Journeys to arrive in Port Angeles

The 2005 Tribal Canoe Journey flotilla of 70 craft, from as far away as St. Paul Island, Alaska, 2,000 miles to the north, complete their… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Discovery Center now open 7 days

PORT ANGELES -- The Olympic Coast Discovery Center is now open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Discovery Center is… Continue reading

Tradition, warm greetings mark tribal canoes” Jamestown landing

JAMESTOWN -- Songs, drums and the scent of alder cook fires greeted Native American canoe paddlers from Puget Sound on Sunday. A crowd of about… Continue reading

A canoe journey through time: Paddle to Elwha designed to instill participants with cultural identity, pride

PORT ANGELES -- Scores of young paddlers on the 2005 Tribal Canoe Journey are following ancient paths across the water in traditional canoes, singing songs… Continue reading

Canoe journey participants paddle into Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Wrestling with the tide and strong currents, participants in the 2005 Tribal Canoe Journey arrived in Port Townsend one by one on… Continue reading

Colleagues, friends say final farewell to Sequim police officer

SEQUIM -- Hundreds of mourners, including dozens of law enforcement officials from throughout Washington, attended a public memorial service Saturday afternoon to honor the memory… Continue reading

Jefferson County filings produce City Council, Port races; nine positions fail to attract candidates

PORT TOWNSEND -- And they're off! Friday marked the filing deadline for political candidates in the Sept. 20 primary and the Nov. 8 general election,… Continue reading

Races emerge for Clallam assessor, three Port Angeles City Council, school district seats

PORT ANGELES -- Friday marked the filing deadline for political candidates in the Sept. 20 primary and the Nov. 8 general election, and the official… Continue reading

Where, when to watch the canoes arrive in Port Angeles on Monday

THE LOWER ELWHA Klallam tribe's canoe, "Spirit of Elwha," is on its way with other tribal craft from around Puget Sound, British Columbia and Alaska.… Continue reading

Canoe journey participants due in Port Townsend on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND -- The 2005 Tribal Canoe Journey -- the Paddle to Elwha -- will stop in Port Townsend for a night of dancing and… Continue reading

Chimacum, Cape George fire district boards agree to merge

PORT TOWNSEND --Commissioners unanimously approved a merger between the Chimacum and Cape George fire districts during a joint meeting held Wednesday. If approved by Jefferson… Continue reading

Figures in care home abuse criminal case face civil lawsuit

SEQUIM -- A medical malpractice lawsuit seeking an unspecified amount was filed Wednesday in Clallam County Superior Court against a man and woman who ran… Continue reading

Port Angeles marks 10-year “sister” relationship with Mutsu City, Japan

PORT ANGELES -- It's difficult to believe 10 years have passed. The formal sister city agreement between Port Angeles and Mutsu City, Japan, was signed… Continue reading

Quillayute Valley School Board passes budget; layoffs likely

FORKS -- The Quillayute Valley School Board approved the 2004-05 school budget at a special session Thursday evening. But it wasn't easy, said district leaders.… Continue reading

Rough seas bring canoes ashore at Freshwater Bay

PORT ANGELES -- The past paddled into Freshwater Bay on Thursday afternoon, bound for a bright future. The first four canoes to reach the Port… Continue reading

Study says fishing vessels can aid in oil spills

PORT ANGELES -- What to do if one of those oil tankers that frequently traverse the Strait of Juan de Fuca accidentally unleashes a 10,000-gallon… Continue reading

Volunteers sought to help with tribal journey gathering

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is still seeking volunteers for the 2005 canoe journey it will host Monday through Aug. 6. Especially sought are massage… Continue reading

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Canadian fishermen off Cape Flattery

NEAH BAY -- The U.S. Coast Guard stopped searching Wednesday afternoon for two Canadian men missing after their commercial fishing boat capsized off Cape Flattery… Continue reading

Concert on the Dock tonight

The upbeat, dance-inspiring vibes of Ala Zingara will rock the downtown Port Townsend waterfront today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The band will perform… Continue reading

Corrections officer accused of hitting colleague while on duty

PORT HADLOCK -- A Jefferson County corrections officer, charged with hitting a subordinate while on duty, has been placed on unpaid leave pending a trial… Continue reading