Daily Update Newsletter

A Clallam County corrections deputy helps Ramona Ward to her seat during a hearing in Port Angeles on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Forks woman pleads not guilty to child’s murder

A Forks woman charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to homicide by abuse and second-degree murder.… Continue reading

A Clallam County corrections deputy helps Ramona Ward to her seat during a hearing in Port Angeles on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Anderson named NWAC Coach of the Year

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Anderson named NWAC Coach of the Year

Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES – For the second time in his seven-year career as head women’s soccer coach, Peninsula College’s Kanyon Anderson was named… Continue reading

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Anderson named NWAC Coach of the Year
Shirley Moss, manager of the Jefferson County Food Bank, unloads a donation of onions Tuesday in preparation for the busy Thanksgiving holiday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula food banks work to fill constant need

Food banks across the North Olympic Peninsula are gearing up for the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just one day away. For the… Continue reading

Shirley Moss, manager of the Jefferson County Food Bank, unloads a donation of onions Tuesday in preparation for the busy Thanksgiving holiday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Two Thanksgiving feasts planned today on Peninsula, while rest reserved for Turkey Day

Free community Thanksgiving feasts are planned today in Port Angeles and Port Townsend. Others are planned for Thursday. Today, the Salvation Army in Port Angeles… Continue reading

Bigger budget planned in Port Townsend in 2017

The 2017 budget for the Port Townsend general fund is proposed to be $8,283,495, up 10.5 percent from last year’s adopted budget… Continue reading

Olympic Discovery Trail segment reinstated to Clallam County’s six-year transportation plan

Clallam County officials have assuaged concerns of Olympic Discovery Trail advocates by reinstating several trail projects to the six-year transportation plan. Nine… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center takes on new executive director

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center takes on new executive director

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center has hired Jessica Elliott as its new executive director. A relative newcomer to Port Angeles, Elliott… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center takes on new executive director
Kathryn Neal

Port Townsend talk Dec. 3 to focus on Port Angeles landfill

Next month, civil engineer Kathryn Neal will present an illustrated discussion on Port Angeles’ bluff erosion near its now-closed landfill site. Her… Continue reading

Kathryn Neal
Food bank to hand out turkeys, produce on Wednesday

Food bank to hand out turkeys, produce on Wednesday

For the seventh consecutive year, Arrow Lumber &Hardware of Port Townsend has donated 400 turkeys to the Jefferson County Food Bank in… Continue reading

Food bank to hand out turkeys, produce on Wednesday
Commissioner Mark Ozias

Clallam commissioners expected to host herbicide hearing in January

Clallam County commissioners expect to take action on a controversial plan to use herbicides as one of several methods to control noxious… Continue reading

Commissioner Mark Ozias

Some Thanksgiving meals set for Wednesday

Some of the North Olympic Peninsula’s Thanksgiving community feasts will be on Wednesday. On Thanksgiving Eve, the Salvation Army in Port Angeles will serve a… Continue reading

Carnegie Library featured in annual glass ornament release

Carnegie Library featured in annual glass ornament release

The 2016 Port Townsend Main Street Christmas ornament features the Carnegie Library in Port Townsend’s uptown. The limited edition glass ornament depicts… Continue reading

Carnegie Library featured in annual glass ornament release

Hurricane Ridge begins winter schedule on Friday

Hurricane Ridge’s winter schedule will begin the day after Thanksgiving, park officials said. Hurricane Ridge Road will be open Friday through… Continue reading

Police: Woman admits abduction for ransom; victim found dead

A woman acknowledged kidnapping another woman and picking up a $250,000 ransom that authorities handed over… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaine Macias

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaine Macias

Senior Jaine Macias played a huge role in helping the Port Angeles girls’ swim team finish second in the State 2A Swim Championship. Macias won… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaine Macias
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Neah Bay’s Rwehabura Munyagi Jr.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Neah Bay’s Rwehabura Munyagi Jr.

Neah Bay junior quarterback/defensive back Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. was the offensive star behind the Red Devils’ 58-22 Class 1B Quad-District Playoff victory over Taholah. Munyagi… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Neah Bay’s Rwehabura Munyagi Jr.
Standing Rock caravan leaves from Port Townsend

Standing Rock caravan leaves from Port Townsend

It is Standing Rock or bust for the 30 or so members of the Standing with Standing Rock Thanksgiving Caravan, which is… Continue reading

Standing Rock caravan leaves from Port Townsend
Sequim artist switches hands, finds new goals after stroke

Sequim artist switches hands, finds new goals after stroke

Following a tragic event and a simple act of kindness, Linda Stadtmiller, 68, knew she couldn’t give up her passion. For more than… Continue reading

Sequim artist switches hands, finds new goals after stroke

Port Townsend council to mull budget that reflects growth

The Port Townsend City Council will consider adopting a 2017 budget that reflects continued growth in the city when it meets tonight.… Continue reading

Lower Dungeness River levee project open house scheduled

Clallam County will host an open house for the lower Dungeness River levee setback project Tuesday, Nov. 29. The community event will… Continue reading