Port Townsend: Fort Worden free-parking deal struck

An agreement was reached Monday to keep free parking at Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend Mayor Kees Kolff said Monday night. Parking will remain… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Officer links his firing to his union activity

PORT TOWNSEND -- A former city police officer believes his union involvement led to his dismissal from the department Nov. 28. Officer Eric Franz said… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Shipbuilder wants to build 600-foot freighters — possibly in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND -- Building larger ships is the goal of the California shipping company considering Port Townsend, and other port cities, as a shipyard location.… Continue reading

Jefferson hospital hosts flu clinic today

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson General Hospital will have a flu clinic today from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in conference room A, 834 Sheridan St.… Continue reading

Marrowstone: Port Ludlow man airlifted to hospital following rollover

A 51-year-old Port Ludlow man was listed in satisfactory condition Sunday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his van crashed on state Highway 116… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Volunteer firefighters maintain spirit of community service through trying times

PORT TOWNSEND -- In February, one of their own was fired, setting off a four-month conflict that resulted in a resignation. In August, a fire… Continue reading

What do Peninsula folks think of the capture of Saddam Hussein?

While some found his capture hard to believe, other North Olympic Peninsula residents interviewed Sunday already had strong feelings about what should happen next to… Continue reading

Brinnon: Chamber hopes to get Rep. Dicks involved on Dosewallips Road issue

BRINNON -- South Jefferson County business officials are hoping to enlist the support of Rep. Norm Dicks in their fight to have the Dosewallips Road… Continue reading

Carlsborg: Elderly couple found dead in manufactured home; suicide investigated

CARLSBORG -- The deaths of an elderly couple are being investigated by Clallam County Sheriff's Department detectives. Sheriff's officials said there is no evidence, or… Continue reading

Family keeps power on, thanks to Peninsula Home Fund

EDITOR's NOTE: - This is another in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. Click on the HOME FUND link at left to… Continue reading

Forks Elks Club staying open through Dec. 31

FORKS -- The Forks Elks Club will remain open through Dec. 31 and all parties will go on as scheduled, Exalted Ruler Ilene Rogers said… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Eighth Street bridge project goal is keeping one lane open

PORT ANGELES -- Keeping one lane always open to traffic is the goal of engineers planning the Eighth Street bridge replacement project. "That's our goal,… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City on shipbuilder’s short list

PORT TOWNSEND -- A California-based company that teased several Northwest cities, including Port Angeles, with the possibility of being home to a shipbuilding operation featuring… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Officer fired for “several” reasons, chief says

PORT TOWNSEND -- A Port Townsend police officer was fired Nov. 28 for 'several' reasons, according to Chief Kristen Anderson. Anderson refused to cite specific… Continue reading

Sequim: Ex-forest agent pursued timber bad guys

SEQUIM -- Bill Shoaf spent much of Friday planting seedlings in Sequim, one of many environmental improvement projects he regularly participates in as a volunteer.… Continue reading

Chimacum: Bear or cougar feared as one dog hurt, another missing

CHIMACUM -- A bear or a cougar in the vicinity of Chimacum School may have attacked two dogs early this week. One of the dogs… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Eighth Street bridge meeting TODAY

Port Angeles city officials are meeting with representatives from businesses and special interest groups from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. today, Friday, at City Hall,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Elks building well-insured, lodge manager says

PORT ANGELES -- Just two days after fire gutted a street-level business and caused serious smoke damage to much of the Elks Naval Lodge, Glenn… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Investigation delayed till next week

PORT ANGELES -- It now may be early next week before investigators can begin to determine the cause of Tuesday's fire at the downtown Elks… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Officials discuss eastward sewer line proposal

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County and city officials on Thursday exchanged revenue sharing proposals which could lead to the extension of city sewer service along… Continue reading