Daily Update Newsletter

Sequim resident gains Washington Wild conservation award

Sequim resident gains Washington Wild conservation award

Bob Lynette won the Karen M. Fant Founders Award, given annually to a local volunteer activist distinguished by their efforts to protect wild places.

Sequim resident gains Washington Wild conservation award
Obama administration steps up efforts to protect Puget Sound

Obama administration steps up efforts to protect Puget Sound

Projects under consideration include one on the Duckabush River estuary south of Brinnon.

Obama administration steps up efforts to protect Puget Sound

Clallam Sheriff’s Office probes burglaries east of Port Angeles

There have been a “handful” of reported burglaries and vehicle prowls off Leighland Avenue, Hickory Street, North Larch Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road in the past two weeks.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates clinch North Division title

COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates clinch North Division title

The Peninsula men and women soccer teams both beat Skagit Valley on the road Saturday.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates clinch North Division title
Clallam bar association rates Coughenour higher than his opponent, Neupert

Clallam bar association rates Coughenour higher than his opponent, Neupert

Of the bar association’s 76 lawyers, 60 responded with ratings of 1-4 for the two Clallam County Superior Court judge candidates in each of four categories.

Clallam bar association rates Coughenour higher than his opponent, Neupert
Clallam health board backs efforts to raise tobacco sales age

Clallam health board backs efforts to raise tobacco sales age

Board members voted to call on the Legislature to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco and nicotine vapor products to 21.

Clallam health board backs efforts to raise tobacco sales age
Port Angeles lodging tax panel recommends Civic Field upgrades

Port Angeles lodging tax panel recommends Civic Field upgrades

The committee urged spending $150,000 ahead of the move-in of a new West Coast League baseball team in June.

Port Angeles lodging tax panel recommends Civic Field upgrades

Arraignment reset on Port Angeles child rape, animal cruelty charges

The rescheduling to next Friday is due to new evidence in Deanna Marie Wilson’s case, Clallam County Superior Court records show.

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.