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Port Hadlock woman found dead on Hoquiam trail

A Port Hadlock woman has been found dead on the Sandpiper Trail boardwalk at the west end of Bowerman Field,… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Rhody Fest carnival to be held on Memorial Field in May
Port Townsend’s Rhody Fest carnival to be held on Memorial Field in May

Clallam elected officials consider raise

Clallam County’s non-judicial elected officials are looking to restructure their positions’ salaries to be based on a percentage of what a Superior… Continue reading

Tsunami Roadshow to provide information in Jefferson, Clallam counties

Tsunami Roadshow to provide information in Jefferson, Clallam counties

Are you aware of the damage an earthquake and tsunami could do to Jefferson and Clallam counties and the steps you should take when one… Continue reading

Tsunami Roadshow to provide information in Jefferson, Clallam counties
Jefferson commissioners hear views on Pleasant Harbor Resort at public hearing

Jefferson commissioners hear views on Pleasant Harbor Resort at public hearing

Jefferson County commissioners heard an earful at a public hearing on the proposed 265-acre Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort development agreement. Close… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners hear views on Pleasant Harbor Resort at public hearing
Olympic, Rainier national parks to use donation for improved dispatch system

Olympic, Rainier national parks to use donation for improved dispatch system

With the help of a $1 million donation from the estate of Bette Wallace, Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National… Continue reading

Olympic, Rainier national parks to use donation for improved dispatch system
State Rep. Tharinger told of ‘unintended consequences’ affecting counties

State Rep. Tharinger told of ‘unintended consequences’ affecting counties

Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson told state Rep. Steve Tharinger the state needs to consider how its decisions affects counties and local… Continue reading

State Rep. Tharinger told of ‘unintended consequences’ affecting counties
Port Angeles man who pleaded guilty to tree theft pleads not guilty to fish poaching

Port Angeles man who pleaded guilty to tree theft pleads not guilty to fish poaching

EDITOR’S NOTE: Single barbless hooks are legal fishing gear on the Quillayute River. The initial version of this story incorrectly stated that single-point, barbless hooks… Continue reading

Port Angeles man who pleaded guilty to tree theft pleads not guilty to fish poaching
Clallam official: Get ahead of Ecology on ‘Hirst Fix’

Clallam official: Get ahead of Ecology on ‘Hirst Fix’

The so-called “Hirst Fix” passed by the state Legislature earlier this year largely doesn’t affect Clallam County water basins yet, the county’s… Continue reading

Clallam official: Get ahead of Ecology on ‘Hirst Fix’

Tuesday’s Hood Canal Bridge closure canceled

Night work and closures scheduled Tuesday on the Hood Canal Bridge have been canceled due to a forecast of inclement weather. The state… Continue reading

Members appointed to Jefferson shooting range committee

Members appointed to Jefferson shooting range committee

Jefferson County commissioners took another step forward Monday in the ongoing discussion of shooting facilities in the county by appointing members to… Continue reading

Members appointed to Jefferson shooting range committee
Port Angeles City Council looks to regain Tree City USA designation

Port Angeles City Council looks to regain Tree City USA designation

Port Angeles has lost its designation as a tree city and the City Council wants it back. Urban forester Ben Thompson of… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council looks to regain Tree City USA designation
New Jefferson PUD manager introduced to community at celebration

New Jefferson PUD manager introduced to community at celebration

Larry Dunbar had a great day. “Today was a wonderful day. I met so many pleasant people from the community,” Dunbar said… Continue reading

New Jefferson PUD manager introduced to community at celebration
Port Townsend Summer Shelter hurdles push opening back to possibly May 1

Port Townsend Summer Shelter hurdles push opening back to possibly May 1

A valid conditional use permit and lack of funding were two obstacles standing in the way of operating this season’s Port Townsend… Continue reading

Port Townsend Summer Shelter hurdles push opening back to possibly May 1
Hurricane Ridge Road project begins Monday

Hurricane Ridge Road project begins Monday

A weekday trip to Hurricane Ridge will take a bit longer than normal this year. Crews on Monday will begin a five-month,… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Road project begins Monday
Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist

Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist

A memorial service has been set for Nancy Biery, a strategist and consultant whose influence was felt in political circles across the… Continue reading

Memorial service set for Biery, state and regional political strategist
One-of-a kind collaboration expected to train health care workers on Peninsula

One-of-a kind collaboration expected to train health care workers on Peninsula

Peninsula College is teaming up with health care providers from Clallam and Jefferson counties in a wide-ranging $1 million effort funded by… Continue reading

One-of-a kind collaboration expected to train health care workers on Peninsula

Hood Canal Bridge closures canceled

SHINE – Night work scheduled Saturday and Sunday on the Hood Canal Bridge has been canceled due to predictions of inclement weather. Work and closures… Continue reading

Port Townsend Saturday Market to open for the season

Port Townsend Saturday Market to open for the season

Goats will take their traditional walk down the market stall aisles Saturday morning beginning at 9 a.m. to signal the start of… Continue reading

Port Townsend Saturday Market to open for the season

Port Angeles council bans thin plastic carryout bags

After three public hearings and months of debate, the Port Angeles City Council has banned thin plastic carry-out bags at stores within… Continue reading