News

Most jail inmates in state denied access to voting, report says

While most of the country is actively engaged in the election process, an entire class ofindividuals — inmates…

Entertainment

Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble to perform outdoors Monday

The free concert will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Peninsula College’s Port Angeles campus, 1502 E.Lauridsen…

News

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Jefferson commissioners to hold hearing on Port Ludlow Drainage District assessment system ordinance Monday … and other items

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the Port Ludlow Drainage District assessment system…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Three downtown Port Angeles parking lots closed starting today … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

News

Olympic National Park fires held in check

Fire managers said Friday that fire activity remained minimal, confirming the observations of two fire managers who flew…

Life

ON THE WATERFRONT: Log shipments to China prompt queries

Whenever I mention log ships and China, I seem to field quite a few phone calls and emails…

Life

ANDREW MAY: Now’s the time to look ahead to fall

What is it you want from the garden, or what do you wish to accomplish? This is the…

Reality TV series producers seek antique collections

Entertainment

Reality TV series producers seek antique collections

The documentary series will follow co-hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz — two of the most skilled “pickers”…

Life

JOAN CARSON: Barred owls’ appearance evidence of expansion

HALLOWEEN IS STILL three months away, but the owls are out and about.

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

News

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Longtime friend of Marilyn Andrus to see to woman’s wishes with sale on Aug. 13 in Port Angeles

Juan de Fuca Foundation seeks donations of unwanted stringed instruments to be made into art

Entertainment

Juan de Fuca Foundation seeks donations of unwanted stringed instruments to be made into art

Instruments will be made into decorative pieces and auctioned in January in Port Angeles to help support foundation…

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Politics

Johnson widens margin for general election ballot spot in Clallam County commission race

Line-up for November ballot in the ClallamCounty commission race is Ron Richards and Randy Johnson after second of…

Get out and meet the artists during Port Townsend Gallery Walk on Saturday

Entertainment

Get out and meet the artists during Port Townsend Gallery Walk on Saturday

Art galleries and venues in the downtown waterfront district show off the work of local artists from 5:30…

Affordable housing high priority for city of Port Townsend

News

Affordable housing high priority for city of Port Townsend

Adequate housing for residents of all income groups, including sufficient housing affordable for low-and moderate-income groups, is among…

“A treat for the audience”: Duo set to perform Saturday in Coyle’s Concerts in the Woods

Entertainment

“A treat for the audience”: Duo set to perform Saturday in Coyle’s Concerts in the Woods

The show is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel…

Scientists consider starvation or illness in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca bird die-off

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…

Former Sequim principal, teacher pleads guilty to sex charges; faces 24 years in prison

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…

The Cox Valley Fire is shown at mile marker 11 on Hurricane Ridge Road on Wednesday morning. (National Park Service)

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…

Sports

Area Sports Briefs: Chimacum youth football and cheerleading registration set this weekend … and other items

Sports events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula