Sequim School Board extends superintendent’s contract to 2009

SEQUIM -- It was unanimous -- Schools Superintendent Garn Christensen will be around until 2009. Sequim School Board members all voted Tuesday in favor of… Continue reading

Woman accuses Port Townsend police of excessive force

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into possible use of excessive force on a Port Townsend woman during an alleged… Continue reading

2006 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to come from Olympic National Forest

Yes Virginia, the 2006 Capitol Christmas Tree is coming from Olympic National Forest. "The Capitol architect will make the final selection. We're looking for the… Continue reading

Clallam jail continues to exceed capacity

PORT ANGELES -- Despite restrictions on what kinds of crimes will qualify an individual for a bed in the Clallam County jail, the number of… Continue reading

D’Amico plans appeal of hearing examiner’s ruling shutting down security training site

GARDINER -- Saying he would not let more than 100 employees down, Security Services Northwest's president and founder vowed Tuesday to appeal a hearing examiner's… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners OK pay raises for elected, exempt county employees

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County elected officials and non-union management and professional employees will receive a pay raise as an effect of the county commissioners… Continue reading

Port Townsend city government moves into its new home

PORT TOWNSEND -- Port Townsend residents Michelle Bruns and Kirk McDonald were given an impromptu tour of the new 11,700-square-foot City Hall annex on Tuesday.… Continue reading

Seattle man with home in Port Ludlow reported missing

PORT LUDLOW -- A 45-year-old man has been missing from the Port Ludlow area since Saturday, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Michael May,… Continue reading

Clallam considering loosening some new state smoking regulations

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County health commissioners today will consider options to allow smokers to light up closer to buildings than the 25 feet established… Continue reading

Family Planning grant awarded

PORT ANGELES -- Family Planning of Clallam County has been re-funded more than $19,000 by the Regional Family Planning and Reproductive Health Title X Office… Continue reading

Lodging tax receipts rise in Clallam, fall in Jefferson

They love you out there, Clallam County. With receipts from the hotel/motel room tax totaled, Port Angeles' take from out-of-town tourists climbed 4.3 percent to… Continue reading

Sequim mayor happy to change mind, lead City Council

SEQUIM -- A mind is a wonderful thing to change. Just ask Sequim Mayor Walt Schubert. Back in late October, Schubert promised he wouldn't serve… Continue reading

Chimacum hosts regional Science Olympiad

CHIMACUM -- Like filings to a magnet, science-savy students were drawn to Chimacum High School on Saturday to compete in the third annual Invitational Science… Continue reading

Clallam County: Lawmakers work on bill to allow third Clallam Superior Court judge

PORT ANGELES -- A bill co-sponsored by Reps. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam, and Jim Buck, R-Joyce, would allow a third Clallam County Superior Court judge, but… Continue reading

Jefferson: Two-day hearing set for Port Ludlow resort’s plan revision

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two days of public hearings are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday during which Jefferson County Hearing Examiner Irv Berteig will listen to… Continue reading

Port Angeles: PA man tells of Medicare nightmare

PORT ANGELES -- John Robertson followed all the directions, crossed all the Ts, connected all the dots. So why can't he get the $3,000 worth… Continue reading

Aficionado starting museum dedicated to Depression-era lamp fixtures

PORT TOWNSEND -- Ken Kelly is a supersleuth, an art deco detective in the world of antique collectors. His historic passion is Depression-era art deco… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge pontoon work sites secured

SEATTLE -- Hood Canal Bridge contractor Kiewit-General has signed deals with Todd Pacific Shipyards of Seattle and Concrete Tech of Tacoma to build pontoons for… Continue reading

IRS calls man inundated with 24,000 booklets to apologize

CHIMACUM -- Internal Revenue Service officials have taken responsibility for an ordering mixup that sent Brian Lawson and his wife, Jackie, 24,000 2005 1040 informational… Continue reading

Quileute ups Second Beach offer in search for higher ground

LAPUSH -- Quileute representatives have sweetened the tribe's offer in an effort to acquire higher ground currently within Olympic National Park. The tribe is now… Continue reading