Daily Update Newsletter

Committee members sought for ‘For’ and ‘Against’ statements

The Clallam County commissioners are seeking county residents to serve on the “For” and “Against” committees for a proposed charter amendment regarding… Continue reading

Emergency highway repairs underway near Kalaloch campground

Work crews have begun emergency repairs to U.S. Highway 101 near Kalaloch Campground. The southbound lane has been closed due to failure of… Continue reading

First Fed Bank adds board member amid settlement proceedings

SEC filings show institution includes $5.8M for ‘legal matter’

Folk band on tour to play at Port Angeles residence

Sturtz will perform at a house concert from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Colorado-based folk band will perform outside a… Continue reading

Chuck Iffland.

Outsider artist set to give talk on his work

“Echoes, Memories and Curiosities,” sculptor Chuck Iffland’s multifaceted exhibition, brings an outsider artist inside Northwind Art’s space. Now open at Jeanette Best… Continue reading

Chuck Iffland.

Port Angeles wants full site cleanup

Ecology prefers different plan for Rayonier

Port Townsend reviews its vision statement

Comp plan intro hasn’t been updated in 30 years, official says

The North Olympic 13 U team is in the championship game of the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth regionals in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, Coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet.

BABE RUTH BASEBALL: North Olympic 13U in regional championship game

North Olympics wins title game late Wednesday 10-8

The North Olympic 13 U team is in the championship game of the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth regionals in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, Coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet.
Dan Morrison and Sami Gustafson of Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing dominated the ASBR Stihl unlimited class at Extreme Sports Park in 2024. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boat action returns this weekend

Sprint boat action is returning to the Extreme Sports Park this weekend with the 2025 with the loud and fast boats, personal… Continue reading

Dan Morrison and Sami Gustafson of Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing dominated the ASBR Stihl unlimited class at Extreme Sports Park in 2024. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
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WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties hurt by rough first inning

Port Angeles’ Kayne Jinks struggled in the first inning and the Lefties fell into a hole they couldn’t climb out of in… Continue reading

Port angeles Lefties

Fat Chance to play at Olympic Cellars summer concert series

Fat Chance will present a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday as part of the summer series at Olympic Cellars, 255410 U.S. Highway… Continue reading

BABE RUTH NW REGIONALS: North Olympic opens tourney 3-0

The North Olympic Babe Ruth squad opened strong at the 13U Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Championships with three straight wins, including… Continue reading

A state Department of Transportation crew constructs a temporary diversion dam under the former and current U.S. Highway 101 bridges on Saturday in preparation for the demolition of the old bridge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Demolition of old Elwha River bridge has begun

Demolition of the old U.S. Highway 101 bridge across the Elwha River is underway. Work crews have placed a temporary dyke to… Continue reading

A state Department of Transportation crew constructs a temporary diversion dam under the former and current U.S. Highway 101 bridges on Saturday in preparation for the demolition of the old bridge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Deadline set to declare steelhead protection

Finding originally was due in August 2023

Hearing set Friday for annual $5 fee

Conservation district would use funds to continue programs

Jefferson County to pursue private recycling

Solid waste manager says program could cost $372 per year

Olympic Neighbors’ Summer Bash set for Sunday

Olympic Neighbors will host its Summer Bash from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The annual fundraising party will be in the… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A short history of fraud

WHEN VIEWED THROUGH the lens of history, today’s current events are no mystery. In last week’s column, we tore the dirty laundry from the seamy… Continue reading

Pigs on the Wing, a Portland, Ore.-based Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform in Port Townsend on Friday and in Port Angeles on Saturday.

Pigs on the Wing to perform two Peninsula shows

Pigs on the Wing will present “Echoes of Pink Floyd” at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The Pink Floyd tribute concert will be at… Continue reading

Pigs on the Wing, a Portland, Ore.-based Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform in Port Townsend on Friday and in Port Angeles on Saturday.

Port of Port Angeles to purchase downtown building

Location ideal to support Marine Trade Center, official says