Port Angeles: Voluntary water conservation working, city says

Voluntary water conservation measures since mid-September have reduced Port Angeles" city water usage by 600,000 gallons per day, according to Public Works Director Glenn Cutler.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Convicted murderer due to be sentenced this morning

Convicted killer Robert Stoner, 54, of Quilcene is scheduled to be sentenced at 9 a.m. today by Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Tom Majhan in… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Rising costs to be absorbed into new city budget, manager says

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Hall faces higher health insurance and employee costs in 2002, but City Manager David Timmons said those costs can be absorbed… Continue reading

Rep. Buck recalls visit to World Trade Center site

PORT ANGELES -- A North Olympic Peninsula lawmaker's visit to the site of the World Trade Center in New York provided an unusual twist to… Continue reading

Forks: Chamber begins series of candidate forums today

Clallam County auditor candidates Cathleen McKeown and Andy Peake will begin a weekly series today of Forks Chamber of Commerce forums involving the Nov. 6… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Bio-terrorism a hot topic at conference

PORT ANGELES -- Preparing for a possible germ warfare attack doesn't involve purchasing a gas mask or hoarding antibiotics. To prepare, "you eat well, sleep… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Daishowa America paper mill will shut down for one week

PORT ANGELES -- Daishowa America will temporarily shut down for a week beginning Nov. 5 because of too much unsold inventory -- and will permanently… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Library “marriage” could cost city money

PORT TOWNSEND -- A marriage between the Port Townsend and Jefferson County libraries could require an annual $200,000 dowry from city coffers. The City Council… Continue reading

Sequim: Grant applicants sought

SEQUIM -- The city of Sequim is seeking applicants for a state grant that could provide up to $750,000 for projects that benefit low- and… Continue reading

Sequim: Investigators continue to probe fatal fire

SEQUIM -- Fire investigators were still trying Tuesday to determine the cause of a fast-moving blaze that tore through the front of a Port Williams… Continue reading

Jefferson: New county building in front of old courthouse proposed again

PORT TOWNSEND -- An idea rejected three years ago to expand administrative offices at the Jefferson County Courthouse could be revived on a far smaller… Continue reading

One killed, two airlifted following two car collision on Highway 101

PORT ANGELES -- A 68-year-old woman was killed and two people were flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Monday following a two-vehicle collision… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Bio-terrorism part of Emergency Management Association conference

PORT ANGELES -- Emergency management officials from throughout the state are gathering at the Red Lion Hotel for a symposium to be held through Thursday.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Horizon Air to fortify cockpit doors on its planes

Horizon Air will reinforce cockpit doors on its entire fleet to comply with new federal regulations in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Lots of interest in Jefferson School reconstruction contract

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles School District has attracted more than 33 construction and trades businesses interested in the huge Jefferson School reconstruction project.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port will install walkway, lights at new airport parking lot

PORT ANGELES -- Port commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to spend up to $15,000 on temporary lighting and a paved walkway for a new parking lot… Continue reading

Sequim: Residential blaze claims two lives

SEQUIM -- Two people died after fire swept through a home at 190 Port Williams Road on Sunday, authorities reported Monday. The victims were identified… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula authorities, Coast Guard remain on alert as U.S., Britain launch retaliatory strike

North Olympic Peninsula law-enforcement units and the Coast Guard remained on alert Sunday as the U.S. and Britain began military strikes on Sunday said they… Continue reading

Port Angeles: K Ply back in operation again

K Ply plywood mill in Port Angeles began operations again Sunday evening after shutting down for about a week because of a lack of product… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port conducting “extensive background checks” of director candidates

Port of Port Angeles commissioners are looking at two finalists for the executive director position, but no timeline is set for a decision, according to… Continue reading