Remembering 9/11: Rep. Buck recalls visit to Ground Zero, seeks changes in state law

PORT ANGELES -- After Seattle canceled its December 1999 New Year's Eve celebration because of terrorist threats, many city residents gathered three months later to… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Terrier helps Sequim students cope with aftermath of attacks

SEQUIM -- A two-year-old Yorkshire terrier helped students at Sequim's two elementary schools in the days following last year's terrorist attacks on the World Trade… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Washington State Ferries security tightened

For a time this summer, motorists waiting to board state ferries wondered if they would be the next passengers subjected to random searches. Loud complaints… Continue reading

Clallam: Commissioners may need to trim up to $1.2 million from budget

Clallam County commissioners may have to cut services and positions to trim between $826,000 and $1.2 million from the 2003 budget. That was the essence… Continue reading

Peninsula educators reviewing WASL test scores closely

Public school officials in Jefferson and Clallam counties are closely reviewing standardized test scores released Monday afternoon. The Washington Assessment of Student Learning, or WASL,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Barge fire investigation continues; worker satisfactory

A worker injured aboard a barge that caught on fire late Friday night was in satisfactory condition Monday. Brad Peterson of Freshwater Bay was transported… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Proposal to combine firefighting operations given to City Council

PORT TOWNSEND -- When an early morning fire broke out in the McCurdy building on Water Street last June, Fire Chief Ed Edwards was the… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Businessman donates flags to PA schools

PORT ANGELES -- Each school in the Port Angeles School District will receive a U.S. flag from a Peninsula businessman to remember Sept. 11. Mike… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Complete guide to commemorations, activities on North Olympic Peninsula

Here's a listing of public events and commemorations in Clallam and Jefferson counties in connection with the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. This… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Schools to hold student-driven discussions Wednesday

One year ago most students on the North Olympic Peninsula knew little about terrorist attacks, life in Afghanistan and the al-Qaida. Following the Sept. 11… Continue reading

Sequim: City looks for new chief finance officer

After six months on the job, Sequim's city finance director has resigned for health reasons. City Manager Bill Elliott confirmed Monday that Gary Wilgocki had… Continue reading

Sequim: Council delays decision on possible shopping mall rezoning

SEQUIM -- It's going to be at least two more weeks before the City Council decides the fate of a property rezoning that could lead… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES: CONFERENCE CENTER LAND DEAL COULD CLOSE THIS MONTH

PORT ANGELES -- Developer Randal Jay Ehm said Sunday he should be able to close on the downtown lot for his proposed hotel and conference… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Supporters still interested in Kalakala

PORT ANGELES -- Interest in bringing the historic ferry Kalakala here remains -- but the organizer most identified with the effort hasn't heard anything yet… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Airport operations still changing one year after attacks

PORT ANGELES -- When Federal Aviation Administration officials determined the Sept. 11 hijackers were not typical kidnappers seeking ransom, they immediately ordered all air traffic… Continue reading

REMEMBERING 9/11: CUSTOMS OFFICIALS REACT WITH INCREASED VIGILANCE –

PORT ANGELES -- As U.S. Customs inspectors pace the lines of cars waiting to board the ferry to Victoria, their eyes are carefully scanning for… Continue reading

Remembering 9/11: Rep. Dicks pushed for increased security funding

PORT ANGELES -- Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Bremerton, continues to fight for increased "homeland security" funding he says is still needed one year after the Sept.… Continue reading

SEQUIM: DEBATE TONIGHT ON SHOPPING CENTER ZONING

SEQUIM -- Two weeks after one of its most well-attended meetings, the City Council tonight is scheduled to discuss a rezoning that would open 72… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Man in serious condition following barge fire

PORT ANGELES -- A man working aboard a barge that caught fire Friday night in Port Angeles Harbor was in serious condition at Harborview Medical… Continue reading

Port Angeles: StreamFest focuses on conservation easements

PORT ANGELES -- Today marks StreamFest, the second event celebrating land and stream preservation. People can learn about land conservation easements and local habitat along… Continue reading