Jefferson: Effort intensifies to preserve land around Tamanowas Rock near Anderson Lake

PORT TOWNSEND -- A group calling itself Tamanowas Rock LLC meets at noon Friday at Golden Times Photography, 120 Water St., as it continues efforts… Continue reading

Joyce: Crescent School Board approves contract for new superintendent

Longtime Crescent School Principal Doug Kubalek was officially named the district's new superintendent Tuesday night. The five-member Crescent School Board unanimously approved a two-year contract… Continue reading

LaPush: Quileute to get $649,322 grant for housing improvements

LAPUSH -- The Quileute Housing Authority will receive a $649,322 federal grant to improve affordable housing. The funding falls under the U.S. Department of Housing… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Fully clothed body plucked from harbor; woman’s identity a mystery

PORT ANGELES -- Police are investigating the death of a woman who was spotted floating in Port Angeles Harbor on Tuesday morning after swimming into… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Couple pledges $100,000 to maritime center, if . . .

PORT TOWNSEND -- A Port Townsend couple who were among the initial contributors to the Northwest Maritime Center has offered a second donation of $100,000… Continue reading

Sequim: Wal-Mart hiring center abuzz with jobs in advance of “supercenter” opening in late October

SEQUIM -- In a perfect world, Rudy Putz would be fishing 24/7. But the 73-year-old retiree is blessed with a sense of reality. So instead… Continue reading

Clallam tsunami workshop schedule

* Sept. 7 in Sequim, at John Wayne Marina, 2577 W. Sequim Bay Road, responders and officials meet at 2 p.m., followed by a 7… Continue reading

Clallam: Fallout over four-ballot primary spurs emergency meeting of county election canvassing board

Primary election voters who fail to vote for candidates or issues because of confusion over the new balloting system cannot recast their ballots, the Clallam… Continue reading

Clallam: Workshops, warnings in offing as defense against tsunamis

Blue and white warning signs going up on the Peninsula's Pacific coast beaches infer a simple message: In the event of a major earthquake or… Continue reading

Jefferson: Faster and better-informed, firefighters take delivery of 88 new radios

Firefighters across Jefferson County are better able to communicate with each other and law enforcement agencies after receiving 88 multi-frequency radios with funding from the… Continue reading

Jefferson: Woman gives up her partisan primary vote ‘to protect my right to vote for candidates from both parties’

PORT TOWNSEND -- When Linda LeBrane saw the four separate ballots in envelope in last week's voter mailing, she decided she couldn't vote in the… Continue reading

Lake Sutherland: Shoreline residents approve taxing district to fight pesky water weed

PORT ANGELES -- Lake Sutherland voters have approved formation of a management district, enabling them to pay for eradication efforts toward a non-native water weed… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Meeting set Wednesday to discuss possible pool at Jessie Webster Park

PORT ANGELES -- City officials will meet Wednesday with neighbors of Jessie Webster Park to answer questions about possible plans to build an indoor pool… Continue reading

Briton’s investment keeps West End rocketeers’ eye on the X Prize

FORKS -- Two West End rocket engineers' attempt at launching the first privately owned manned spacecraft is getting a boost from Europe. Space Transport Corp.'s… Continue reading

Clallam: Gubernatorial candidate Sims makes campaign swing to West End, Port Angeles

Gubernatorial candidate Ron Sims visited the North Olympic Peninsula over the weekend to tout his plans for tax reform and economic growth. "I have one… Continue reading

Peninsula: Federal marine sanctuary officials less than thrilled with rocket launch into sanctuary waters

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary officials have informed Space Transport Corp. that the Forks-based company's rocket launches are in violation of federal laws protecting the… Continue reading

Port Angeles skateboard park a ‘go’

-- with $200,000 still to be raised PORT ANGELES -- Enough money has been raised to commit to building a skateboard park, organizers say. "I… Continue reading

WITH GRAPHIC, 30wireless.

State Ferries to offer free Wi-Fi service, thanks in large part to Port Townsend company PORT TOWNSEND -- After months of tests by Port Townsend-based… Continue reading

Dungeness Valley pioneer turns 100 with an independent streak

SEQUIM -- Focused intently on playing cards arranged in a neat pattern at her kitchen table, Elsie Cameron Johnson's game face waivers only briefly to… Continue reading

Jefferson: Consolidation of three fire districts moving forward

Encouraged by the prospect of adding staff -- and the ability to meet state and federal safety mandates -- commissioners from three Jefferson County fire… Continue reading