Daily Update Newsletter

Metamorphic mysteries: Rockhounds get pieces identified at Port Angeles show

Metamorphic mysteries: Rockhounds get pieces identified at Port Angeles show

John Usher, who has been a rockhound for years, was stumped with a few pieces in his collection. He was among several… Continue reading

Metamorphic mysteries: Rockhounds get pieces identified at Port Angeles show

Two local speakers to tell tales at free Story Swap this Tuesday

The Story People of Clallam County has had to make a change in plans for its monthly Story Swap on Tuesday. Victoria… Continue reading

Soroptimist Gala Garden Show gets locals geared up for season

Soroptimist Gala Garden Show gets locals geared up for season

Today marks the first day of spring and for many who attended the 19th annual Soroptimist Gala Garden Show in Sequim, it’s also… Continue reading

Soroptimist Gala Garden Show gets locals geared up for season

‘Rez Life’ exhibit opens in Port Angeles on Tuesday

The Elwha Klallam Heritage Center will host an open house and presentation featuring photographer Jeff Ferguson and his exhibit “Rez Life: A… Continue reading

Peninsula backs development of cross-state trail system

Peninsula backs development of cross-state trail system

Clallam County has joined 40 municipalities on both sides of the Cascade Mountains that have backed the development of a cross-state trail… Continue reading

Peninsula backs development of cross-state trail system
Donations pour in after scholarship fund stolen from Joyce cafe

Donations pour in after scholarship fund stolen from Joyce cafe

The owner of Joyce’s Blackberry Cafe was brought to tears after customers from across the North Olympic Peninsula more than doubled a scholarship… Continue reading

Donations pour in after scholarship fund stolen from Joyce cafe
Film from former Port Townsend resident deals with Salish Sea, climate change

Film from former Port Townsend resident deals with Salish Sea, climate change

Former Port Townsend resident Ian Hinkle hopes his film “Reaching Blue” stirs discussion on climate change. “For a lot of people, discussions… Continue reading

Film from former Port Townsend resident deals with Salish Sea, climate change

Agreement expands potential for Composite Recycling Technology Center, COO says

The Composite Recycling Technology Center announced an agreement with a European company that will allow the Port Angeles nonprofit to expand the… Continue reading

Deadline extended for Heart of Service Award nominations

THE DEADLINE FOR nominations for the 2017 Jefferson County Heart of Service Award has been extended two weeks to Monday, April 3. The annual awards,… Continue reading

Looming Forks police administrator’s retirement raises thoughts of hiring uniformed chief

As Forks Police Department Administrator Rick Bart sets his sights on retirement at the end of the year, city officials are looking at… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau touts second round of tourism enhancement grants

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau has set an application deadline of April 1 for the group’s second round of 2017 Tourism Enhancement… Continue reading

Port Angeles Downtown Association surprised by chamber director comments, board chief says

Port Angeles Downtown Association surprised by chamber director comments, board chief says

Members of the Port Angeles Downtown Association were caught by surprise by a top city business leader’s suggestion that the organization should… Continue reading

Port Angeles Downtown Association surprised by chamber director comments, board chief says
Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

An African safari and trips to Bali, Kauai and New Orleans’ French Quarter are up for bid in the Port Angeles Symphony’s most… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction
Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

The North Olympic Peninsula’s only J.C. Penney store will remain open while 138 other locations will be shuttered, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. has… Continue reading

Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend to consider moratorium on tourist home permits

The Port Townsend City Council will consider imposing a 180-day moratorium on the receipt and processing of permits related to tourist homes when it meets… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County looks to renew pact with humane society

Clallam County commissioners will consider a three-year agreement with the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society to maintain shelter facilities and necessary equipment for handling animals Tuesday.… Continue reading

Three Peninsula men keep woman from leaping off Hood Canal Bridge

Three Peninsula men keep woman from leaping off Hood Canal Bridge

A Sequim man credited with stopping a woman from jumping off the Hood Canal Bridge earlier this month said he couldn’t have done… Continue reading

Three Peninsula men keep woman from leaping off Hood Canal Bridge
Sea lion necropsy unearths surprising cancer finding

Sea lion necropsy unearths surprising cancer finding

Old age beached a Steller sea lion that was euthanized after it was found dying on shore in January, but a finding… Continue reading

Sea lion necropsy unearths surprising cancer finding
Port Angeles school bus hit; injuries minor, say authorities

Port Angeles school bus hit; injuries minor, say authorities

A girl in elementary school and two adults were transported to Olympic Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon with minor injuries after a… Continue reading

Port Angeles school bus hit; injuries minor, say authorities
Eagle being monitored after electrocution from power line

Eagle being monitored after electrocution from power line

An American bald eagle’s progress was being closely monitored Monday, the bird’s survival in doubt after a brush Sunday with a 7,200-volt… Continue reading

Eagle being monitored after electrocution from power line