Peninsula: New unemployment figures released

A report released Tuesday by the state Employment Security Department shows that May jobless rates on the North Olympic Peninsula hovered near April levels. In… Continue reading

Peninsula: Strait of Juan de Fuca ports lose out on federal funding for security

The seaports in Port Angeles and Neah Bay will not receive federal funding to bolster security. The Port of Port Angeles, the Makah tribe and… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Open house to share marine sanctuary exploration

Officials from the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary will share research findings with the public during a Thursday open house in Port Angeles. The event… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Hospital helicopters worry nearby residents

PORT TOWNSEND -- A change in flight patterns for helicopters landing at Jefferson General Hospital since Sept. 11 have some nearby residents concerned about safety.… Continue reading

Sequim: Plan to curb absenteeism pays off at high school

SEQUIM -- A plan by Sequim High School officials to improve student performance by reducing absences has apparently succeeded. Mark Willis, who is finishing the… Continue reading

Brinnon: Missing rafter located, returns to campsite

BRINNON -- One of two Bremerton men whose raft overturned in the Duckabush River on Saturday afternoon was found alive and barefoot Monday morning along… Continue reading

Clallam: PUD extends ocean wave energy agreement

A multiparty agreement to pursue a proposed ocean wave energy project off the Cape Flattery coast has been extended by Clallam County Public Utility District… Continue reading

Jefferson: Proposed gravel conveyor, pier will yield significant tax revenues, PT chamber told

PORT TOWNSEND -- A plan to build a four-mile conveyor belt and a long pier to transport gravel from the Hood Canal could add money… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Downtown farmers market, first Concert on the Pier performance begins Wednesday

PORT ANGELES -- This Wednesday kicks off the first downtown farmers market -- and first Concert on the Pier performance of the summer. The Port… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Fire at Daishowa causes smoke, not much else

A fire on Daishowa America property late Monday night gave off a lot of smoke but was out before Port Angeles city firefighters arrived. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Fireworks banned starting in December

PORT TOWNSEND -- The City Council on Monday night voted to ban fireworks in Port Townsend -- but not before the coming Fourth of July.… Continue reading

Sequim: Four of district’s five schools get new principals

SEQUIM -- Four of Sequim's five schools have new principals after a School Board meeting full of surprises Monday. Two of the principals come from… Continue reading

West End: Forks, LaPush officials to show appreciation of U.S. Coast Guard station

A recognition celebration for the Quillayute River Coast Guard Station will be held June 26. The event will begin at noon at the A-Ka-Lat Center… Continue reading

Peninsula: One of two drowning victims recovered

The body of a 16-year-old boy who drowned Saturday in the Quinault River was recovered shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday. The boy's identity was not… Continue reading

Peninsula: State orders oil-spill cleanup improvements

PORT ANGELES -- The organization that orchestrated the cleanup of last month's oil spill in Port Angeles Harbor has been ordered to improve its response… Continue reading

SEQUIM: ILLNESS, LONELINESS PLAGUE SENIOR

SEQUIM -- Emphysema is draining the life from 69-year-old Karl Gahn, but the pain of his illness pales in comparison to the loneliness he feels.… Continue reading

Clallam: Locke presents $3 million skills center check

PORT ANGELES -- Gov. Gary Locke presented a $3 million check to North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center officials during a small ceremony Friday afternoon at… Continue reading

Gov. Locke’s surprise appearance highlights Peninsula high school graduations

Gov. Gary Locke's appearance at the Port Angeles High School graduation highlighted a weekend that finishes 2002 commencement exercises in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Graduating… Continue reading

Peninsula College graduates excited, but apprehensive

PORT ANGELES -- Whoops, cheers and some apprehension followed Peninsula College students through their graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon. "It's kind of exciting, but scary, wondering… Continue reading

Sequim: Greywolf candidates have years of experience

SEQUIM -- Greywolf Elementary School's next principal won't lack for experience -- the two finalists for the job each has more than 25 years experience.… Continue reading