Crime
Forks woman charged in robbery, attempted robbery
Jennifer Sue Holmes, 33, has been charged on separate counts of robbery and attempted robbery after allegedly threatening…
News
Scientists consider starvation or illness in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca bird die-off
About 400 emaciated birds have washed ashore on beaches west of Port Angeles, near Victoria, and as far…
Crime
Former Sequim principal, teacher pleads guilty to sex charges; faces 24 years in prison
Douglas John Allison, former principal and teacher at Mountain View Christian School in Sequim, accepted a plea offer…
News
Cooler weather keeps Olympic National Park fires from spreading
Moderate temperatures have slowed fire activity over the past few days in Olympic National Park, a national park…
News
NEWS BRIEFS: Texas swing, country mosey into Sequim, Port Angeles this weekend … and other items
Local news items on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Entertainment
Events abound this weekend on North Olympic Peninsula
A block party in Port Hadlock, a telescope party at Hurricane Ridge and Shakespeare plays are among the…
Entertainment
Hundreds expected to Ride the Hurricane
Hundreds of cyclists from around the United States and Canada are expected in Port Angeles on Sunday to…
Life
Tour de Lavender a bike ride in the country
The annual Tour de Lavender each year sends hundreds of bicyclists across the Sequim-Dungeness Valley and to as…
Crime
Authorities: Contraband smuggled into Clallam County jail
Inmates’ mothers had attempted to smuggle Suboxone into the jail through the mail.
Politics
U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election
Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat who grew up in Port Angeles, won 58.65 percent. Bloom, an accountant and…
Politics
Governor, senate races set; others await results after primary election
Secretary of state’s office spokesman: “By Friday, you should pretty much know the top two finishers in all…
Politics
Chapman, Vrable appear headed for general election in race for 24th District state legislative seat
Democratic Clallam County Commissioner Mike Chapman won 46 percent of the votes in the initial count of ballots…
Politics
Richards awaits news of opponent for Clallam County commissioner race
Ron Richards was the top choice in the first count of primary ballots with 37.54 percent, but Randy…
News
Fluoridation ends in Port Angeles; advisory vote to be on ballot in 15 months
The Port Angeles City Council has voted to end fluoridation of municipal water and conduct a vote Nov.…
News
Regulators approve clean-water rules connected to fish consumption
Now decision rests with Environmental Protection Agency on whether they’re good enough.
Business
Lower Elwha Klallam tribe looks ahead at economics amid expansion on Highway 101
The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe is continuing to expand its economic reach, which includes expanding its property at…
Politics
Kilmer to face Bloom in general election
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and challenger Todd A. Bloom will advance to the Nov. 8 general election for…
Politics
Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat
Clallam County commissioner Mike Chapman won more than 45 percent of the vote and Port Ludlow Republican George…
Crime
Deconstructed fireworks found after search in Port Angeles
State Patrol troopers searched a Port Angeles home and found deconstructed fireworks after a tip that theoccupant could…