Rowan agrees to psychiatric evaluation sought by his slain wife’s family

PORT ANGELES -- Former emergency room doctor Bruce Rowan has agreed to the psychiatric evaluation sought by the family of his slain wife, prior to… Continue reading

Soroptimists break ground Saturday for Port Townsend park makeover.

PORT TOWNSEND -- For the past two years, local Soroptimists have offered women the chance to make a fresh start in life through the "Do… Continue reading

Habitat for Humanity’s homebuilding program spreading to Forks

FORKS -- The Forks branch of Habitat for Humanity is looking for a family that qualifies to buy a no-interest home -- the first new… Continue reading

King County man killed in motorcycle crash east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- A 25-year-old Kent man was killed on U.S. Highway 101 early Wednesday morning when his motorcycle crashed near Mount Pleasant Road. Joshua… Continue reading

Port Angeles unveils five potential pool sites

PORT ANGELES -- About 80 people turned out Wednesday night to hear a presentation on five potential sites for the city's new swimming pool. "This… Continue reading

Port Townsend city manager suggests PTTV become a nonprofit corporation

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Manager David Timmons has proposed that Port Townsend's public TV station become a nonprofit corporation, while the city broadcasts its meetings… Continue reading

Two finalists in search for next Port Townsend schools superintendent

PORT TOWNSEND -- The School Board has narrowed its search for district superintendent to two finalists. Board members are expected to make the final selection… Continue reading

Two schools locked down after man seen brandishing weapon — turns out to be plastic pellet gun

PORT ANGELES -- Two schools were put into lockdown Wednesday afternoon as police pursued a man who brandished a weapon near Queen of Angels School.… Continue reading

Brinnon school levy appears headed toward victory

BRINNON -- Voters appeared to be approving a 7 percent Brinnon School District maintenance and operations levy on Tuesday. With unofficial returns Tuesday night, 351… Continue reading

Clallam County employees switching to 37.5-hour workweek

A 37½-hour week officially became the norm for most Clallam County employees Tuesday when county commissioners amended workers' classification, hours, and compensation. The impacts of… Continue reading

Highway improvements to be done as part of U.S. 101 safety corridor project in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES -- Drivers who cross the centerline of U.S. Highway 101 soon will be in for a bumpy ride. State Department of Transportation crews… Continue reading

Open house will show possible pool sites in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Proposed sites for the city's new swimming pool will be on display tonight beginning at 7 at the Vern Burton Community Center,… Continue reading

Port Angeles mayor slams tribe as untrustworthy

PORT ANGELES -- Tensions over the state Department of Transportation's canceled graving yard project resurfaced Tuesday when the mayor accused the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe… Continue reading

Sequim professional development plan means less class time for students next year

SEQUIM -- School leaders have accepted an ambitious professional development plan for Sequim district employees that means more early releases and late starts on school… Continue reading

Sergeant reunited with Jefferson County family members after year near Baghdad

PORT TOWNSEND -- Sgt. 1st Class Erik Nelson last week enjoyed some peaceful rest and relaxation with family in Port Ludlow and Port Townsend. That,… Continue reading

A scolding from her honor

PORT TOWNSEND MAYOR Catharine Robinson's letter chastising fellow City Council member Geoff Masci for calling three council members "godless heathen hippies" during a talk at… Continue reading

Chloe the mastiff, a Water Street landmark, dies

PORT TOWNSEND -- Chloe, an old soul whose large gray shape and drooling smile were a fixture in Water Street's business district, has passed to… Continue reading

Mayor threatens penalty in wake of councilman’s ‘hippies’ remark aimed at fellow council members

PORT TOWNSEND -- Mayor Catherine Robinson on Monday night reprimanded fellow council member Geoff Masci for calling some other council members "godless heathen hippies," and… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District faces uphill battle on WASL tests

PORT ANGELES -- Almost half of the current Port Angeles High School ninth grade -- 45 percent -- failed to pass the Washington Assessment of… Continue reading

PUD to survey western Port Angeles urban growth area customers

PORT ANGELES -- The Clallam County Public Utility District will survey its electricity customers living in a proposed annexation area west of the city limit… Continue reading