Sequim: Police baffled over who masked bandit might be

The man who robbed Hollywood Video in Sequim with a semiautomatic pistol remains at large as police continue to investigate. Police Sgt. Sean Madison on… Continue reading

Van De Wege concedes to Buck for state legislative post

Democrat Kevin Van De Wege of Sequim conceded to Jim Buck on Tuesday after new ballot tallies showed the veteran Republican state representative to be… Continue reading

Clallam County officials preparing to buzzcut for United Way

For the three Clallam County commissioners and the top county administrator, it could be the kindest cut of all. To raise money and awareness for… Continue reading

Clallam: Final “big” budget tally today

About 5,000 more ballots from the Nov. 2 election will be counted by the Clallam County auditor today starting about 10 a.m. This will be… Continue reading

Fort Worden parking fee subsidy advocate to try again when Democratic majority is seated on Jefferson County Board of Commissioners

PORT TOWNSEND -- After a string of unsuccessful attempts to sway Republican Jefferson County commissioners to help subsidize free parking at Fort Worden State Park,… Continue reading

Port Angeles-based Coast Guard helicopters ailing, grounded for some missions

Coast Guard search-and-rescue, law enforcement and homeland security air missions continue nearly as normal at Group/Air Station Port Angeles, despite an engine problem that plagues… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles property tax levy remains almost unchanged

The Port of Port Angeles' 2005 property tax rate will barely increase in 2005, although the amount collected will increase because of new construction. The… Continue reading

Sequim: Scooter rider, 12, successfully gets age limit yanked in new ordinance

SEQUIM -- Some say you can't fight City Hall, but 12-year-old Crystal Trammell did just that. Crystal and her mother pleaded Monday night with City… Continue reading

Shine: Hood Canal Bridge stuck open again; lane closed today

The aging Hood Canal Bridge drawspan stuck open for nearly an hour early Monday, blocking traffic in both directions until crews could get the floating… Continue reading

Shine: Sides differ on how Maury Island ruling might affect “pit-pier” project

SHINE -- A state Shorelines Hearings Board decision approving a sand-and-gravel company's plan to load barges from a dock on Maury Island was applauded by… Continue reading

Buck, Kessler vow to work with newly configured Legislature

Reps. Jim Buck and Lynn Kessler say they are optimistic that they can continue to pull for the North Olympic Peninsula in the new Legislature,… Continue reading

Divine K9s bring home the bacon

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Divine K9 Fabulous Fashion Show, held Saturday, raised $3,000 for a non-profit animal shelter in Quilcene. "We were overwhelmed at the… Continue reading

New booklet outlines functions of Clallam County Assessor’s Office

If you've ever wondered just what the Clallam County Assessor's Office assesses, how it assesses, or what the assessments buy, Linda Owings-Rosenburgh has a booklet… Continue reading

Peninsula cities putt-putting into scooter regulation

North Olympic Peninsula cities are getting ready to counter the noise and nuisance from motorized foot scooters. And one city is looking beyond the low-power… Continue reading

Port Angeles free clinic to get a new location and name next year

Port Angeles' PAARC clinic -- a health haven for the uninsured, unemployed and unwell since August 2001 -- will move March 15 to a new… Continue reading

Spanning the medi-gap: other free clinics on the North Olympic Peninsula

In addition to PAARC, clinics that offer free medical services on the North Olympic Peninsula. * Port Townsend: Walk-in care is available from 7 p.m.… Continue reading

VIM will provide vigor to Port Angeles’ free clinic opportunities

When PAARC turns to VIM, partly thanks to OMC, what will change beside the letters in the alphabet soup of health-care organizations? Quite a lot,… Continue reading

Buck increases lead over Van De Wege, declares victory

State Rep. Jim Buck has increased his lead over Democratic challenger Kevin Van De Wege and appears headed toward victory after thousands of ballots were… Continue reading

Jefferson: Huntingford concedes, will end 12 years as county commissioner with election loss

PORT TOWNSEND -- After nearly 12 years as a county commissioner, Chimacum Republican Glen Huntingford has conceded defeat to Cape George Democratic challenger David Sullivan.… Continue reading

Joyce: Waldrip appointed to Crescent School Board

JOYCE -- Crescent School Board officials have appointed Sue Waldrip to fill a vacancy on the five-member board. Waldrip, 45, is the mother of four… Continue reading