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Sequim: More than 200 taunt, cheer during hearing on proposed Clallam watershed management plan

SEQUIM -- Round 2 of public hearings over the proposed adoption of a watershed management plan in Clallam County drew more than 200 people Wednesday… Continue reading

Brinnon: County repeals ordinance on land use issue

PORT TOWNSEND -- A long-festering land-use controversy was settled Monday after Jefferson County commissioners voted to repeal an ill-fated ordinance covering land use in Brinnon.… Continue reading

Jefferson County agencies forge spending plans for 2005

Just shy of three months after Jefferson County officials began the tedious task of hammering out an operating budget for 2005, county commissioners heard their… Continue reading

Gardiner: Family of missing men continue search in Alaskan wilds

JUNEAU, Alaska -- The waiting is by far the hardest part. But Bonnie Murphy isn't giving up on finding her true love -- her husband… Continue reading

Search for Gardiner man, others called off in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska -- The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended its 10-day search for a missing floatplane carrying a Gardiner man, his twin brother and… Continue reading

Sequim: City in no hurry to find new police chief

SEQUIM -- Three weeks after Police Chief Ken Burge left his post for a job in Tennessee, the city is no closer to filling the… Continue reading

Sequim: North Olympic Peninsula fire agencies unite to seek grant funds

SEQUIM -- Several regional firefighting agencies are teaming to try for a pair of two-year federal grants they say will significantly reduce damage caused by… Continue reading

Sequim: City Council considers regulations on two-wheeled motorized foot scooters

SEQUIM -- Bugged by the buzzing noise of motorized foot scooters zipping around town? If you live in Sequim, your elected officials are set to… Continue reading

Sequim: City Council opens discussion on 2005 street improvement budgeting

SEQUIM -- The City Council began discussing budgeting for 2005 at Monday night's business meeting, but the conversation was limited to street improvement projects. City… Continue reading

Sequim: School Board keeps girls’ competitive diving at high school

SEQUIM -- Diving will remain a competitive sport for girls at the high school level after the School Board voted Monday to override an administrative… Continue reading

Sequim: Ballot count narrows margin for fire district levy

SEQUIM -- The margin of victory for Clallam County Fire District No. 3's maintenance and operation levy was cut nearly in half after more ballots… Continue reading

Sequim: Health fair enjoys healthy turnout

SEQUIM -- Massages, blood pressure checks, information on conquering substance-abuse afflictions. These -- and other offerings -- were available Saturday at the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Sequim: Voters’ OK of levy has downside

SEQUIM -- A windfall for Clallam County Fire District No. 3 could turn into a shortfall for the city now that a fire district levy… Continue reading

Sequim: Voters passing tax for fire district 3 maintenance

SEQUIM -- The hefty maintenance and operations levy pitched by officials of Clallam County Fire District No. 3 was passing after Tuesday night's election returns.… Continue reading

Jefferson: County begins update process for comprehensive plan

PORT HADLOCK -- It's a monumental task put to those who run cities and counties across the state. Jefferson County officials are taking the challenge… Continue reading

Missing husband is third family tragedy in less than month for Sequim woman

SEQUIM -- Renae Meyers sat impatiently by her phone Thursday, waiting for any word that would hint at the whereabouts of her husband, Richard. Calls… Continue reading

Sequim: Gathering notes 59th anniversary of V-J day with patriotic decorations, tunes and tales

SEQUIM -- Hope Stime tried for a festive motif, dressing up the podium at her Park Place Market lot with red, white and blue balloons… Continue reading

Sequim: Wal-Mart hiring center abuzz with jobs in advance of “supercenter” opening in late October

SEQUIM -- In a perfect world, Rudy Putz would be fishing 24/7. But the 73-year-old retiree is blessed with a sense of reality. So instead… Continue reading

Dungeness Valley pioneer turns 100 with an independent streak

SEQUIM -- Focused intently on playing cards arranged in a neat pattern at her kitchen table, Elsie Cameron Johnson's game face waivers only briefly to… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Sen. Murray promises marine trades panelists to help grow maritime industry

PORT TOWNSEND -- The city's marquee industry took center stage Thursday afternoon as U.S. Sen. Patty Murray spent more than an hour with representatives from… Continue reading