Port Townsend: Production assistant finds Hollywood coming to her town

PORT TOWNSEND -- Page Gehrke escaped La La land a year ago to settle at the remote tip of the Quimper Peninsula. Then Hollywood followed… Continue reading

Shine: State officials get first-hand look at elements that pound Hood Canal Bridge

SHINE -- Rain cascaded off the upper deck of the Hood Canal Bridge and cars swooshed overhead Thursday as a state committee toured underneath the… Continue reading

2001 Peninsula Home Fund helps Clallam, Jefferson residents

A grandmother caring for two small children received help with her utility bills. An out-of-work logger got money to obtain prescribed medicine. Material was provided… Continue reading

Clallam: Faulty motor to blame for frozen courthouse clock

The Clallam County Courthouse clock tower has remained frozen for two weeks. County Parks Department officials said a faulty motor that moves the weight mechanism… Continue reading

Horses take center stage during filming of “Ring” on ferry

PORT TOWNSEND -- The rear end of a horse on its way to a starring role in the movie "Ring" was the only glimpse spectators… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Pilot of missing plane is developer of Clallam County wave energy project

A small plane that disappeared off Oregon on its way to Port Angeles was piloted by the co-founder of a company pursuing an ocean electricity-generating… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Businesses reap boffo economic boon from film crews

PORT TOWNSEND -- Valorie Danielek unloaded 50 pizzas from her delivery van at the Port Townsend ferry dock for the crew of "Ring," the major… Continue reading

Sequim: Officer walks away from crash of his police car

CARLSBORG -- A Sequim Police Department officer escaped unhurt after the patrol car he was driving failed to negotiate a turn and slammed into two… Continue reading

Clallam County tables farmland tax until Dec. 18

Following more than four hours of public testimony Tuesday, Clallam County commissioners tabled any decision on a proposed farmland preservation tax until next week. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Farewell, Andino

A Chilean-flagged ship left Port Angeles Harbor under its own power Tuesday afternoon after undergoing engine repairs. The container vessel Andino was towed into the… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Sequim mayor addresses business association, seeks closer ties

PORT ANGELES -- Sequim Mayor Bill Thomas handed out some business advice to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. "We need to be enthusiastic,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: The face is familiar — Clyde Boddy says he’s ready to run the Port of Port Angeles year to year

Until a month ago, Clyde Boddy's plans for 2002 included painting his house, hunting and fishing. That's all changed now. In a controversial move Monday… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City Council approves code of ethics to handle such complaints close to home

PORT TOWNSEND -- Port Townsend will soon have a code of ethics that far stricter than current state law, but not as strict as some… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City Council approves plan for smaller homes in square blocks

PORT TOWNSEND -- The City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance that will allow more, but smaller, houses. The Cottage Housing Development Ordinance allows developers… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Filming under way for DreamWorks movie

PORT TOWNSEND -- Star-struck fans had to be mariners Tuesday to get any glimpse of filming of "Ring,"' starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson and Brian… Continue reading

2001 Peninsula Home Fund helps Clallam, Jefferson residents

A grandmother caring for two small children received help with her utility bills. An out-of-work logger got money to obtain prescribed medicine. Material was provided… Continue reading

Clallam: County wants feedback on PA’s proposed garbage plan

The public should be involved in discussions regarding what happens to their garbage before decisions on dumps are made, Clallam County commissioners agreed Monday. The… Continue reading

Peninsula: Rep. Buck elected to Republican leadership post

North Olympic Peninsula state Rep. Jim Buck of Joyce was one of several Republicans handed minority leadership roles Monday for the 2002 legislative session. Buck… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Most opponents haven’t changed minds about annexation

PORT ANGELES -- City officials will be before the public again Thursday in the next-to-last forum about the proposed east side annexation. But even after… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port commissioners go off agenda to name Boddy executive director

PORT ANGELES -- In a surprise move, Port commissioners voted 2-0 Monday to hire Clyde Boddy -- who has been interim executive director this year… Continue reading