Forks: Visitor center may not close

Port Angeles isn't the only North Olympic Peninsula city working with Olympic National Park to save a resource deemed important to the region's tourism economy.… Continue reading

Jefferson: EDC may have to show results to gain future county funding

PORT TOWNSEND -- Future county funding of the Economic Development Council of Jefferson County could hinge on its ability to show results in new businesses… Continue reading

Jefferson: Jail escapee still being sought

An 18-year-old jail inmate who walked away from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office last week was still at large Monday afternoon. Joseph Steven King, who… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Hurricane Ridge Road to stay open in April

The road to Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park's most popular destination, will remain open weekends in April after the city of Port Angeles agreed to… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City Council picks Eighth Street bridge design

PORT ANGELES -- The future Eighth Street bridges will sweep across Valley and Tumwater creeks with angled supports jutting out of the ravines' walls. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend: County funds to help keep forest at city’s entrance from being logged

PORT TOWNSEND -- A county commissioner's concerns won't stop a plan to use the County Conservation Fund to help cover the cost of buying land… Continue reading

Sequim: Spend state dollars on early childhood education, School Board told

SEQUIM -- Early childhood education dominated discussion Monday night when public speakers answered the call from Sequim School Board members to guide them in spending… Continue reading

Peninsula: 24th District lawmakers happy with legislative session’s results

OLYMPIA -- This year's legislative session was short but still beneficial for the North Olympic Peninsula, say two of the area's three lawmakers. "I thought… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Churches, businesses partner to build new homes for Habitat for Humanity

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two families broke ground for new homes Saturday, and two more will follow suit as Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County… Continue reading

Port Townsend: High school students pitching in for Main Street

PORT TOWNSEND -- A group of high school students is teaming up with Main Street to leave a positive mark on the town. The "junior"'… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Resuscitating Rover . . . and cats, too

PORT TOWNSEND -- A new life-saving oxygen mask used by Port Townsend firefighters is designed to securely fit onto patients with an extra long nose.… Continue reading

Sequim: School Board takes suggestions tonight

The Sequim School District, which includes Gardiner, will take public comment tonight regarding its use of funds available through a statewide ballot initiative. Initiative 728,… Continue reading

West End: State catch-and-release proposal catches wrath of Forks officials

By Paul Queary - Associated Press FORKS -- This is a fish story, but not about the one that got away. It's about the fish… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2004
  • Paul Queary-AP

Clallam: Undersheriff says he”ll seek GOP nomination for county commissioner

Clallam County Commissioner Mike Chapman officially has a Republican opponent when he seeks re-election this fall. County Undersheriff Fred DeFrang announced Friday that he will… Continue reading

Graving yard pact delayed again; signing now set for Tuesday

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS PORT ANGELES -- State, federal and tribal officials will not sign an agreement Monday as planned to restart construction at the graving… Continue reading

Jefferson: GOP faithful meet their likely governor, senator candidates at Lincoln Day luncheon

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Republicans sat down to their annual Lincoln Day luncheon Saturday afternoon and met their likely candidate for governor this fall.… Continue reading

Lake Crescent: Owner of – Kalakala – says he”ll have vessel out of Neah Bay by July

LAKE CRESCENT -- The ferry Kalakala will leave its temporary home at Neah Bay by July, its owner said Saturday. Finishing up a couple of… Continue reading

Legislature passes pair of bills with Peninsula roots just before adjournment

A pair of bills that passed the Legislature at the last minute could mean an expansion of three volunteer community health clinics on the North… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Our waterfront columnist takes a smooth, quiet ride on the ‘new’ MV Coho

By Dan Hart One word describes the ride aboard the Port Angeles-Victoria ferry, MV Coho, with her new engines: Excellent. I took the 44-year-old ferry's… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2004
  • DAN HART

Port Townsend: Legislature attempts funding brakes on State Ferries’ expansion plans

PORT TOWNSEND --More than a life raft may be needed to keep Port Townsend-Keystone ferry terminal improvements afloat following budget cuts in Olympia last week.… Continue reading