Sailor returns home from war in Iraq

PORT ANGELES -- His arrival screamed "VIP." From the signs, to the fans to the spontaneous applause that greeted him as he stepped into William… Continue reading

Sunday Showcase: Jefferson County home sales soar past 2002 level

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County real estate agents say the market for homes valued at less than $150,000 is booming. Homes priced at that level… Continue reading

Sunday Showcase: Pending new jobs puts squeeze on rentals in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Real estate broker Dan Gase recently received a call from a prospective contractor for the proposed state Department of Transportation graving yard.… Continue reading

When will Lincoln pass the North Olympic Peninsula? Navy won’t say

PORT ANGELES -- A man in Idaho phoned the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce last week, asking when the USS Abraham Lincoln will be off… Continue reading

Clallam: Officials agree to try to save drug task force

PORT ANGELES -- Cities and law enforcement jurisdictions across the North Olympic Peninsula have agreed to figure out how they might help maintain the Clallam's… Continue reading

Kayak park being planned for tip of Marrowstone Island

NORDLAND -- Fort Flagler State Park officials expect to hear by today whether or not they will be issued a conditional use permit to establish… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula scores on state capital budget

Skateboarders at the Monroe Skate Park in Port Townsend get $200,000. The North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center gets $2 million to help complete its construction… Continue reading

Peninsula native returns home from Iraq war today

PORT ANGELES -- When Stephen Connors steps off the plane at William R. Fairchild International Airport this evening, his family will be waiting with signs,… Continue reading

Port Hadlock: Accused killer attempted to recalculate child support while in Utah

PORT HADLOCK --Sheriff's detectives are still trying to piece together the puzzle of events leading to Tuesday's fatal shooting of businessman Frank M. "Skip" Smith… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation Festival begins this weekend

SEQUIM -- Shows featuring flowers and bonsai open the 108th Sequim Irrigation Festival today. The festival continues tomorrow and Sunday then takes a break before… Continue reading

Community rallies behind Smith family

PORT HADLOCK -- Skip Smith's family members say they feel the warmth of the community surrounding them as they try to deal with the shock… Continue reading

Former Utah neighbor says Sorensen was “hot-headed”

A neighbor describes the man accused of murdering Port Hadlock businessman Frank M. "Skip" Smith, Jr. as hot-headed with a quick temper. Ryan Neil Sorensen,… Continue reading

Forum focuses on drug, alcohol use in Jefferson County

CHIMACUM -- Methamphetamine and marijuana are prominent in Jefferson County, but alcohol causes more concern for area health officials. Community members, health officials and law… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Closing arguments wrap up shoreline board hearing

PORT ANGELES -- Both sides gave their closing arguments before the Shoreline Management Hearing Board on Wednesday afternoon, ending three days of testimony regarding the… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Rayonier, Ecology officials discuss mill site cleanup effort

PORT ANGELES --Barring significant and unexpected public comments, Rayonier Inc. and state Department of Ecology officials say they are on schedule for beginning the next… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Roughriders one win away from league championship

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles High School baseball team is one win away from clinching the Narrows League championship after pounding Shelton 13-1 Wednesday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Accused killer shot off 2 guns, authorities say

PORT TOWNSEND -- Two tow truck company employees watched in horror as their boss was gunned down in cold blood at his shop on Rhody… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Council approves downtown parking plan

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a recommended solution to future downtown parking woes, clearing the way for an $11.5 million… Continue reading

Port Angeles: New Coast Guard allegations of racism emerge

PORT ANGELES -- The Coast Guard command has reported new alleged racial incidents -- including a written epithet -- against a black serviceman. The three… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Rayonier cleanup meeting tonight

A public meeting to review and comment on the next steps planned for cleanup of the Rayonier pulp mill site is tonight. The meeting, from… Continue reading