Stricken hiker rescued in national park

ELDON -- Olympic National Park rangers rescued an injured hiker from the Upper Lena Lake area over the weekend, park officials reported Monday. Ed Mulherin,… Continue reading

Jefferson: Relay for Life marathon set for Friday, Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND -- Every day is a celebration of life for cancer survivors. On Friday and Saturday, city and county residents will join survivors in… Continue reading

Navy takes PT mayor, community leaders for submarine ride

PORT TOWNSEND -- For many years, no trip to Disneyland was complete without riding in a miniature submarine to see the mermaids, divers and giant… Continue reading

Peninsula: Centrum’s new board president wants to expand recognition of art center

PORT TOWNSEND -- Bob Alexander has plans for Centrum. The center's new board president, who lives in Seattle, said he is impressed with the level… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Front Street sinkhole filled and repaved

PORT ANGELES -- A sinkhole on Front Street above the Red Lion Hotel, which has been cursed by bicyclists for years, is no more. White… Continue reading

Port Angeles: School closure meeting set for Wednesday

PORT ANGELES -- School closure recommendations that are before the Port Angeles School Board will be discussed at a community forum on Wednesday. To hear… Continue reading

Jefferson: Lake Leland cleared after toxins tests

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Health officials have cleared Lake Leland for recreational use, but Anderson Lake's level of toxic bacteria remains high and it… Continue reading

Lady Washington in Port Angeles Habor this week

PORT ANGELES -- The state's official tall ship, Lady Washington, is visiting Port Angeles through Wednesday, offering deck tours and "adventure sails." Used in several… Continue reading

Peninsula: New survey to assess elusive Olympic mountain goats

Olympic National Park's controversial mountain goats will be counted during an aerial survey this week and the week of July 24-28. The bigger questions --… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City Council might fill council vacancy on Tuesday

PORT ANGELES -- The envelope please. . . . Almost two months after former Councilwoman Lauren Erickson announced she was stepping down from the seven-member… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Mechnical malfunction possible cause of ultralight plane crash

PORT ANGELES -- The investigation into the cause of Thursday's crash and death of veteran Port Angeles firefighter Patrick W. "Pat" Rose indicates that a… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES: TRIPLE FATAL TO BE REVIEWED FOR POSSIBLE CHARGES

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Deborah Kelly said Friday she would review reports of a July 3 car crash to determine if charges… Continue reading

Sequim: Broadway in the Barn opens today

SEQUIM -- Just two pieces of furniture came from Puerta Vallarta to Sequim: the piano and the dining room table. Their owner, Kathleen Hennen, had… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City Council urged to ban fireworks in city

PORT ANGELES -- Two residents told the City Council they fear for their homes and safety and want fireworks banned inside the city. "I'm too… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Sen. Cantwell challenger McGavick visits

PORT ANGELES -- Mike McGavick gave them his stump speech, so they gave him the stump. About 100 people braved Thursday evening's chilly breeze to… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Veteran firefighter dies in plane crash

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles Fire Department's most senior firefighter/EMT died Thursday morning when the lightweight airplane he was flying crashed into an empty… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Escaped burglar re-arrested; trashes prosecutor’s house

PORT TOWNSEND -- Convicted Brinnon burglar Steven "Spike" Gray's latest break-in hit home for Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Juelie Dalzell, according to the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Sequim: Wife presses search for man missing in woods

SEQUIM -- It will be 17 days on Friday since Berwyn Mason has seen her husband, Stephen "Mike" Mason, 52. It was June 20, to… Continue reading

Coast Guard’s new copter adds power to rescue equipment

PORT ANGELES -- Recent upgrades to the Coast Guard's workhorse helicopter have given the brightly colored birds more oomph. Coast Guard Group Port Angeles received… Continue reading

Jefferson: Navy mulls PT’s request for TV discussion

INDIAN ISLAND -- Naval Magazine Indian Island's commanding officer, Capt. Jonathan Kurtz, on Wednesday took under advisement Port Townsend Mayor Mark Welch's proposal that Navy… Continue reading