Daily Update Newsletter

Port Angeles Elks Lodge cancels Fifth Floor hauntings

Not enough volunteers were available to provide spooks, an organizer said.

Port Angeles Waterfront Center gains nonprofit status, hires architectural firm

LMN Architects of Seattle will conduct a pre-design study and report on the construction of a performing and fine arts facility downtown.

Port of Port Townsend to hold special meeting Monday to tackle simplified draft budget

This particular draft has summaries of revenue and expenses across the entire organization.

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel

“We’re keeping a very close eye on it and we have electronic monitoring on it,” an official said. “It is safe as long as it is open to the public.”

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel
Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

The new 50,000-square-foot building will host a new emergency room, medical short-stay areas — including cancer treatment units — and more space for specialty clinicians.

Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday
Olympic Discovery Trail segment nearing completion on Peninsula’s east end

Olympic Discovery Trail segment nearing completion on Peninsula’s east end

Clallam’s transportation program manager says several projects in the Discovery Bay area are about to prep for construction.

Olympic Discovery Trail segment nearing completion on Peninsula’s east end
Port Angeles, Combined Sewer Overflow system builder in $1 million dispute

Port Angeles, Combined Sewer Overflow system builder in $1 million dispute

An auditing firm will review the construction company’s records today.

Port Angeles, Combined Sewer Overflow system builder in $1 million dispute
Upper Hoh Road in Olympic National Park still closed from storm damage

Upper Hoh Road in Olympic National Park still closed from storm damage

The road to the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center is expected to reopen with one-lane traffic past a slide area next month.

Upper Hoh Road in Olympic National Park still closed from storm damage

Port of Port Angeles approves 12-year lease for Boat Haven oversight

The marina and boat yard will be managed by Masco Maritime.

Child rape, animal cruelty charges filed against Port Angeles woman

Deanna Marie Wilson, 41, was charged for allegedly raping a 15-year-old boy, having sexual contact with a dog and for taking pictures of the incidents.

Port Townsend Planning Commission approves reduction of buffer zones around marijuana retailers

The City Council will receive a briefing on the plan at today’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, 540 Water St.

Clallam updates veterans policy with privacy protections

“Releasing any personal information about the veterans and their families could be detrimental and have a catastrophic effect on the current program,” said the veterans association president.

Jefferson, Clallam see uptick in voter registration

The counties’ election offices are bracing for a busy few weeks as the Nov. 8 voting cutoff date approaches.

Sequim School Board approves replacement levy plan

The district will also consider a capital projects levy to remodel Sequim Community School’s kitchen and demolish an unused portion of the school.

  • Oct 21, 2016
  • By Michael Dashiell Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

The Littlejohns have contributed $100,000, which will go toward a cancer center expansion.

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

Sequim cancer center expansion to be part of two-year strategic plan for Olympic Medical Center

The plan is to expand medical oncology from five exam rooms to 15; expand chemotherapy, the pharmacy and support services; and add meeting areas, the CEO said.

Singer, songwriter Johnsmith to perform at Fort Worden

Singer, songwriter Johnsmith to perform at Fort Worden

Johnsmith will perform songs from his 7th album, The Longing Road.

Singer, songwriter Johnsmith to perform at Fort Worden