the North Olympic Peninsula on Wednesday with a slap that snapped power poles, downed trees,… Continue reading

FIRST

PORT TOWNSEND -- A group of 10 randomly selected Port Townsend residents participated Friday and Saturday in the first ''Wisdom Council,'' a series of meetings… Continue reading

Hearing on proposed changes to no-shoot zone law draws 200 people

PORT TOWNSEND -- About 200 people showed up at Fort Worden State Park to the second installment of a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to… Continue reading

Port Angeles maps school closure, realignment plans

PORT ANGELES -- The school district on Tuesday released its analysis of the proposed closure and realignment plan known as Option D and answers to… Continue reading

Port Townsend attempts to put speed bump in two proposed off-road sites

PORT TOWNSEND -- City leaders oppose two proposed off-highway vehicle riding areas, saying such use would threaten Port Townsend-owned watershed for fish habitat and city… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Downtown shelter plans shape up

PORT TOWNSEND -- Volunteers from churches and the community soon will provide the 3 C's -- casseroles, conversation and compassion -- to homeless men as… Continue reading

Residents who fled fire treated to early Thanksgiving dinner

PORT TOWNSEND -- It's been two months since the fire took the life of her friend and neighbor and damaged the building in which she… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2006

Sequim marketers hope to put sunshine on Seattle TV

SEQUIM -- It could be a solar-powered generator of money for the city. A magnet for soggy Seattleites. An on-screen portal to peace and quiet… Continue reading

Thousands in Clallam County remain without electricity

The storm that whipped wind and rain across Clallam County on Wednesday left thousands of people high and dry and without electricity that may take… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2006

Animal shelter seeks increase of funds from Sequim

SEQUIM -- Dr. John Miles believes $2.39 per person is not so steep. That's how much Miles, president of the Clallam County Humane Society, is… Continue reading

Commissioner’s eleventh-hour doubts clouds agreement that includes sewer line east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- A year in the making and on the eve of passage, a revenue-sharing agreement between Clallam County and Port Angeles city ran… Continue reading

Defeat of pool measures in Port Angeles, Forks creates hesitancy in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- YMCA officials are uncertain about approaching Jefferson County voters with a pool bond proposal because of overwhelming election defeats of aquatic center… Continue reading

Holiday parade entries sought

PORT ANGELES -- Entries are sought for the second annual Light the Night holiday parade in downtown Port Angeles. The parade is Saturday, Dec. 2,… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2006

Port Angeles budget calls for two new police officers, archaeologist

PORT ANGELES -- The city's proposed $110.7 million budget for 2007 includes a lower property tax rate, two new police officers and a state-funded archaeologist… Continue reading

Rep. Kessler reappointed majority leader

SEATAC -- Rep. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam, has been re-elected majority leader in the state House of Representatives. Kessler is one of three state legislators representing… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2006

Residents who fled fire treated to early Thanksgiving dinner

PORT TOWNSEND -- It's been two months since the fire took the life of her friend and neighbor and damaged the building in which she… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s First “Wisdom Council”

PORT TOWNSEND -- A group of 10 randomly selected Port Townsend residents participated Friday and Saturday in the first "Wisdom Council,"' a series of meetings… Continue reading

Rescue team plucks hunter from 3,720 feet

SEQUIM -- A deer hunter remained in good condition at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles on Sunday with injuries he suffered in a fall… Continue reading