Couple accused of elderly abuse, deaths plead innocent

SEQUIM -- The couple charged with abusing elderly patients at their in-home care center pleaded innocent Friday in Clallam County Superior Court. Attorneys for Carolyn… Continue reading

Early 1990s archaeology reports tell of presence of Tse-whit-zen

PORT ANGELES -- Three archaeological reports written in the early 1990s for construction projects at the Port Angeles paper mill concluded that the site was… Continue reading

Forks shopping center expanding

FORKS -- Bert W. Paul says he wants Forks to become the North Olympic Peninsula's West End shopping destination. And it's not just talk. Starting… Continue reading

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for two more houses in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Habitat for Humanity broke ground for two homes Saturday, a landmark event for two prospective homeowners whose prayers were answered. "We've been… Continue reading

Less than 40 percent of $2.6 million Bill & Melinda Gates grant to Port Angeles schools spent on new technology, records show

PORT ANGELES -- Anything linked to Bill Gates is often automatically associated with computers, software and technology. But when it comes to the $2.6 million… Continue reading

Low snowpack throughout West could dampen Peninsula’s energy outlook

The lack of snow in the Olympics and Cascades is being monitored closely by everyone from ski lift operators to fishermen. But those in the… Continue reading

Mats Mats residents irked by prospects of state graving yard in nearby quarry

PORT LUDLOW -- Rae Belkin shakes her head when she thinks of a proposed Hood Canal Bridge graving yard at the Port Ludlow Quarry at… Continue reading

‘Crown jewel’ Fort Worden touted by state parks commissioners

QUINAULT -- The state Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday tentatively approved the first-ever vision and mission statement for Fort Worden State Park. Kate Burke,… Continue reading

Girl, 14, found safe after lengthy search

PORT ANGELES -- Searchers combed streets and neighborhoods for about 12 hours Wednesday night before a missing 14-year-old girl was found, tired but safe. Tinka… Continue reading

Hospital acts to improve cuisine

PORT ANGELES -- They will select meals from a menu, call in their orders from bed, be served by a server and eat from real… Continue reading

Jefferson museum opens temporary quarters Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County's time machine is moving into a temporary new home. The Jefferson County Historical Society Museum plans a grand opening at… Continue reading

Port Angeles water line project due to end today

PORT ANGELES -- A long-running water line replacement project should wrap up today, according to city officials. "We're getting close to finishing. We had the… Continue reading

Sandoval named Woman of the Year

PORT TOWNSEND -- Called an outstanding role model, City Councilwoman Michelle Sandoval was named the Public Official Woman of the Year on Thursday by the… Continue reading

South Jefferson County commissioner sees problems with Mats Mats selection for graving yard

PORT LUDLOW -- The Jefferson County commissioner whose district includes the Mats Mats quarry site under top consideration by the state expressed doubts Thursday about… Continue reading

Weekday bridge closures still possible, tourism marketers told

North Olympic Peninsula tourism leaders will meet with state transportation officials later this month to press their case for summertime Hood Canal Bridge closures on… Continue reading

Clallam County left with glimmer of hope — building some floating bridge concrete anchors

OLYMPIA -- Clallam County prospects to build replacement parts for the Hood Canal Bridge seemed to dim further Wednesday when the state Department of Transportation… Continue reading

Dream Playground “friends” seek donations

PORT ANGELES -- The Dream Playground Foundation, set up to help maintain the community playground built in September 2002, is seeking donations to help with… Continue reading

Forks police seek pair in wake of weekend shooting

FORKS -- Police are looking for two people they suspect in the shooting of a third person last weekend. Forks Police Chief Mike Powell said… Continue reading

Guess who’s coming for dinner in Sequim

SEQUIM -- Plans have been approved and permits issued for the construction of a Jack in the Box restaurant. The final approval came from the… Continue reading

Jefferson County site among top three for new graving yard; other two on Puget Sound

PORT TOWNSEND -- Port Ludlow Quarry at Mats Mats Bay is one of three sites named Wednesday as front-runners for a Hood Canal Bridge graving… Continue reading