Clallam: It’s harvest time again for “Mr. Blackberry”

It's a berry wonderful world at 80-year-old John A. Kochanek's home on Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles. His 2½-acre farm teems with strawberries, raspberries… Continue reading

Jefferson: County parks officials want to raise fees

PORT TOWNSEND -- Camping and youth sports fees could increase 25 percent next year under a preliminary budget proposal from the Jefferson County Parks and… Continue reading

Peninsula: Delayed vaccinations on again for school children

Children spared the pain of immunizations earlier this year due to a shortage of vaccine, may still face the needle. Youngsters entering school in Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Cornerstone of Cornerhouse restaurant retiring after 29 years

PORT ANGELES -- For 29 years Cornerhouse Restaurant & Lounge waitress Darlene Trickey has been serving coffee with a smile. Today at 2 p.m., after… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Uptown Fair on tap Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND -- Music, food, arts and crafts and a colorful parade will be part of the annual Uptown Street Fair this Saturday. "Viva La… Continue reading

Sequim: Oyster parasite found in Dungeness Bay

SEQUIM -- Well, Washington is first again. First, this time, in the United States to discover the presence of Mikrocytos mackini, a parasite that causes… Continue reading

Sequim: Winery wins medals

SEQUIM -- Lost Mountain Winery has received two silver medals in the Seattle Enological Society's Pacific Northwest Wine Judging competition in Seattle. --------------- The rest… Continue reading

Clallam: Homeschool band to help open Clallam County Fair

PORT ANGELES -- The Northwinds Homeschool Band will perform today as part of opening day festivities of the Clallam County Fair. The band is directed… Continue reading

cq Brion Toss – Port Townsend: Maritime Center beach opened

PORT TOWNSEND -- Congressman Norm Dicks untied a sailor's knot Wednesday to officially open the Northwest Maritime Center beach to the public. About 60 people… Continue reading

Jefferson: Europa departs Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- There was a time near the end of a month-long sea journey from Japan to British Columbia when the tall ship Europa… Continue reading

Nordland: Marrowstone Island resident appointed to School Board

NORDLAND -- A Marrowstone Island man has been appointed to a vacant seat on the Chimacum School Board. Kevin Miller was sworn in during Tuesday's… Continue reading

Peninsula: Fires banned on national park and forest land

Dry conditions and high fire danger on the North Olympic Peninsula have prompted federal officials to declare a burn ban on national park and Forest… Continue reading

Port Angeles: School Board president stepping down

PORT ANGELES -- School Board President Ken Schermer is divesting himself from direct involvement with the School District after 51 years of service. Schermer will… Continue reading

Port Angeles: State letter cites concerns about conference center plans

PORT ANGELES -- A letter from the state Department of Ecology has prompted changes to the proposed Oak Street hotel and conference center -- but… Continue reading

Quilcene: Port Hadlock man hospitalized following crash

QUILCENE -- A Port Hadlock man remained in stable condition Wednesday at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center following a motorcycle crash late Tuesday. Howard E. Forsyth,… Continue reading

Quilcene: Skokomish tribe restoring salmon habitat

QUILCENE -- The Skokomish tribe is in the first phase of its Big Quilcene River fish habitat restoration project. The tribe is placing several large… Continue reading

Sequim: Finalists named for police chief job

SEQUIM -- Four finalists for the city's police chief position begin their two-day visit during a 4:30 p.m. public reception today. The reception will be… Continue reading

Jefferson: Pianist plays for hospital patients

PORT TOWNSEND -- When Nan Toby Tyrrell sits down at the piano and begins to play, she calms her nerves by forgetting the audience and… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Convention center foe claims local support

PORT ANGELES -- Tod McClaskey won't say how many local motel owners attended his closed-door meeting Monday night against the proposed Oak Street hotel and… Continue reading

Sequim: Arson suspect held on $100,000 bail

SEQUIM -- A 21-year-old local man is in jail on $100,000 cash bond, charged with second-degree arson. Michael Malvey was jailed after being accused of… Continue reading