Daily Update Newsletter

Murder trial set to begin Monday

Fisher pleads not guilty to witness tampering

 

Construction set to begin on new marine life center in Port Angeles

Groundbreaking event scheduled for April 8 at Pebble Beach Park

 

Aliya Gillet, the 2025 Clallam County Fair queen, crowns Keira Headrick as the 2026 queen during a ceremony on Saturday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. At left is princess Julianna Getzin and at right is princess Jasmine Green. The other princesses, not pictured, are Makenzie Taylor, Molly Beeman and Tish Hamilton. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County royalty crowned for annual fair

Silent auction raises funds for scholarships

 

An Olympic marmot near Cedar Lake in the Olympic National Park. (Matt Duchow)

Olympic marmots under review

Fish and Wildlife considering listing them as endangered

An Olympic marmot near Cedar Lake in the Olympic National Park. (Matt Duchow)
Wendy Rae Johnson waves to cars on the north side of U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles on Saturday during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minnesota. On the other side of the highway is the Peninsula Handmaids in red robes and hoods. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

ICE protest

Wendy Rae Johnson waves to cars on the north side of U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles on Saturday during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration… Continue reading

Wendy Rae Johnson waves to cars on the north side of U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles on Saturday during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minnesota. On the other side of the highway is the Peninsula Handmaids in red robes and hoods. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Traffic makes it way through curves just east of Del Guzzi Drive on U.S. Highway 101 at the site of a fish barrier project conducted by the state Department of Transportation. Construction is on hiatus for the winter and is expected to resume in March, WSDOT said. The traffic pattern is expected to be in place until this summer. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Construction on hold

Traffic makes it way through curves just east of Del Guzzi Drive on U.S. Highway 101 at the site of a fish barrier project conducted… Continue reading

Traffic makes it way through curves just east of Del Guzzi Drive on U.S. Highway 101 at the site of a fish barrier project conducted by the state Department of Transportation. Construction is on hiatus for the winter and is expected to resume in March, WSDOT said. The traffic pattern is expected to be in place until this summer. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the calm waters of the Salish Sea. Whidbey Island is in the distance. Today’s high temperature is forecast to be in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies. Rain is set to return this weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rowing on the Strait

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the calm waters of the Salish Sea. Whidbey… Continue reading

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the calm waters of the Salish Sea. Whidbey Island is in the distance. Today’s high temperature is forecast to be in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies. Rain is set to return this weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Orchestra members to host benefit concert

A chamber benefit concert, art walks and artist exhibits highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Townsend Chamber Music Series… Continue reading

Remembrance ceremony planned Saturday

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County will host a community remembrance ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday. The annual non-denominational ceremony is at Trinity United… Continue reading

The view looking south from Hurricane Ridge, where variable winter weather has limited snow coverage and contributed to pauses in snow sports operations in recent weeks. (Washington’s National Park Fund)

Lack of snow has impact at Hurricane Ridge

Water equivalent well below average for February

The view looking south from Hurricane Ridge, where variable winter weather has limited snow coverage and contributed to pauses in snow sports operations in recent weeks. (Washington’s National Park Fund)

Woman gets 10 years for first-degree assault

Young previously found guilty in hatchet attack

Respiratory viruses are rising on the Peninsula

Health officer attributes increase to mutation of type of flu in circulation

Port Angeles Community Award recipients gather after Saturday night’s annual awards gala. From left, they are Frances Charles, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Organization of the Year; Kyla Magner, Country Aire, Business of the Year; Amy Burghart and Doug Burghart, Mighty Pine Brewing, Emerging Business of the Year; Rick Ross, Educator of the Year; Kayla Fairchild, Young Leader of the Year; John Fox, Citizen of the Year. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Community leaders honored at annual awards banquet

Fox named Citizen of Year for support of athletic events

Port Angeles Community Award recipients gather after Saturday night’s annual awards gala. From left, they are Frances Charles, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Organization of the Year; Kyla Magner, Country Aire, Business of the Year; Amy Burghart and Doug Burghart, Mighty Pine Brewing, Emerging Business of the Year; Rick Ross, Educator of the Year; Kayla Fairchild, Young Leader of the Year; John Fox, Citizen of the Year. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire protection may impact insurance rates

New protection class considers nuanced data

Port Angeles secures grant to aid in salmon recovery

State Department of Commerce to provide city with $109,000

Jovino Santos Neto will appear, along with his Quinteto, at Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday. (Daniel Sheehan)

Brazilian pianist, composer brings Quinteto to Field Hall

Multifaceted Santos Neto to appear Saturday

Jovino Santos Neto will appear, along with his Quinteto, at Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday. (Daniel Sheehan)
“Jubilation,” an acrylic painting by Katy Morse, will be part of the featured art at Gallery 9 during Port Townsend’s art walk on Saturday.

Artists’ reception to highlight First Saturday Art Walk

There will be a reception for Nancy Aikman and Katy Morse from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday during Port Townsend’s First… Continue reading

“Jubilation,” an acrylic painting by Katy Morse, will be part of the featured art at Gallery 9 during Port Townsend’s art walk on Saturday.
Port Townsend High School graduates Bryce Harbin and Benja Greene spent their senior year documenting the wrestling season for local athletes from three schools in Jefferson County. (“Tougher: A Wrestling Documentary”)

Festival to showcase young filmmakers

Three-day event will run from Friday through Sunday

Port Townsend High School graduates Bryce Harbin and Benja Greene spent their senior year documenting the wrestling season for local athletes from three schools in Jefferson County. (“Tougher: A Wrestling Documentary”)

Tickets still available for United Way of Clallam County fundraiser

Pajamas are encouraged, teddy bears are optional and comfort is the only rule on Saturday when United Way of Clallam County will… Continue reading