Where are carbon tax dollars going? WA touts new forest preserve as gas prices remain high for drivers
The controversial carbon tax has made it more expensive to live in Washington, but now, we're finding out where those dollars are going.
WSDOT: Expect 90-minute delays on US 101 between Clallam, Jefferson Counties for fish passage work
Traffic officials are warning drivers who use US-101 between Clallam and Jefferson Counties to plan for an extra hour and a half of driving time for multiple construction projects through Friday.
Washington state declares drought emergencies in a dozen counties
A drought emergency was declared in a dozen counties of Washington state on Monday because of early snowmelt, a lack of spring rain and low-flowing streams.
Jefferson County drug dealer arrested following sting operation
Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team (OPNET) Detectives and Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Jefferson County woman Thursday at her Port Hadlock home for possession and delivery of both meth and fentanyl.
Hood Canal Bridge 'fix' for fish kills now being tested
The Hood Canal Bridge may as well be a dead-end for juvenile salmon, but scientists are testing a fix that could buy them time and save thousands of fish.
Spooked coyote runs through Port Townsend hospital
A coyote is recovering after she made her way through the automatic doors of a Port Townsend hospital and crashed through a glass window.
Authorities searching for missing hiker in Olympic National Park
Authorities need help finding a hiker who went missing in Olympic National Park last weekend.
Deadly 2-car crash closes US Highway 101 near Brinnon
Troopers are investigating a deadly 2-car crash that shut down US Highway 101 Friday evening near Brinnon.
Ruby Beach reopens after months-long closure for upgrades
The National Parks Service has reopened Ruby Beach on the Washington coast following a months-long closure for upgrades.
Man killed by falling tree in Olympic National Forest while in his tent
A man was killed by a falling tree while sleeping in his tent at the Olympic National Forest.
Clallam, Jefferson Counties move into 'high risk' designation for COVID cases, no hospitalizations reported
Two Washington counties on the Olympic Peninsula have a "high risk" for COVID transmission in indoor, public spaces, according to latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Crews rescue woman who fell in 'vault toilet' in Olympic National Forest after her phone fell in
Two Jefferson County fire departments rescued a California woman who became stuck in a vault toilet at the top of Mount Walker on Tuesday after falling in the toilet to retrieve her phone.
2 men sentenced for cutting wood from DNR bridge in Jefferson County
Two men who were caught cutting wood from the base of a Department of Natural Resources bridge in Jefferson County last year have been sentenced.
Serious injuries in SR 101 crash near Leland
Multiple people have serious injuries following a car crash on SR 101 near Leland.
US-101 reopens near Discovery Bay following semi truck, car crash
US-101 has reopened near Orcas Drive in Jefferson County, after a semi truck crashed into two cars.
Port Townsend native making history as WA's first female to officiate a state championship football game
Washington high school football state champions will be crowned this weekend, but one Port Townsend native will be making history of her own.
DNR: 2 men suspected of cutting wood from bridge with chainsaw
Two men were arrested after state officials said they were caught cutting chunks of wood from a bridge with a chainsaw in Jefferson County.
Port Townsend man sentenced for raping 6-year-old child
A 63-year-old Port Townsend man was sentenced Monday to more than eight years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for raping a 6-year-old child while on a vacation in Canada.
Proof of vaccination required to enter restaurants, bars in Clallam and Jefferson counties
If you're in the Olympic Peninsula, you will have to prove you are vaccinated to go into bars or restaurants starting Saturday, Sept. 4.
Proof of vaccination required to enter restaurants, bars in Clallam and Jefferson counties
If you're in the Olympic Peninsula, you will have to prove you are vaccinated to go into bars or restaurants.