Brenda Hanrahan

LaPush: Paddle Journey grows, heads to Hoh reservation today

LAPUSH -- With the sun high over the Quileute tribe's sacred James Island, the drumming and singing began Wednesday afternoon. By the time the sun… Continue reading

West End: Makah tribal member understands importance of Paddle Journey

NEAH BAY -- As Makah tribal member Theron Parker pulls a canoe through the Pacific waters his ancestors once traveled, he hopes to help youth… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Temporary repairs to open Graves Creek Road, campground Aug. 16

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- Short-term repairs to Quinault Valley's Graves Creek Road began Monday, and park officials said the road and campground will be open… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Canoe made by children launched for Paddle Journey

NEAH BAY -- A 34-foot cedar canoe built by high school students made its maiden voyage to greet 2002 Paddle Journey participants Saturday. As the… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Makah canoe skipper finds Paddle Journey a “healing from younger days”

NEAH BAY -- For many, the 2002 Paddle Journey is about spiritual healing and self-pride. For others, it provides hope and helps them connect with… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Tribal Paddle Journey continues today

PORT ANGELES -- Lower Elwha officials said late Thursday night that American Indian canoe pullers on the 2002 Paddle Journey will leave Hollywood Beach today… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Biggest crowd yet welcomes canoe pullers at Hollywood Beach

PORT ANGELES -- Canoe pullers from various American Indian tribes were welcomed by their largest crowd of the 2002 Paddle Journey at Hollywood Beach on… Continue reading

Forks: Children to sing for their pool

FORKS -- Local children will sing, dance, play instruments and perform other theatrics to help reach the community's longtime dream of building a public swimming… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Sister city mayors dedicate foot bridge

PORT ANGELES -- Mayors Glenn Wiggins and Masashi Sugiyama dedicated a wooden "friendship bridge" Monday to the sister city relationship between Mutsu City, Japan, and… Continue reading

Clallam: Fatal crash in Gardiner still under investigation

GARDINER -- A man killed Saturday evening in a one-car crash rollover on U.S. Highway 101 was identified by the State Patrol as Michael D.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Arts in Action weekend ends on high, very high, note

PORT ANGELES -- Music, classic cars, local artists displaying work, warm weather and sand were all part of the weekend's popular Arts in Action festival… Continue reading

WEST END: FORKS, AREA EVENTS CLOSE

FORKS -- After a weekend packed with activity people begin winding down Sunday evening to return to work Monday. Good weather and a variety of… Continue reading

Paddle Journey arrives on Peninsula on Monday

Tribes from throughout the Northwest and Canada will be seeing the Peninsula the hard way -- and traditional way. An ambitious Paddle Journey has already… Continue reading

Forks: Resident’s antique collection rivals most museums”

FORKS -- Walking into the storage shed of Ted Spoelstra is like entering another time. Perfectly preserved antique tractors, cars, steam engines, music machines, gas… Continue reading

West End: Area busting at the seams with activity

The West End will be bustling this weekend. The Feast of Forks, the annual Forks Fly-in airplane event, hydroplane boat races in Beaver, a softball… Continue reading

Forks: Quillayute Valley School Board approves budget

FORKS -- The Quillayute Valley School Board approved a $10.35 million budget for fiscal 2002-03 during a meeting Tuesday night. The budget is based on… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Hundreds turn out for celebration honoring oldest Makah tribal member

NEAH BAY -- Surrounded by about 500 friends and family Ruth Claplanhoo, the oldest living Makah, officially celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday afternoon. But it… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Kmart shopping center to get temporary client

PORT ANGELES -- The former Kmart shopping center will get a new month-to-month tenant while owners continue negotiations with major retailers. "We have agreed to… Continue reading

LaPush: Quileute tribe to celebrate heritage

LAPUSH -- The Quileute tribe will celebrate its culture and honor 2002 Paddle Journey canoe pullers during the Quileute Days celebration this weekend. Quileute Days,… Continue reading

Peninsula: Tourism tracking devices being installed

Various tourism locations in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties are receiving computerized survey boxes this week that are paid for by the state Business and… Continue reading