Open house begins state safety corridor study of Highways 19 and 20 in Jefferson County

PORT HADLOCK – Jefferson County residents will get a chance to learn about the number, type and severity of vehicle collisions on state Highways 19… Continue reading

Peninsula financial institution pledges a cool million for community betterment

PORT ANGELES — While some banks across the country are failing because of reckless home mortgages, First Federal on Thursday pledged $1 million for affordable… Continue reading

Beached whale carcasses on West End probably were hit by ships

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Two humpback whales found beached this summer near Cape Alava are more than are usually seen, but they necessarily don't add… Continue reading

Boats on waiting list for September Wooden Boat Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — Wooden Boat Festival boat exhibit reservations have sailed in faster than ever, officials with the popular Port Townsend event based at Point… Continue reading

Candle blamed for house fire

IRONDALE — A lighted candle probably caused a fire that left a family homeless Wednesday afternoon, investigators said. "It appears to be an unattended lit… Continue reading

Clallam lakes luckier than Jefferson’s in the algae department

PORT ANGELES — When it comes to scum, Clallam County's been plumb lucky. Its lakes so far haven't shown evidence of toxic cyanobacteria — the… Continue reading

Deadwood Revival to play old-time folk rock at tonight’s Concert on the Dock

PORT TOWNSEND — One of the North Olympic Peninsula's most favorite — and acclaimed — musical groups performs tonight at the Concert on the Dock.… Continue reading

Four interim city manager finalists, identified only as numbers, to be interviewed Aug. 28

PORT ANGELES — The field has been narrowed to four finalists for the position of interim city manager. The City Council will interview the finalists… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge to be closed intermittently today

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed for three half-hour periods today. The bridge will be closed from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.… Continue reading

More pilings being yanked from Port Townsend Bay

PORT TOWNSEND — Aberdeen-based Quigg Bros. towed into Port Townsend Bay on Wednesday a crane barge that, with another barge, will remove about 1,200 creosote-tainted… Continue reading

No timeline for repayment of $150,000 city loan to Harbor-Works authority

PORT ANGELES — A city of Port Angeles agreement with the Harbor-Works Public Development Authority has no timeline for paying back the $150,000 loan approved… Continue reading

Chapman, independent, will face opponent from his old party, GOP, in November

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County's first independent candidate for county commissioner received the most votes in Tuesday's primary election. Mike Chapman's 1,780 votes, or 49.7… Continue reading

Clallam PUD race shaping up to be between Haffner, Jensen

Bob Jensen apparently will face incumbent Hugh Haffner for the Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 Commission District 2 seat in the Nov. 4… Continue reading

Hospital levy lid lift passing by 6 percent

PORT ANGELES — Voters' apparent approval of a levy lid lift Tuesday could help stitch up Olympic Medical Center's hemorrhaging finances, according to its CEO.… Continue reading

Hunt takes commanding lead in appellate court race

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — In the race for state Appeals Court Division 2, District 2, incumbent Joyce "Robin" Hunt held a commanding lead Tuesday night against… Continue reading

Independent candidate on November ballot in Jefferson County, too

PORT TOWNSEND — Incumbent Jefferson County Commissioner David Sullivan and Port Hadlock businesswoman Sandy Hershelman are headed toward a Nov. 4 general election showdown after… Continue reading

Piper Laurie will be celebrity guest at this year’s Port Townsend Film Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — Actress Piper Laurie, winner of the Golden Globe and Emmy awards —  and thrice-nominated for an Oscar — will be the mystery… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council matches port’s $150,000 for harbor agency’s startup

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles City Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday to give the Harbor-Works Public Development Authority a $150,000 loan, bringing its startup… Continue reading

Port Angeles Concert on the Pier canceled tonight

PORT ANGELES — Tonight's Concert on the Pier has been canceled because of expected bad weather. The scheduled rock 'n' roll band, Jane and John… Continue reading

Port Angeles water shortage over

PORT ANGELES — The city's brief water shortage that began late Sunday ended Tuesday afternoon. City maintenance crews completed the repair of a 24-inch water… Continue reading