Quileute get planning grant for RV park planning, seafood marketing strategies

LAPUSH -- The Quileute tribe this week received a $35,000 economic development grant from the federal Department of Commerce. It's the same grant the tribe… Continue reading

Transportation secretary likely to be hired, fired by governor instead of Transportation Commission

OLYMPIA -- The state transportation secretary will likely come under the thumb of the governor following passage of a bill in the state House on… Continue reading

80 canoes, 8,000 Native Americans expected at Port Angeles climax to this summer’s Canoe Journey

PORT ANGELES -- Eighty canoes supported by 8,000 Native Americans will land along the waterfront Aug. 1, kicking off a six-day event that may or… Continue reading

Carlsborg boat pilot killed while racing in Arizona

SEQUIM -- A Carlsborg man died in a boating accident Saturday while racing at an event on Firebird Lake near Chandler, Ariz. Mike Neuharth suffered… Continue reading

Jefferson County considering all-mail elections

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County's traditional voter polling places could become a thing of the past if county leaders and residents embrace the concept of… Continue reading

Klallam language teacher Valadez honored by Washington State Indian Education Association

PORT ANGELES -- After graduating from The Evergreen State College in 1986, Jamie Valadez tried to land a full-time teaching job with the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Makah say shift to quota-based fishery “not a problem””

NEAH BAY -- There aren't likely to be surprises in the Makah tribe's 2005-06 winter salmon catch -- unlike last season. After taking nearly about… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend board to hear from Port Angeles ferry operator

PORT TOWNSEND -- Victoria Express president Jack Harmon on Wednesday will discuss with Port of Port Townsend commissioners the Port Angeles passenger ferry service's possible… Continue reading

Rep. Buck’s letter

FOLLOWING IS THE text of a letter written last month by Rep. Jim Buck, R-Joyce, to Rep. John McCoy, D-Marysville. McCoy is the state House… Continue reading

State lawmaker confirms broaching land swap with tribe at secret meeting last month

OLYMPIA -- State Rep. Jim Buck on Monday confirmed a secret meeting in the state capital last month during which he and other legislators discussed… Continue reading

Clallam parks, fairgrounds fees slated to increase

Fees for some facilities at Clallam County parks would increase in an ordinance that will undergo a public hearing April 19. The fees will continue… Continue reading

Conservation District field trips slated

SEQUIM -- The Clallam Conservation District staff will lead field trips on native plants from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 and April 23… Continue reading

Dogs, cats rule at Jefferson County Animal Shelter, under new management

PORT TOWNSEND -- On her doctor's orders, Tess has a blanket in her private room. Nearby, Buddy, the cuts on his neck healing, is testing… Continue reading

Ferry runs canceled in Port Townsend today

A series of cancellations and changes to the sailing schedule on the Port Townsend-Keystone route of Washington State Ferries continues today. Caused by low tides… Continue reading

Hargrove defends anti gay rights bill vote

OLYMPIA -- Sen. Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam, said his no vote last week on a controversial gay rights bill was consistent with his convictions and those… Continue reading

Take those studded tires off today

Today is the last day to legally drive on studded tires until Nov. 1. The state Department of Transportation extended the normal March 31 deadline… Continue reading

Boundary Review Board sets dates for annex challenges

PORT ANGELES -- The Clallam County Boundary Review Board will review three challenges to the city's proposed western urban growth area annexation at hearings set… Continue reading

Buck, Kessler split on 2005-2007 state budget

OLYMPIA -- With two weeks remaining in the regular legislative session, the 24th District's legislators spent most of the past week focusing on the 2005-2007… Continue reading

Clallam’s top citizens lauded for service to others

PORT ANGELES -- They've spent large chunks of their lives quietly helping people and causes in need -- simply because it was the right thing… Continue reading

Flap over irrigation water in new Sequim subdivisions resolved — for now

SEQUIM -- The city of Sequim and the Highland Irrigation District have reached an uneasy truce over supplying irrigation water to new subdivisions -- the… Continue reading