Joe Smillie

Steve Johnson scrubs a graffito from Tamanowas Rock during a seven-hour cleanup session Sept. 11. Bill Laubner

Jamestown S’Klallam tribe members remove graffito from sacred site of Tamanowas Rock

CHIMACUM –– With a team of five and a special product known as “Elephant Snot,” workers for the Jamestown S'Klallam have removed a pink-and-white “I… Continue reading

Steve Johnson scrubs a graffito from Tamanowas Rock during a seven-hour cleanup session Sept. 11. Bill Laubner

UPDATE — Ballot deadline issue in hearing on Sequim initiatives

PORT ANGELES –– Saying they are up against a pending ballot deadline, attorneys today (Thursday) implored Clallam County Superior Court Judge Erik Rohrer to order… Continue reading

Accused double-murderer Michael Pierce is escorted in chains through the Kitsap County Courthouse hallways after his hearing ended Wednesday. —Photo by Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Court hearing ends; judge to rule on bid to dismiss double-murder charges on Jefferson County defendant next week

PORT ORCHARD –– A decision on whether charges against accused double-murderer Michael J. Pierce will be dropped or proceed is expected by next Friday, Sept.… Continue reading

Accused double-murderer Michael Pierce is escorted in chains through the Kitsap County Courthouse hallways after his hearing ended Wednesday. —Photo by Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
Accused double-murderer Michael Pierce is escorted in chains through the Kitsap County Courthouse hallways after his hearing ended Wednesday. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATE — Court hearing ends; judge to rule on bid to dismiss double-murder charges on Jefferson County defendant next week

PORT ORCHARD –– A decision on whether charges against accused double-murderer Michael J. Pierce will be dropped or proceed is expected by next Friday, Sept.… Continue reading

Accused double-murderer Michael Pierce is escorted in chains through the Kitsap County Courthouse hallways after his hearing ended Wednesday. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Hearing set Thursday on lawsuit against city of Sequim

PORT ANGELES –– A pair of changes to Sequim’s dealings with municipal employee unions that were proposed by citizen petitions will be the topic of… Continue reading

Motion to dismiss Pierce’s double-murder charges extends to fourth day

PORT ORCHARD –– A hearing on a motion to dismiss double-murder charges against Michael J. Pierce of Quilcene is extending into a fourth day after… Continue reading

Hearing set Thursday on lawsuit against city of Sequim

PORT ANGELES –– A pair of changes to Sequim's dealings with municipal employee unions that were proposed by citizen petitions will be the topic of… Continue reading

‘Music Live with Lunch’ back in Sequim on Tuesday

SEQUIM –– Back to help spice up your afternoon, Music Live with Lunch returns from its summer break Tuesday. Baritone Joel Yelland will present a… Continue reading

Will Shaw

Answers blowing in the wind: High-tech buoys in Sequim to aid energy research on both coasts

SEQUIM –– A pair of unmanned watercraft will use laser beams shot into the sky over the next month in an effort to gather more… Continue reading

Will Shaw
Michael Pierce

Psychological professionals testify; hearing for accused double-killer continues today

PORT ORCHARD –– A trio of psychological professionals testified about the effects that going without anti-psychotic medication had on accused double-murderer Michael J. Pierce during… Continue reading

Michael Pierce

‘Music Live with Lunch’ back in Sequim on Tuesday

SEQUIM –– Back to help spice up your afternoon, Music Live with Lunch returns from its summer break Tuesday. Baritone Joel Yelland will present a… Continue reading

‘Music Live with Lunch’ back in Sequim on Tuesday

SEQUIM –– Back to help spice up your afternoon, Music Live with Lunch returns from its summer break Tuesday. Baritone Joel Yelland will present a… Continue reading

Port Angeles school neighbors urge board to cancel sale to potential pot grower (* WITH VIDEO *)

EDITOR'S NOTE — KING-TV (channel 5) in Seattle came to Port Angeles last week and did a video report on the fight over using the… Continue reading

Pot grower withdraws application for Old Olympic Highway greenhouses after hearing

SEQUIM –– Saying he didn’t think he would get a fair consideration for his proposed marijuana growing facility at a Dungeness Valley farm, Grover Grady… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Jungible brings together music, food and community to Sequim on Saturday

SEQUIM –– Neighbors from Dungeness are throwing a party this weekend and are asking you to join in. Organized by lavender farmers Paul and Jordan… Continue reading

WEEKEND: 2nd Weekend Art Walk to take visitors on tour of imagination continues Saturday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES –– The faces, places and inspiration of Port Angeles will be featured in downtown's galleries during this month's Second Weekend Art Walk. Bringing… Continue reading

Robin Weiss of Poulsbo paints the Clallam County Courthouse on Thursday during the quick-draw contest

Paint the Peninsula artists work with deadlines in quick-draw contest; celebration planned Sunday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES –– It's not easy to switch to being a quick-draw artist when you've been soothed by a week of painting in forests, on… Continue reading

Robin Weiss of Poulsbo paints the Clallam County Courthouse on Thursday during the quick-draw contest

WEEKEND: Jungible brings together music, food and community to Sequim on Saturday [**See note**]

SEQUIM –– Neighbors from Dungeness are throwing a party this weekend and are asking you to join in. Organized by lavender farmers Paul and Jordan… Continue reading

Robin Weiss of Poulsbo paints the Clallam County Courthouse on Thursday during the quick-draw contest

Paint the Peninsula artists work with deadlines in quick-draw contest; celebration planned Sunday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES –– It's not easy to switch to being a quick-draw artist when you've been soothed by a week of painting in forests, on… Continue reading

Robin Weiss of Poulsbo paints the Clallam County Courthouse on Thursday during the quick-draw contest

WEEKEND: 2nd Weekend Art Walk to take visitors on tour of imagination today, Saturday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES –– The faces, places and inspiration of Port Angeles will be featured in downtown's galleries during this month's Second Weekend Art Walk. Bringing… Continue reading