Port Townsend: Washington State University student held for investigation of shooting death

PULLMAN -- A 21-year-old Port Townsend man attending Washington State University allegedly shot and killed his roommate early Friday morning. Ashley Allen "Ash" Gilmore, a… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles resident guilty of trying to kill prosecutor

PORT ANGELES -- A former resident has pleaded guilty to federal charges of plotting to assassinate a federal prosecutor in exchange for a motorcycle, the… Continue reading

Hercules the lobster becomes a Maine attraction

Hercules, the 14-pound lobster, continues to find acclaim as he is reintroduced to his Atlantic habitat from a Port Angeles supermarket's lobster tank. A short… Continue reading

Kalakala journey hinges on finding tugboat

PORT ANGELES -- Two gigantic "ifs" are standing in the way of this weekend's plan to tow the historical Kalakala ferry from Seattle to Neah… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Kalakala foundation president quitting after two months

PORT ANGELES -- Cherie Kidd has resigned as president of the foundation trying to bring the historical ferry Kalakala here on a permanent basis. Kidd,… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Arts center backers make their pitch to audience of golf course proponents

PORT TOWNSEND -- Golfers seemed united under one battle cry Thursday night: Leave the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course alone. That sentiment, directed at the… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Living off land envisioned in new community

PORT TOWNSEND -- A sense of community and self-sustenance are the goals of a housing development being proposed in part by the family of former… Continue reading

Hercules the lobster feels the Atlantic again

With a more than 3,000 frequent flier miles under his tail, Hercules the lobster arrived in Maine safely Wednesday morning. After being set free of… Continue reading

Jefferson: Bar association weighs in on judge candidates

Jefferson County lawyers favor Port Townsend attorney Craddock Davis Verser to be the next Superior Court judge. Results in a Jefferson County Bar Association poll… Continue reading

Port Angeles-based Coast Guard helicopter jettisons door

A door on an HH-65A Dolphin helicopter stationed at Coast Guard Group/Air Station Port Angeles fell into Puget Sound during a training exercise Wednesday. There… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Funding moves to forefront as Gateway center design approved

PORT ANGELES -- After five years of countless meetings -- and controversy over parking and condemnation proceedings -- the proposed Port Angeles International Gateway Transportation… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Most romantic man finds the task to be easy

PORT ANGELES -- The most romantic man on the North Olympic Peninsula was honored at Olympic Cellars winery on Wednesday. Port Angeles resident Jack Marshall… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Town meeting on golf course future, proposed arts center tonight

The city will host a community forum at 6:30 p.m. today at the Fort Worden State Park Commons to discuss the future of the Port… Continue reading

Jefferson: Locke to interview three applicants for Superior Court bench this week

The field of lawyers seeking the Jefferson County Superior Court bench has been pared to three. Gov. Gary Locke this week will interview Karen Gates… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City Council approves skateboard park

PORT ANGELES -- A skate park in the northeast corner of Erickson Park near Race Street was unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Police to recruit residents, businesses for “community-oriented policing” training

PORT ANGELES -- The Police Department will recruit business owners, community leaders, residents and elected officials to attend "community oriented policing" training in late April.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: School students, businesses provide a happy ending for big lobster

PORT ANGELES -- This story has a happy ending. A 14-pound lobster nicknamed Hercules is on his way back to his New England home, thanks… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Water, sewer rates to rise 10 percent starting next month

PORT TOWNSEND -- Residents will pay more for water and sewer service starting with their spring utility bills. The City Council on Tuesday night voted… Continue reading

Sequim: School Board members discuss — but don’t act on — another levy election

Sequim School Board members said Tuesday night that more information and time are needed before considering another maintenance and operations tax levy election this year.… Continue reading

Cancer center raises spirits with artwork; oncologist, glass workers add light to treatment room

SEQUIM -- The first of three colorful patterned glass panels has been installed in the treatment room of Olympic Medical Radiation Oncology Center. The panel… Continue reading