Jan Rodak

Agnew: Green River emotions run deep for former King County sheriff

AGNEW -- Vern Thomas will likely spend some time today doing what he does when he needs to get away and think: mount his shiny… Continue reading

Sequim: New School Board president’s first act . . . file levy bid

SEQUIM -- Sequim School Board Director June Robinson executed her first official duty as board president Tuesday by filing with the Clallam County Auditor's Office… 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

Peninsula: Strong winds return, especially pound Sequim area

Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the Sequim-Dungeness Valley on Thursday as winds gusting to near hurricane levels blew down trees and power lines, prompted power… Continue reading

Sequim: City Council still considers spending for Olympic Discovery Trail

SEQUIM -- The City Council is still trying to reach a decision on where to spend $230,000 set aside for the continuing construction of the… Continue reading

Sequim: Cougar reportedly stalking in downtown area

SEQUIM -- Residents of the Suncrest Apartments near downtown Sequim say there's a cat hanging around the neighborhood, and it's not one you'd want to… Continue reading

Sequim: Squabble over Christmas decoration turns into a brawl

SEQUIM -- It was no silent night Monday at Big Lots discount store on East Washington Street. An disagreement between two shoppers led to a… Continue reading

Sequim: City councilman retells thrills of flying Air Force jets in new book

SEQUIM -- Bill Huizinga is sitting at a booth in a Port Angeles restaurant, but his heart and spirit are soaring at 550 knots in… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Thanksgiving served up at Serenity House

PORT ANGELES -- Gerald Walkup is a 13-year-old who has played football and worshipped the Seattle Seahawks since he was a little boy. And the… Continue reading

Sequim: Lavender Festival leadership changing

SEQUIM -- After a six-year ride, the marketing guru responsible for promoting Sequim's annual Celebrate Lavender Festival has parted ways with the association sponsoring the… Continue reading

Sequim: Final round of pre-trial hearings on shopping center challenge

SEQUIM -- The last round of pre-trial hearings concluded Wednesday in a land-use appeal challenging the construction of a regional shopping center near West Washington… Continue reading

Sequim: City, couple may end long-running squabble

SEQUIM -- The city will not immediately appeal a ruling handed down in early November by the state Court of Appeals which dealt with an… Continue reading

Sequim: Couple honored by DAR

SEQUIM -- He's not exactly a chauffeur, but when Bob Hough is transporting elderly people to doctor's appointments, grocery stores and other essential services, it's… Continue reading

Sequim: Boy, 14, won”t be charged in shooting of another teen

SEQUIM -- Clallam County prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against a 14-year-old Sequim High School freshman involved in a shooting incident Sept.… Continue reading

Coyle: Man barricades himself in house, flees authorities

COYLE -- A 32-year-old armed man was the subject of a dragnet by several law enforcement agencies at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday after escaping from a… Continue reading

Sequim: Vandals smash glass in cars, prowlers and a business

SEQUIM -- Police are investigating a vandalism spree Monday night that led to smashed windows in five automobiles -- two of them police squad cars… Continue reading

Sequim: City, Japanese “sister” extend relationship agreement

SEQUIM -- With raindrops pouring uncharacteristically from the sky, officials from Sequim and Yamasaki, Japan, celebrated the renewal of their 10-year agreement to maintain a… Continue reading

Sequim: Townsfolk scrutinize Fred Meyer project

SEQUIM -- If Kelly and Ray Putman have their way, regional retailer Fred Meyer will not only build a department store in Sequim, but they'll… Continue reading

Young carpenter remembered for his work ethic

At 21, Colin Gregory had just begun what some might say is the truly exhilarating phase of adult life. That life ended suddenly Tuesday in… Continue reading

Dungeness Valley: School students honor veterans

CARLSBORG -- It was standing room only Monday morning as students at Greywolf Elementary School honored veterans from around the area with a ceremony and… Continue reading