Daily Update Newsletter

Crab Fest Fun Run registration taken now

Sponsored by Peninsula College Athletics, proceeds will support student-athlete scholarships.

Premier pieces picked for 2016 Paint the Peninsula competition

Premier pieces picked for 2016 Paint the Peninsula competition

Twenty-three plein air painters from around the United States and Canada descended upon the Olympic Peninsula for the contest.

Premier pieces picked for 2016 Paint the Peninsula competition
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News                                Nicole Heaton of Port Angeles, left, dribbles past Port Townsend’s Samantha Heron in first-half action on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News                                Nicole Heaton of Port Angeles, left, dribbles past Port Townsend’s Samantha Heron in first-half action on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Legislative candidate decries League of Women Voters as ‘socialist’

Legislative candidate decries League of Women Voters as ‘socialist’

George Vrable later said that he might be willing to attend a league forum before the Nov. 8 general election.

Legislative candidate decries League of Women Voters as ‘socialist’
Peninsula gains jobs — but average pay down

Peninsula gains jobs — but average pay down

Looking at average earnings from 1970 at 2015 rates, the average job earned $43,000 in Clallam whereas in 2014, the same job earned about $39,000, when figured at 2015 rates.

Peninsula gains jobs — but average pay down
Peninsula man honored at Safeco Field for 100th birthday

Peninsula man honored at Safeco Field for 100th birthday

The World War II and Korean War veteran turned 100 on Sept. 6 in Seattle as a guest of the Seattle Mariners.

Peninsula man honored at Safeco Field for 100th birthday
Man talked off Eighth Street bridge by Port Angeles police

Man talked off Eighth Street bridge by Port Angeles police

The man, who had left a suicide note at Peninsula Behavioral Health, prompted officers to draw their weapons after mentioning suicide by cop.

Man talked off Eighth Street bridge by Port Angeles police
Port Townsend Co-op wins Environmental Protection Agency award

Port Townsend Co-op wins Environmental Protection Agency award

The company was recognized for a second year for the Best Corporate Emissions Rate in the Small-Independent GreenChill partner category.

Port Townsend Co-op wins Environmental Protection Agency award

Port Angeles declares water shortage alert

The weather forecast calls for no significant rain in the near future, an official says.

Highway 112 closure at Joe Creek to extend through weekend

The total roadway closure is allowing crews to replace a culvert for fish passage.

Woman hit by car in Port Angeles dies

She died in Seattle, according to her obituary published Sept. 9.

Clallam board receives preliminary budget

The preliminary roll-up budget shows flat revenues of $34.7 million and roll-up expenditures of $37.2 million in the county’s general fund for day-to-day operations.

Gray whale bones being prepared for exhibit at Port Townsend Marine Science Center

Gray whale bones being prepared for exhibit at Port Townsend Marine Science Center

The deceased animal had been anchored underwater at Naval Magazine Indian Island, and the bones are now drying in a greenhouse.

Gray whale bones being prepared for exhibit at Port Townsend Marine Science Center

Jefferson County commissioners approve Transportation Improvement Program

The six-year program is a rolling plan that is updated annually and prioritizes the transportation projects that the county plans to complete in the coming year.

Registration closes Sunday for Womanfest retreat at Lake Crescent

The gathering, slated Sept. 23-25, will include relaxing activities, meals and accommodation, all for $110.

Robbery, attempted burglary in Forks nets prison sentence

A 33-year-old Forks woman was given nearly four years after pleading guilty.

Prep Football: Port Townsend’s Hill making the right decisions

Prep Football: Port Townsend’s Hill making the right decisions

Diminutive senior quarterback leads team in rushing

Prep Football: Port Townsend’s Hill making the right decisions
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Select fastpitch tryouts Saturday in Port Angeles … and other items

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Select fastpitch tryouts Saturday in Port Angeles … and other items

Sports events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Select fastpitch tryouts Saturday in Port Angeles … and other items
Remembrance of Sept. 11 springs up in Port Angeles around bagpipe player on anniversary of attacks

Remembrance of Sept. 11 springs up in Port Angeles around bagpipe player on anniversary of attacks

Ricky McKenzie has played his bagpipes at the city’s 9/11 memorial for the past three years, but this time an audience was waiting.

Remembrance of Sept. 11 springs up in Port Angeles around bagpipe player on anniversary of attacks