Daily Update Newsletter

Update of ballot return rates on Peninsula

Ballots coming in for Nov. 8 general election

Two commercial dump trucks burn in early Friday fire

Two commercial dump trucks burn in early Friday fire

There were no injuries but the two trucks were reported unusable.

Two commercial dump trucks burn in early Friday fire
Port Angeles mooring floats expected to be replaced by May

Port Angeles mooring floats expected to be replaced by May

A City Council public hearing on funding the 2017 general fund spending plan will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Port Angeles mooring floats expected to be replaced by May
Work underway on damaged section of Rialto revetment at La Push

Work underway on damaged section of Rialto revetment at La Push

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates that the repairs on the 300-foot-long section of the protective jetty will be finished in about three weeks.

Work underway on damaged section of Rialto revetment at La Push
Man who saved Port Angeles Underground dead at 71

Man who saved Port Angeles Underground dead at 71

Don Perry’s family believes he died of a heart attack Monday, his wife said.

Man who saved Port Angeles Underground dead at 71

Port of Port Angeles considers tax increase

The owner of property assessed at $200,000 would see about a 74-cent increase in property taxes.

Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds

Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds

“We’re in the fourth year and a four-year levy with $2 million,” one school board member said. “That means we’ve done everything pretty cost-effectively.”

Where the money is going: Port Townsend School Board discusses levy funds
Riley Edge White

Alleged assailant to be evaluated at Western State

Riley Edge White, 59, is charged in three cases for alleged unprovoked attacks in a Clallam Transit bus, the county jail and his Port Angeles home.

Riley Edge White
Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location

Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location

The $6 million renovation of Building 202 at Fort Worden State Park broke ground last year and is a significant upgrade over the college’s old location.

Peninsula College celebrates grand opening of its newly redone Port Townsend location
Serenity House of Clallam County, police team up to connect homeless with services

Serenity House of Clallam County, police team up to connect homeless with services

Serenity House’s Viola Ware walks with Port Angeles Police Sgt. Jason Viada to places where people are known to camp to ensure they know the services available.

Serenity House of Clallam County, police team up to connect homeless with services

Port Angeles seeking donation of holiday fir tree for Conrad Dyer Fountain

The 35- to 40-foot-tall Douglas fir would start sparkling with 10,000 lights on Nov. 26 and shine until just after New Year’s Day.

Dorothy Skerbeck, pioneer for disability advocacy, dies at age 93

Dorothy Skerbeck, pioneer for disability advocacy, dies at age 93

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 209 W. 11th St., Port Angeles.

Dorothy Skerbeck, pioneer for disability advocacy, dies at age 93
YMCA to host grand opening of Sequim facility on Sunday

YMCA to host grand opening of Sequim facility on Sunday

The event will start with speakers and a ribbon-cutting and follow with pumpkin decorating for youths.

YMCA to host grand opening of Sequim facility on Sunday
Steffen Estep

Port Angeles adds four police officers

The police department now has 30 of 32 authorized commissioned officers

Steffen Estep
OTA finds a lot of fun in musical murder-mystery “Something’s Afoot”

OTA finds a lot of fun in musical murder-mystery “Something’s Afoot”

The opens at 7:30 p.m. tonight and will run for three weekends through Nov. 13.

OTA finds a lot of fun in musical murder-mystery “Something’s Afoot”
PREP FOOTBALL PICKS: Postseason picture will clear after this weekend

PREP FOOTBALL PICKS: Postseason picture will clear after this weekend

Port Townsend playing for a league title

PREP FOOTBALL PICKS: Postseason picture will clear after this weekend
Haunted houses, parties and pumpkin events set for weekend

Haunted houses, parties and pumpkin events set for weekend

Scary events and tours will take place along with many family-friendly parties and activities from Chimacum and Brinnon to Forks.

Haunted houses, parties and pumpkin events set for weekend
Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square

“However, whether we get that money is dependent on the Legislature appropriating those funds in the next legislative session,” the executive director says.

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center authority hopes for two state grants for Makers Square
Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service

The refinance will lower the county’s interest rates, saving the county and JeffCom 911 a combined $153,307 over 14 years, the county treasurer said.

Jefferson County refinances bond to save money on debt service
Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects

Crescent School in Joyce and Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend each earned a $4,000 grant.

Two Peninsula schools win grants for student projects