Port Angeles School Board to see list of potential deep budget cuts

PORT ANGELES -- If the Port Angeles School District's maintenance and operations levy bid is again turned away by voters in May, school officials say… Continue reading

Search for missing Lewis County man focuses on West Jefferson County

LAKE QUINAULT -- A search and rescue team headed by Jefferson County continued looking for a missing Lewis County man in the Graves Creek area… Continue reading

State budget might include ‘proviso’ for probe of graving yard in Port Angeles

OLYMPIA -- Language might be included in the 2005-2007 state budget authorizing the state attorney general or auditor to investigate the abandonment of the Port… Continue reading

‘Adventure Route’ spruces up Olympic Discovery Trail

PORT ANGELES -- An "Adventure Route" linking two western segments of the Olympic Discovery Trail has received a $10,000 grant from Bikes Belong, a bicycle-industry… Continue reading

Building permit for Hollywood Video outlet filed at City Hall

PORT TOWNSEND -- A building permit to place a Hollywood Video store in the remodeled Port Townsend Lumber Co. building at 2219 E. Sims Way… Continue reading

Makah officials ask Cantwell, other officials to waive marine mammal act for whaling, but no bill on table

NEAH BAY -- U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell has been asked to consider federal legislation to let the Makah tribe waive Marine Mammal Protection Act considerations… Continue reading

Peninsula agencies gird for a long, dry summer

Gov. Christine Gregoire, responding to predictions of the worst drought since 1977, on Thursday declared a statewide drought emergency. Gregoire directed her Emergency Drought Committee… Continue reading

Port Angeles-based Coast Guard cutter changes command today

The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Cuttyhunk will say goodbye to one skipper and usher in another today during a change of command ceremony… Continue reading

Rowan agrees to psychiatric evaluation sought by his slain wife’s family

PORT ANGELES -- Former emergency room doctor Bruce Rowan has agreed to the psychiatric evaluation sought by the family of his slain wife, prior to… Continue reading

Soroptimists break ground Saturday for Port Townsend park makeover.

PORT TOWNSEND -- For the past two years, local Soroptimists have offered women the chance to make a fresh start in life through the "Do… Continue reading

Habitat for Humanity’s homebuilding program spreading to Forks

FORKS -- The Forks branch of Habitat for Humanity is looking for a family that qualifies to buy a no-interest home -- the first new… Continue reading

King County man killed in motorcycle crash east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- A 25-year-old Kent man was killed on U.S. Highway 101 early Wednesday morning when his motorcycle crashed near Mount Pleasant Road. Joshua… Continue reading

Port Angeles unveils five potential pool sites

PORT ANGELES -- About 80 people turned out Wednesday night to hear a presentation on five potential sites for the city's new swimming pool. "This… Continue reading

Port Townsend city manager suggests PTTV become a nonprofit corporation

PORT TOWNSEND -- City Manager David Timmons has proposed that Port Townsend's public TV station become a nonprofit corporation, while the city broadcasts its meetings… Continue reading

Two finalists in search for next Port Townsend schools superintendent

PORT TOWNSEND -- The School Board has narrowed its search for district superintendent to two finalists. Board members are expected to make the final selection… Continue reading

Two schools locked down after man seen brandishing weapon — turns out to be plastic pellet gun

PORT ANGELES -- Two schools were put into lockdown Wednesday afternoon as police pursued a man who brandished a weapon near Queen of Angels School.… Continue reading

Brinnon school levy appears headed toward victory

BRINNON -- Voters appeared to be approving a 7 percent Brinnon School District maintenance and operations levy on Tuesday. With unofficial returns Tuesday night, 351… Continue reading

Clallam County employees switching to 37.5-hour workweek

A 37½-hour week officially became the norm for most Clallam County employees Tuesday when county commissioners amended workers' classification, hours, and compensation. The impacts of… Continue reading

Highway improvements to be done as part of U.S. 101 safety corridor project in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES -- Drivers who cross the centerline of U.S. Highway 101 soon will be in for a bumpy ride. State Department of Transportation crews… Continue reading

Open house will show possible pool sites in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Proposed sites for the city's new swimming pool will be on display tonight beginning at 7 at the Vern Burton Community Center,… Continue reading