Mark Couhig

Lydig Construction project manager Ed Griffin and Sequim City Manager Steve Burkett discuss the construction progress on Sequim’s new civic center during a tour of the complex. Photo by Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News

New Sequim civic center taking shape; work on schedule for 2015 opening

SEQUIM — Though it will require another eight months or so to complete, the gleaming metal frame of the new Sequim Civic Center already towers… Continue reading

Lydig Construction project manager Ed Griffin and Sequim City Manager Steve Burkett discuss the construction progress on Sequim’s new civic center during a tour of the complex. Photo by Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News
Forks resident Michelle Simpson is the first to ask questions of the panel at the meeting. Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News

West End residents line up to express worries to Navy over warfare range proposal

FORKS — A plan to conduct electronic warfare training along the Pacific Coast and on the West End brought out more than 100 area residents… Continue reading

Forks resident Michelle Simpson is the first to ask questions of the panel at the meeting. Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News
Forks resident Michelle Simpson is the first to ask questions of the panel at the meeting. Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News

West End residents line up to express worries to Navy over warfare range proposal

FORKS — A plan to conduct electronic warfare training along the Pacific Coast and on the West End brought out more than 100 area residents… Continue reading

Forks resident Michelle Simpson is the first to ask questions of the panel at the meeting. Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County makes second try for Memorial Field bid repairs

Jefferson County makes second try for Memorial Field bid repairs

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is taking another shot at repairing the grandstand roof at Memorial Field. County commissioners issued a new request for bids… Continue reading

Jefferson County makes second try for Memorial Field bid repairs
Lydig Construction project manager Ed Griffin and Sequim City Manager Steve Burkett discuss the construction progress on Sequim’s new civic center during a tour of the complex. Photo by Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News

New Sequim civic center taking shape; work on schedule for 2015 opening

SEQUIM — Though it will require another eight months or so to complete, the gleaming metal frame of the new Sequim Civic Center already towers… Continue reading

Lydig Construction project manager Ed Griffin and Sequim City Manager Steve Burkett discuss the construction progress on Sequim’s new civic center during a tour of the complex. Photo by Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News

Sequim City Council approves utility fees restructuring for water, sewer customers

SEQUIM — On a split vote, the Sequim City Council gave the city’s Public Works Department the go-ahead to restructure the fee rates for the… Continue reading

Forks resident Michelle Simpson is the first to ask questions of the panel at the meeting. Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News

West End residents line up to express worries to Navy over warfare range proposal

FORKS — A plan to conduct electronic warfare training along the Pacific Coast and on the West End brought out more than 100 area residents… Continue reading

Forks resident Michelle Simpson is the first to ask questions of the panel at the meeting. Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News
Forks resident Michelle Simpson is the first to ask questions of the panel at the meeting. Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News

West End residents line up to express worries to Navy over warfare range proposal

FORKS — A plan to conduct electronic warfare training along the Pacific Coast and on the West End brought out more than 100 area residents… Continue reading

Forks resident Michelle Simpson is the first to ask questions of the panel at the meeting. Mark St.J. Couhig/Peninsula Daily News
Rick Sepler

Port Townsend city planning director to take Bellingham post

PORT TOWNSEND — With what he described as “a mixture of sadness and excitement,” Port Townsend Community Services Director Rick Sepler last week informed City… Continue reading

Rick Sepler
A Zapper EA-18G Growler in flight. ­—U.S. Navy photo

Navy raises number of jets proposed at Whidbey Island base, raising more East Jefferson noise issues

The controversy over the noisy jets at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island likely will soon grow in volume. U.S. Fleet Forces Command spokesman Ted Brown… Continue reading

A Zapper EA-18G Growler in flight. ­—U.S. Navy photo
Marc Landry stands astern Patrol No. 1

Looking out for No. 1: Century-old patrol boat lovingly restored

PORT TOWNSEND — Call it a labor of love — an awful lot of love, which is what it has taken Marc Landry to restore… Continue reading

Marc Landry stands astern Patrol No. 1
A Zapper EA-18G Growler in flight. ­—U.S. Navy photo

Navy raises number of jets proposed at Whidbey Island base, raising more East Jefferson noise issues

The controversy over the noisy jets at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island likely will soon grow in volume. U.S. Fleet Forces Command spokesman Ted Brown… Continue reading

A Zapper EA-18G Growler in flight. ­—U.S. Navy photo
Marc Landry stands astern Patrol No. 1

Looking out for No. 1: Century-old patrol boat lovingly restored

PORT TOWNSEND — Call it a labor of love — an awful lot of love, which is what it has taken Marc Landry to restore… Continue reading

Marc Landry stands astern Patrol No. 1

Lowering Jefferson PUD tax levy rate gets some nays

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners heard arguments for and against lowering their tax levy this week. PUD manager Jim Parker said… Continue reading

A Zapper EA-18G Growler in flight. ­—U.S. Navy photo

Navy raises number of jets proposed at Whidbey Island base, raising more East Jefferson noise issues

The controversy over the noisy jets at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island likely will soon grow in volume. U.S. Fleet Forces Command spokesman Ted Brown… Continue reading

A Zapper EA-18G Growler in flight. ­—U.S. Navy photo

Port Townsend City Council headed toward putting Mountain View commons bond on February ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — City Council members plan to ask voters in February to approve a $3.6 million bond measure to fund repairs at Mountain View… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council headed toward putting Mountain View commons bond on February ballot

PORT TOWNSEND — City Council members plan to ask voters in February to approve a $3.6 million bond measure to fund repairs at Mountain View… Continue reading

During a break in Monday’s special hearing

Jefferson County commissioners hear pros, cons of pot businesses during hearing on moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Commissioners John Austin and David Sullivan got an earful during a two-hour public hearing on the current county moratorium on… Continue reading

During a break in Monday’s special hearing
During a break in Monday’s special hearing

Jefferson County commissioners hear pros, cons of pot businesses during hearing on moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Commissioners John Austin and David Sullivan got an earful during a two-hour public hearing on the current county moratorium on… Continue reading

During a break in Monday’s special hearing