Sequim: Incumbent to seek re-election to City Council

SEQUIM -- Walt Schubert will seek re-election to the City Council. Schubert, who is wrapping up a two-year term in office, announced his candidacy earlier… Continue reading

Peninsula: Algal bloom adds colorf to Discovery Bay

DISCOVERY BAY -- Bright orange streaks in the gray-green water here made some people think red -- as in red tide. But health and environmental… Continue reading

Peninsula: Olympic National Park officials face staff shortage

An increasing number of unfunded federal mandates and a limited budget are tasking Olympic National Park employees and forcing a cut in visitor services. Officials… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Council to consider water-shortage rules

PORT ANGELES -- The City Council will consider an ordinance tonight establishing water use restrictions in the event of a water shortage. The proposed ordinance… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Questions remain in shooting death

PORT ANGELES -- Detectives investigating last month's shooting death of 16-year-old Michael Andrew Sindars say they still have questions. Timothy Patrick Smith, 17, of West… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Water is clean, report says

PORT ANGELES -- City residents can rest assured they are drinking clean water, according to an annual city water quality report. "Our water is very… Continue reading

West End: Forks woman charged with first-degree arson

FORKS -- A local woman was charged Monday in Clallam County Superior Court with first-degree arson for allegedly using gasoline to burn down a trailer.… Continue reading

Peninsula: Will Makah decision threaten local whales?

NEAH BAY -- Will Buddy the "resident" gray whale be a target for a Makah harpoon? A new federal environmental assessment now allows the Makah… Continue reading

Sequim: Flower farms gear up for Celebrate Lavender Festival

SEQUIM -- Several thousand curious people will crowd into the Sequim-Dungeness Valley next weekend to learn more about an herb. The fifth annual Celebrate Lavender… Continue reading

Peninsula: Campers, check fire conditions before you go

With summer shaping up to be a lively fire season, state and federal officials urge people heading for their favorite outdoor pursuits to find out… Continue reading

Peninsula: Few same-sex couples live together on North Olympic Peninsula

New census figures show there are 192 same-sex couples living together on the North Olympic Peninsula. The census data released late last week is the… Continue reading

Peninsula: Knievel-led motorcyclists head out for charity

BLYN -- A convoy of more than 280 entries rolled out of the 7 Cedars Casino parking lot at noon Saturday for the second annual… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Hood Canal Bridge repair surveys returned

PORT TOWNSEND -- State transportation planners will soon have a better idea of what options to provide for motorists when the Hood Canal Bridge temporarily… Continue reading

Sequim: Schools mull “pay to play” plan for athletics, other activities

SEQUIM -- Superintendent Mike Joyner will recommend approval of a "pay to play" plan for middle and high school students wanting to participate in sports… Continue reading

West End: “Resident” gray whales now fair game for Makah

NEAH BAY -- Federal officials say the Makah tribe can resume their whale hunts with fewer restrictions on when and where the gray whales can… Continue reading

Fun Days velebration features “Drag” racing

"Drag" racing is coming to Clallam Bay-Sekiu this weekend. No, top fuel or funny cars won't be racing through the streets Saturday, organizers are certain… Continue reading

Peninsula: Burning ban in effect

Open burning has been banned in all of Clallam County and in most of Jefferson County. The ban includes campfires, fire officials said. Logging has… Continue reading

Peninsula: Funding for transportation projects included in Senate bill

Several North Olympic Peninsula projects could receive funding as part of $140 million earmarked for Washington state transportation improvements by a Senate subcommittee. The funds,… Continue reading

Peninsula: Six more local residents join fire fight in North-Central Washington

Six more North Olympic Peninsula residents left Thursday to battle North-Central Washington wildfires. Three of the six are West End firefighters; the other three are… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Looking into the future of Point Hudson

PORT TOWNSEND -- People attending a forum on the future of Point Hudson gave the Port of Port Townsend commissioners a round of applause. That… Continue reading