Port Angeles pursuing $2.7 million bond for western annexation costs

PORT ANGELES -- The city will pursue an estimated $2.7 million bond issue to fund utility extensions into the southwestern urban growth area set to… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board member lashes out at another

PORT ANGELES -- A departing Port Angeles School Board member leveled accusations of unethical conduct and dereliction of duty against a fellow School Board colleague.… Continue reading

Airline task force to focus on restoring Sea-Tac service

PORT ANGELES -- Re-establishing airline service to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will be the focus of the Port of Port Angeles' reinvigorated Community Airline Task Force.… Continue reading

Man, 19, dies as truck slams into trees at 80 mph

SEQUIM -- A 19-year-old Sequim man died Monday afternoon when the pickup truck he was driving collided with a stand of fir trees in the… Continue reading

New Jefferson commissioner majority approves $20,000 for Fort Worden parking

PORT TOWNSEND -- Making good Monday on her November promise to return this year before a favorable Democratic majority, Fort Worden Advisory Committee Chairwoman Jean… Continue reading

Rep. Kessler apologizes for U.S. 101 widening omission from state budget

PORT ANGELES -- Rep. Lynn Kessler apologized Monday for overlooking the last-minute omission of a U.S. Highway 101 widening project between Port Angeles and Sequim… Continue reading

Weeklong survey turns up treasure trove of marine life in sanctuary off Peninsula

The Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary is doing its job -- protecting marine mammals off the shore from Neah Bay to the Copalis River. Scientists aboard… Continue reading

Wet weather delays street resurfacing

Due to this week's forecast inclement weather, Port Angeles' asphalt chip sealing on some city streets has been postponed to next Monday -- weather permitting.… Continue reading

Young lambs shot execution-style

SEQUIM -- A strange sheep execution that took place last week in the Happy Valley area has neighbors concerned and law enforcement personnel stumped. Three… Continue reading

PA Marathon a boon for business

PORT ANGELES -- Hundreds of people ran, walked, and hobbled as fast as they could to get here Sunday, but if they were looking for… Continue reading

Port Townsend: PT High School alumni celebrate 108 years, award scholarships

PORT TOWNSEND -- Generations of former classmates gathered Saturday night to renew acquaintances, talk over old times and recognize the newest members -- the Class… Continue reading

Back in business, Aldrich’s Market rising from the ashes of former self

PORT TOWNSEND -- Overlooking scenic and historic Uptown, Admiralty Inlet and Port Townsend Bay vistas, eight luxurious condominiums topping the newly rebuilt Aldrich's Market went… Continue reading

Coast Guard cutter commanders swap ships and crews

PORT ANGELES -- Two local Coast Guard Cutter skippers didn't have to travel far to take on their new assignments. On Friday, Master Chief Boatswains… Continue reading

Jefferson County firefighter, a Port Angeles resident, falls to his death on Mount Rainier

SEQUIM -- A day after falling to his death while climbing Mount Rainier, Jefferson County firefighter Mike Beery returned home Saturday, his body escorted to… Continue reading

Pink waterfront building to turn green with empty

PORT ANGELES -- The pink building on Railroad Avenue next to the MV Coho ferry landing will be sticking around and should look better soon.… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board chooses five potential replacements

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles School Board voted Friday during a special meeting to narrow to five applicants a pool of potential replacements for… Continue reading

Sequim council favors concrete over asphalt for sidewalk paving

SEQUIM -- If a sidewalk in a new development will become the city's eventual responsibility, it should be built with concrete, City Council members said… Continue reading

Trail paving will provide safe passage around Highway 20 bridge

PORT TOWNSEND -- Larry Scott Memorial Trail's first paved section should make for happier -- and safer -- cyclists. Work is scheduled to begin Monday… Continue reading

At last, “Wet End” pool nearing completion and opening

FORKS -- Want to get wet? Just a few more weeks to wait, says Jim Baird, the recently hired director of the Quillayute Valley Aquatic… Continue reading