Olson’s Resort not sold

PORT ANGELES -- Donalynn Olson quashed the rumors that Olson's Resort is changing hands. "I've had quite a few customers say, 'We heard you sold… Continue reading

Options for use of Old Fort Townsend outlined

PORT TOWNSEND -- Restoring the shoreline and protecting the cultural landscape are the key issues facing Old Fort Townsend State Park, but alternative uses have… Continue reading

Harbor-Works picks top candidate for executive director

PORT ANGELES -- The Harbor-Works Public Development Authority selected a permanent executive director Friday after five hours of closed door interviews with four candidates, but… Continue reading

Murder arraignment delayed a week

PORT TOWNSEND -- It will be another week before Michael J. Pierce, charged in the double murder of Patrick and Janice Yarr, is arraigned in… Continue reading

Change orders raise cost of bridges

PORT ANGELES -- The cost of the Eighth Street bridges replacement project has increased by $135,929 to $24,176,069 because of change orders approved this week,… Continue reading

Port’s Calhoun to run for second term

PORT ANGELES -- Port of Port Angeles Commissioner John Calhoun has announced he will run for a second term. Calhoun, who represents the West End's… Continue reading

Raising the roof: Pillars, roof trusses go up on new sanctuary

PORT TOWNSEND -- Construction of the new sanctuary at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship reached new heights this week as three pairs of pillars and connecting… Continue reading

Sequim pilot in serious condition after Port Townsend crash

PORT TOWNSEND -- A 78-year-old Sequim man was listed in serious condition after his small, single-engine airplane crash-landed at Jefferson County International Airport early Thursday… Continue reading

The story of Ninene: Seal pup likely Canadian-born; now she’s missing

PORT ANGELES -- A young elephant seal pup that beached itself on Hollywood Beach last weekend is more than likely a Canadian named Ninene. Scientists… Continue reading

Volunteers to clean up Lincoln Park; disc golfers eye park for course

PORT ANGELES -- The city parks division and a group of disc golfers are sponsoring a Lincoln Park volunteer cleanup day that will double as… Continue reading

Navy confirms use of sonar in Strait of Juan de Fuca

The Associated Press SEATTLE — A U.S. Navy spokeswoman says the submarine USS San Francisco used sonar when it passed through the Strait of Juan… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2009
  • The Associated Press

Calhoun to seek re-election to Port of Port Angeles board

PORT ANGELES — John Calhoun has announced his bid to run for a second term as Port of Port Angeles commissioner. Calhoun represents District 1,… Continue reading

Update: Small plane crashes at Jefferson County International Airport; Sequim pilot injured

PORT TOWNSEND — A 78-year-old Sequim man was listed in critical condition after his small, single-engine airplane crash-landed early this afternoon at Jefferson County International… Continue reading

California man selected as Port Angeles High School principal

PORT ANGELES -- Garry Cameron, an assistant principal in Southern California, was named the new Port Angeles High School principal late Wednesday afternoon. Cameron, 42,… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama wins praise from many Muslims

By Lee Keath The Associated Press CAIRO — A "turning point," a "fresh breeze" — even a "light in the darkness." Arabs and Muslims have… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2009
  • By Lee Keath The Associated Press

Port Angeles residents seek to repaint downtown during bridge closure

PORT ANGELES -- When tourists and other travelers return to Port Angeles after the Hood Canal Bridge reopens, they will find a downtown that will… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend aims for new Coast Guard station

PORT TOWNSEND -- Construction of a new Coast Guard station at Boat Haven Marina could be under way by this summer, Port of Port Townsend… Continue reading

Port urged to bargain for part of park

PORT TOWNSEND -- Take only the core 367 acres of 614-acre Old Fort Townsend State Park, the Port of Port Townsend's top executive recommended to… Continue reading

Quilcene man due to answer charges stemming from twin killings, house fire

PORT TOWNSEND -- Michael J. Pierce will be arraigned in Jefferson County Superior Court on Friday on 11 felony charges, including the murders of Patrick… Continue reading

State law points to no-go for teen in bid for Conservation Commission seat

The state Conservation Commission has received legal advice that suggests Mike Wiley Jr. of Joyce is not eligible to take a seat on the Clallam… Continue reading