News
News briefs: Highway 112 to stay closed through Wednesday morning … and other items
News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.
Crime & Justice
Police: Man held for investigation of DUI, hitting car and motorcycle, and leading police on chase in Port Angeles
Authorities say Richard Speedy also caused damage as he made his way through the city. No one was…
Business
New gun store opens in Sequim
Business focus is on emergency supplies, safety, personal protection
Business
State: Peninsula jobless rates decreased slightly in August
Clallam County unemployment came down to 7.6 percent, while Jefferson County’s jobless rate dipped to 7.2 percent, officials…
News
Forks man dies in Harborview after wreck on Elwha River bridge
Emmett D. Treichel, 77, had suffered an unspecified medical emergency and was hurt in the head-on collision Friday.
News
Guy Cole remodeling bids to be requested this fall
During a recent tour, Sequim City Council members heard updates on the remodel of the Guy Cole Convention…
News
Ocean acidification, water supply topics of free forum
During a free program at the Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.,…
Opinion
LETTER: For what’s wrong with American, look no further than the media
Accurate reporting would help stem the corruption and malfeasance that plague the U.S.
News
Volunteers sought for October’s Crab Fest in Port Angeles
Volunteers who work enough shifts during Crab Fest will receive coupons for free half dinners as well as…
News
Two remain in Seattle hospital after Highway 101 wreck on Elwha River bridge
A Forks man was still in critical condition Sunday at Harborview Medical Center while an Edmonds man was…
News
Three trees come down, knocking out power to 100 in Port Angeles
The outage put traffic lights out of commission on Eighth Street at its intersections with Cherry and Peabody…
News
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission sets Sequim meeting for Thursday
Panel to consider pilot programs for private investors in four parks, including Fort Flagler
News
Restored expanse of beach near Elwha River shared with public
Tour comes in advance of open access for visitors to replenished Beach Lake shoreline.
News
Port Angeles motocross competitor dies following accident at race
Michael “Mikie” Procunier was being treated for a broken arm before going into cardiac arrest, officials said.
News
Clallam County plans phone upgrade, Tuesday night outage
All Clallam County office phone numbers will be inoperative Tuesday night except 9-1-1.
News
Rookard family finds healing at home following June incident in Mexico
Willy has recovered enough to go back to work on modified duties at half-time, his wife said.
Life
Sequim woman receives home assistance through Habitat for Humanity
Eula Cook moved into her own home in late August with her 11-year-old granddaughter, Brielle.
Life
HELP LINE: Use nursing home experiences to make lists
Hearing the story of a friend’s mother’s experiences in the nursing home inspired writer to make lists of…
Life
A GROWING CONCERN: Diligence due with onset of rain
Even a few dropped petals can spell mold and mildew at this time of year.
Business
EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings
Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.