Project to rid Jefferson waters of old creosote-laden pilings to resume

PORT TOWNSEND — Another round of removing creosote-tainted pilings in Jefferson County commences along the Port Townsend waterfront beginning next week, a state Department of… Continue reading

Statewide PUD study touts tax payments by those which provide electricity

PORT TOWNSEND — When it comes to taxes, public utility districts pay about the same taxes as investor-owned utilities and communities that switch from a… Continue reading

Three Clallam County commissioner candidates face off in their final campaign forum

PORT ANGELES — The three men who would be Clallam County commissioner appeared at their final campaign forum Monday, this one in front of the… Continue reading

Vision of bigger, better Haller Fountain park takes flight in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The grounds surrounding the landmark downtown Haller Fountain are about to get bigger and better, says Bonnie Corra. Corra is the widow… Continue reading

Clallam County at crossroads of urban/rural zoning

PORT ANGELES — Mention zoning; most folks zone out. They may want to pay attention, however, from now until Oct. 23. That's when Clallam County… Continue reading

Group in Agnew gathers 80 boxes of goods for soldiers in Iraq

AGNEW — Community members kept packages busy at the Agnew Community Hall on Sunday for "Soldier Support Day." A steady stream of visitors dropped off… Continue reading

Ordinary people sculpted on Port Angeles street

PORT ANGELES — They know who they are. And now, so does everyone else. Ordinary folks doing ordinary things are captured by Port Angeles sculptor… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for rock ‘n’ roll benefit

PORT ANGELES — Tickets are on sale to see Elvis, Buddy Holly, Janis Joplin and John Denver. These musical legends and their soul-stirring songs will… Continue reading

Visiting ‘pirates’ a boom to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Noise complaints from cannons blasting from boats were the biggest complaint police had when hundreds of boaters converged on the town for… Continue reading

‘Pirates’ invade Port Townsend for giant party

PORT TOWNSED — The skull and crossbones of Jolly Roger flags fly from their ships. Cannon shots ring out across the water. But the 1,200… Continue reading

Court hearing takes care of final details wiping out ex-principal’s child porn conviction

PORT TOWNSEND — The final details of legally clearing the name of Chimacum High School's former principal, Rex E. Whipple, have been wrapped up in… Continue reading

Dream Playground Foundation to raise money at Clallam County Fair

PORT ANGELES — Colorful "handprint" tiles to benefit the Dream Playground at Erickson Park will be offered at a Dream Playground Foundation booth at the… Continue reading

Health worker wages personal and professional war on hepatitis

PORT ANGELES — The accidental needle prick didn't hurt much 20-some years ago, certainly not enough for Christine Hurst to remember. What she'll never forget… Continue reading

Small oil slick watched on Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — Street runoff from heavy rains on Saturday likely caused an oily sheen on Port Angeles Harbor. The sheen was reported to the… Continue reading

The herb is hot, heavy: Lavender harvest hits peak around Sequim

SEQUIM — The big public party's over, but you'll hear no sighs of relief among the lavender. Three weeks after the Lavender Festival funneled 25,000… Continue reading

Cancer commission cites Sequim center

SEQUIM — The Olympic Medical Cancer Center has received a three-year approval "with commendation" from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.… Continue reading

Closing date of sale for sprint boat land near airport delayed for public hearing

PORT ANGELES — The closing date of the sale of land for a sprint boat racing course has been delayed to allow a pubic hearing.… Continue reading

Port Angeles city attorney corrects numbers posed to Sequim City Council

SEQUIM — This city's interim city manager and police chief stands corrected by the neighboring town's attorney. Robert Spinks, Sequim's interim manager and chief of… Continue reading

Port Angeles police collecting donations for patrol scooter

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Police Department is about $5,500 short of having the money to purchase a Segway Personal Transporter to be used… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s historic downtown sidewalks have something underfoot

PORT TOWNSEND — City officials are reassuring people that it's safe to walk on the sidewalks. Earlier this year, the city hired a private company… Continue reading