Jefferson County, Port Townsend business, economic leaders intrigued by graving yard idea

PORT TOWNSEND -- The idea of a graving yard south of the Boat Haven marina has some merit, business and economic representatives polled Wednesday said.… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend discusses site for possible Hood Canal Bridge graving yard

PORT TOWNSEND -- Just a day after the state abandoned the Port Angeles graving yard project, the Port of Port Townsend said it is considering… Continue reading

Two 24th District lawmakers ailing

Two of the 24th Legislative District's three lawmakers are recuperating from major surgery earlier this month. Rep. Jim Buck, R-Joyce, underwent rotator cuff surgery on… Continue reading

Vacancy on Forks City Council may be filled next week

FORKS -- Forks Mayor Nedra Reed is hoping another community-minded resident will step forward to serve on the City Council following the resignation of Councilman… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners pick Scott as county treasurer

Judith Scott, a 21-year veteran of the Clallam County Treasurer's Office, will succeed her retiring boss on Jan. 1. Clallam County commissioners Tuesday chose Scott… Continue reading

Jefferson County officials concerned over more delays to Hood Canal Bridge retrofit

PORT TOWNSEND -- Something has to be done before it's too late. That was the overriding concern that Jefferson County and Port Townsend leaders voiced… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam tribe gratified, but there’s no celebration

PORT ANGELES -- Lower Elwha Klallam tribal leaders say they are relieved ancestral remains still buried in the graving yard property will not be disturbed.… Continue reading

Politicos still hopeful graving yard can restart in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Local, state and congressional representatives said Tuesday the graving yard project's departure is devastating, but they held out hope for a solution… Continue reading

Port Angeles officials meeting Dec. 29 with Transportation

PORT ANGELES -- Any future of the graving yard project will be discussed next week during a meeting with several state officials, City Manager Mike… Continue reading

Sequim marketers may get contract to promote Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- The city is close to offering a marketing director contract to two Sequim-based agencies. The Lodging Tax Advising Committee, assigned to select… Continue reading

Sequim multiplex cinema could be showing flicks by next fall

SEQUIM -- If all goes as planned, an eight-screen movie theater proposed for the east end of town could be selling tickets and showing first-run… Continue reading

State drops graving yard project

The state Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that it is abandoning its multimillion-dollar Hood Canal Bridge graving yard project in Port Angeles. After 11… Continue reading

2005 Clallam PUD budget keeps rates stable for second year

PORT ANGELES -- The final 2005 budget for Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1's electric department includes no customer rate increases for the second… Continue reading

Clallam to get a new county treasurer today

Clallam County commissioners will appoint the new county treasurer today at their meeting at 10 a.m. in the courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Concrete plant waits for outcome of graving yard impasse

PORT ANGELES -- Fred Hill Materials Inc. has winterized its $1 million concrete plant at the Hood Canal Bridge graving yard while the company awaits… Continue reading

Even kids get into swing of new Sequim Transportation Center

SEQUIM -- There may be no bigger boosters of Clallam Transit buses than the boys and girls of Bibity Bobity Child Care. The Carlsborg day… Continue reading

Jefferson County homeless camp idea stirs debate

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County appears to be in for a lively debate ahead over whether to provide a temporary campsite for the county's homeless.… Continue reading

Now you can get a scholarship for studying online

Peninsula College officials have established a $15,000 scholarship program for people interested in taking online classes Starting during the winter quarter students will be able… Continue reading

Old seafood building on equally old pier extending from The Landing has clouded future

PORT ANGELES -- What to do with the rotting building at the end of an equally aged pier jutting out from The Landing mall? That… Continue reading