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Brush fire breaks out on Cape George Road near Port Townsend

Brush fire breaks out on Cape George Road near Port Townsend

East Jefferson Fire Rescue firefighters were fighting a brush fire on Cape George Road late Thursday afternoon. The east side of Discovery… Continue reading

Brush fire breaks out on Cape George Road near Port Townsend
PHOTO: Going for the gold with Special Olympics

PHOTO: Going for the gold with Special Olympics

Special Olympian Garet Bonham, right, carries the torch as he walks with Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict on the Waterfront Trail near Port Angeles City… Continue reading

PHOTO: Going for the gold with Special Olympics

State Supreme Court to decide legislative records case

The state Supreme Court will decide whether Washington’s voter-approved Public Records Act applies to lawmakers. Supreme… Continue reading

Navy crews conduct search and rescue missions in Olympic National Park

Of the four missions that Search and Rescue teams from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island conducted within the past week, two were… Continue reading

City, college, school district, Lower Elwha Tribe agree to share Port Angeles facilities

The city has inked an agreement with Peninsula College, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Port Angeles School District for the shared… Continue reading

Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services director to retire at the end of June

Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services director to retire at the end of June

Detention Manager Jody Jacobsen will take the helm at Clallam County’s Juvenile and Family Services as its current director, Pete Peterson, plans… Continue reading

Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services director to retire at the end of June
Application deadline near for YES Program’s environmental science class in Jefferson

Application deadline near for YES Program’s environmental science class in Jefferson

The Youth Environmental Stewards (YES!) Program seeks applicants for its upcoming 2018-19 Environmental Science and Leadership Class. Applications are due Thursday of… Continue reading

Application deadline near for YES Program’s environmental science class in Jefferson
100 gather to observe Memorial Day in Port Angeles

100 gather to observe Memorial Day in Port Angeles

Surrounded by American flags decorating the graves of veterans buried at Mount Angeles Memorial Park on Monday, about 100 people honored the… Continue reading

100 gather to observe Memorial Day in Port Angeles
Port Townsend marks Memorial Day with ceremonies across city

Port Townsend marks Memorial Day with ceremonies across city

Fallen servicemen and women were honored on Memorial Day with ceremonies at sites throughout the city. The American Legion Marvin G. Shields… Continue reading

Port Townsend marks Memorial Day with ceremonies across city
Peninsula law enforcement ready for Special Olympics torch run

Peninsula law enforcement ready for Special Olympics torch run

It’s that time of year again when law enforcement officials across the state raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Each year,… Continue reading

Peninsula law enforcement ready for Special Olympics torch run
Captain Joseph House gathering honors fallen soldiers

Captain Joseph House gathering honors fallen soldiers

A memorial ceremony at Captain Joseph House on Sunday honored the men and woman who have died in combat while serving their… Continue reading

Captain Joseph House gathering honors fallen soldiers
Memorial Day ceremonies set today across Peninsula
Memorial Day ceremonies set today across Peninsula
Forks officer accused of rape resigns for medical reasons

Forks officer accused of rape resigns for medical reasons

Former Forks Police Officer Mike Gentry resigned for medical reasons May 18 while an FBI investigation continues into a woman’s allegation that he… Continue reading

Forks officer accused of rape resigns for medical reasons

Memorial Day ceremonies planned on Peninsula today, Monday

Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula. Most of the free, public events will be Monday. A service at the Captain Joseph… Continue reading

Jefferson County Historical Society director to retire

Jefferson County Historical Society director to retire

Jefferson County Historical Society’s executive director is retiring at the end of the month. Since 2002, Bill Tennent, 70, has been the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Historical Society director to retire
PHOTO GALLERY: Juan de Fuca Festival continues today, Monday in Port Angeles

PHOTO GALLERY: Juan de Fuca Festival continues today, Monday in Port Angeles

The Juan de Fuca Festival continues today and Monday with performances by many returning favorites and some new faces on four stages… Continue reading

PHOTO GALLERY: Juan de Fuca Festival continues today, Monday in Port Angeles
Port Angeles mayor to resign tribal planner post

Port Angeles mayor to resign tribal planner post

Mayor Sissi Bruch soon will be free from the potential conflict-of-interest bonds of her day job, allowing her to realize her full… Continue reading

Port Angeles mayor to resign tribal planner post
Sequim man sentenced for road rage

Sequim man sentenced for road rage

A Sequim man charged in the Net Nanny child-sex sting must serve 60 days in jail on an unrelated March 22 road-rage… Continue reading

Sequim man sentenced for road rage
Duck luck: Fifty prizes awarded after Port Angeles rubber duck race

Duck luck: Fifty prizes awarded after Port Angeles rubber duck race

Some 300 to 400 people cheered as 30,441 yellow rubber ducks cascaded off a dump truck into the Lincoln Park Pond on… Continue reading

Duck luck: Fifty prizes awarded after Port Angeles rubber duck race

2018 Duck Derby winners announced

Here is the list of 2018 Duck Derby winners as provided by the Olympic Medical Center Foundation following the races: 1. Wilder… Continue reading