Port Angeles volunteer clinic suffers from loss of . . . volunteers

PORT ANGELES — The uninsured may go unserved at 909 Georgiana St. The cottage is the Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics Clinic for people… Continue reading

Complaints pour out on septic fees in Jefferson County

CHIMACUM — The Jefferson County Board of Health heard protests of fees and state-mandated regulations that would come with the county's proposed on-site septic system… Continue reading

Heart of Service Award nominating under way in Jefferson County

We are also looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have made our communities a better place. The three… Continue reading

Movie casting call this weekend for film ‘Twilight’ set in Forks

PORTLAND, Ore. — Extras Only Casting Co. is summoning anyone who wants to be an extra, a stand-ins or a photo double of a lead… Continue reading

Nominees sought for Clallam County Community Service Awards

We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have made our communities a better place. Soroptimist International of… Continue reading

Two remaining Sequim chamber board members stand their ground

SEQUIM — Hattie Dixon, one of two Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce board members who didn't resign this week, doesn't plan to budge for now.… Continue reading

Hearing Tuesday could lead to whaling charges being dropped

TACOMA — A pretrial hearing on motions to dismiss federal charges against five Makah whale hunters will proceed on Tuesday. Peninsula Daily News erroneously reported… Continue reading

Mayor’s ‘State of City’ speech marked by questions about personnel issues

FORKS — Tensions in Forks resulting from three Forks Police Department employees who are on paid administrative leave surfaced momentarily at Mayor Nedra Reed's "State… Continue reading

Missing Port Angeles man found dead near his property

PORT ANGELES — Cecil Olmstead, a 68-year-old Port Angeles man reported missing Monday, was found dead of apparent natural causes across the street from his… Continue reading

Port Townsend board to seek $33.8 million bond issue for new Grant Street School

PORT TOWNSEND — After more than a year of discussion, the Port Townsend School Board has set a May 20 election for a $33.84 million… Continue reading

Sequim Chamber of Commerce regroups after mass exit over executive director firing

SEQUIM — The day after the resignations of all but two Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce board members, a coalition is calling for nominations and… Continue reading

Sequim couple celebrate 60-year-old romance that started with a Valentine’s Day engagement

SEQUIM — Bill Fatherson doesn't hear every word you say to him — his new hearing aids are to be delivered soon — but when… Continue reading

Breaking news: Missing man found dead

PORT ANGELES -- The Clallam County Sheriff's Department announced that 68-year-old Cecil Olmstead was found dead Wednesday of natural causes. A full report will appear… Continue reading

Port Angeles man receives state’s Outstanding Veteran Volunteer award

PORT ANGELES — Marine Corps veteran Tom McKeown Sr. received the state's Outstanding Veteran Volunteer of 2007 award Tuesday. Clallam County commissioners hosted the ceremony… Continue reading

Port Angeles schools to seek tech tax levy election in May

PORT ANGELES — A technology levy for the Port Angeles School District to purchase computers and related ware for students will go before the voters… Continue reading

Port Ludlow residents upset over mysterious tree slashings

PORT LUDLOW — Neighbors and Ludlow Maintenance Commission Greenbelt Committee members were angered to find partially cut trees in a protected greenbelt between Jackson Lane… Continue reading

Sequim Chamber of Commerce board members quit at forum held over executive director’s firing

SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce has no executive director, no interim director and almost no governing board. On Tuesday, close to three… Continue reading

Sequim planning chairman to stay on; new growth panel to be formed

SEQUIM — One of Sequim's most ambitious developers should continue as chairman of the Planning Commission — but the town needs a new citizen panel… Continue reading

Bad news driving bad home market, say builder, banker

PORT ANGELES — Publicity about mortgage foreclosures is scaring people out of building or buying houses, a builder, a banker and two real estate agents… Continue reading

City park or City Hall? Sequim council to decide on parcel’s fate

SEQUIM — The people need a place to play giant checkers. Dance around a Maypole. Or just blend chitchat with coffee. So believes James Bay,… Continue reading