Port Angeles woman to run race in honor of slain officer

PORT ANGELES -- When Teri Price runs the Boston Marathon April 20, she will have inspiration to make it to the finish line. The Port… Continue reading

Your survival guide around the Hood Canal Bridge when it’s out for six weeks starting May 1

A crossing that now takes about two minutes will be an hour-long trip once the Hood Canal Bridge is closed on May 1 for six… Continue reading

Sequim man recalls Okinawa invasion on April 1, 1945

SEQUIM -- For Charles Meacham, April 1 isn't April Fool's Day. It's a reminder of heroism. The former Marine Raider was on the front lines… Continue reading

Convicted murderer to get new trial; first appearance next month

PORT ANGELES -- Convicted murderer Robert Gene Covarrubias will have a new trial in Clallam County Superior Court, and his first court appearance is scheduled… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board hires consultant to find new superintendent

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles School Board expects to hire a new superintendent by the end of May and in place by August. The… Continue reading

Big bill for small ponds: Ecology notifies property owners of unsafe dams

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on the designation of six water impoundment areas as illegal, hazardous dams. Six North Olympic… Continue reading

Components coming together for Hood Canal Bridge’s new eastern half

All the bridge components needed to replace the Hood Canal Bridge's 3âÑ4-mile eastern half are expected to be moored in Port Gamble Bay by Tuesday… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Phosphate ban in dishwasher detergents coming to Peninsula

By Nicholas Geranios The Associated Press SPOKANE — The quest for squeaky-clean dishes has turned some law-abiding people in Spokane into dishwater-detergent smugglers. They are… Continue reading

  • Mar 29, 2009
  • By Nicholas Geranios The Associated Press

Port Angeles School Board hires firm to help seek new superintendent

PORT ANGELES — Steve Baxter, president of the Port Angeles School District board, announced Friday that the board has selected Principled Leadership Consulting to assist… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Clinton says Mexican violence threatens U.S. border states

By Matthew Lee The Associated Press MONTERREY, Mexico --. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton promised Thursday to help Mexico end soaring drug-related violence along… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2009
  • By Matthew Lee The Associated Press

DNR wants to extend buffer around islands

GARDINER -- No decisions were made, but a few opinions were aired at an open house meeting introducing the idea of an aquatic reserve around… Continue reading

Hastings renovation progress hangs on permit ruling

PORT TOWNSEND -- Hastings Estate Co. Inc. owners will know within 14 days if they can move forward with renovation of the historic Hastings Building… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit off the hook during bridge closure

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson Transit officials let out a collective sigh of relief after learning they won't have to provide bus service on the Kitsap… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center approves $2 million contract for electronic medical records

PORT ANGELES -- Doctors and nurses at Olympic Medical Center soon will have access to patients' medical records at the click of a mouse. Five… Continue reading

Port Angeles on federal list for Mexican drug trafficking OPNET: Report reflects entire area

PORT ANGELES -- Port Angeles is one of 24 Washington state cities listed in a federal report showing the presence of Mexican drug trafficking activity.… Continue reading

Woman who poisoned daughter could get more than 20 years

PORT ANGELES ¬­-- The judge with Rhonda Marchi's fate in his hands gave himself the option Thursday of putting her in prison for more than… Continue reading

Hope, relief among the books and terminals

Free help in finding work. Free fun, free solace and free tranquility. People around the nation are finding all of the above at places that… Continue reading

PT teen hospitalized following 6-car crash

POULSBO -- A 17-year-old from Port Townsend was hospitalized after six cars collided on state Highway 3 on Thursday. Ashley N. Carr was taken to… Continue reading

(UPDATE) Prison smoke traced to inmate cooking in toilet

CLALLAM BAY — An inmate hankering for hot sausage got in hot water when the cooking fire he set in his toilet forced the evacuation… Continue reading

Commissioners in Forks vote 2-1 against suicide law

FORKS -- Forks Community Hospital has become the second hospital on the North Olympic Peninsula that will not participate in Initiative 1000, a measure voters… Continue reading