Hood Canal Bridge pontoon work originally slated for Port Angeles starts in Tacoma

PORT ANGELES --Almost a year after graving yard construction halted in Port Angeles, work has started in Tacoma to build concrete pontoons for the Hood… Continue reading

Indian Island commander says there’s little risk from sub dockings

PORT HADLOCK -- Naval Magazine Indian Island's commanding officer says there is little risk to Jefferson County communities now that plans have been made to… Continue reading

Sheriff’s misconduct cases sent to state attorney general’s office

SEATTLE -- The state prosecutor assigned to determine if criminal charges will be leveled against two former Clallam County deputies will likely make a determination… Continue reading

Animal sanctuary seeking donations

By Mark Esper SEQUIM -- Critterhaven Sanctuary has helped provide a safe, loving environment for animals in need for eight years. Dozens of horses, goats,… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2005
  • MARK ESPER

Bill for investigative reports a month away

It will take about a month before Clallam County gets the bill for private investigations into misconduct in the Sheriff's Office. Marge Upham, county director… Continue reading

Clallam County budget review draws few interested individuals, comments

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County reviewed a $73.3 million budget Tuesday without so much as a raised eyebrow in the audience. In fact, there was… Continue reading

Electrical problem sidelines state ferry in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- The North Olympic Peninsula's water link to the northern Interstate 5 corridor was severed Tuesday morning when the MV Klickitat was idled… Continue reading

Lower Elwha, Department of Transportation take different strategies toward graving yard resolution

PORT ANGELES -- The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe has requested formal mediation of its lawsuit against the state for reburial of ancestral remains at the… Continue reading

Students show support for teacher in a most colorful way

By Mark Esper SEQUIM -- The official colors of Sequim Middle School may be teal and black, but the school was all in pink on… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2005
  • MARK ESPER

2006 Port of Port Angeles budget shows income up

PORT ANGELES -- The Port of Port Angeles' 2006 final budget projects a small general fund surplus, increased moorage fee income at Boat Haven and… Continue reading

Future murky for restaurant on sagging PT pier

PORT TOWNSEND -- The cost of saving the historical piertop building that most recently housed The Surf restaurant could soar to million of dollars, the… Continue reading

Murray applauds cooperation to enhance Port Townsend historic district

PORT TOWNSEND -- U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Monday applauded a city and Port of Port Townsend partnership, saying it was a major reason she… Continue reading

Clallam County’s $73.3 million proposed budget ready for public review

Clallam County will offer its $73.3 million 2006 budget for public inspection in a pair of hearings Tuesday. The first will start at 10:30 a.m.… Continue reading

Streamkeepers win battle to use bugs for monitoring

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Streamkeepers have won their battle of the bugs with the state Department of Ecology over which creeks in the region… Continue reading

Fire destroys 31-year-old motor home

PORT ANGELES -- A tipped over propane heater is being cited as the cause of a fire that destroyed a 24-foot 1974 Travco motor home… Continue reading

Fontenot: Behavior was “unprofessional, inappropriate””

PORT ANGELES -- A critique of internal and external investigations into misconduct allegations against former Clallam County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Dave Fontenot, 36, concluded that… Continue reading

Hayden: From Employee of the Year to ouster within 10 months

PORT ANGELES -- Last year ended with Clallam County Sheriff's Deputy Dwane Hayden being nominated for the department's Employee of the Year by his supervisor.… Continue reading

Martin says he was unaware of employees’ behavior because his brass didn’t tell him

PORT ANGELES --Clallam County Sheriff Joe Martin said he wasn't aware of favoritism or sexual harassment allegations within his department because his top commanders didn't… Continue reading

New Economic Development Council president anticipating positive 2006 in aiding Jefferson’s economy

PORT TOWNSEND --Jefferson County Economic Development Council leaders says they are seeing the beginning of a turnaround in the agency after being plagued by inner… Continue reading

Santa’s arrival, tree lighting kick off Port Angeles Christmas season

PORT ANGELES -- Santa Claus was a little late making his way to the Port Angeles Downtown Association's Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening, but most… Continue reading