Covered fairgrounds arena needs feasibility study, commissioners told

PORT ANGELES -- A proposed covered arena at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, which county commissioners last discussed about six months ago, returned to their radar… Continue reading

Environmental Council, Jefferson County reach out-of-court settlement over development near riverbeds

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County has reached an agreement with the Washington Environmental Council, settling two petitions against the county's Unified Development Code regulating development… Continue reading

Everything’s on table as Port Angeles schools examine possible cuts

PORT ANGELES -- Anyway they're divided, the grim attendance projections for the Port Angeles School District add up to a grim task of cost-cutting measures.… Continue reading

Jefferson County homeless count set for Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County homeless will be counted during a census this week that will eventually determine how much funding will be received locally… Continue reading

Shy dog found after it lives two months in the woods

SEQUIM -- Throughout the holidays, Sheba was on the Peninsula Woods Diet. She lost close to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Martin Luther King Jr.… Continue reading

Boys & Girls Club board leader silent over why executive director is gone

SEQUIM -- The Boys & Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula needs a new boss. After just a year, executive director Cinnamon Falley, 33, left… Continue reading

Port Angeles council approves bond for Gateway transit center property

PORT ANGELES -- The city will use a $1.2 million bond to buy property for the Port Angeles International Gateway Transportation Center. The City Council… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board reactivates task force that began Monroe School closure process in 2004

PORT ANGELES -- The task force that triggered the closing of Monroe Elementary School in 2004 was ordered reactivated Monday to analyze more cost-cutting measures… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles chooses underwriter for Boat Haven bonds

PORT ANGELES -- The Port should borrow money now for its Boat Haven project to take advantage of historically low interest rates, financial consultant Allan… Continue reading

Prosecuting attorney says baby’s death from natural causes

PORT TOWNSEND -- Friday's death of a 5-week-old Quilcene girl is believe to have been the result of natural causes, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Juelie… Continue reading

Sequim City Council seeks youthful advisers

SEQUIM -- They're just hoping they don't seem too nerdy. Members of the Sequim City Council seek some new blood and some youthful energy, and,… Continue reading

State ready to try out electronic card ticketing at Port Townsend ferry landing

PORT TOWNSEND -- Washington State Ferries will launch a pilot electronic ticketing system Thursday at the Port Townsend ferry terminal to replace frequent ticket user… Continue reading

Clallam: Forum to celebrate religious freedom

PORT ANGELES -- Fourteen Clallam County community leaders will speak out on religious freedom at a Multi-Cultural Alliance forum on Tuesday. The free public event… Continue reading

Clallam: Survey to count homeless, aid housing

PORT ANGELES -- Everyone counts in Clallam County -- including those who have no homes -- for volunteers in the third annual Point in Time… Continue reading

Peninsula: Fans howl as Seahawks demolish Panthers, earn Super Bowl berth

BLYN -- There was only one thing to say Sunday in the Club Seven lounge at the 7 Cedars Casino as the Seattle Seahawks demolished… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City nixes Shane Park fields for use this year

PORT ANGELES -- Shane Park's athletic fields will not be used this year, Deputy Recreation Director Bill Sterling told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission… Continue reading

Rhododendron Court emerges: A touch of class

PORT TOWNSEND -- Four young women are in the running for Rhododendron Festival queen this year, but at the March 18 coronation ceremony, all four… Continue reading

Sequim: Resident re-arrested on drug counts

SEQUIM -- Clallam County Sheriff's deputies have re-arrested David Bull, 50, of 23 Higgins Lane for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Bull originally had been… Continue reading

Campbell presented with 2005 EDC Olympic Leader Award

PORT ANGELES -- The Clallam County Economic Development Council presented Orville Campbell with the 2005 Olympic Leader Award on Thursday. Campbell, EDC netWorks Marine Service… Continue reading

Controversial ‘n’ word book now in hands of district officials, but a complaint form is needed

PORT ANGELES -- A controversial book from the Fairview Elementary School library is now in the hands of Port Angeles School District officials. The book,… Continue reading