Daily Update Newsletter

Grade school shift to be viewed

Sequim discussion set for 6 tonight

Murray, Kilmer hunt invasive crab

Both support federal help against problem

Jhene Laugayan, 5, of Port Angeles, caught the biggest fish of the Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday. Her rainbow trout was measured at 19 1/2 inches. She won a fishing pole, a tackle box and a hat from sponsor Olympic Peninsula Flyfishers. Her mom Jessica Laugayan helped with landing Jhene's fish. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Kids’ fishing derby returns after hiatus

Above, Finnegan Mosely, 6, is helped by his grandfather Roger Mosely at the Kids’ Fishing Derby held Saturday at the Lincoln Park pond. Below, Jhene… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2023
  • By Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News
  • Outdoors
Jhene Laugayan, 5, of Port Angeles, caught the biggest fish of the Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday. Her rainbow trout was measured at 19 1/2 inches. She won a fishing pole, a tackle box and a hat from sponsor Olympic Peninsula Flyfishers. Her mom Jessica Laugayan helped with landing Jhene's fish. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Police escort a man, center, who was alleged to have brandished a gun in the 48º North Waterfront Restaurant next to the Red Lion Hotel on Saturday. The incident prompted evacuation of the restaurant while closing down the 100 block of North Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly brandishing gun at restaurant

No one hurt; police continuing to investigate

Police escort a man, center, who was alleged to have brandished a gun in the 48º North Waterfront Restaurant next to the Red Lion Hotel on Saturday. The incident prompted evacuation of the restaurant while closing down the 100 block of North Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The post office building in Port Townsend, covered with protective plastic while undergoing renovation work, is buffeted by gale force winds on Sunday strong enough to rip the covering. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The post office building in Port Townsend, covered with protective plastic while undergoing renovation work, is buffeted by gale force winds on Sunday strong enough to rip the covering. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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State Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons, adding restrictions on gun purchases, now on course

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Mitchell Nunnally caught this 14.6-pound blackmouth off Sekiu while using a Flutter King spoon in the Husky Fever finish last Saturday.
Mitchell Nunnally caught this 14.6-pound blackmouth off Sekiu while using a Flutter King spoon in the Husky Fever finish last Saturday.

A GROWING CONCERN: Be a smart spring garden shopper

Tomorrow is Easter, and it is not the symbolism of rebirth and resurrection, but death and destruction that is yours for sure if you buy… Continue reading

Fentanyl remains top concern on Olympic Peninsula

Clallam County leads state in per capita overdoses, driven by fentanyl

Hospital staffing bill heads to governor’s desk

State lawmakers approved hospital workplace legislation this week that eluded them a year ago.… Continue reading

Intermittent closure of Hood Canal Bridge begin Monday

The Hood Canal Bridge drawspan will open, closing the bridge to all vehicular traffic, multiple times during the next two weeks. Travelers should… Continue reading

Lawmakers gather outside the State Reception Room on the second floor of the state Capitol. The legislative session ends April 23. (Paul Gottlieb/for Peninsula Daily News)

Latest bill version enforces orca boundary

An orca protection bill has come full circle, making 1,000-yard boater restrictions mandatory instead… Continue reading

Lawmakers gather outside the State Reception Room on the second floor of the state Capitol. The legislative session ends April 23. (Paul Gottlieb/for Peninsula Daily News)

Next weekend’s BirdFest is selling out quickly

Olympic Peninsula Birdfest 2023 had a few openings left as of Friday for lectures and events during the four-day festival starting April 13.… Continue reading

Restrooms final step of Spartan Stadium project

Cost gives school board members pause

Traffic slowed on Highway 101 near Quilcene

Travelers on U.S. Highway 101 north of Quilcene in Jefferson County will want to plan extra time for their trips during the next… Continue reading

A tsunami alert siren lies crumpled at the bottom of its support mast on Marine Drive near Port Angeles Boat Haven on Friday morning. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Wreck topples tsunami siren

Boat Haven area lacks warning device

A tsunami alert siren lies crumpled at the bottom of its support mast on Marine Drive near Port Angeles Boat Haven on Friday morning. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

A few options remain for BirdFest weekend

Olympic Peninsula Birdfest 2023 had a few… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool roof to get temporary repair

Roof work expected to hold for 5 to 7 years