Hiker, 14, injured near Ozette

PORT ANGELES -- A 14-year old hiker was airlifted to Port Angeles after hitting his head in a fall near Lake Ozette in Olympic National… Continue reading

Demand still high for enhanced driver’s licenses for border crossing

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — New border crossing rules requiring special forms of identification that prove citizenship have led to long lines at some Department… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2009
  • The Associated Press

Another step forward toward Tri-Area sewer system

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County commissioners on Monday authorized the county Department of Community Development to proceed with a competitive bidding process for design services… Continue reading

Dutch couple’s efforts tending to Forks soldier’s grave celebrated during visit

FORKS -- For Peter and Anja Frijns, visiting Forks -- the tiny Washington town they had often read about -- was a dream come true.… Continue reading

Harbor-Works to request $1 million more in loans from Port Angeles city, port coffers

PORT ANGELES -- Harbor-Works Public Development Authority board at its Monday meeting approved a 2009 and a 2010 budget, which will include asking the Port… Continue reading

Man charged with assault, molestation out of jail

PORT TOWNSEND -- A man charged with assaulting and molesting two different children under his care has been released from Jefferson County jail after posting… Continue reading

Pointy patriotic pastry posted at post office in Sequim

SEQUIM -- The gingerbread foreman and forewoman are again gracing the Sequim Post Office with a sweet replica. Postal clerk Cheri Barnett, with assistance from… Continue reading

Port Townsend council puts “sandwich-board” sign ban on fast track

PORT TOWNSEND --The City Council fast-tracked an ordinance Monday night temporarily stopping the permitting of new "sandwich-board" style signs for businesses on Water and Lawrence… Continue reading

Sequim-area fires remain under investigation

SEQUIM -- The causes of two Sequim-area fires, one at a mobile home on Old Olympic Highway on Saturday and the other in a field… Continue reading

No progress on finding new Port of Port Angeles boss

PORT ANGELES — No action was taken this afternoon after the three Port of Port Angeles commissioners met in executive session to discuss the vacant… Continue reading

Citizen scientists document Dungeness orca casualty

PORT TOWNSEND -- In January 2002, Sue Long drove to Dungeness Bay to watch a drama unfold. A female orca had been found dead on… Continue reading

Council aims to promote Port Angeles arts

PORT ANGELES -- After several years of discussion, the city's art community has organized an arts council. The Port Angeles Arts Council, which has met… Continue reading

Daughter of the Rose: Actress spins roles in dark comedy

PORT TOWNSEND -- When Renata Friedman first read the script of Laura Schellhardt's dark comedy, "The K of D," she heard voices in her head.… Continue reading

Forks symposium draws national attention

FORKS -- It isn't often that summer school snags the attention of online news Web sites throughout the nation. This year, the "Summer School in… Continue reading

Man accused of robbery dies of illness, authorities say

PORT TOWNSEND -- Kevin M. Regester, 39 of Kala Point, died just days before he was to appear in court on robbery charges stemming from… Continue reading

Martial arts aid in fight against disease

SEQUIM -- Kathrin Sumpter teaches people how to use weapons that restore their sense of personal power. Sumpter, owner of Sequim Martial Arts at 452… Continue reading

Port commissioners to choose finalist for executive director

PORT ANGELES -- The Port of Port Angeles commissioners will meet today at 1 p.m. to select finalists for the position of executive director. The… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Palin all but disappears after revealing her resignation

By Mark Thiessen The Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska -- Where is Sarah Palin? A day after surprising even her closest friends by announcing she would… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2009
  • By Mark Thiessen The Associated Press

What do you do when your luxury ocean liner home calls on Port Angeles? Go to ‘Twilight’ store, of course

PORT ANGELES -- The World did not pass Port Angeles by last week. The 644-foot-long cruise ship paid a short visit to Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Chances good of finding Native American artifacts, remains on Port Angeles waterfront, early survey results show

PORT ANGELES ­-- Preliminary information from an archaeological survey shows a medium to high statistical probability that Native American artifacts or remains are present under… Continue reading