Daily Update Newsletter

EYE ON CLALLAM: County commissioners to hear of Shoreline Master Program update

Peninsula Daily News Clallam County commissioners will hear a briefing on the proposed Shoreline Master Program update when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The… Continue reading

Dexter’s lead over Berglund grows in second count of ballots in Clallam County

Kate Dexter’s lead over Travis Berglund in Port Angeles City Council Position 4 grew after Thursday’s ballot count. She was leading by… Continue reading

Leads narrow but outcomes unchanged after second count of ballots in Jefferson County

Leads narrowed in contested races for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital and the Port of Port Townsend commissions after a second count of… Continue reading

Forks man charged with arson

Forks man charged with arson

A Forks man who police said told them he burned down the single-wide trailer he was renting was charged in Clallam County… Continue reading

Forks man charged with arson
1960s-era submarine to be dismantled in Port Angeles

1960s-era submarine to be dismantled in Port Angeles

A prototype 1960s-era submarine made its way through Port Angeles on Tuesday to be dismantled at Platypus Marine Shipyard. The U.S. Naval… Continue reading

1960s-era submarine to be dismantled in Port Angeles
Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioner given awards for service

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioner given awards for service

The Washington Fire Commissioners Association has honored Clallam County Fire District No. 2 Commissioner Richard Ruud for his years of service. Roger… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioner given awards for service
Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman

Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman

A medicated Benjamin George Bonner has the capacity to understand the murder charge against him and the ability to assist in his… Continue reading

Report: Bonner can stand trial in beating death of Sequim-area woman

Port Angeles police investigating report of rape on Waterfront Trail in August

City police are investigating the report of a female victim who said she was raped on a late August afternoon along a… Continue reading

Port Angeles deputy mayor keeps dance going after Ms. Senior America pageant

Port Angeles deputy mayor keeps dance going after Ms. Senior America pageant

Curtains fell on the Ms. Senior America Superstar Theater two weeks ago, but Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd continues to shake the frills… Continue reading

Port Angeles deputy mayor keeps dance going after Ms. Senior America pageant
Quileute Tribe gaining ground on facilities’ move to higher elevation

Quileute Tribe gaining ground on facilities’ move to higher elevation

A yellow bus sits outside the Quileute Tribal School as a constant reminder of the danger lurking in the ocean. The school… Continue reading

Quileute Tribe gaining ground on facilities’ move to higher elevation
Autopsy to ID body found; authorities suspect person is missing man from Kitsap County

Autopsy to ID body found; authorities suspect person is missing man from Kitsap County

An autopsy will be performed by early next week on a body found Wednesday floating in the Strait of Juan de Fuca… Continue reading

Autopsy to ID body found; authorities suspect person is missing man from Kitsap County
Veterans Day ceremonies planned across Peninsula

Veterans Day ceremonies planned across Peninsula

The largest Veterans Day observance on the North Olympic Peninsula will be at the Port Angeles Coast Guard station on Ediz Hook. The ceremony, presented… Continue reading

Veterans Day ceremonies planned across Peninsula

Port Angeles approves lodging tax expenditures

A unanimous Port Angeles City Council has approved $827,000 in lodging tax spending to put heads in beds next year. A 6-1… Continue reading

United Way campaign raises more than $247,000

The United Way of Clallam County has raised more than $247,000 for the 2017 fundraising campaign so far, with more than four months to go… Continue reading

Bingo fundraises for Port Angeles woman’s stem cell therapy

Bingo fundraises for Port Angeles woman’s stem cell therapy

One spaghetti feed, garage sale, GoFundMe page and donation account later, a Port Angeles woman sits less than $5,000 away from undergoing… Continue reading

Bingo fundraises for Port Angeles woman’s stem cell therapy
Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion

Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion

A measure to allow for an expanded community pool in Port Angeles was passing with more than two-thirds support Tuesday. The William… Continue reading

Pool measure approval to pave way for pool expansion
Second-class-city measure resoundingly rejected

Second-class-city measure resoundingly rejected

Voters ensured that the city of Port Angeles would not become the first city in Washington to change from a code city… Continue reading

Second-class-city measure resoundingly rejected

Levy for housing goes down; both advocates, foes say some solution to housing crunch is needed

Voters in Jefferson County rejected Proposition 1, which would levy property tax to establish a fund for affordable housing, with a vote… Continue reading

McComas ahead in Jefferson Healthcare board race; Van Hoover awaits next count

McComas ahead in Jefferson Healthcare board race; Van Hoover awaits next count

Bruce McComas holds a narrow lead over Cheri Van Hoover in the contest for a Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission seat after the… Continue reading

McComas ahead in Jefferson Healthcare board race; Van Hoover awaits next count
McAleer appears to keep port seat; incumbent takes 64 percent of initial vote to challenger’s 36 percent

McAleer appears to keep port seat; incumbent takes 64 percent of initial vote to challenger’s 36 percent

Colleen McAleer was in a celebratory mood tinged with relief Wednesday. General election voting results as of Tuesday had her swamping opponent… Continue reading

McAleer appears to keep port seat; incumbent takes 64 percent of initial vote to challenger’s 36 percent