Daily Update Newsletter

Volunteers from the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution prepare in October 2023 to clean the stone for a World War I monument in Carlsborg. The group looks to restore the stone this year. Pictured, from left, are Wanda Bean, Judy Nordstrom, Ginny Wagner, Mona Kinder, Darlene Cook, Kristine Konopaski, Pam Grider, Sharlyn Tompkins and Amira-Lee Salavati. Participants not pictured include Judy Tordini and Lindsey Christianson. (Michael Trebert Chapter/Daughters of the American Revolution)

Organization seeks soldiers’ names for WWI monument

A monument was placed in front of a public school on Carlsborg Road in 1924 with a bronze plaque and a message. “In… Continue reading

Volunteers from the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution prepare in October 2023 to clean the stone for a World War I monument in Carlsborg. The group looks to restore the stone this year. Pictured, from left, are Wanda Bean, Judy Nordstrom, Ginny Wagner, Mona Kinder, Darlene Cook, Kristine Konopaski, Pam Grider, Sharlyn Tompkins and Amira-Lee Salavati. Participants not pictured include Judy Tordini and Lindsey Christianson. (Michael Trebert Chapter/Daughters of the American Revolution)

Rotary meeting for Wednesday at new venue

Wendy Bart will address the Port Angeles Noon Rotary at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The club has changed venues this week and will… Continue reading

Packed races begin to emerge

Political hopefuls file intent to run

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue battle a two-story barn fire Sunday on Gibbs Road. (East Jefferson Fire and Rescue)

No injuries following fire at barn on Gibbs Lake Road

No injuries were reported following a barn fire on Gibbs Road just off West Valley Road, according to a news release from East… Continue reading

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue battle a two-story barn fire Sunday on Gibbs Road. (East Jefferson Fire and Rescue)
More than 100 riders came out and enjoyed the Lincoln Park BMX track Sunday as the track also hosted boys and girls clinics put on by BMX elite champion rider Olivia Armstrong from Bend, Ore. A total of 106 riders in 26 motos raced after the clinics. Lincoln Park BMX is hosting a variety of events all spring and summer. For more information, go to www.LPBMX.com. (Courtesy of Lincoln Park BMX)

BMX: Clinics by Oregon elite pro and much more at Lincoln Park

More than 100 riders came out and enjoyed the Lincoln Park BMX track Sunday as the track also hosted boys and girls clinics put on… Continue reading

More than 100 riders came out and enjoyed the Lincoln Park BMX track Sunday as the track also hosted boys and girls clinics put on by BMX elite champion rider Olivia Armstrong from Bend, Ore. A total of 106 riders in 26 motos raced after the clinics. Lincoln Park BMX is hosting a variety of events all spring and summer. For more information, go to www.LPBMX.com. (Courtesy of Lincoln Park BMX)
Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association La Push's James Lesniak makes his way upwind on Port Angeles Harbor during the first Edizgigantus Coastal Rowing Regatta with the MV Coho ferry and Red Lion Hotel in the background.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Rowers compete in Port Angeles Harbor; Balance bike free event

The first Edizgigantus Coastal Rowing Regatta took place in Port Angeles Harbor last week, hosted by the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association. Cooper… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association La Push's James Lesniak makes his way upwind on Port Angeles Harbor during the first Edizgigantus Coastal Rowing Regatta with the MV Coho ferry and Red Lion Hotel in the background.
Midge Vogan of Port Angeles sprays cleaner on a pair of sculptures in the 100 block of North Laurel Street in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday as part of the fourth annual Big Spring Spruce Up, sponsored by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of volunteers spread out over the downtown area to help beautify the city. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Spring Spruce Up in Port Angeles

Midge Vogan of Port Angeles sprays cleaner on a pair of sculptures in the 100 block of North Laurel Street in downtown Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Midge Vogan of Port Angeles sprays cleaner on a pair of sculptures in the 100 block of North Laurel Street in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday as part of the fourth annual Big Spring Spruce Up, sponsored by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of volunteers spread out over the downtown area to help beautify the city. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Community resource events set

Concerned Citizens will host a series of community resource events Tuesday through Thursday. Events are scheduled for 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.… Continue reading

MyChart tutorial offered Tuesday in hybrid classroom

Rachel Barbieto and Cindy Koch will present “How to Use MyChart” from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The hybrid class is… Continue reading

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Sequim sets ‘Flow’ theme for downtown park

Carrie Blake Park bridges set for 2025 replacement

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Tribe to fish Elwha this fall

Second fishery since dam removal limited to 400 cohos

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Participants in Friday's Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Walk make their way along First Street in Port Angeles on their way from the Lower Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to Port Angeles Civic Field. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hundreds march to honor missing, murdered Indigenous people

Acknowledging gains, tribal leaders say more needs to be done

Participants in Friday's Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Walk make their way along First Street in Port Angeles on their way from the Lower Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to Port Angeles Civic Field. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: When April showers bring May problems

WE’VE ALL HEARD the saying “April showers bring May flowers.” The problem is, this year’s April showers were very late in coming! What makes matters… Continue reading

the Hand-Book Almanac of the Pacific States

BACK WHEN: A guidebook to a Peninsula of days gone past

LET’S BEGIN WITH a Jeopardy question. “This book is filled with trivial information.” Answer, “What is the Hand-Book Almanac of the Pacific States”? I found… Continue reading

the Hand-Book Almanac of the Pacific States

Former physician agrees to plea deal for assaults

Sentencing hearing set for June 24

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam County commissioners to hear update from Olympic National Park

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

Police and rescue workers surround the scene of a disturbance on Friday morning at Chase Bank at Front and Laurel streets in downtown Port Angeles that resulted in a fatal shooting and the closure of much of the downtown area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

One person dead in officer-involved shooting

Police activity blocks intersection in downtown Port Angeles

Police and rescue workers surround the scene of a disturbance on Friday morning at Chase Bank at Front and Laurel streets in downtown Port Angeles that resulted in a fatal shooting and the closure of much of the downtown area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A mountain goat dangles from a helicopter in Olympic National Park south of Port Angeles on Sept. 13, 2018. Helicopters and trucks relocated hundreds of mountain goats from Olympic National Park in an effort officials said will protect natural resources, reduce visitor safety issues and boost native goat populations elsewhere in Washington state. (Jesse Major /Peninsula Daily News)

Few survivors remain after relocation to North Cascades

Tracking data show most died within five years

A mountain goat dangles from a helicopter in Olympic National Park south of Port Angeles on Sept. 13, 2018. Helicopters and trucks relocated hundreds of mountain goats from Olympic National Park in an effort officials said will protect natural resources, reduce visitor safety issues and boost native goat populations elsewhere in Washington state. (Jesse Major /Peninsula Daily News)
Richard Russell will lead the Richard Russell Group in “One World Music” on Saturday.

‘One World Music’ to be at Unity Center of Port Townsend

The Richard Russell Group will present “One World Music” at 4 p.m. Saturday. The world fusion concert will be at Unity Center… Continue reading

Richard Russell will lead the Richard Russell Group in “One World Music” on Saturday.