PT pulp operations expected to restart today

PORT TOWNSEND -- As rainfall boosts city reservoirs, Port Townsend Paper Corp. announced it could resume full operations at the mill today. The company, which… Continue reading

What’s ahead for Peninsula weather?

El Nino is back, but weaker than its last visit to the Pacific Ocean. The result should be a mild winter for Jefferson and Clallam… Continue reading

Jefferson: Mineral overlay splits Planning Commission, puts “pit-pier” project on hold

The Jefferson County Planning Commission has placed in limbo -- at least temporarily -- a Fred Hill Materials application for a mineral lands overlay on… Continue reading

Peninsula: Ballot counting resumes today

North Olympic Peninsula elections officials will continue counting general election ballots today. In Clallam County, at least 8,300 ballots will be tallied. Jefferson County officials… Continue reading

Peninsula: Rivers increase as rain finally comes

What a difference some rain makes. North Olympic Peninsula rivers, which only a week ago were so low salmon habitat was threatened, are rising after… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Island County jury convicts Roberts of murdering deputy

PORT ANGELES -- Thomas Martin Roberts stared straight ahead without expression in the crowded courtroom Thursday as a jury delivered its verdict on the slaying… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Jurors tied Roberts’ mental problems to his drug abuse

PORT ANGELES -- Jurors from Island County who sat through 10 days of testimony in Thomas Martin Roberts' murder trial say they didn't believe Roberts'… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Prosecutor wins biggest case of his tenure, but he’s on the brink of losing his job

PORT ANGELES -- It's been a bittersweet week for Chris Shea. * He won the biggest case of his tenure as Clallam County prosecuting attorney.… Continue reading

Sequim: Council approves interim parking, mall design ordinances

SEQUIM -- The City Council approved interim design standards for regional shopping centers and an accompanying parking ordinance Wednesday. Both will be the subject of… Continue reading

Clallam: Lake Sutherland man missing

Clallam County sheriff's investigators are concerned a missing man may have drowned in Lake Sutherland while trying to recapture his pet parrot. Their concern follows… Continue reading

Jefferson: Brasfield outlines plans for sheriff’s office

Mike Brasfield on Wednesday began thinking about assuming the Jefferson County sheriff's position as he continued to hold a solid election lead over Kristen Anderson-Post.… Continue reading

Jefferson: PUD challengers see mandate

PORT TOWNSEND -- If campaign promises mean anything, the new Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1 board of commissioners will focus on serving existing… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Arguments conclude in deputy-slaying trial

PORT ANGELES -- On the eve of jury deliberations that will determine the fate of one man, Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Shea on Wednesday… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Hotelier spends another rainy night on roof

PORT ANGELES -- Although it has rained on and off since Monday night, the general manager of the Red Lion Hotel is sticking to his… Continue reading

Sequim: Council may dip into city reserves

SEQUIM -- Spend now or save for later? That's the question facing the City Council as it wrestles with the city's 2003 budget. The preliminary… Continue reading

Sequim: SARC prices may increase after levy fails

SEQUIM -- Sequim Aquatic Recreaction Center users can expect higher prices and shorter center hours after voters apparently rejected a maintenance and operations levy for… Continue reading

West End: Forks, Quileute tribe join forces for Christmas

LAPUSH -- Quileute tribal and Forks officials have joined forces to provide Christmas to needy children. A fund-raiser Dec. 4, dubbed "The Healing Circle," is… Continue reading

Clallam: Doherty-Kitchel commissioner race separated by 103 votes

The Clallam County commissioner rematch between incumbent Mike Doherty and challenger Phil Kitchel was too close to call Tuesday night, with Kitchel leading by only… Continue reading

Clallam: Hawe holding 12 point lead over Poulsen

Clallam County Sheriff Joe Hawe celebrated what appeared to be a victory in his re-election bid Tuesday night, but challenger Soeren Poulsen remains optimistic he… Continue reading

Clallam: Porter leads Doherty in race to the District Court bench

PORT ANGELES -- Rick Porter is confident he has been elected Clallam County District Court 1 judge, beating two-term incumbent John Doherty. Doherty says he… Continue reading