Port Townsend: Legal doubts dog proposed store law

PORT TOWNSEND -- A City Council committee is researching what it calls cutting-edge legislation that could establish rules on the interior appearance of chain stores… Continue reading

Sizzling weekend of entertainment begins across Peninsula — including Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts

Between sugar-coated elephant ears and bananas dipped in chocolate, the swarms of people attending this weekend's Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts could eat… Continue reading

Forks: Gov. Locke to come calling

Gov. Gary Locke will visit Forks and the surrounding West End area during a half-day tour May 30. Following an 11:30 a.m. arrival at the… Continue reading

Forks: School Board postpones skills center decision

FORKS -- The Quillayute Valley School Board has postponed signing an interlocal agreement on the proposed North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center until its June 4… Continue reading

Irondale: Road construction to begin

IRONDALE -- Irondale Road reconstruction is scheduled to begin Tuesday, bringing delays and one-way traffic between state Route 19 and Port Hadlock. A complete closure… Continue reading

Port Angeles topside ship repair business closes

PRIME, the marine topside repair company, has closed its doors in Port Angeles after three years of operations, apparently because of financial problems. But the… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Ediz Hook closed through weekend

Oil spill response officials announced Wednesday that Ediz Hook off Port Angeles will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians through Memorial Day weekend. Exceptions… Continue reading

Port Angeles: PRIME closure surprises tanker company, others

PORT ANGELES -- The quiet closure of PRIME has come as a surprise to Alaska Tanker Co. and others that have worked with the marine… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Task force plans steps to stem bias

PORT ANGELES -- The newly formed Community Multicultural Task Force discussed a number of suggestions Wednesday to combat racial discrimination. They include placing "PORT ANGELES… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Levity over the levy — When’s my computer coming?

PORT TOWNSEND -- When's my computer coming? Relief, mixed with humor, was the emotion expressed by teachers the day after voters passed the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Sequim: Mayor accuses county of playing politics

SEQUIM -- Mayor Walt Schubert accused Clallam County commissioners Wednesday with playing politics with the $350,000 Opportunity Fund grant application the city filed to fund… Continue reading

Clallam: County tackles veterans relief fund abuse

By Temple A. Stark Clallam County has formally taken control of the distribution of emergency funds for local veterans. County commissioners approved the creation of… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2002
  • TEMPLE A. STARK

Emergency officials criticize PA harbor oil spill cleanup

PORT ANGELES -- Two local emergency managers are upset over cleanup efforts after nearly 500 gallons of fuel oil spilled into Port Angeles Harbor early… Continue reading

Forks: Teacher wins education honor

FORKS -- A high school history and mathematics teacher here is one of eight honored statewide for "effective" instructional abilities. Val "V.J." Giles, who has… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Council approves Northland cable agreement

PORT ANGELES -- Local residents will be able to access high-speed cable modem connections as a result of a new Northland Cable Television franchise approved… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Council members defend private meeting

PORT TOWNSEND --Members of a City Council committee defended their right Monday to meet privately to discuss potential litigation concerning a proposed formula store ordinance.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Funds OK’d to study water, sewer improvements

PORT TOWNSEND -- The City Council has authorized spending up to $250,000 to study water, sewer and transportation improvements in the upper Sims Way commercial… Continue reading

PORT TOWNSEND: VOTERS APPROVE TECHNOLOGY LEVY

PORT TOWNSEND -- Voters overwhelmingly approved the Port Townsend School District's three-year, $945,600 technology levy during Tuesday's election. But the spirit among levy supporters at… Continue reading

Sequim: Crane operator faces weapons charge

SEQUIM -- The operator of a crane that tipped over Sunday night in Sequim and nearly damaged several homes will enter a plea in court… Continue reading

Cape George: Fire chief quits to become port manager in Poulsbo

CAPE GEORGE -- Chief Ed Erhardt will leave Jefferson County Fire District No. 6 to become the new manager of the Port of Poulsbo at… Continue reading