Peninsula: Crime rates rise in Clallam, decrease in Jefferson

Crime rates rose in Clallam County but decreased in Jefferson County from 2000 to 2001, according to recently released statistics. Sixteen percent more crimes were… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Dorm fight leaves Peninsula College student hospitalized

PORT ANGELES -- A Peninsula College student remained in Harborview Medical Center in Seattle Saturday following a fight late Friday in the college's residence hall.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Chili cookoff today at Jefferson County fairgrounds

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Great Port Townsend Texas-Oklahoma Chili Cookoff takes place today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds starting at 1 p.m. There are no… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Everett company low bidder on ex-fuel depot cleanup project

PORT TOWNSEND -- The long-awaited cleanup of a former oil company depot near Point Hudson has taken a big leap forward. Wyser Construction of Everett… Continue reading

Sequim: “Clint’s Dandy Digger” gets improvements in war against dandelions

SEQUIM -- When Clint Jones came up with an idea for a tool to rid his yard of dandelions two years ago he only had… Continue reading

Forks: Economic roundtable provides governor an overview of West End

FORKS -- The triumphs, hardships and future of rural West End communities were discussed by local business and civic leaders, tribal officials and Gov. Gary… Continue reading

Neah Bay: Makah tribe volunteers to delay issuing of any whaling permits

NEAH BAY -- The Makah have volunteered not to issue any whaling permits until next Friday while a federal appeals court considers activists' requests to… Continue reading

Port Angeles: City will rework stormwater utility proposal

PORT ANGELES -- A proposed stormwater utility fee won't come before the City Council for approval until at least mid-July after the city's Utility Advisory… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Review committee recommends approval of conference center proposal

PORT ANGELES -- The committee reviewing the proposed Oak Street waterfront hotel/conference center has unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the project and commit… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Proposed fire merger clears hurdle

PORT TOWNSEND -- A City Council committee has recommended authorizing Fire Chief Ed Edwards to explore joint operations with Jefferson County Fire District No. 6.… Continue reading

Sequim: Teacher sets up science Web sites

SEQUIM -- A Sequim High School teacher's efforts to help students learn about science through a series of Web sites has been recognized by the… Continue reading

Shine: More delays expected on Hood Canal Bridge

Hood Canal bridge inspections next week will mean traffic delays for motorists. According to the state Department of Transportation, maintenance inspections will prompt bridge openings… Continue reading

Jefferson: County curbs services to fix $900,000 deficit

Jefferson County employees, department heads and the public got their first chance to weigh in on plans to fix an approximate $900,000 budget shortfall Wednesday.… Continue reading

Peninsula: Calendars online for district courts

A new state Web site aims to put county district court dates at users' fingertips by entering a name or case number. The site is… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Advisory committee to look at stormwater issue

PORT ANGELES -- The city's proposed stormwater utility charge will be the subject of a special meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee at 3 p.m.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Little heart transplant girl back home

A two-year-old who received a heart transplant in March is doing well after a partial-rejection scare last week. Haille Alley is home after a brief… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Council looks at $2.5 million City Hall annex project

PORT TOWNSEND -- Construction on a proposed three-story, $2.5 million City Hall annex could begin next spring. But the decision will first weigh in on… Continue reading

Sequim: Library trustees balk at proposed site

Sequim's next library probably won't be built next to Sequim Middle School on Hendrickson Road. North Olympic Library System trustees did not take action Thursday… Continue reading

West End: Comments on ocean wave energy project due by June 17

NEAH BAY -- Comments on the proposed ocean wave energy project off Neah Bay are due to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by June 17.… Continue reading

Chimacum: Community rallies to help family of crash victim

CHIMACUM -- Friends of the family of a Chimacum High School junior killed in a crash April 30 are planning an auction to help the… Continue reading