Sequim: Miss Congeniality is also queen of the 108th Irrigation Festival

SEQUIM -- With smiles, squeals and hugs, 16-year-old Leah Stites was crowned queen of the 108th Irrigation Festival on Saturday night. "I have no idea… Continue reading

Who from the North Olympic Peninsula is in or en route to the Persian Gulf region? – The

is compiling the names of Jefferson and Clallam residents in the armed services -- active duty and reserve -- who are involved in the current… Continue reading

Developers responsible for malls’ impacts on Sequim, city official says

SEQUIM -- Developers of two shopping centers in the western part of the city will be responsible for upgrading surrounding roads, city Planning Director Dennis… Continue reading

Faux policeman may make comeback

PORT TOWNSEND -- One of "officer" Bob Wire's creators said she's ready to stage a comeback for the faux policeman. But Jean Marzan said it'll… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Makah plan emergency services complex

NEAH BAY -- Plans are in the works for a new complex that would house all of the Makah tribe's emergency services. The proposed "9-1-1… Continue reading

Port Angeles inaugurates downtown Mardi Gras festival Saturday

Mardi Gras is a time for letting loose free spirits before the onset of the Christian observation of Lent, a time of reflection and self-denial.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Adult-oriented Mardi Gras party Saturday night

The Port Angeles Downtown Association's Mardi Gras festivities on Saturday afternoon stress family-oriented activities. Adults looking for more Mardi-zest in their pre-Lenten festivities will find… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Police search home suspected of being meth lab

PORT TOWNSEND -- Police were searching a house at the corner of Hendricks and 12th streets, the site of a suspected methamphetamine lab, late into… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Sounds of Brazilian Carnival at Fort Worden jazz concert

In New Orleans, it's Mardi Gras. In Rio de Janeiro, it's Carnival. In Port Townsend, the Brazilian Jazz sounds of Jovino Santos Neto Quintet will… Continue reading

The spans of time: Port Angeles seeks new Eighth Street bridge designs

PORT ANGELES -- The long process has begun for replacing the Eighth Street bridges over Valley and Tumwater creeks. The estimated $15.6 million project could… Continue reading

Clallam: New Jimmycomelately Creek channel nearly complete – More fish habitat restoration work planned near Blyn

BLYN -- It took several months and three excavators, but the new channel for Jimmycomelately Creek is nearly finished. The new channel is being completed… Continue reading

Clallam: Safety officials urge residents to be prepared

PORT ANGELES -- Duct tape and plastic wrap are nothing new in the realm of emergency preparedness. But local emergency coordinators say what's more important… Continue reading

Jefferson: Quilcene schools chief explains resignation

QUILCENE -- The School District superintendent said Wednesday she wants to eliminate her own job and retire because to do otherwise would be financially and… Continue reading

Peninsula: Rep. Dicks receives Friend of Parks award

The National Parks Conservation Association in Washington, D.C., has given a Friend of the National Parks award to Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Bremerton. The group announced… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Businesswoman charged with theft

PORT TOWNSEND -- A 55-year-old business owner was jailed on charges of first-degree theft and forgery. Kathryn Rose Parker, 288975 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene, was… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Centrum cutting salaries, reducing hours

PORT TOWNSEND -- Centrum has cut employees' pay by as much as 15 percent and reduced the hours they work because of looming state budget… Continue reading

Clallam County imposes six-ton weight limit on Elwha River Bridge traffic

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County commissioners approved a six-ton weight limit for vehicles traveling over the Elwha River Bridge following a public hearing Tuesday morning… Continue reading

Council says no to Sequim mayor’s resignation offer

SEQUIM -- City Council members Monday night declined Mayor Walt Schubert's offer to resign. Schubert said he offered to step aside after a heated debate… Continue reading

Home Depot targets new Sequim shopping center

SEQUIM -- Home Depot, a retail store specializing in home improvement, will be part of a new regional shopping center. There is also the possibility… Continue reading

Jefferson: Fred Hill decision appealed

PORT TOWNSEND -- Seven organizations hope to overturn a Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan amendment that created a mineral overlay for Fred Hill Materials. The groups… Continue reading