Clallam: County tackles rural speed limits again this week

Clallam County commissioners will discuss proposed speed limit changes along county roads during a work session today. They will take action on any changes at… Continue reading

Peninsula: Gas prices generally parallel national averages

Gasoline prices on the North Olympic Peninsula over the weekend appeared to be near the national average. An informal survey of prices across the Peninsula… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City review committees asking tough questions on proposed conference center

PORT ANGELES -- The third of three City Hall committees reviewing a proposed hotel and conference center development for the downtown waterfront meets this week.… Continue reading

Clallam: Funds move business “incubator” closer to reality

Clallam County economic development officials have secured $1.055 million for a business "incubator" program after more than two years of work. Detailed planning for the… Continue reading

Jefferson: Economic council studying formal “incubator”

'Jefferson County Economic Development Council officials say they are studying weather a business "incubator"' program would work in the county. "We are in the very… Continue reading

Lifelong angler gives the redd alert

AGNEW -- The spring sun turns every ripple into an explosion of twinkling lights as Dick Goin stands in the middle of Siebert Creek looking… Continue reading

Nordland: Restored Fort Flagler flagpole dedicated

NORDLAND -- A new flag is flying over Fort Flagler State Park today, following Saturday's dedication of a historic flagpole. The flagpole was restored by… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Family hopes missing couple rest in peace in watery grave

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- Kristine Coachman grew up believing her great-grandparents were resting in a watery grave in the depths of Lake Crescent. Recent video… Continue reading

Peninsula: Ferry service to Port Ludlow?

PORT LUDLOW -- A Jefferson County committee wants state officials to provide ferry service to Port Ludlow, rather than South Point, when part of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Fire station roof repairs to cost $409,000

PORT ANGELES -- Repairs to the fire station's deteriorating roof will cost more than $400,000, according to a preliminary estimate. Almost a third of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Roughriders look like Mariners, come from behind to win

ANACORTES -- Port Angeles High School hit seven home runs in three games to improve to 8-0 in Narrows League baseball action and 11-1 overall… Continue reading

Jefferson: Groups, residents to spruce up public areas –

PORT TOWNSEND -- Break out your work gloves and hand tools -- area groups will mark the 32nd annual Earth Day this weekend. A variety… Continue reading

Jefferson: Younger adults less-insured in county, survey shows

Jefferson County adults between the ages of 18 and 34 are less likely to have health insurance than their peers statewide, part of a year-long… Continue reading

Peninsula: Boy Scout camporee set for today, Saturday at Fort Worden

Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend will host the Boy Scouts" Spring Camporee today and Saturday. Fifteen troops -- 175 scouts -- from Clallam… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Next week’s Jazz in the Olympics festival previewed in Peninsula Spotlight

The Jazz in the Olympics Society will sponsor the Jazz in the Olympics Festival in Port Angeles April 26 through April 28. Nine bands will… Continue reading

Project to generate electricity from the ocean detailed

The company developing a device to generate electricity from Pacific Ocean wave action near Cape Flattery could deploy its first buoy by September. Mercer Island-based… Continue reading

Sequim: Port district?

SEQUIM -- Is Clallam County big enough for another port district? Sequim City Council members think so. Council members discussing economic development during a meeting… Continue reading

Sequim: UW physicians to provide oncology services on Peninsula

Olympic Medical Center and University of Washington physicians will team up to provide cancer care services to patients treated at Olympic Medical Radiation/Oncology Center in… Continue reading

West End: Beach cleanup takes place this weekend

Fake ivy, Christmas lights and part of a car door have littered coastal beaches in recent years, leaving curious hikers wondering where it all originates.… Continue reading

Jefferson: Suggestions made to clear up county’s red ink

Close the Jefferson County Courthouse a half-hour earlier. Make county employees take occasional mandatory days off. Limit employees from traveling out of state on taxpayer… Continue reading