Mementoes of Clallam County highlight commemoration of 150th anniversary

PORT ANGELES -- Amanda, Melia and Kidist Winters were among the schoolchildren who showed that Sunday's celebration of Clallam County's 150th birthday was more than… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Jazz festival strikes a sweet note

PORT ANGELES -- Three words came out of Gary Sorenson's mouth Sunday afternoon as the fifth annual Jazz in the Olympics music festival was tooting… Continue reading

Take a message to Michael, or is it Mike? Confusion abounds over the mighty Quinns in small-town Port Angeles

Who is Michael Quinn -- city manager or Web guru? The answer is both. One, Mike Quinn, has been Port Angeles city manager since 1999.… Continue reading

Tale of two Lamas brothers leads to Fernando meeting Lorenzo in Port Townsend

It is the classic American story, a tale of three brothers that begins more than a century ago in the Old Country. When the oldest… Continue reading

Chimacum: Organized labor balks at Democrats’ opposition to ‘pit-to-pier’ project, distributes leaflets at convention

CHIMACUM -- Union leaders are scratching their heads at why local Democrats -- the party they typically draw support from -- are opposing the proposed… Continue reading

Jefferson Democrats lean toward Kerry, but don”t have any county commissioner candidates

CHIMACUM -- Jefferson County Democrats don't have county commissioner candidates lined up yet, but party members agree on three presidential candidates. Sen. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: ‘Nobody’s standing still’ at lively Jazz in the Olympics festival

PORT ANGELES -- A jazz waltz from the 11-piece Belvedere Broadcasters filled the Eagles Club as Nancy Foster and her dance partner, Terry Mitchell, spun… Continue reading

Port Angeles: School administrators looking into alternatives to closing Monroe School

PORT ANGELES -- School officials say they are looking at alternatives to prevent the closure of Monroe Elementary School, but they say choices are limited… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Neighbor offers to buy Scout House property from new buyer, giving Scouts chance to acquire it

PORT TOWNSEND -- A Fall City attorney and his wife who own a house on Morgan Hill have offered $700,000 for the Boy Scout House… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Sights, sounds, smells of Jeffco Expo sensed across fairgrounds; more today

PORT TOWNSEND -- Revving engines, rubber burning and dirt churning -- it must be Jefferson County Expo time again. The expo continues today from 9… Continue reading

Sequim: Another shopping center marathon hearing expected Monday night

SEQUIM -- Members of the City Council will hear from the public Monday night on a proposed shopping center project that could bring a Fred… Continue reading

Sequim: Clallam Democrats jam convention center, favor Kerry

SEQUIM -- Packed like sardines yet eager to participate in a civic tradition, nearly 500 Democrats assembled Saturday at Carrie Blake Park for the county… Continue reading

Today’s jazzy lineup

Two free concerts at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. today kick off the final day of the Jazz in the Olympics Festival, followed by several… Continue reading

A great weekend to experience the North Olympic Peninsula

The North Olympic Peninsula is hopping with events this weekend. Here's a rundown of events in addition to the celebration of Clallam County's 150th anniversary.… Continue reading

Clallam: County Democrats hold convention Saturday in Sequim

SEQUIM -- Continuing a civic tradition begun long ago, representatives of the Clallam County Democratic Party will gather Saturday at a convention to choose delegates… Continue reading

Happy 150th birthday, Clallam County

Get an inside look at Clallam County's pioneering history at its 150th birthday celebration Sunday in Port Angeles. The sesquicentennial event takes place from noon… Continue reading

Jefferson: Applicant for top county post received $85,000 settlement after row in last job

One of the seven candidates for Jefferson County administrator received $85,000 in a severance settlement this week after being fired as manager of the small… Continue reading

Jefferson: County’s Democrats pick delegates to state convention on Saturday

CHIMACUM -- Jefferson County Democrats converge on the Chimacum High School auditorium to vote on delegates to send to the state convention in June. The… Continue reading

Peninsula: Red Cross in need of disaster volunteers

Officials from the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the American Red Cross say they are in desperate need of disaster volunteers. "Each Red Cross chapter is… Continue reading

Port Angeles: People of all ages plead with School Board to keep all schools open

PORT ANGELES -- Keep all schools open was the message more than 200 parents, students and community members delivered Thursday to the Port Angeles School… Continue reading