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Sequim: Construction boom brings increase in thefts at work sites from near Port Angeles to East Jefferson County

SEQUIM -- The residential and commercial construction boom in East Clallam County and part of Jefferson County has yielded an increase of another sort, law-enforcers… Continue reading

Clallam: Doomed Elwha Dam still packs powerful punch

PORT ANGELES -- Few creations better mark Port Angeles' past than the 93-year-old Elwha Dam, which turns the Elwha River's strength into electricity. About five… Continue reading

Clallam: Suspect in Hoh killing still awaits indictment in custody

The man under investigation for the death of a woman on the Hoh reservation last December remains in custody. Michael W. Koch was charged by… Continue reading

Clallam: Vote count leaves sheriff’s race unchanged

New primary election results show Clallam County Sheriff Joe Martin building a stronger lead over opponents Soeren Poulsen and Lonnie Steele for the nonpartisan sheriff's… Continue reading

It’s Martin vs. Poulsen in November sheriff’s run

Clallam County Sheriff Joe Martin will face opponent Soeren Poulsen in the November general election, according to Tuesday's initial election returns. Martin carried a strong… Continue reading

Clalllam: Longtime United Way director retires next March

PORT ANGELES -- For Patty Hannah, leading United Way of Clallam County has been like raising another child. Since the early 1980s, Hannah has watched… Continue reading

9/11 rites honor police, fire personnel

PORT ANGELES -- With their badges shining and uniforms immaculate, law enforcement officers and firefighters gathered at Francis Street Park on Saturday afternoon to reflect… Continue reading

Peninsula: Now it’s the men’s turn to bare all in benefit calendar

Brian Kelly had no problem shedding his clothes in the name of charity. His only complaint -- standing on the banks of the Elwha River… Continue reading

West End: Tribal biologist says he did necropsy on dead porpoise

SEKIU -- A local marine mammal biologist performed the necropsy on a Dall's porpoise that a Port Angeles couple found, headless, on a beach Tuesday.… Continue reading

LaPush: No clues in finding dentist missing off coast

LAPUSH -- A dentist from Sequim who disappeared after taking his boat out fishing last week remained missing Saturday, four days after he was last… Continue reading

LaPush: Coast Guard quits search for missing dentist from Sequim

LAPUSH -- The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Thursday for a missing Sequim man whose boat washed ashore without him on board. Richard Meyers,… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Latest “B.C. bud” bust comes in adrift sailboat off Point Hudson

PORT TOWNSEND -- Law officers seized more than 400 pounds of suspected "B.C. bud" marijuana from an unoccupied sailboat found adrift off Point Hudson on… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Neighbors cool to city using forested Webster Park for a muncipal pool

PORT ANGELES -- Neighbors of Jessie Webster Park, concerned the trademark stand of tall trees may be the future site of a public pool, questioned… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Woman spotted in harbor drowned herself, authorities say

PORT ANGELES -- A woman who was spotted floating in Port Angeles Harbor after wading in fully clothed committed suicide, an autopsy concluded Wednesday. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Fully clothed body plucked from harbor; woman’s identity a mystery

PORT ANGELES -- Police are investigating the death of a woman who was spotted floating in Port Angeles Harbor on Tuesday morning after swimming into… Continue reading

Clallam: Gubernatorial candidate Sims makes campaign swing to West End, Port Angeles

Gubernatorial candidate Ron Sims visited the North Olympic Peninsula over the weekend to tout his plans for tax reform and economic growth. "I have one… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Garage fire cuts power to some homes

PORT ANGELES -- A blaze that destroyed a detached garage on an alley behind West Fifth Street late Thursday night was probably caused by an… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Peninsula’s OTHER poker place opens

PORT ANGELES -- George Kain is taking a gamble to attract customers to Mickey's Sports Bar and Grill. On Friday, he debuted the Marine Drive… Continue reading

Clallam: Two of three sheriff’s candidates face off for televised forum — watch it at 7 tonight if you have Wave Broadband cable

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County sheriff's candidates Joe Martin and Soeren Poulsen sparred over deputies, budgets and drugs during a forum Wednesday evening at the… Continue reading

West End: Hoh Valley residents continue skepticism to land trust acquisitions of river areas

Residents of the Hoh River Valley are continuing to meet to discuss their opposition to a proposed land trust that would conserve the lower 30… Continue reading