Forks protest held Wednesday against Border Patrol highway checkpoints; another to be held Saturday in Port Angeles

While a Forks group protested immigration policy on Tuesday, a Port Angeles group plans a rally and march against Border Patrol roadblocks on Saturday. The… Continue reading

Planning behind proposed Brinnon mega-resort sound, state growth board rules

PORT TOWNSEND — The three-member Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board has ruled that Jefferson County complied with the Growth Management Act in its approach… Continue reading

Probable Jefferson County manager a ‘consensus-builder’

PORT TOWNSEND — Ask Philip Morley what he is most proud of in his 30-year career and he has no hesitation. "I would say that… Continue reading

PUD-financed study cites savings if district assumes East Jefferson’s electrical service

PORT TOWNSEND — It would cost the Public Utility District between $34.9 million and $69.8 million to acquire Puget Sound Energy's facilities in East Jefferson… Continue reading

State agency investigating technician’s fatal fall off cell phone tower

PORT ANGELES — The state Department of Labor and Industries is investigating the fatal fall of a cell phone technician atop the Elks Naval Lodge… Continue reading

Tall ship schedules change

PORT ANGELES — Schedules have changed for tall ships' arrival at City Pier this week. The topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, which was expected to arrive… Continue reading

Up in flames

In this photo, Port Angeles firefighter Pete Sekac, left, and Lt. Jake Patterson watch as flames devour a small tree while a pumper truck sprinkles… Continue reading

State agency investigating man’s deadly fall from cellular tower

The Associated Press PORT ANGELES -- The state Department of Labor and Industries is investigating the death of a phone company subcontractor who fell to… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2008
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Lower Elwha complete reburials on ex-graving yard site

PORT ANGELES — The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe has completed reburying the remains of more than 300 ancestors unearthed during construction of the ill-fated Hood… Continue reading

16th of September holds special meaning for Mexican folkloric troupe from Sequim

PORT ANGELES -- Feet skitter and slide, smiles and eyes flash, skirts swirl like a psychedelic ocean, roses ride atop high hairdos -- altogether, the… Continue reading

91-year-old Port Angeles resident to take a hike to see his old wilderness stomping grounds

PORT ANGELES — Jack Nattinger will be in his favorite place on Earth this week. The 91-year-old, along with a group of family and friends,… Continue reading

E. coli link between Port Townsend, other locales investigated

OLYMPIA — State officials have confirmed they are working on finding a link between common strands of identified E. coli bacteria cases in Washington and… Continue reading

Fate of disc golf course delayed as Clallam commissioners widen public participation

PORT ANGELES — Disc golf proposed for Robin Hill Farm Park got a mulligan Monday from Clallam County commissioners, who want more public participation on… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners pick Maple Valley man as new administrator

PORT TOWNSEND — The seven-month search for a new Jefferson County administrator has led the county commissioners to Philip Morley, Maple Valley's assistant city manager.… Continue reading

Republican challenger accuses Jefferson County commissioners as lax on looming $4.7 million budget deficit

PORT TOWNSEND — Republican Dennis Schultz went on the attack Monday, saying that Jefferson County's three Democratic commissioners — including his opponent, Phil Johnson —… Continue reading

Republican Rossi in Port Angeles, assesses changes since his narrow defeat in 2004

PORT ANGELES — Republican Dino Rossi told the audience of Port Angeles area business people that things have changed since 2004, when he was narrowly… Continue reading

Truck crash into Indian Island security wall fault of carrier, Navy finds

INDIAN ISLAND — The Navy has finished an investigation into a traffic crash at Naval Magazine Indian Island last winter and has determined that the… Continue reading

Clallam opens new jail wing for Chain Gang inmates today

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County jail trustees and inmates serving their time on the Sheriff's Chain Gang are scheduled to move into new quarters today.… Continue reading

Discovery Bay getting back to its old self — shellfish growing to be reopened soon

DISCOVERY BAY — State Department of Health officials have recommended upgrading the water quality status of the south end of Discovery Bay, which means that… Continue reading

Gateway project within budget, public works director says

PORT ANGELES — The Gateway International Transportation Center has accumulated additional costs because of delays, but the project has not overrun its contingency fund, said… Continue reading