Peninsula: WASL scores bring mixed reaction

There was a mixed reaction as officials from across the North Olympic Peninsula began studying Washington Assessment of Student Learning results released Thursday. Most Peninsula… Continue reading

Peninsula: What’s closed on Labor Day . . . . . . .

Monday's holiday celebrating Labor Day will provide a three-day weekend for many North Olympic Peninsula workers. * Government: All Washington State offices, Clallam and Jefferson… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Stranded city officials expected to be out of backcountry today

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic National Park rangers on Thursday located three city officials who lost their way in the park's backcountry and will hike out… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Tribal chairman remains mum on exactly what was found on graving yard site

PORT ANGELES -- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairman Dennis R. Sullivan remained adamant Thursday in not revealing what was discovered to cause work to stop… Continue reading

West End: Mini-mart nearly didn’t have gas to sell

CLALLAM BAY -- Drivers won't save money by fueling up at Al's Minimart in Clallam Bay, but at least they can still get gasoline there.… Continue reading

Clallam: Commissioner candidate, former Libertarian Party officer, says she’s back to her Republican roots

For years, Sue Forde, a candidate for District 1 Sequim-area Clallam County commissioner, and her husband, Bob, were fixtures in the Clallam County Libertarian Party.… Continue reading

Clallam: County commissioner candidates face off at first forum together

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Commissioner Steve Tharinger and his challenger, Sue Forde, faced off Wednesday in their first candidate forum voicing opinions on county… Continue reading

Jefferson: State offers blessing to three major county land use decisions

PORT TOWNSEND --Three Jefferson County land use decisions that were appealed to a state hearings board have come back, shining a favorable light on the… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Leaning supertanker? It’s OK, Coast Guard says

A large tanker may be leaning heavily on its side in Port Angeles Harbor this week. But not to worry, according to the U.S. Coast… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Possible Indian artifacts or remains halt work at graving yard site

PORT ANGELES -- The discovery of Indian artifacts -- or possibly an Indian burial ground -- has shut down the $17 million Hood Canal Bridge… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Three top city officials stranded in Olympic National Park; to be rescued today

PORT ANGELES -- Three city officials who lost the trail during a backpacking trip through Olympic National Park are expected to hike out today with… Continue reading

Clallam: Two community development director candidates face off at videotaped forum

PORT ANGELES -- Two of three Clallam County community development director candidates went head to head Tuesday night over a wide range of hot-button issues,… Continue reading

Jefferson: Thousands of ballots go out to voters today

PORT TOWNSEND -- Nearly 8,000 ballots go in the mail today for Jefferson County voters in preparation for the Sept. 16 primary election. Elections Supervisor… Continue reading

Port Angeles: School Board candidates offer diverse perspectives at forum

PORT ANGELES -- The incumbent touted experience while the challenger offered a different perspective on issues as candidates for the Port Angeles School District board… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Couple’s pledge puts Maritime Center fund-raising past halfway point

PORT TOWNSEND -- A local couple's $150,000 pledge to the Northwest Maritime Center has helped push the organization past the halfway mark in its $10… Continue reading

Sequim: Downtown to undergo face lift in “a dream come true”

SEQUIM -- A major face lift is about to transform streets in much of the downtown core as city officials finish plans for a long-awaited… Continue reading

Clallam leaders move forward on hiring interim sheriff; selection process may take up to 2 months

Clallam County commissioners voiced support Monday for hiring a short-term interim sheriff to give them more time to hire a longer-term replacement for resigning Sheriff… Continue reading

Election candidates on TV tonight

The PDN and Peninsula News Network will team up tonight for a special televised campaign forum. "Questions for Candidates"' will bring together political hopefuls in… Continue reading

Jefferson: Election ballots go out Wednesday for two races

PORT TOWNSEND -- Mail-in ballots go out Wednesday to registered voters in the appropriate voting districts for the Sept. 16 primary election. The two contested… Continue reading