Daily Update Newsletter

Boy, 4, in intensive care following rollover crash

A 4-year-old boy was airlifted to a Seattle hospital and three other people were transported to Forks Community Hospital following a rollover wreck on U.S.… Continue reading

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Housing on council debate agenda

Challenger cites program from Auburn for homelessness

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Naked burglar sentenced to four years

Woman has long criminal history

Frank Bruni, a volunteer at the Point Wilson Light Station with the U.S. Lighthouse Society, helped conduct tours of the lantern room at the top of the lighthouse on Tuesday as part of an open house of the facilities. The organization is moving into the next stage of renovations, starting with the roof of the keepers’ dwelling. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Point Wilson Light Station under renovation

Society welcomes public, kicks off campaign for next phase of development

Frank Bruni, a volunteer at the Point Wilson Light Station with the U.S. Lighthouse Society, helped conduct tours of the lantern room at the top of the lighthouse on Tuesday as part of an open house of the facilities. The organization is moving into the next stage of renovations, starting with the roof of the keepers’ dwelling. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim's Kendall Hastings, center, hits past a couple of Kingston would-be blockers in a Olympic League 2A volleyball match Tuesday. The Wolves won 3-1, to improve to 4-2 in league play. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim spikes Kingston in four sets

Port Angeles and Forks earn home sweeps

Sequim's Kendall Hastings, center, hits past a couple of Kingston would-be blockers in a Olympic League 2A volleyball match Tuesday. The Wolves won 3-1, to improve to 4-2 in league play. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

State worker vaccination increases ahead of mandate deadline

As a crucial deadline for Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate approaches, state data shows vaccination numbers for workers subject to the requirement… Continue reading

Coronavirus update

Long-term care facilities, contact tracing, non-compliance

Signs mark the closure of the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail at the Morse Creek trailhead east of Port Angeles on Tuesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Trail repairs for Olympic Discovery Trail

Waterfront Trail portion

Signs mark the closure of the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail at the Morse Creek trailhead east of Port Angeles on Tuesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
William and Delaney MacFarlane competed in the Little Hurt on Sunday. (Meghan Ventura/Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association)

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Little Hurters ride, row and run

Eighteen kids ages 9 to 14 tried their hands — and feet — in the inaugural Little Hurt this weekend, held in… Continue reading

William and Delaney MacFarlane competed in the Little Hurt on Sunday. (Meghan Ventura/Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association)
Chase Schweitzer of Port Hadlock, center, took the No. 1 plate at the Northwest Region BMX championships held in Richland Saturday and Sunday. At left is second-place finisher Kameron Johnson and at right is third-place finisher Erick Rios.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: East Jefferson Volleyball wins first match of year; Port Hadlock teen wins regional BMX titles

The East Jefferson volleyball team went to five sets and 205 points in a marathon 3-2 (19-25, 25-18, 17-25, 25-21, 16-14) victory… Continue reading

Chase Schweitzer of Port Hadlock, center, took the No. 1 plate at the Northwest Region BMX championships held in Richland Saturday and Sunday. At left is second-place finisher Kameron Johnson and at right is third-place finisher Erick Rios.

Clallam County plans active role in affordable housing

Commissioners respond to Charter Review Commission recommendations

Flutter wand kits offered at Jefferson County Library

The Jefferson County Library has supplies and instruction to make flutter wands during regular library hours throughout October. Youths ages 7 -11… Continue reading

In what he called a “good frisky breeze,” Josh Porter of Port Townsend kiteboards across the Salish Sea beside Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Kiteboarding across the Salish Sea

In what he called a “good frisky breeze,” Josh Porter of Port Townsend kiteboarded across the Salish Sea beside Fort Worden State Park.… Continue reading

In what he called a “good frisky breeze,” Josh Porter of Port Townsend kiteboards across the Salish Sea beside Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Cancer Center breaks record with money raised

Awards were also announced at the 19th annual Harvest of Hope

Tucker Weatherly, 3, and Mary Wakefield, 2 1/2, collect leaves and berries from bushes and trees at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. They were both on a nature outing last week from Carlsborg-based Bibity Bobity Child Care. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A berry fun nature walk

Tucker Weatherly, 3, and Mary Wakefield, 2 1/2, collect leaves and berries from bushes and trees at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. They were both… Continue reading

Tucker Weatherly, 3, and Mary Wakefield, 2 1/2, collect leaves and berries from bushes and trees at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. They were both on a nature outing last week from Carlsborg-based Bibity Bobity Child Care. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force, left, joins emcee Joey Pipia in dressing up for Saturday night’s outdoor screening of “Legally Blonde” in downtown Port Townsend. Force, who has led the organization for 12 years, is retiring after this fall’s festival. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Films earn awards at Port Townsend festival

Executive director honored for 12 years in role

Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force, left, joins emcee Joey Pipia in dressing up for Saturday night’s outdoor screening of “Legally Blonde” in downtown Port Townsend. Force, who has led the organization for 12 years, is retiring after this fall’s festival. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)