Nominees sought for Clallam County Community Service Awards

We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have made our communities a better place. Soroptimist International of… Continue reading

Sequim Citizen of the Year a ‘volaholic’ — he always volunteers

SEQUIM — The tall Texan is commander in chief. Just ask Nadia, Ella and the rest of the Kinderkids. Hold on, though, he's also a… Continue reading

Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce warring factions now working together

SEQUIM — It seems a new, sunnier day is dawning on the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chamber president Walt Schubert and Gil Simon, a… Continue reading

Woman slain in murder-suicide sought protection order from shooter only five days earlier

PORT ANGELES — A 35-year-old mother of two who was killed by her ex-boyfriend in a murder-suicide wrote only last week that she was afraid… Continue reading

‘He went that way’: Witnesses see alleged bank robber flee to his own apartment

PORT TOWNSEND — A 40-year-old Port Townsend man was arrested Monday, less than a half-hour after a brazen midmorning robbery at a downtown bank a… Continue reading

Cedar Ridge developer re-elected chairman of Sequim Planning Commission

SEQUIM — He's a developer of the Cedar Ridge subdivision stretching across Sequim's northeast corner, and he's chairman of the Planning Commission. In the city-leadership… Continue reading

Clallam Republicans suspend Chapman from party support

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Republican Party has cut its support out from under one of its highest-elected GOP office-holders, Clallam County Commissioner Mike… Continue reading

Man who killed ex-girlfriend, self convicted of stalking in 1995

PORT ANGELES — The man who on Sunday shot and killed his ex-girlfriend — a mother of two — and then killed himself apparently had… Continue reading

Port Hadlock businesswoman to make independent try at county commissioner

PORT HADLOCK — Saying Jefferson County needs to focus on jobs and affordable housing to economically survive, county building-industry representative and marketing professional Sandy Hershelman… Continue reading

Slain woman was Port Angeles substitute teacher; grief counselors at elementary school

PORT ANGELES — Four grief counselors were stationed at Jefferson Elementary School on Monday to help students and staff cope with Sunday's shooting death of… Continue reading

Appointee Hays won’t run for Jefferson PUD post

PORT HADLOCK — Saying he is ready to retire again, M. Kelly Hays has announced he will not seek election to the District 2 position… Continue reading

Bigger ferries would meet needs

OLYMPIA — The Island Home-class ferries being eyed as a model for new boats on the Port Townsend-Keystone route would meet state ferries system needs,… Continue reading

Schools may seek partners to improve aging facilities

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles schools could join with other governments to build a performing arts center to replace the high school's auditorium. The idea… Continue reading

Two found dead in Port Angeles home (including Port Angeles Police Department news release)

PORT ANGELES — Two people were found shot dead at a Port Angeles home Sunday — apparently a woman and her ex-boyfriend, Police Chief Terry… Continue reading

Another week of idle mills in Clallam County

Portac's Beaver sawmill will shut down for one week beginning Monday, idling its 54 employees for three of the last four weeks. Those workers join… Continue reading

Coast Guard cutter Cuttyhunk back in service

PORT ANGELES — The Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk has been put back into service after an overhaul. "It is virtually a new ship," said Capt.… Continue reading

Graffiti testing patience of Port Angeles business owners

PORT ANGELES — The paint covering the graffiti hadn't yet dried when the Peaks Brew Pub was tagged again. "We got hit a couple of… Continue reading

Jefferson County electrifies travel with no-gasoline car

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has acquired its first electric car. The acquisition is intended to help cut emissions and save money on gasoline. County… Continue reading

Kingston man arrested following Discovery Bay wreck that closes U.S. 101

DISCOVERY BAY — A Kingston man was arrested for investigation of vehicular assault Saturday evening at Discovery Bay after the car he was driving crashed,… Continue reading

Primary vote turnout beyond expectations

Jefferson County voters turned out beyond expectations in last week's presidential primary, while Clallam County voters were a little less enthused with their choices. As… Continue reading