Graving yard deal: $15 million

PORT ANGELES -- The city and the Port of Port Angeles will receive $15 million in reparations for the failed Hood Canal Bridge graving yard… Continue reading

Home detention, other programs designed to alleviate jail overcrowding

PORT ANGELES -- Three new jail-diversion programs will get Clallam County commissioners' approval today, possibly keeping as many as 85 offenders on any given day… Continue reading

Port agrees to sell Landing mall — but can’t decide on which of two buyers.

PORT ANGELES -- The three Port commissioners unanimously agreed Monday to sell The Landing mall, but delayed selecting a buyer. The commissioners heard presentations from… Continue reading

Port Townsend plans safety package behind future helmet law

PORT TOWNSEND -- With enforcement of a bicycle helmet law in Port Townsend about a year off, a proposed comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian safety program… Continue reading

Security firm fires salvo at two Jefferson County officials by hiring private eye

PORT TOWNSEND -- Just two days before his appeal hearing in Kitsap County Superior Court, Joe D'Amico has unleased a barrage of accusations against Jefferson… Continue reading

Sequim teacher making history with statewide award

SEQUIM -- As the start of the academic year nears, Sequim Middle School teacher Tricia Billes isn't sleeping well. "Last night I woke up worrying,"… Continue reading

Jefferson: County GOP rejects sheriff’s candidate

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County GOP has declined to endorse Richard Brees, the candidate for sheriff who is running as a Republican. "The executive… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ newest officer always wanted the job

PORT ANGELES -- Two years ago, Lea French participated in the Port Angeles Police Department's civilian ride-along program. She's been hooked on a career in… Continue reading

$2.5 million grant awarded

OLYMPIA -- A $2.5 million grant of federal dollars has been given to the Olympic Consortium Workforce Development Council to help train residents. The council… Continue reading

Graving yard agreement due Monday

PORT ANGELES -- The city and port of Port Angeles, Lower Elwha Klallam tribe and state of Washington are expected to settle the future of… Continue reading

If you’re traveling on the ferry or a plane, allow yourself more time

PORT ANGELES -- People traveling by ferry from Victoria or flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport should allow themselves more time because of increased security… Continue reading

Plane sputters, makes forced landing in field near Jefferson County Fair

PORT TOWNSEND -- An airplane towing a campaign sign above thousands of people attending the Jefferson County Fair on Saturday had to make an emergency… Continue reading

Sinking boat towed to LaPush

LAPUSH -- The U.S. Coast Guard towed a sinking fishing boat to LaPush Thursday evening. The boat had started taking on water near James Island.… Continue reading

Visitors pack Jefferson County Fair for a rootin’ tootin’ good time

PORT TOWNSEND -- Organizers of the Jefferson County Fair were pleased with the turnout as of late Saturday and believe this year's fair attendance may… Continue reading

Jefferson County Fair opens three-day run

PORT TOWNSEND -- Shooting for a record year of attendance, Jefferson County Fair officials have rounded up a Wild West theme today through Sunday that's… Continue reading

Marine’s long journey from Iraq to Forks ends in hero’s welcome

FORKS -- It was a hero's homecoming, staged in the silence of sadness. Thursday, hundreds of people lined the streets of Forks to wave flags,… Continue reading

Marriage is happy, accused city councilman says

PORT ANGELES -- City Councilman Grant James Munro, charged Wednesday with domestic violence assault, declined Thursday to explain the events that led to his Tuesday… Continue reading

Mystery boat designed to ride above the waves

PORT ANGELES -- It doesn't belong to the U.S. Navy. It isn't a U.S. Coast Guard vessel. It isn't a research ship operated by the… Continue reading

South Jefferson County deputy named for Quilcene office

PORT TOWNSEND -- Sheriff Mike Brasfield announced Thursday that 13-year veteran Barbara Garrett will be assigned to the South County Annex in Quilcene on Sept.… Continue reading

Big Sequim Senior Center benefit coming

SEQUIM -- It was Thanksgiving, and the Senior Center was about to serve a feast; a Sequim woman had a ticket and had driven across… Continue reading