Daily Update Newsletter

Peninsula’s state, federal reps eye coming election

Peninsula’s state, federal reps eye coming election

The 24th District’s two state representatives and the region’s 6th District congressman — all Democrats — are well on their way to… Continue reading

Peninsula’s state, federal reps eye coming election
Lodging tax revenue spikes on Peninsula; area produced more than $3 million in 2017

Lodging tax revenue spikes on Peninsula; area produced more than $3 million in 2017

The North Olympic Peninsula generated more than $3 million in lodging tax revenue in 2017 thanks to a spike in “heads in beds” at lodging… Continue reading

Lodging tax revenue spikes on Peninsula; area produced more than $3 million in 2017

Health, environmental threats focus of legislative efforts for state senator

State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege reports that three of the things he’s working on in the Legislature’s new term involve “serious threats… Continue reading

Highway 20 wreck sends two to Jefferson Healthcare hospital

Highway 20 wreck sends two to Jefferson Healthcare hospital

Two people were transported to Jefferson Healthcare hospital with minor injuries early Sunday after a two-car wreck near milepost 8 of state… Continue reading

Highway 20 wreck sends two to Jefferson Healthcare hospital
Sequim variety show to feature dance troupe

Sequim variety show to feature dance troupe

The Olympic Mountain Cloggers dance troupe will be featured at the next Your Community Variety Show, set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The free… Continue reading

Sequim variety show to feature dance troupe

S’Klallam village featured in Longhouse exhibit

“Glimpses of a S’Klallam Village at Washington Harbor” continues at the Peninsula College Longhouse Art Gallery. The show, which opened Jan. 2,… Continue reading

‘Shattered Ceilings’ auditions set for next week

Auditions for a reading of “Shattered Ceilings” will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The play will be performed at the… Continue reading

Lawmakers say DISCLOSE Act would bring campaign donations out of the shadows

A proposed Senate bill and its companion in the House could provide Washington citizens greater transparency… Continue reading

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates come within 2.7 seconds of beating NWAC’s No. 2 team

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates come within 2.7 seconds of beating NWAC’s No. 2 team

The final score won’t show it, but the Peninsula College men came within 2.7 seconds of knocking off the No. 2-ranked team… Continue reading

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates come within 2.7 seconds of beating NWAC’s No. 2 team
Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

The Jefferson Teen Center was set to close for good Friday. Funding had dried up and there was no way to pay the… Continue reading

Donations to keep Chimacum teen center open

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to consider pact with Clallam Public Defender

Clallam County commissioners will consider a one-year, $1.25 million contract with Clallam Public Defender to represent indigent clients in superior, juvenile and both district courts… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers mediation with D’Amico

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider mediation to resolve a dispute with Joe D’Amico and the Fort Discovery Corp., when they meet at 9… Continue reading

Stanwood man who served 10 years for plot to blow up Port Angeles motel convicted on new charges

A Snohomish County man who served 10 years in prison for plotting to use a pipe bomb to blow up a Port Angeles… Continue reading

Trial date set for son accused of killing father in Port Angeles

Trial date set for son accused of killing father in Port Angeles

Shay Clinton Darrow is competent to stand trial for his father’s murder, a final report said. Clallam County Superior Court Judge Erik… Continue reading

Trial date set for son accused of killing father in Port Angeles
Thank you! Peninsula Home Fund donations at $218,004

Thank you! Peninsula Home Fund donations at $218,004

Thank you! You contributed to remember and honor loved ones. You contributed as groups, couples or individuals. Some of you contributed anonymously. All of you… Continue reading

Thank you! Peninsula Home Fund donations at $218,004

Port Angeles funeral home begins its annual Operation Valentine

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home & Crematory has begun its eighth annual Operation Valentine collection program. The project allows community members to… Continue reading

U.S. justices to hear Washington appeal of salmon habitat culvert order

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a court order that could force Washington state to pay billions… Continue reading

A glass act: Local finds burgeoning business, art career in glass-blowing

A glass act: Local finds burgeoning business, art career in glass-blowing

The best laid plans sometimes end up in pieces, in a pile on the floor. That hasn’t deterred Megan Schmidlkofer … not in… Continue reading

A glass act: Local finds burgeoning business, art career in glass-blowing
Water Street work in Port Townsend necessary but slowing business, owners say

Water Street work in Port Townsend necessary but slowing business, owners say

Downtown business owners worried about their future say they already have seen significant drops in sales since construction began on Water Street… Continue reading

Water Street work in Port Townsend necessary but slowing business, owners say
Port Angeles man found with two pounds of heroin sentenced

Port Angeles man found with two pounds of heroin sentenced

An apologetic Gerald Neil Walkup was sentenced Thursday to nearly 12 years in prison in connection to one of the largest heroin… Continue reading

Port Angeles man found with two pounds of heroin sentenced