Clallam: Watershed initiatives praised by governor

Gov. Gary Locke on Friday praised watershed restoration efforts under way in Clallam County, calling them a model for other communities in Washington. "I wish… Continue reading

Discovery Bay: Truck wreck closes Highway 20 for 14 hours

DISCOVERY BAY -- State Highway 20 was closed for about 14 hours Thursday and Friday after a semi truck and trailer loaded with tools ran… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles priests make up one third of sex abuse allegations

The Rev. James McGreal and the Rev. Paul Conn, Roman Catholic priests who once served in Port Angeles, were responsible for more than one-third of… Continue reading

Jefferson: It’s Judge Verser now

PORT TOWNSEND -- Gov. Gary Locke appointed Craddock Davis Verser on Friday to serve as Jefferson County's third Superior Court judge. Verser fills the seat… Continue reading

Peninsula: Weather keeps old Kalakala from making new moves

Weather is still delaying the Kalakala's move to Neah Bay and keeping the dilapidated ferry in Seattle's Lake Union until at least Tuesday. With red… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Former Old Fellows building to get a lift — literally

PORT ANGELES -- The former IOOF building at 314 W. Front St. will undergo a major overhaul this year, thanks to its new owner, artist… Continue reading

Sequim: Judge’s decision on Wal-Mart could be weeks away

OLYMPIA -- It could be several weeks before a Thurston County Superior Court judge rules on a land-use case challenging the construction of a Wal-Mart… Continue reading

Dungeness: Divers raise derelict crab pots from bay

A diving crew pulled up about 25 heavy-duty commercial-grade crab pots from Dungeness Bay on Thursday, freeing a large number of live crabs trapped in… Continue reading

Peninsula: Weather appears to be reason for latest Kalakala towing delay

NEAH BAY -- Kalakala owner Steve Rodrigues visited the North Olympic Peninsula this week, and appears to be getting authorizations from the Department of Natural… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Bear captured on Mount Angeles Road; released 20 miles away

PORT ANGELES -- A young adult black bear -- estimated between 150 and 175 pounds -- was captured in a trap Thursday morning on Mount… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Elwha kill gets a little help from Dungeness

PORT ANGELES -- Salmon eggs from the state Dungeness Hatchery are now in the Elwha watershed in an attempt to lessen impacts from an accidental… Continue reading

Port Ludlow: Resort official discounts effect of parent firm’s chapter 11 reorganization bid

PORT LUDLOW -- The filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code by Port Ludlow Associates LLC's parent company, HCV Pacific Partners, won't… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Landmark Manresa Castle to be put on auction block

PORT TOWNSEND -- In the market for your very own castle? Lena Humber has one for you. It has a stunning view of Port Townsend… Continue reading

Forks: Elwha River restoration project to be topic of public forum

FORKS -- A public forum to provide information about restoration and dam removal projects on the Elwha River has been set for March 10. Olympic… Continue reading

Jefferson: Hubby of former Demo leader new chairman

Bill Biery of Port Townsend was elected chairman of the Jefferson County Democratic Party on Tuesday night. Biery is the husband of former chairwoman Nancy… Continue reading

Kalakala might begin its journey this weekend

The long-awaited journey of the historical 1935 ferry Kalakala from its Lake Union moorage in Seattle to Neah Bay could begin in a few days.… Continue reading

Peninsula: Believers line up for premiere of “Passion” in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Sitting on a bench Wednesday night in the Deer Park Cinema, 17-year-old Ashley Mattson's wide eyes and animated expression said it all.… Continue reading

Peninsula: Governor to announce Jefferson judge, visit Clallam resource sites

If Gov. Gary Locke has decided who he's going to appoint to the Jefferson County Superior Court judge seat, he's being tight-lipped about it. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Attorney avoids heavy sanction from bar association

PORT ANGELES -- The Washington State Bar Association disciplinary board on Tuesday dismissed allegations against a prominent Port Angeles criminal defense attorney that could have… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City attorney list pared to 10 applicants, including councilwoman

PORT ANGELES -- The list of applicants to replace retiring City Attorney Craig Knutson has been pared from the original 21 to 10, including a… Continue reading