PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: U.S. officials eye North Korea in cyber attack

By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON -- U.S. authorities on Wednesday eyed North Korea as the origin of the widespread cyber attack that… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2009
  • By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press Writer

Coral sculptures on display in Port Angeles starting today

PORT ANGELES -- The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary will unveil an exhibit about cold-water coral discovered off the Washington Pacific coast when it hosts… Continue reading

Falling in love with North Olympic Peninsula’s waterfalls

Tip your head back, and let all of your senses be filled. "There's a primeval feeling," beneath an Olympic Peninsula waterfall, said Lani Doely, a… Continue reading

Finalists chosen for new Port of Port Angeles executive director: Nos. 8, 12, 18, 19

PORT ANGELES -- Port of Port Angeles commissioners selected four finalists for the executive director position, but the identities of the four are being kept… Continue reading

Getting stills of waterfalls: Peninsula waterfall photo contest planned

Camera-toting waterfall fans will soon have a chance to take part in a contest. The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau will hold a people's choice competition… Continue reading

Jefferson jail medical costs skyrocket

PORT HADLOCK -- In just six months, the Jefferson County jail has spent its entire medical budget allotted for 2009. Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez… Continue reading

More nods than growls for Port Angeles dog park idea — but proponents will have to dig up the cash

PORT ANGELES -- If the City Council approves, and volunteers step up with financing and donated work, Port Angeles could have its first off-leash dog… Continue reading

Port considers Quilcene marina dredging cost, need

QUILCENE -- A growing sand bar at the entrance to Quilcene marina could be dredged if Port of Port Townsend commissioners commit to spending the… Continue reading

Judges overturn ban on state’s rules regarding ‘morning-after’ birth control pills

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Federal appeals judges say a lower court was wrong when it blocked Washington state’s rules mandating the sale of “morning-after”… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2009
  • The Associated Press

Briefly: Arraignment delayed in luring case; bridge closures announced

Arraignment in luring case slated today PORT ANGELES -- Donald A. Halkett, who is accused of luring boys from a birthday part in Port Angeles… Continue reading

Courthouse roofing contract awarded; 4 right-of-way agreements signed on Salt Creek project

PORT ANGELES -- Hoch Construction Inc. of Port Angeles received a $496,542 bid award to build a new roof on the Clallam County courthouse Tuesday.… Continue reading

Fire blamed on kids playing with matches

SEQUIM -- Youngsters playing with matches started a grass fire off Fifth Avenue north of Fir Street on Tuesday morning, Clallam County Fire District No.… Continue reading

Harbor-Works asks Rayonier for funding

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles Harbor-Works Development Authority may know by the end of the week if Rayonier Inc. will contribute to its funding.… Continue reading

Jefferson County to be fined after ruling on access to phone records

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County could be fined anywhere from $1,875 to more than $35,000 after a Kitsap County Superior Court judge ruled against the… Continue reading

Landowners eye Hood Head for geoduck farm

PORT LUDLOW -- When the state Department of Natural Resources identified a 2-acre spit of state-owned beach on Hood Head as a lease site for… Continue reading

New hotel to be conference center

SEQUIM -- To this town's palette as a retirement mecca-lavender capital-elk-stomping ground, Bret Wirta wants to add convention destination. Wirta, the Seattle developer who opened… Continue reading

New president takes helm of Nippon paper mill in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- The new president of Nippon Paper Industries USA's Port Angeles mill said the company is committed to continuing production despite the closure… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Recession even has an impact on video games

USA Today A survey on video games and the recession suggests video game enthusiasts are playing games more and spending more money on used games.… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2009
  • USA Today

Sequim-based fire district to take it time considering adding Jefferson County’s Gardiner

GARDINER -- Commissioners for Clallam County Fire District No. 3 made no decision Tuesday about the possibility of annexing a section of Jefferson County into… Continue reading

THE PAT NEAL COLUMN: How much wood does a man need?

A MAN AND his wife lived on a small farm in the backwoods of the North Olympic Peninsula. If you were to ask what they… Continue reading