Port Townsend: Authorities get a lesson in communications during ferry drill

PORT TOWNSEND -- The auto ferry Klickitat struck a rock and began taking on water. What do the passengers do? A group of 55 people… Continue reading

Peninsula: Bills to assist border agents pass quickly through House

New anti-terrorism legislation will triple the number of Border Patrol agents and Customs inspectors along the Washington-Canadian border. A bill passed by the U.S. House… Continue reading

Peninsula: Businesses ride hopes on the rails

The romance of the rails is an intrinsic part of two businesses in Discovery Bay and Sequim. A bed and breakfast and an ice cream… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Third annexation outreach meeting on Thursday

PORT ANGELES -- City officials on Thursday will hold the third of seven meetings to answer annexation questions. The meeting is 7 p.m. to 9… Continue reading

Sequim: Sculpture lighting destroyed by vandals

SEQUIM -- Vandals destroyed three yard lights in Carrie Blake Park on Friday night or Saturday morning, police said. The lights illuminated the "Sunlight and… Continue reading

Clallam: Government surplus sale Saturday

PORT ANGELES -- More than 500 items, including old police cars, fire trucks, computers and office supplies -- even Indian-head pennies -- will be auctioned… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman shot by trooper once in chest, twice in back, coroner’s report says

Rosa Hammer, a Port Angeles woman killed during a confrontation with a State Patrol trooper in August, was shot once in the chest and twice… Continue reading

Port Angeles: FBI agent tells about around-the-clock investigations of Seattle office

PORT ANGELES -- FBI agents in the Northwest are working around the clock to investigate any regional connection to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Murderer sentenced to more than 28 years in prison

PORT TOWNSEND -- No one stepped forward to speak on behalf of convicted murderer Robert J. Stoner of Quilcene during his sentencing Thursday before Jefferson… Continue reading

Sequim: Fatal fire blamed on oil furnace

SEQUIM -- An oil furnace apparently caused the fire that killed two elderly siblings earlier this week, Clallam County Fire District No. 3 investigators said… Continue reading

Teacher of the Year does it for the kids

PORT ANGELES -- Standing in her biology classroom, Jennifer Duncan-Taylor talked about the future of biology, her love for teaching and her students experiencing hands-on… Continue reading

Peninsula: Trial delayed for figure in failed alleged double-suicide pact

The trial of a Port Townsend man charged with killing a disabled woman under his care as part of a double-suicide pact has been delayed.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Alternative energy ideas on display this weekend

PORT ANGELES -- A different breed of car will be on the streets of the city this weekend -- hybrids and electrics. These vehicles are… Continue reading

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