Jefferson County’s police and firefighters give young victim of muscular dystrophy a parade in style

PORT HADLOCK -- It was Thor McKay's big parade home Monday night. And thanks to those driving more than 25 law enforcement and emergency services… Continue reading

Meet the candidates

The public is invited to attend these political forums across the North Olympic Peninsula this week: Thursday * 2 p.m.: Guy Cole Convention Center, Carrie… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Enrollment up unexpectedly, but not enough to reopen Monroe School

PORT ANGELES -- School Board members say they are delighted to see enrollments increase at Port Angeles schools, but the increase does not call for… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City manager explains needs for tax levy increase

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Manager David Timmons warned Port Townsend residents Tuesday night that they stand to lose street repair dollars, some emergency services and… Continue reading

Residents just outside Port Angeles city limit want to stay that way — just outside

East side, west side . . . neither likes Port Angeles very much. At a hearing Tuesday on proposed updates to Clallam County's growth management… Continue reading

Sequim may require bicyclists to wear helmets; Port Angeles to propose foot scooter ordinance

SEQUIM -- A proposed ordinance to regulate the use of motorized foot scooters could also set law for bicycle riders, requiring them to wear helmets… Continue reading

West End: Happy day for business owners — Highway 112 reopening

Business owners from Joyce to Sekiu say they can't wait for cars and trucks to again travel on state Highway 112. The scenic highway across… Continue reading

Clallam: Commissioners likely to delay proposed no-smoking ordinance today

There's no smokin' in the boys' room, the girls' room or the hearing room -- but you might light up in the gazebo. Gazebos --… Continue reading

Clallam: Current well-water users can continue current consumption, “water lawyer” says

Well-water users in the Elwha and Dungeness valleys can continue their current consumption under a proposed water resources plan, a self-described "water lawyer" said Monday.… Continue reading

Jefferson: Frustrated dairyman gives commissioners an ultimatum

PORT TOWNSEND -- Friends, neighbors and farmers packed a courthouse meeting room Monday to support longtime Chimacum dairy farmer Roger Short, who voiced frustration with… Continue reading

Jefferson: Huntingford elected to state counties association post

Jefferson County commissioners' Chairman Glen Huntingford has been named secretary-treasurer of the Washington State Association of Counties. County commissioners from around the state elected Hungtingford,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: PUD commissioners review potential of fiber-optic system

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 commissioners say they now know more about future uses of the PUD's $3.78 million fiber-optic… Continue reading

Sequim: City Council approves rezoning for seven-unit residential development

SEQUIM -- The City Council authorized the rezoning of 3.4 acres on the south side of the city after a public hearing Monday night. The… Continue reading

West End: State Highway 112 to reopen Wednesday with more environmentally friendly Jim Creek culvert

PYSHT -- The scenic highway across the western top of the North Olympic Peninsula will be whole again on Wednesday. That straightens out a detour… Continue reading

Election forums in Clallam County

Political forums in Port Angeles, Forks and Sequim will give voters a chance to learn about issues in the Nov. 2 general election as well… Continue reading

Election forums in Jefferson county

Political forums in Port Townsend, Chimacum and Marrowstone Island this week will give voters a chance meet candidates in the Nov. 2 election and ask… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge to be closed intermittently on Wednesday

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed for up to 30 minutes at a time on Wednesday to allow crews to conduct ballast checks on… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Donated artwork to fire station recalls 9/11 heroes

PORT ANGELES -- Gregg Elwood knows what it's like to be called out of bed to respond to an emergency. So to recognize the sacrifice… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Westside street, park to be closed for pipeline project

The stretch of Port Angeles' Fourth Street between Hill and N streets is closed to through traffic beginning today for the installation of sewer and… Continue reading

Quilcene: 32 acres being transformed into animal haven

QUILCENE -- When she was a little girl, Sara Peterman was always bringing home animals that were lost or injured. Now, with the help of… Continue reading