Natural part of Makah heritage — rain — makes cameo appearance at Makah Days

Makah Days are about tradition and heritage, and one of Neah Bay's natural wonders -- rain -- dampened the tribe's 80th celebration Saturday. But a… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Garage fire cuts power to some homes

PORT ANGELES -- A blaze that destroyed a detached garage on an alley behind West Fifth Street late Thursday night was probably caused by an… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Peninsula’s OTHER poker place opens

PORT ANGELES -- George Kain is taking a gamble to attract customers to Mickey's Sports Bar and Grill. On Friday, he debuted the Marine Drive… Continue reading

Public casts steelhead views to commission; Forks mayor in middle of debate at Bremerton meeting

BREMERTON -- Supporters of a two-year statewide ban on keeping wild steelhead outnumbered opponents three-to-one at Saturday's meeting of the state Fish and Wildlife Commission,… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Culture and tradition abound for 80th Makah Days this weekend

NEAH BAY -- Makah tribal members will celebrate their culture and heritage this weekend during the 80th annual Makah Days. The three-day celebration includes traditional… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Sen. Murray joins gathering at site of future Gateway Center

PORT ANGELES -- A small rally for the long-envisioned Port Angeles International Gateway Transportation Center was marked by Sen. Patty Murray Thursday at the project's… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Water emergency alert lifted after broken pipeline fixed, reservoir refilled

PORT ANGELES -- The city's Stage 4 water emergency alert was lifted at noon Thursday after the 7-million-gallon Peabody Heights Reservoir was refilled. The broken… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Centrum names new directors for two major programs

PORT TOWNSEND -- New stars are shining at Centrum after officials at the Fort Worden-based arts and education foundation named artistic directors for two of… Continue reading

Port Townsend: PTTV stays unchanged for at least a month, negotiating group decides

PORT TOWNSEND -- Producers of shows on public access cable television station PTTV and city administrators agreed after a two-hour meeting Thursday to keep station… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Sen. Murray promises marine trades panelists to help grow maritime industry

PORT TOWNSEND -- The city's marquee industry took center stage Thursday afternoon as U.S. Sen. Patty Murray spent more than an hour with representatives from… Continue reading

Brinnon: 12-year-old shot in head recovering, might be allowed to visit home

A 12-year-old girl, gravely injured when she was shot in the head at her home south of Brinnon on July 30, has recovered to the… Continue reading

Chimacum: All four county commissioner candidates dislike Hood Canal gravel barging plan

CHIMACUM -- They may not agree on how to fix the budget or plan growth in the Port Hadlock/Irondale area, but all four county commissioner… Continue reading

Clallam: Burn ban reduced, but not eliminated despite recent damp weather

Clallam County has reduced its burning restrictions because of recent rains, but open burning and burning in barrels is still prohibited. With recent damp weather,… Continue reading

Clallam: High number of autopsies stretches coroner’s budget

PORT ANGELES -- An inordinate number of autopsies this year has prompted Clallam County's prosecuting attorney to ask county commissioners to declare a budget emergency… Continue reading

Clallam: Two of three sheriff’s candidates face off for televised forum — watch it at 7 tonight if you have Wave Broadband cable

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County sheriff's candidates Joe Martin and Soeren Poulsen sparred over deputies, budgets and drugs during a forum Wednesday evening at the… Continue reading

Fire District No. 3 levy bid comes under dispute over how funds might be spent

Voters in Clallam County Fire District No. 3 have become unintentional targets of misinformation, Fire Chief Steve Vogel says. "I really want to make sure… Continue reading

Lake Sutherland: Property owners voting until Friday on whether to be taxed over pesky water weed

PORT ANGELES -- Lake Sutherland property owners have until Friday afternoon to vote for or against formation of a lake management district to fund control… Continue reading

Port Angeles Water line repaired, water emergency expected to end tonight

PORT ANGELES -- The city's Stage 4 water emergency is expected to continue until tonight while Peabody Heights Reservoir is filled, a city official said… Continue reading

Clallam sheriff candidates debate tonight; TV taping open to the public

PORT ANGELES -- Candidates for Clallam County sheriff will square off in a campaign forum sponsored by the Peninsula Daily News and Peninsula News Network… Continue reading

Eyewitness awakened by her dog to torrent of water flowing down Park Avenue

PORT ANGELES -- The city's high-tech computer system detected Tuesday morning's water main break when it sensed something wrong at Peabody Heights Reservoir at 2:56… Continue reading