Confiscated cats may be offered for adoption — unless ex-owner pays more than $130,000

PORT ANGELES — Cats confiscated from a woman who had about 31 of them in her mobile home can be adopted by others if she… Continue reading

Jefferson County’s long-debated environmental protection ordinance adopted

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners unanimously adopted the county's controversial update of its critical areas ordinance on Monday. Immediately, at least one observer said… Continue reading

Petition seeking recall election against Forks mayor filed

FORKS — A petition to recall Mayor Nedra Reed of Forks was filed with Clallam County Auditor's Office on Monday. The petition outlines seven charges… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council to explore means of electricity other than PSE

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council took the first step toward establishing a public utility district on Monday with a unanimous decision to investigate the… Continue reading

Sequim City Council pans proposed highway rest stop

SEQUIM — A rest stop the state plans to build next year is Sequim's version of the Port Angeles graving dock debacle, Sequim City Councilman… Continue reading

Straight from the police: Where stolen mail in Port Angeles originated from

Here is the Port Angeles Police Department news release on the finding of stolen mail in and around Port Angeles. A full report will appear… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2008
  • Port Angeles Police Department

North Olympic Peninsula’s state lawmakers look back at session with pleasure

OLYMPIA — Rep. Kevin Van De Wege is pleased with 60-day legislative session that adjourned Thursday night. "Everything turned out well. I think the Peninsula… Continue reading

Peninsula skipper likes new law keeping boats 100 feet from orcas

PORT TOWNSEND — The operator of North Olympic Peninsula's only whale watching tour service, Puget Sound Express, says he favors new state legislation requiring a… Continue reading

Restoring Tse-whit-zen to cemetery will begin soon

PORT ANGELES — The ancestors are coming home, said Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairman Francis Charles. The Lower Elwha tribe hopes soon to regrade the… Continue reading

Two West End mills will operate this week; KPly workers don’t get checks

PORT ANGELES — Both Portac Inc. mills will operate this week after closures, while Interfor Pacific Inc. workers will remain idle, company representatives said. Laid-off… Continue reading

Federal jury clears Jefferson County in lawsuit

PORT TOWNSEND — No liability was assigned and no financial settlement was awarded in Richard Brees' lawsuit against Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office,… Continue reading

GOP governor candidate Rossi makes first North Olympic Peninsula campaign swing of 2008

PORT TOWNSEND — Washington state is going to get a second chance, Republic candidate Dino Rossi told a packed house Saturday afternoon. "We are going… Continue reading

Heart of Service Award nominating continues in Jefferson County — deadline March 21

We are also looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have made our communities a better place. The three… Continue reading

Looking at goals for 14 areas of Olympic National Park

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Summaries of goals for 14 areas of the park are included in the final general management plan. The outlines are plans… Continue reading

Low-income housing complex nearing completion in Sequim

SEQUIM — Betty Handly's answering machine has been stuffed with messages lately. She's manager of Sequim's largest, latest and least expensive housing development: the Elk… Continue reading

Now, on to other studies

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Completion of the long-awaited management plan for Olympic National Park means park service staff now can begin working on other projects,… Continue reading

Olympic National Park releases 950-page plan looking 20 years into the future

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Recreational opportunities at Hurricane Ridge wouldn't expand as much as some would have liked under the newly released Olympic National Park… Continue reading

Raffle raises funds for memorial event for young woman killed when car plunged in river

PORT ANGELES — Activities during the past two weeks have raised more than $1,000 for a memorial service to honor Vanna K. Francis, a Lower… Continue reading

Can it be 20 years? Sequim public pool/fitness center celebrates anniversary today

SEQUIM — This is the only place where you can practice ancient Asian moves, flatten your abs and do the hustle — all inside of… Continue reading

Growth areas stir debates in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — It will be six more weeks until Clallam County learns if it must draw new boundaries around many of its commercial areas.… Continue reading