Kessler joins Buck in blasting Transportation Commission

OLYMPIA -- Rep. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam, joined Rep. Jim Buck, R-Joyce, on Friday in blasting the Transportation Commission for its abandonment of the Port Angeles… Continue reading

PA’s K-9 officer Arco found safe after intensive search

SEQUIM -- Arco, the Port Angeles Police Department's police dog, was found unharmed at a Happy Valley residence Saturday morning after disappearing Friday night. "We… Continue reading

State coming closer to closing Hood Canal Bridge during two weekends in August

The state Department of Transportation is coming closer to announcing three-day-weekend closures of the Hood Canal Bridge, and both are in August. Tentative closure dates… Continue reading

Undersheriff to retire, but will he stay retired?

PORT HADLOCK -- After nearly 30 years in law enforcement, Jefferson County Undersheriff Ken Sukert will retire at the end of March. Sukert, 52, plans… Continue reading

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder

PORT ANGELES -- A 26-year-old woman accused of trying to set fire to her family while they were sleeping in a Sequim motel room pleaded… Continue reading

A log cabin’s living past

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- Russ Dalton ran his fingers over a century-old wall inside Humes Ranch, a log cabin 2½ miles from the nearest road… Continue reading

Alleged strangler appears in court amid tight security

PORT ANGELES -- Bail was set at $1 million Thursday for Robert Covarrubias, accused of the Christmas weekend rape-murder of 15-year-old Melissa Leigh Carter. The… Continue reading

E-mails 3-1 against weekday Hood Canal Bridge closure, MacDonald says

OLYMPIA -- E-mails to the state Department of Transportation are running 3-1 against closing the Hood Canal Bridge on weekdays, state Transportation Secretary Doug MacDonald… Continue reading

Eight-chapter DOT report to chronicle graving yard project

OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Transportation is preparing a detailed chronology of the rise and fall of the ill-fated Hood Canal Bridge graving yard… Continue reading

Fort Worden State Park’s revenue potential recognized by state commission chairman

PORT TOWNSEND -- The rules that apply to other state parks should be suspended for Fort Worden, a state parks official told the Fort Worden… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center gets superior audit

Financially speaking, Olympic Medical Center stands tall among hospitals statewide, an Everett accounting firm's audit has concluded. The hospital also outperforms neighboring public healthcare facilities… Continue reading

Two ex-janitors charged in high school thefts

SEQUIM -- Two Sequim High School janitors have been arrested following an investigation into the theft of thousands of dollars of campus electronic equipment since… Continue reading

Angry Rep. Buck appears before Transportation Commission over graving yard issue

OLYMPIA -- Rep. Jim Buck blasted the state Transportation Commission on Wednesday for its abandonment of the multimillion-dollar Port Angeles graving yard project. "I want… Continue reading

Coast Guard ends voyage of skiff near Quillayute River mouth

LAPUSH -- The Coast Guard ended the voyage of a commercial tribal gill net skiff on the Quillayute River after finding multiple safety violations and… Continue reading

Contractor wants to stay with bridge, pontoon project, Transportation Commission told

OLYMPIA -- Deputy Director John Conrad told the Transportation Commission on Wednesday that the general contractor on the Hood Canal Bridge rehabilitation and replacement project… Continue reading

Felon arrested in connection with Christmas slaying of 15-year-old girl in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- A 24-year-old convicted burglar and parole violator has been arrested for investigation into the Dec. 26 rape and strangulation of 15-year-old Melissa… Continue reading

Friends, family of Messa Mae Carter recall fun-loving teenager on day alleged assailant is arrested

PORT ANGELES -- She would have been "sweet 16" in a week. Melissa Leigh Carter, who her friends called Messa Mae, "liked to have fun… Continue reading

Immigration extension sought by Sequim family members facing deportation

SEQUIM -- A noted sculptor and his family are seeking an immigration extension that could delay the March 3 deadline they've been given to leave… Continue reading

Key House committee member vows to appear before audit committee next month

OLYMPIA -- The ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee said Wednesday she wants to begin asking questions about the graving yard pullout at the… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District freezes hiring of permanent high school principal in wake of levy defeat

PORT ANGELES -- The search for a new permanent principal at Port Angeles High School has been halted as a direct result of last week's… Continue reading