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Clallam: Supreme Court Justice Owens visitsPA

Since taking her seat almost two years ago on the state Supreme Court, former Forks resident Justice Susan Owens says her life has changed. She… Continue reading

Most Peninsula state parks to charge parking fees starting Jan. 1

Fort Worden State Park will charge a $5 parking fee for some visitors beginning Jan. 1 as park officials consider how to assess the fee… Continue reading

Supreme Court justice to drug court graduates: “You’re the real heroes”

PORT ANGELES -- As six people graduated from adult drug court Thursday and dozens more watched from the audience, a familiar face returning to her… Continue reading

Sequim: Observance stirs memories of Pearl Harbor attack

SEQUIM -- The men who survived the surprise attack on U.S. military forces at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, all have their own stories… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Retroville shop quitting business

PORT ANGELES -- After seven years in business, the owners of Retroville Antiques & Collectibles are closing their downtown store. "It's kind of a bittersweet… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port Townsend man pleads guilty to murder charge, released from jail

PORT ANGELES -- A Port Townsend man who confessed to killing a 54-year-old woman as part of a suicide pact has pleaded guilty to a… Continue reading

Clallam: Humane Society reacts to possible animal control cut

The Clallam County Humane Society could suffer a "substantial blow" to its budget next year if the county cuts animal control. Humane Society board President… Continue reading

Peninsula: Festival of Trees under way in PA

PORT ANGELES -- Twinkling lights, fresh pine boughs and lavish decorations are putting people in the holiday spirit at this year's Festival of Trees. "It… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Bears, Deeres and more brighten Festival of Trees

PORT ANGELES -- Christmas trees decorated with everything from stuffed teddy bears to John Deere model tractors mark this year's glittering Festival of Trees. Now… Continue reading

Peninsula food banks to assist 3,800 families this Thanksgiving

More than 3,800 families hoping for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner are receiving assistance from food banks on the North Olympic Peninsula this week. The families… Continue reading

The possible dream? Cascadia Center has a contractor, but little funding

Almost two years ago, a retired career Army officer invited all major performing arts groups on the North Olympic Peninsula to a meeting and told… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Family grieves for missing father of five lost on Hood Canal

Daniel P. Horton headed into Hood Canal on a friend's boat Sunday, planning to catch crabs for a family picnic with his wife and five… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Friends want court to lighten up on boys charged with robbery

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Superior Court has received numerous letters of support for two 16-year-olds charged as adults in connection with a convenience store… Continue reading

Port Angeles: “Decisive” action on downtown parking urged

PORT ANGELES -- City leaders are calling for action on a proposed parking garage touted as a solution to downtown parking woes. "It's time to… Continue reading

Clallam: Parrot found dead; owner still missing at Lake Sutherland

LAKE SUTHERLAND -- A pet parrot that may have contributed to its owner's drowning has been found dead, washed up on the northwest shore of… Continue reading

“YOU KILLED MY DADDY”: Roberts sentenced to life in prison for killing deputy

PORT ANGELES -- Thomas Martin Roberts was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a week after he was found guilty… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Man with gun charged in police standoff

PORT ANGELES -- A man with a handgun who locked himself and his elderly mother into their home Wednesday during a standoff with police has… Continue reading

Armed standoff ends peacefully in PA

PORT ANGELES -- An armed man who locked himself in his house with his elderly mother surrendered peacefully Wednesday after keeping police at bay for… Continue reading

Clallam: Mother believes son may have drowned

LAKE SUTHERLAND -- Darren J. Biddle loved his pet parrot, Telly, so much that he may have sacrificed his life to save the bird last… Continue reading

WEST END: RIVERS REOPEN FOR FISHING; SALMON RELEASE REQUIRED

West End rivers have reopened for fishing after low water levels threatened salmon and forced emergency closures last month. But sport anglers must release all… Continue reading