Daily Update Newsletter

Port Angeles man faces six felonies for child sex offenses

Documents: Communication continued after protection order served

Port Townsend transportation tax dollars to be put to work

Benefits district to raise $400,000 to $600,000 in first year

A GROWING CONCERN: Get the dirt on soil

SINCE WE TALKED extensively about you growing your own award-winning vegetables, we should certainly talk about how your soil will impact their growth. With April… Continue reading

Instructor Josh Taylor, left, points out the workings of an electric vehicle on Wednesday at the Auto Technology Certification Program at Peninsula College. Nick Schommer, center, and Brian Selk get ready to do some testing on the electric auto’s parts from underneath the vehicle. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

College’s automotive technology program gets a reboot

Students can earn a certificate separate from two-year degree

Instructor Josh Taylor, left, points out the workings of an electric vehicle on Wednesday at the Auto Technology Certification Program at Peninsula College. Nick Schommer, center, and Brian Selk get ready to do some testing on the electric auto’s parts from underneath the vehicle. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Future Chefs contest names cooking contest winners

Sodexo and the Port Angeles School District have announced the winners of the 2024 Future Chefs cooking contest. The annual contest for… Continue reading

The Olympic Kiwanis Club reports that its recent electronics recycling event was even more popular than planned for.

Kiwanis recycling event a success

The Olympic Kiwanis Club reports that its recent electronics recycling event in Port Angeles was even more popular than it planned for. The club, in… Continue reading

The Olympic Kiwanis Club reports that its recent electronics recycling event was even more popular than planned for.
Port Angeles School Superintendent Marty Brewer, second from right, speaks with members of the Port Angeles Parents for Education, on Friday about the Port Angeles Paraeducation Association strike. Assistant Superintendent Michele Olsen stands at right. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

District, PAPEA to pick up bargaining Sunday

Parent group presses officials for answers on strike

Port Angeles School Superintendent Marty Brewer, second from right, speaks with members of the Port Angeles Parents for Education, on Friday about the Port Angeles Paraeducation Association strike. Assistant Superintendent Michele Olsen stands at right. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Fernando Cruz of Auburn, an employee of Specialized Pavement Marking in Pacific, cleans off a sign he used to paint a bicycle lane on Sims Way and Kearney Street, the site of the new roundabout. The workers needed at least two days of 47 degrees or above in order to paint the pedestrian crosswalks and other necessary markings. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

New bike lane in Port Townsend

Fernando Cruz of Auburn, an employee of Specialized Pavement Marking in Pacific, cleans off a sign he used to paint a bicycle lane on Sims… Continue reading

Fernando Cruz of Auburn, an employee of Specialized Pavement Marking in Pacific, cleans off a sign he used to paint a bicycle lane on Sims Way and Kearney Street, the site of the new roundabout. The workers needed at least two days of 47 degrees or above in order to paint the pedestrian crosswalks and other necessary markings. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Shelley Jaye’s mosaic titled “The Lava Exhaled” is part of “Breathe,” a new Showcase 2024 display at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

‘Breathe’ exhibit now open at Northwind Art

“Dreamy Afternoon” and “The Lava Exhaled” are among the artworks brought in to Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery for a new show.… Continue reading

Shelley Jaye’s mosaic titled “The Lava Exhaled” is part of “Breathe,” a new Showcase 2024 display at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

Arraignment set for Forks man charged with assault

Infant had brain bleed, fractured femur and ribs, sheriff’s office says

Girl released from hospital after being struck by bullet

Report: Father pointed gun and pulled trigger

This untitled landscape by Carol Marshall is on display at Harbor Art Gallery throughout April.

Harbor Art Gallery to host reception for artist

A reception for Carol Marshall will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday during the Second Saturday Art Walk in… Continue reading

This untitled landscape by Carol Marshall is on display at Harbor Art Gallery throughout April.

Music entertainment on tap for Peninsula this weekend

Music entertainment, an art walk and plays will highlight the Peninsula this weekend. • “Gunmetal Blues” continues its run with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through… Continue reading

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Proposed changes to public defender caseloads could hurt rural counties

Annual limits starting in 2025 may create staffing issues

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Twice daily bridge inspections start next week

Bridge preservation engineers from the state Department of Transportation will begin in-depth inspections of the state Highway 104 bridge over the Hood Canal… Continue reading

Two-lane bypass to be installed Monday

Contractor crews working for the state Department of Transportation will begin constructing a temporary two-lane bypass for U.S. Highway 101 over Contractors Creek… Continue reading

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Retired teacher Nancy McCaleb speaks in support of striking paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District as Port Angeles Paraeducators Association President Rebecca Winters listens during a rally on Thursday at Shane Park.

About 130 rally in support of paras

District officials say funding is statewide problem

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Retired teacher Nancy McCaleb speaks in support of striking paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District as Port Angeles Paraeducators Association President Rebecca Winters listens during a rally on Thursday at Shane Park.
Pickets in support of paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District march along West Eighth Street in front of the district offices at Lincoln Center on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Strike enters Day 4

Paraeducators, district continue to bargain

Pickets in support of paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District march along West Eighth Street in front of the district offices at Lincoln Center on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sopranos rehearsing, back row, from left, Beth Cahape, Annalee McConnell, Joan Coyne and Amy Johnson; front row, from left, Judy Backman, Mardelle Hansen and Mar Oneppo.

Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County to host weekend concerts

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will perform Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass and Songs of Americana at two… Continue reading

Sopranos rehearsing, back row, from left, Beth Cahape, Annalee McConnell, Joan Coyne and Amy Johnson; front row, from left, Judy Backman, Mardelle Hansen and Mar Oneppo.