Neah Bay: Makah canoe skipper finds Paddle Journey a “healing from younger days”

NEAH BAY -- For many, the 2002 Paddle Journey is about spiritual healing and self-pride. For others, it provides hope and helps them connect with… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Governor signs land swap for Marriott hotel and conference center

Gov. Gary Locke has signed a long-awaited waterfront land swap between the Port of Port Angeles and the state Department of Natural Resources. The swap… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Killer to move into less-restrictive ward, but remain in mental hospital for at least 2 years

PORT ANGELES -- Bruce Rowan will not be moved off the Western State Hospital campus for at least two years. The former emergency room physician… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Lower Elwha Klallam youth to meet Paddle Journey canoeists

As more than a dozen Northwest tribal canoes cut through the waves on their journey to Taholah this week, a group of Lower Elwha Klallam… Continue reading

Port Angeles: More Paddle Journey canoes vandalized during last week’s stopover

PORT ANGELES -- More apparent vandalism of two tribal canoes parked on Hollywood Beach last week has left Port Angeles and tribal officials upset. "I'm… Continue reading

Port Angeles: One of area’s largest churches proposes ambitious expansion

PORT ANGELES -- One of the Peninsula's largest churches has proposed an ambitious five-year expansion plan that includes a 25,686-square-foot, two-story "family life center. Also… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Verdict in deputy shooting two years ago today could come by end of year, prosecutor says

Clallam County Sheriff's Deputy Wally Davis was shot to death two years ago today. And the county's chief prosecutor thinks that a verdict in the… Continue reading

Port Townsend: New bank to file application for charter this week

PORT TOWNSEND -- MarinerBank, a community bank in the process of organization, plans to apply for a charter this week. Jim Grabicki, president and CEO,… Continue reading

Sequim: Olympic Medical Center dedicates start of cancer center

SEQUIM -- Metal beams framed the podium Friday during the official "ground-breaking" ceremony for Olympic Medical Center's new radiation/oncology center. "It means we're a little… Continue reading

Clallam: Family Fun Day on Saturday

Clallam County's families are saluted Saturday with a carnival-style Fantastic Family Fun Day at Volunteer Field on Port Angeles' west side. Admission to the Fun… Continue reading

Clallam: Panel sends charter changes to ballot

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County freeholders approved five proposed revisions to the county charter on Thursday and will send them to voters in November. The… Continue reading

Jefferson: County commissioner candidates face Port Ludlow voters

PORT LUDLOW -- Promoting a strong local economy as an antidote to the county's budget woes was the message the majority of candidates for Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Angeles: “Drunk off their butts”: Revelers pour beer into tribal canoes

PORT ANGELES -- A group of intoxicated people attending a conference in Port Angeles apparently poured beer into tribal canoes parked at Hollywood Beach late… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Tribal Paddle Journey continues today

PORT ANGELES -- Lower Elwha officials said late Thursday night that American Indian canoe pullers on the 2002 Paddle Journey will leave Hollywood Beach today… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Blues festival creates tribute to musician’s memory

PORT TOWNSEND -- "Boats up the river and it won't come down, I believe my soul, babe, it's water bound." The words were written by… Continue reading

Sequim: Sheriff candidates face off in first forum of campaign

SEQUIM -- Incumbent Joe Hawe and challenger Soeren Poulsen displayed philosophical differences Thursday during their first debate in the campaign for Clallam County sheriff. Poulsen… Continue reading

West End: Power outage Sunday

Electricity will be off to all Clallam County Public Utility District customers in Forks, Neah Bay, Clallam Bay, Sekiu and Pysht on Sunday from 2… Continue reading

Gardiner: Troopers suspect “road rage” in two Peninsula crashes

GARDINER -- State troopers are continuing their search for a pickup truck they believe was involved in a fatal one-car rollover crash Saturday evening on… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Biggest crowd yet welcomes canoe pullers at Hollywood Beach

PORT ANGELES -- Canoe pullers from various American Indian tribes were welcomed by their largest crowd of the 2002 Paddle Journey at Hollywood Beach on… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Conference center paperwork sent to Gov. Locke

PORT ANGELES -- Gov. Gary Locke is expected to sign today or Friday the waterfront land swap necessary for the proposed Oak Street hotel and… Continue reading