Jefferson: Rodgers, Wrinkle appear headed toward general election face off for commissioner

Republican Pat Rodgers and Democrat Wendi Wrinkle emerged from a field of six candidates Tuesday as the two candidates who will face off for Jefferson… Continue reading

Kelly leading Shea in Clallam prosecutor’s race

PORT ANGELES -- Incumbent Chris Shea trailed challenger Deb Kelly in the first round of primary election vote counting Tuesday night for Clallam County prosecuting… Continue reading

Peninsula: Officials “disappointed” as sales tax measures trail

Officials in Clallam and Jefferson counties expressed disappointment Tuesday night that voters were rejecting proposed sales tax increases for criminal justice funding. They pledged to… Continue reading

Peninsula: Park, forest lift open burn, smoking ban

Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park officials have lifted a ban on open fires and smoking. Officials said Wednesday the ban was lifted at… Continue reading

Port Angeles: School bus incident still being investigated by school, tribal officials

PORT ANGELES -- Lower Elwha Klallam tribal officials and members will meet Thursday to discuss issues related to the arrests of three girls who allegedly… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Library director to retire next year

Port Townsend Library Director Linnea Patrick announced Tuesday that she will retire at the end of 2003. The advance retirement notice allows the city to… Continue reading

Sequim: SARC levy measure lags

SEQUIM -- The proposed Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center replacement maintenance and operations levy was failing Tuesday night. The replacement levy would cost voters 12 cents… Continue reading

Clallam: Animal lovers press county for new shelter

-- Clallam County will study the possibility of a joint animal shelter operated with Jefferson County after two county commissioners listened Monday to more than… Continue reading

Jefferson: Park and ride land purchase may be completed this year

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County officials are hoping to purchase 40 acres near the intersection of state Highways 19 and 104 for construction of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles officials, Westport Shipyard impressed with each other

Port Angeles officials and business leaders are very impressed with Westport Shipyard after touring its facilities on Monday -- and the feeling appears to be… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Girls arrested for allegedly assaulting school bus driver

PORT ANGELES -- Two girls -- an 11-year-old and a 16-year-old -- were arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting their school bus driver with a plastic… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City Hall bond approved

The Port Townsend City Council gave final approval Monday night to a $3.465 million bond to finance the building of a City Hall annex and… Continue reading

Clallam: Primary election deadline draws closer

PORT ANGELES -- Tuesday is the last chance for Clallam County voters to have their say on a proposed sales tax increase, a maintenance and… Continue reading

Jefferson: Tax levy measures on Tuesday’s ballot

Measures to increase the sales tax by one-tenth of a penny and to boost the levy rate for Fire District No. 1 in Chimacum are… Continue reading

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Voter information guides for Clallam and Jefferson counties are available free of charge while supplies last at the respective county courthouse, public libraries and the… Continue reading

Dungeness: Car plucked from pond

DUNGENESS -- A submerged vehicle found in a pond Saturday afternoon is prompting an investigation by Clallam County sheriff's deputies. The 1981 Honda Civic was… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Deputy superintendent named

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic National Park has named a woman with more than 25 years of National Park Service experience as its new deputy superintendent.… Continue reading

Peninsula: Tribal trawlers may be headed to deeper water

NEAH BAY -- Tribal fishermen may be pushed further out to sea to avoid violating a new federal ban on trawling at depths between 600… Continue reading

Port Angeles: “Dream Playground” due to be finished today

PORT ANGELES -- Rome wasn't built in a day. But Port Angeles' massive "Dream Playground" has come close to deserving such acclaim. At 6 p.m.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Playground project ends with ice cream social tonight

PORT ANGELES -- An ice cream social at 6 p.m. today will herald Port Angeles' new "Dream Playground" at Erickson Park on Race Street across… Continue reading