Daily Update Newsletter

Easter egg hunts set on Peninsula

Easter egg hunts set on Peninsula

Easter egg hunts are planned this weekend across the North Olympic Peninsula both Saturday and Easter Sunday. Here are the scheduled hunts: PORT ANGELES KONP… Continue reading

Easter egg hunts set on Peninsula

Beach Clean Up, BioBlitz combine at Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will stage a citizen science BioBlitz and serve as a launching point for an annual cleanup… Continue reading

Sequim man charged with intent to sell meth

Baylee B. Nelson has been charged with allegedly possessing and trying to sell more than $7,600 worth of methamphetamine from his Sequim-area… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Strait of Juan de Fuca chinook seasons hit hard by cuts

OUTDOORS: Strait of Juan de Fuca chinook seasons hit hard by cuts

Significant restrictions in recreational fishing opportunities along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound were revealed when Washington’s 2019 salmon… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Strait of Juan de Fuca chinook seasons hit hard by cuts
Rhododendron Festival carnival cleared for Port Townsend’s Memorial Field
Rhododendron Festival carnival cleared for Port Townsend’s Memorial Field
Final cost of Port Angeles bridge fencing comes in low at $766,950

Final cost of Port Angeles bridge fencing comes in low at $766,950

Barriers for Eighth Street spans cost less than engineer’s estimate, original bid

Final cost of Port Angeles bridge fencing comes in low at $766,950

Seattle man found safe in Port Townsend after Silver Alert

76-year-old evaluated, cleared to return to family

Bill to let parents give medical marijuana to their students clears state Senate

Proposed change to cannabis testing rules also passes chamber

  • Apr 16, 2019
  • By TOM JAMES The Associated Press
Port Townsend AAUW revamps annual tour into Home & Kitchen Tour

Port Townsend AAUW revamps annual tour into Home & Kitchen Tour

The annual Kitchen Tour will show off more than kitchens this year. The new name for the 22nd year of the event,… Continue reading

Port Townsend AAUW revamps annual tour into Home & Kitchen Tour

Registration open now for free ‘Healing Adventure’

Survivor’s Outdoor Experience is taking registrations now for the eighth edition of the Healing Adventure, a retreat for those who have… Continue reading

Legislation to cut rape kit processing times heads to governor’s desk

A bill to reduce the processing time for sexual assault kits has passed both chambers of the state Legislature in two unanimous votes.… Continue reading

Proposed eviction-law reforms clear second floor vote

A package of tenant protections including extended eviction notice times has cleared its second floor vote in… Continue reading

  • Apr 16, 2019
  • By TOM JAMES The Associated Press
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Riley Pyeatt, Sequim track and field

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Riley Pyeatt, Sequim track and field

Sequim’s Riley Pyeatt had a remarkable day at the Wolves’ home meet Thursday. Going up against athletes from Port Townsend and Olympic high schools, Pyeatt… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Riley Pyeatt, Sequim track and field
Shock, prayers around the world for burned Notre Dame Cathedral

Shock, prayers around the world for burned Notre Dame Cathedral

By Andrew Selsky The Associated Press The world reacted with shock, horror and prayers to the massive fire Monday at the Notre Dame Cathedral in… Continue reading

  • Apr 15, 2019
Shock, prayers around the world for burned Notre Dame Cathedral
Outlook report stirs fire concerns despite rain on North Olympic Peninsula
Outlook report stirs fire concerns despite rain on North Olympic Peninsula
20-30 handguns stolen after loader is used to break through gate at FREDS Guns

20-30 handguns stolen after loader is used to break through gate at FREDS Guns

Business owner: ‘They tried to tear down my building to commit this crime’

20-30 handguns stolen after loader is used to break through gate at FREDS Guns
New vision, new commitment for seafood distributor

New vision, new commitment for seafood distributor

Port of Port Townsend, New Day Fisheries agree on 30-year lease

New vision, new commitment for seafood distributor

Native American health care bill heads for governor’s desk

Measure had unanimous votes in both chambers

Fire damages house in west Port Angeles

City crews knock down blaze in unoccupied home