Daily Update Newsletter

Peninsula health officials laud statewide masking order

The North Olympic Peninsula’s two county health officers said a statewide masking order for COVID-19 will improve compliance. Gov. Jay Inslee, who ordered masks for… Continue reading

Hiker finds scenic views while taking longer route

Hiker finds scenic views while taking longer route

Old-growth forest, alpine blossoms await discovery

Hiker finds scenic views while taking longer route
Seven-story building plans essential for ‘renaissance,’ some say

Seven-story building plans essential for ‘renaissance,’ some say

Port Angeles won’t be the same, others say

Seven-story building plans essential for ‘renaissance,’ some say

Olympic National Park reopens Ridge, Hoh Rainforest, Rialto

Some of the most popular areas of Olympic National Park have reopened. Hurricane Ridge, the Hoh Rainforest and Rialto Beach are… Continue reading

‘Pop up’ blood drives set in Sequim

Bloodworks Northwest, the nonprofit that supplies blood to more than 90 percent of the area hospitals, is seeking donations at what representatives say… Continue reading

Green Thumb virtual lecture focuses on irrigation

Green Thumb virtual lecture focuses on irrigation

Susan Kalmar will present “Simple Drip Irrigation” at noon today, June 25. The lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips… Continue reading

Green Thumb virtual lecture focuses on irrigation
Hopes still alive for Port Angeles’ Concerts on the Pier

Hopes still alive for Port Angeles’ Concerts on the Pier

Events could start this fall if county reaches Phase 4

Hopes still alive for Port Angeles’ Concerts on the Pier

Inslee announces options for higher education in-person instruction

Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced recommendations for public and private colleges and universities, which can resume in-person classroom instruction… Continue reading

Jefferson Community Foundation raises more than $542,000 in relief funds

Jefferson Community Foundation raises more than $542,000 in relief funds

Six hundred donors have swelled the Jefferson Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund to $542,000. The foundation had dispersed by Friday $500,660 to… Continue reading

Jefferson Community Foundation raises more than $542,000 in relief funds
Mail returned to individuals after two arrested in Sequim

Mail returned to individuals after two arrested in Sequim

Sheriff’s Office investigation also finds stolen vehicles

Mail returned to individuals after two arrested in Sequim

Man jailed after allegedly groping woman in laundromat

A 45-year-old man remained in the Clallam County jail Wednesday on $10,000 bail after he was arrested for investigation of allegedly groping… Continue reading

NOLS offers ‘Creating Sanctuary’ online

NOLS offers ‘Creating Sanctuary’ online

The North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading Program will present “Creating Sanctuary with Jessi Bloom” at 6 p.m. today (June 25).  Author… Continue reading

NOLS offers ‘Creating Sanctuary’ online
OUTDOORS: Inside waters off Neah Bay yield chinook on salmon opener

OUTDOORS: Inside waters off Neah Bay yield chinook on salmon opener

KING FISHING OPENED slow on the open ocean, both in terms of effort and angler success, but the inside waters of the Strait of Juan… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Inside waters off Neah Bay yield chinook on salmon opener
Sequim girl gets drive-by birthday celebration

Sequim girl gets drive-by birthday celebration

3-year-old’s family holds honk-and-wave party

Sequim girl gets drive-by birthday celebration

State mask order lauded

Health officials see it as aid to entering Phase 3

COLLEGE SPORTS: Peninsula Athletic Department honors Pirate standouts

COLLEGE SPORTS: Peninsula Athletic Department honors Pirate standouts

Sequim’s Nate DeSpain and Atticus Wickert were among the winners of the 2019-20 Peninsula College athletic awards at a Pirate Athletics End-of-Year… Continue reading

COLLEGE SPORTS: Peninsula Athletic Department honors Pirate standouts
PREPS: WIAA offers return-to-play guidance for most fall sports

PREPS: WIAA offers return-to-play guidance for most fall sports

Playing until the whistle blows may not be possible for prep sports athletes this fall — officials will be required to wear… Continue reading

PREPS: WIAA offers return-to-play guidance for most fall sports
Campgrounds opening in Jefferson County

Campgrounds opening in Jefferson County

State park campgrounds now ready; county parks opening Thursday

Campgrounds opening in Jefferson County