U.S. Bioenergy leaning toward building cogeneration plant near Forks

FORKS -- U.S. Bioenergy Corp.'s top official said Friday that the company is leaning towards building the first of its five planned bioenergy plants in… Continue reading

Arson investigated in blaze that destroyed house under construction

SEQUIM -- Arson investigators will be looking into the cause of a blaze that destroyed a house under construction early Thursday morning. About 16 firefighters… Continue reading

Clallam emergency officials discuss reaction to tsunami warning

PORT ANGELES -- The tsunami warning earlier this week provided an opportunity to test Clallam County's ability to respond in the event of a real… Continue reading

Pennco owner says there’s “no hope” of reopening

Pennco Transportation, which halted operation of its 30-vehicle North Olympic Peninsula door-to-door shuttle business May 20, is unlikely to hit the road again, at least… Continue reading

Promoters say excise tax is needed to save farmlands, beauty of Clallam County

PORT ANGELES -- Wally Gudgell abhors taxes. But the San Juan Islands real estate agent completed the trek to Port Angeles Thursday to publicly promote… Continue reading

Six months later, no arrests in $1 million Port Ludlow arson fire

PORT LUDLOW -- Six months after a $1 million arson fire destroyed four Port Ludlow condominiums and damaged six others, Jefferson County Sheriff's detectives say… Continue reading

Southwest Airlines” possible switch to Boeing Field would be years away, but seen as beneficial for Peninsula

A proposed move of Southwest Airlines from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Seattle's Boeing Field would be more convenient for travelers using Kenmore Air Express from… Continue reading

16 handguns stolen from Forks store

FORKS -- Sixteen handguns were stolen from the Forks True Value Lumber and Hardware store during a break-in early Tuesday morning. Two agents from the… Continue reading

2005 Canoe Journey gains support of Port Angeles City Council

PORT ANGELES -- At least 90 canoes with 10 to 50 people each will arrive Aug. 1 on Hollywood Beach as part of the Paddle… Continue reading

Local access TV show is the cat’s meow for shelter animals

PORT TOWNSEND -- After the camera and microphones left the Jefferson Animal Shelter on Wednesday, volunteer Joyce Fell took one of the TV show's lead… Continue reading

Marrowstone Island residents defend water system project against Port Townsend environmentalists

PORT HADLOCK -- Emotions ran hot Wednesday night when Port Townsend environmental activists challenged Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners about the need for an… Continue reading

No extension to West End cedar burn deadline, clean air agency says

FORKS -- The deadline will stick. After July 1, West End cedar mills will have to abide by a new environmental rule that prohibits them… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center to build $7.9 million addition

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic Medical Center will start seeking a contractor to build a $7.9 million addition to the hospital at 939 Caroline St., hospital… Continue reading

Phone line glitch prevented tsunami sirens from activating

Although the elaborate warning system in place to warn North Olympic Peninsula coastal residents of a possible tsunami failed to work Tuesday night because of… Continue reading

Tall ships arriving day later than expected

PORT ANGELES -- Ahoy ye landlubbers and scurvy dogs, the tall ships be nigh! But they are going to be a little late. Lady Washington,… Continue reading

Tribe members busy planting trees, shrubs to reclaim area waterways

SEQUIM -- About 19,000 trees and shrubs have been planted in the Sequim area as part of two projects aimed at reducing flooding while improving… Continue reading

Climber recalls fatal fall of companion: “Disbelief turned to an absolute terror”

CHIMACUM -- Ryan Tillman, Mike Berry's longtime climbing partner, recalled the morning of their Mount Rainier climb on Saturday that ended with his friend and… Continue reading

Friends, family recall crash victim as exuberant, fun to be around

SEQUIM -- Mike Haley, the 19-year-old Sequim resident who died in a pickup truck crash Monday, was an exuberant -- even hyperactive -- young man… Continue reading

Gunfire ruining caliber of life for Discovery Bay residents

DISCOVERY BAY -- From the quiet, scenic bluff of Chevy Chase Beach Cabins, Barbara Bailey wonders if the machine gun and semi-automatic weapons she has… Continue reading

LaPush, Neah Bay residents evacuated after tsunami warning; no wave

LAPUSH -- Residents living on the lower elevations in LaPush and Neah Bay evacuated their homes last night and headed for higher ground after a… Continue reading