WEST END: MAKAH PANEL MEETS TODAY ON WHALING RULING

NEAH BAY -- A day after a federal appeals court denied the Makah tribe's petition for a new hearing on its right to hunt gray… Continue reading

A Peninsula tribute from a man who was there

Like millions of other Americans, Jefferson County Commissioner Pat Rodgers mourned former President Reagan. Rodgers was director of planning and analysis for the U.S. General… Continue reading

Clallam Bay: Huge fish kill spurs residents to open river mouth

CLALLAM BAY -- After at least 2,000 trapped salmon and steelhead smolts died high and dry at the Clallam River mouth late last week, residents… Continue reading

Clallam: Public safety officials, civic and business leaders huddle over ways to stop highway carnage

PORT ANGELES -- It was a veritable who's-who of public safety figures, traffic coordinators, elected officials and North Olympic Peninsula business representatives. And the objective… Continue reading

Jefferson: Commissioner worries about Center Road from trucks during Hood Canal Bridge closure

A Jefferson County commissioner thinks county officials should try for mitigation money to pay for repair and/or reconstruction of Center Road following the 2007 closure… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Makah, federal government rebuffed in bid for reconsideration of whaling halt

NEAH BAY -- The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday to deny the Makah tribe's petition with the federal government to reconsider its… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Compromise plan to keep Monroe School open has strings attached

PORT ANGELES -- A compromise proposal to keep Monroe Elementary School open next year was proposed by two members of the Port Angeles School District… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Conference center could miss construction deadline

PORT ANGELES -- The proposed Marriott hotel and conference center project could miss its Sept. 4 ground-breaking deadline. But the state Department of Ecology-imposed deadline… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Historic preservation measures approved by council, but not before some contentiousness

PORT TOWNSEND -- Contentiousness ruled the hour Monday night as City Council members worked on various aspects of the Historic Preservation Code. In the end,… Continue reading

Forks: Rocketeers nearing flight of spacecraft next month

FORKS -- Two aerospace engineers shooting skyward for a future in space tourism plan to launch their first full-scale spacecraft in July. But first they'll… Continue reading

Jefferson: November Holiday Fair added to fairgrounds schedule

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Fair Association has added a two-day Holiday Fair to its list of annual attractions at the fairgrounds south of… Continue reading

Labyrinth building picks up in Jefferson County

An ambitious season of labyrinth building will be marked with the dedication of the labyrinth at H.J. Carroll County Park tonight. The ceremony begins at… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Hundreds visit Makah museum during 25th anniversary celebration

NEAH BAY -- Hundreds of people visited the Makah Cultural and Research Center over the weekend during the museum's 25th anniversary. "Today, I am really… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Chamber goes on radio Wednesday to raise cash for fireworks

PORT ANGELES -- Chamber of Commerce officials are looking for the public to support their efforts for this year's Fourth of July celebration. That support… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City Council marathon continues Tuesday

PORT ANGELES -- Part 2 of last week's marathon City Council meeting continues Tuesday, and will feature public hearings on the city's comprehensive plan, and… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Elwha Fish Co.’s brand new brand logo drops Hegg association

PORT ANGELES --Elwha Fish Co. Inc. has unveiled a new logo to complete its transformation from the former Hegg & Hegg Smoked Salmon Inc. The… Continue reading

Downtown Port Angeles traffic signals getting overhaul

PORT ANGELES -- Seven downtown intersections will get new traffic signals in a project beginning at 7 a.m. Monday. Contractor Signal Electric Inc. of Kent… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula veterans of D-Day recall Normandy invasion 60 years ago today

They have been called the Greatest Generation, those who came of age during World War II. Sixty years ago today, on June 6, 1944, thousands… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Boy Scouts linked to vandalism near Ozette petroglyphs will do service work

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- A Boy Scout troop responsible for vandalism to rocks near centuries-old Makah petroglyphs will conduct several days of community service later… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Relay for Life exceeds fund-raising goal

PORT ANGELES -- Fifty teams endured downpours, darkness and fatigue, but by 6 p.m. Saturday, bound for their last lap, their goal had been surpassed… Continue reading