Quinault NewsLocal news for Quinault, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.State to solicit new bids on a 50-car ferry- April 24, 2008 "Very early estimates are upwards of $34 million to $36 million (each), but it could be more" The state ferry system expects this week to try again on a plan to quickly add a new small, car-carrying vessel to its fleet. via The Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/quinault-wa/2008/04/state-to-solicit-new-bids-on-a-50-car-ferry?... Morning digs begin Saturday- April 22, 2008 "With the variable digging conditions we've experienced since the first of the year, the harvest has been lower than expected" The Daily World Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks and Long Beach will be open mornings for razor clam digging April 19-20. Twin Harbors will be open for three additional days, April 21-23. Marine toxin tests ... via Daily Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/quinault-wa/2008/04/morning-digs-begin-saturday?fromrss=1 Governor's campaign visit peeves merchants- April 20, 2008 "I'm very disappointed that Port Townsend received a campaign visit when there are two communities that have been affected by this" Gov. Chris Gregoire's visit to Port Townsend last week has some local business leaders wondering why the state's top executive decided not to hop onto the Keystone ferry for a trip to Whidbey Island, too.During her visit April 10, Gregoire spent the morning talking with downtown Port Townsend business owners who have seen a slump in sales since the ferry crisis...http://www.topix.net/city/quinault-wa/2008/04/governors-campaign-visit-peeves-merchants?fr... Chehalis Chinook sport fishery latest to fall- April 18, 2008 "It's not like we've had gangbusters of harvestable spring Chinook, but we've always been able to have a season." Already facing sharply curtailed coastal sport and commercial salmon seasons, fishermen have now seen another season disappear. via Daily Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/quinault-wa/2008/04/chehalis-chinook-sport-fishery-latest-to-fal... Buildup of sand sinks Harbor ferry- April 16, 2008 "There wasn't enough use of the marina to justify the cost" Tourists looking for a scenic shortcut between Westport and Ocean Shores this summer are out of luck. via Daily Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/quinault-wa/2008/04/buildup-of-sand-sinks-harbor-ferry?fromrss=1 |