Sequim: SARC levy measure lags

SEQUIM -- The proposed Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center replacement maintenance and operations levy was failing Tuesday night. The replacement levy would cost voters 12 cents… Continue reading

Clallam: Animal lovers press county for new shelter

-- Clallam County will study the possibility of a joint animal shelter operated with Jefferson County after two county commissioners listened Monday to more than… Continue reading

Jefferson: Park and ride land purchase may be completed this year

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County officials are hoping to purchase 40 acres near the intersection of state Highways 19 and 104 for construction of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles officials, Westport Shipyard impressed with each other

Port Angeles officials and business leaders are very impressed with Westport Shipyard after touring its facilities on Monday -- and the feeling appears to be… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Girls arrested for allegedly assaulting school bus driver

PORT ANGELES -- Two girls -- an 11-year-old and a 16-year-old -- were arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting their school bus driver with a plastic… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City Hall bond approved

The Port Townsend City Council gave final approval Monday night to a $3.465 million bond to finance the building of a City Hall annex and… Continue reading

Clallam: Primary election deadline draws closer

PORT ANGELES -- Tuesday is the last chance for Clallam County voters to have their say on a proposed sales tax increase, a maintenance and… Continue reading

Jefferson: Tax levy measures on Tuesday’s ballot

Measures to increase the sales tax by one-tenth of a penny and to boost the levy rate for Fire District No. 1 in Chimacum are… Continue reading

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Voter information guides for Clallam and Jefferson counties are available free of charge while supplies last at the respective county courthouse, public libraries and the… Continue reading

Dungeness: Car plucked from pond

DUNGENESS -- A submerged vehicle found in a pond Saturday afternoon is prompting an investigation by Clallam County sheriff's deputies. The 1981 Honda Civic was… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Deputy superintendent named

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic National Park has named a woman with more than 25 years of National Park Service experience as its new deputy superintendent.… Continue reading

Peninsula: Tribal trawlers may be headed to deeper water

NEAH BAY -- Tribal fishermen may be pushed further out to sea to avoid violating a new federal ban on trawling at depths between 600… Continue reading

Port Angeles: “Dream Playground” due to be finished today

PORT ANGELES -- Rome wasn't built in a day. But Port Angeles' massive "Dream Playground" has come close to deserving such acclaim. At 6 p.m.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Playground project ends with ice cream social tonight

PORT ANGELES -- An ice cream social at 6 p.m. today will herald Port Angeles' new "Dream Playground" at Erickson Park on Race Street across… Continue reading

Sunday Showcase: Peninsula schools, state tracking graduation rates vs. dropouts

Education officials in Clallam and Jefferson counties say they are tracking graduation and dropout rates in an effort to keep youngsters in school while giving… Continue reading

Clallam: Jury selection for murder trial ends in Coupeville

COUPEVILLE -- Attorneys sifted through 29 people in an Island County courtroom Thursday before seating 17 jurors and alternates for Thomas Martin Roberts' murder trial… Continue reading

Jefferson: Fred Hill sales plan “workable,” state agency says

SHINE -- State Department of Revenue officials recast their opinion Thursday about Fred Hill Materials Inc.'s plans to sell gravel retail. Initially, Revenue officials said… Continue reading

Peninsula: Early balloting brisk, counties’ elections officials report

Elections officials in Clallam and Jefferson counties are optimistic voter turnout will be high for Tuesday's primary election. "I'm saying 70 percent," Jefferson County Auditor… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Diversity Task Force endorses state’s 800 number for complaints

PORT ANGELES -- The state Human Rights Commission's 800-number to report discrimination complaints will be advertised citywide after being endorsed by the Port Angeles Community… Continue reading

Port Ludlow: Festival opens today; read all about it in Peninsula Spotlight

The Port Ludlow Festival offers a mix of patriotism and celebration this weekend. The event, sponsored by Port Ludlow Village Council, begins today, Sept. 13,… Continue reading