Microsoft revenues fall for first time in 23 years

The Associated Press SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. said Thursday its quarterly revenue fell from the previous year for the first time in its 23-year history… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2009
  • The Associated Press

No chance of state income tax soon

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The state's top Senate Democrat says an income tax on high earners won't move forward this year. Senate Majority Leader… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2009
  • The Associated Press

Anderson Lake to be closed for Saturday’s fishing opener because of toxic algae

PORT HADLOCK -- Jefferson County Public Health recommends that Anderson Lake remain closed Saturday for the opening day of fishing season, a decision based in… Continue reading

Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls unchanged

The Associated Press TACOMA -- The state Transportation Commission decided to leave tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge unchanged. The commission vote means the toll… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2009
  • The Associated Press

Aspiring Sequim dancer gets his shot at prestigious school

SEQUIM -- His spine curves into a crescent, then an arc. An instant later, his palms are on the floor behind him, his body in… Continue reading

DNR plans public hearing on Jefferson County land swap

QUILCENE -- The state Department of Natural Resources will host a public hearing next month to receive testimony about a proposed exchange of state trust… Continue reading

Event focusing on disabilities puts participants in different shoes

PORT TOWNSEND -- For people with physical disabilities, little things can make a big difference. The slightest grade on a sidewalk throws a wheelchair askew,… Continue reading

Federal stimulus funds jumps Elwha dams removal date ahead a year

Federal stimulus money will hasten removal of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams by about one year after years of delays and will begin providing… Continue reading

Longtime YMCA executive director to step down; health reasons cited

PORT ANGELES -- Dan Maguire, who served as Clallam County YMCA executive director for 13 years and was instrumental in starting the Port Townsend branch… Continue reading

More on dam removal: Olympic National Park greenhouse construction to begin this summer

SEQUIM -- Construction of an Olympic National Park greenhouse -- in which plants will be grown to revegetate areas laid bare by the removal of… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council shows frustration with Gateway delay

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council, frustrated with delays in completion of The Gateway transit center, reluctantly approved this week a no-cost contract extension with… Continue reading

Sequim residents get initial meeting tonight on speaking out

SEQUIM -- A year of talking has led at last to Sequim Speaks, a citizens' advisory panel open to people who live inside and outside… Continue reading

Clallam YMCA director Maguire to step down

PORT ANGELES — After leading the Clallam County YMCA for 13 years and starting up the Port Townsend branch of the organization, Dan Maguire announced… Continue reading

Olympic National Park to get millions in economic stimulus money

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than $55 million in economic stimulus money will be used to fix the National Mall,… Continue reading

  • Apr 22, 2009
  • By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer

Audit shows Clallam Transit accounting inadequate

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam Transit's oversight of its accounting and financial operations was inadequate in 2007, a state audit shows. Internal controls over van-pool operations… Continue reading

Lower Elwha elder Bea Charles, linguist and historian, dead at 89

PORT ANGELES -- Bea Charles, one of the last Lower Elwha elders fluent in the Klallam language, died in her sleep at home on the… Continue reading

Religious radio gets construction permit

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Federal Communications Commission has granted a construction permit to Port Townsend Seventh-day Adventist Church, paving the way for religious radio programming… Continue reading

School districts unsure of impact of basic education bill

North Olympic Peninsula school district superintendents don't know how a bill overhauling public K-12 education will affect them. They know just one thing: The revamping… Continue reading

Sequim safety rating increases, will lower homeowner’s insurance

SEQUIM -- If you own a home in the Sequim area, you may see your insurance premiums dip after this summer. Clallam County Fire District… Continue reading

State parks in limbo until Legislature acts

PORT TOWNSEND -- The future of three North Olympic Peninsula state parks remains unknown until Senate and House lawmakers approve a state budget. That could… Continue reading