Arts in Action festival sand sculpture theme sought

PORT ANGELES -- Wanted: A theme for the Windermere Masters Sand Sculpture Classic at this summer's Arts in Action festival on Port Angeles' waterfront. If… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners seek to replace padding in jail cells

PORT ANGELES -- Safety-cell padding in the Clallam County jail and juvenile detention facility that has been picked, torn and -- in some cases --… Continue reading

Jefferson unemployment falls by full percentage point; Clallam’s down, too

Jefferson County's unemployment improved by a full percent in March, according to state Employment Security Department figures released Tuesday. Jefferson's jobless rate was 5.4 percent,… Continue reading

Longer parade, other features to make 2005 Irrigation Festival distinctive

SEQUIM -- The annual Irrigation Festival will be a little different this year, with an extended parade route, an additional parade and a larger car… Continue reading

Peninsula survey under way on when’s the best time to close Hood Canal Bridge

State transportation officials and North Olympic Peninsula tourism leaders are trying to get a pulse on travelers' use of the Hood Canal Bridge and the… Continue reading

Port Angeles council defers swim club decision, adds YMCA input to pool advisory panel

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council on Tuesday made some organizational moves to help decide the future location of a new city swimming pool. And… Continue reading

Port Townsend council prepares to vote on tougher rules for corporate chain retailers

PORT TOWNSEND -- With emotional anti-corporate sentiment weighing heavily, a majority of City Council members agreed to consider passing an ordinance next week that heavily… Continue reading

Quileute get planning grant for RV park planning, seafood marketing strategies

LAPUSH -- The Quileute tribe this week received a $35,000 economic development grant from the federal Department of Commerce. It's the same grant the tribe… Continue reading

Transportation secretary likely to be hired, fired by governor instead of Transportation Commission

OLYMPIA -- The state transportation secretary will likely come under the thumb of the governor following passage of a bill in the state House on… Continue reading

80 canoes, 8,000 Native Americans expected at Port Angeles climax to this summer’s Canoe Journey

PORT ANGELES -- Eighty canoes supported by 8,000 Native Americans will land along the waterfront Aug. 1, kicking off a six-day event that may or… Continue reading

Carlsborg boat pilot killed while racing in Arizona

SEQUIM -- A Carlsborg man died in a boating accident Saturday while racing at an event on Firebird Lake near Chandler, Ariz. Mike Neuharth suffered… Continue reading

Jefferson County considering all-mail elections

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County's traditional voter polling places could become a thing of the past if county leaders and residents embrace the concept of… Continue reading

Klallam language teacher Valadez honored by Washington State Indian Education Association

PORT ANGELES -- After graduating from The Evergreen State College in 1986, Jamie Valadez tried to land a full-time teaching job with the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Makah say shift to quota-based fishery “not a problem””

NEAH BAY -- There aren't likely to be surprises in the Makah tribe's 2005-06 winter salmon catch -- unlike last season. After taking nearly about… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend board to hear from Port Angeles ferry operator

PORT TOWNSEND -- Victoria Express president Jack Harmon on Wednesday will discuss with Port of Port Townsend commissioners the Port Angeles passenger ferry service's possible… Continue reading

Rep. Buck’s letter

FOLLOWING IS THE text of a letter written last month by Rep. Jim Buck, R-Joyce, to Rep. John McCoy, D-Marysville. McCoy is the state House… Continue reading

State lawmaker confirms broaching land swap with tribe at secret meeting last month

OLYMPIA -- State Rep. Jim Buck on Monday confirmed a secret meeting in the state capital last month during which he and other legislators discussed… Continue reading

Clallam parks, fairgrounds fees slated to increase

Fees for some facilities at Clallam County parks would increase in an ordinance that will undergo a public hearing April 19. The fees will continue… Continue reading

Conservation District field trips slated

SEQUIM -- The Clallam Conservation District staff will lead field trips on native plants from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 and April 23… Continue reading

Dogs, cats rule at Jefferson County Animal Shelter, under new management

PORT TOWNSEND -- On her doctor's orders, Tess has a blanket in her private room. Nearby, Buddy, the cuts on his neck healing, is testing… Continue reading