Daily Update Newsletter

Cool off indoors on Peninsula

Havens from the heat are open on the North Olympic Peninsula. The Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101, has extended its hours to 5… Continue reading

String and Shadow will perform “Ship of Fools” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Giant puppet show set for arts center

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host a performance of “Ship of Fools: A Giant Puppet Odyssey” in the meadow of… Continue reading

String and Shadow will perform “Ship of Fools” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Inmate dies inside Clallam Bay prison

Person was found unresponsive in cell

“Gliding Great Blue Heron” by Kerry Tremain pictures one of the scores of avian species at Kah Tai Lagoon. The nature park is the topic of a free illustrated talk today at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (KERRY TREMAIN)

Kah Tai wildlife, history takes stage Wednesday

Kah Tai Lagoon’s storied past, present and future will step into the spotlight this week. Rick Jahnke, president of the Admiralty Audubon… Continue reading

“Gliding Great Blue Heron” by Kerry Tremain pictures one of the scores of avian species at Kah Tai Lagoon. The nature park is the topic of a free illustrated talk today at Port Townsend’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (KERRY TREMAIN)

Major expenses projected for Port Townsend sewer

Rate hikes likely to cover cost of repairing aging infrastructure

PAT NEAL: Why I did not go to work today

They say there’s a shortage of folks willing to work in these United States. From what I gathered from talking to numerous European tourists this… Continue reading

Poetry readings set in Forks, Sequim

Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken will read poetry at the Forks and Sequim public libraries, both branches of the North Olympic… Continue reading

A free Lindy Hop Dance class is planned in Tyler Plaza on Thursday.

Soundcheck festival kicks heels up in Port Townsend

The four-day Soundcheck Music and Arts Festival begins Thursday with events that focus on highlighting and supporting the local artistic community in… Continue reading

A free Lindy Hop Dance class is planned in Tyler Plaza on Thursday.
Terry Ward and Amy Yaley have purchased newspapers in North Central Washington state.

Ward Media, LLC acquires five newspapers in North Central Washington

Ward Media, LLC has acquired four weekly publications and a monthly business journal in North Central Washington from NCW Media, Inc. The newspapers… Continue reading

Terry Ward and Amy Yaley have purchased newspapers in North Central Washington state.

Winter access to Ridge topic of discussion tonight

The Coalition for Hurricane Ridge Winter Access plans a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. today. The discussion will be in the ballroom… Continue reading

Eugenia Vargas is among the performers who will perform Japanese Butoh in Port Townsend this week.

Butoh Fesitval begins with free performance

Japanese art form to be seen also Wednesday, Saturday

Eugenia Vargas is among the performers who will perform Japanese Butoh in Port Townsend this week.

Clallam PUD won’t contribute to study

Plan would assess nuclear reactor feasibility

Entrance to Clallam County building to shift

Vehicle charging ports to be installed

Naval security exercise scheduled for Wednesday

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise on Wednesday. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main gate,… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigating Sunday night car fire

No one was injured in a car fire in the 600 block of East First Street in Port Angeles. The Sunday night… Continue reading

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Sportsman’s Warehouse opens in Sequim

Locals lined up outside to be among the first to shop inside Sequim’s Sportsman’s Warehouse on its opening day on Thursday. The new… Continue reading

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State ferry fares to increase starting in October

A second hike planned in 2024 to meet revenue requirements

This agave plant, pictured in 2020, was bought nearly 30 years ago by Isobel Johnston when it was about the size of a baseball, and it's now preparing to bloom with a sprout that could grow more than 25 feet tall. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Agave plant getting ready to bloom after nearly 30 years

Large succulent could reach heights more than 25 feet

This agave plant, pictured in 2020, was bought nearly 30 years ago by Isobel Johnston when it was about the size of a baseball, and it's now preparing to bloom with a sprout that could grow more than 25 feet tall. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Kilmer requests include Peninsula projects funds

Five of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s 15 Community Project Funding requests are for projects on the North Olympic Peninsula. Kilmer said he and his staff… Continue reading

Tommy Farris, founder and owner of Olympic Hiking Co., speaks to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. The Freshwater Bay native’s business serves 3,000 hikers a year on guided tours, overnight backpacking trips and shuttles to trailheads in Olympic National Park. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Hiking Co. helps visitors explore national park

Farris: ‘Holding our breath’ about winter sports access at Ridge

Tommy Farris, founder and owner of Olympic Hiking Co., speaks to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. The Freshwater Bay native’s business serves 3,000 hikers a year on guided tours, overnight backpacking trips and shuttles to trailheads in Olympic National Park. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)