Jefferson: Economic development stimulus ordinance on the drawing boards

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Economic Development Council is putting the final touches on a proposed county ordinance to govern use of the Community… Continue reading

Jefferson: Port Townsend, county commend two local heroes for service

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two Port Townsend men were honored Monday for seeing something that needed to be done and doing it. Dennis Bates, Jefferson County… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Temporary repairs to open Graves Creek Road, campground Aug. 16

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- Short-term repairs to Quinault Valley's Graves Creek Road began Monday, and park officials said the road and campground will be open… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Conference center will include green belt

PORT ANGELES -- A harborfront extension of The Waterfront Trail and a "green belt"' that will be a public park are part of plans for… Continue reading

Sequim: Woman dies week after her wedding

SEQUIM -- Only a week after her wedding, 19-year-old Neana Melin Boynton lost her four-year battle against acute lymphatic leukemia in a Seattle hospital. Mrs.… Continue reading

West End: Paddle Journey due to resume today

Makah tribal member Theron Parker will lead about 25 canoes to Ozette, with a lunch stop on Tatoosh Island, on today's leg of the annual… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Canoe made by children launched for Paddle Journey

NEAH BAY -- A 34-foot cedar canoe built by high school students made its maiden voyage to greet 2002 Paddle Journey participants Saturday. As the… Continue reading

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