Comment period for Robin Hill Park disc golf plan ends today

AGNEW — On a summer afternoon, Robin Hill Farm is a hushed haven. Except for the gunfire. This woodsy, trail-rich Clallam County park just north… Continue reading

Couple begin process of rebuilding life after fire, celebrate survival of beloved dog

PORT ANGELES — In a fire that melted even their cast iron pans, 22 years of belongings went up in flames. But, said Peggy Western,… Continue reading

Forks bond measures to go before voters in November

FORKS — The Quillayute Valley School Board voted unanimously to put two bond issues before voters on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. "I really… Continue reading

Have you got yours? IRS has more than $600,000 to give to North Olympic Peninsula residents

While many have already spent their economic stimulus checks, more than 3,000 qualifying North Olympic Peninsula residents have yet to get their money. The IRS… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD board discounts numbers in Puget Sound Energy-backed study

CHIMACUM — Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners enthusiastically await the results of their own contracted feasibility study after hearing Wednesday what a Puget Sound… Continue reading

Sequim lets it all out with its love-hate relationship with elk

SEQUIM — Tracy Blume can smell the elk from her bedroom on Happy Valley Road. They saunter through her yard just about every night, though… Continue reading

Small quake centered near Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A minor earthquake of magnitude-3.0 struck at 10:02 p.m. Wednesday with an epicenter just three miles north of Point Wilson. No damage… Continue reading

Celtic sounds on the Port Angeles pier tonight

PORT ANGELES — Celtic sounds evoking thoughts of Ireland and Scotland will waft across City Pier tonight for this week's installment of the Concert on… Continue reading

East Jefferson pocketbook shock seen by PSE-funded study if PUD takes over electricity service

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County Public Utility District takeover of Puget Sound Energy's electric service would cost at least $77 million, and would raise… Continue reading

Indian Island named in lawsuit against Navy

PORT TOWNSEND —Naval Magazine Indian Island is named in a lawsuit as one of the locations where alleged violations of environmental protection laws have occurred.… Continue reading

Oak Street lot up for sale; hotel management company in negotiations to purchase

PORT ANGELES — Part or all of a waterfront lot on Oak and Front street could be sold to a hotel owner. Owner Harry Dorssers… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council will hold forum, but getting interim manager comes first, it says

PORT ANGELES — The public will get a forum — but it won't be a free-for-all, the Port Angeles City Council decided Tuesday. On Friday,… Continue reading

Sequim City Council hires retired city manager as interim recruitment adviser

SEQUIM — For $5,700, plus $60 a night for lodging, the City Council has hired retired city manager Lee Walton to seek a new chief… Continue reading

Supporters of PUD electrical service say they don’t believe PSE study

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Public Utility District leaders and advocates for local electric service were surprised but undeterred by Puget Sound Energy's $77.2 million… Continue reading

Couple, their dog escape fire that razes house

PORT ANGELES — A fire possibly started from a barbecue grill on a porch destroyed a house early Monday. The house, 1218 W. 11th St.,… Continue reading

Deer Park Road overpass at U.S. 101 closer to reality

PORT ANGELES — Federal funds soon may start to flow for a Deer Park Road overpass via the present Port Angeles Gun Club or through… Continue reading

East Jefferson voters to decide on electricity future: PSE or PUD

PORT TOWNSEND — Do you want the Jefferson County Public Utility District to bring you electricity instead of Puget Sound Energy? This will be the… Continue reading

Forks School Board to decide tonight on whether to put bond measures on ballot

FORKS — The Quillayute Valley School District will decide tonight whether to put a bond before voters in November. The bond would be to complete… Continue reading

Jefferson County removes curbs on pit-to-pier impact statement work

PORT TOWNSEND — With a company representative defiantly saying Fred Hill Materials Inc. would not negotiate, Jefferson County commissioners on Monday rescinded their 60-day notice… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to discuss holding public forum — as requested by community members

PORT ANGELES — At a special meeting today, the Port Angeles City Council will discuss whether to hold a public forum requested by a group… Continue reading