Daily Update Newsletter

‘Light Still Shines’ in Port Townsend, Chimacum

‘Light Still Shines’ in Port Townsend, Chimacum

After a beat, a confession. “I do feel despair sometimes,” said Lynn Nowak, “about what’s happening,” 50 years after the assassination of human rights leader… Continue reading

‘Light Still Shines’ in Port Townsend, Chimacum
Pioneer family matriarch Margaret Lotzgesell dies at 93

Pioneer family matriarch Margaret Lotzgesell dies at 93

A mom and a farmer’s wife. A Scout leader. A tutor. A community volunteer. A lifelong friend. It seems easy to run out… Continue reading

Pioneer family matriarch Margaret Lotzgesell dies at 93
States, cities sue U.S. over census citizenship question

States, cities sue U.S. over census citizenship question

Washington and 16 other states, the District of Columbia and six cities, including Seattle, have sued the U.S. government,… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2018
  • The Associated Press
States, cities sue U.S. over census citizenship question
OUTDOORS: Salmon season proposals released

OUTDOORS: Salmon season proposals released

HEADING INTO THE back stretch of North of Falcon, the annual salmon season setting process, anglers should be cautiously optimistic about potential saltwater and Puget… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Salmon season proposals released

Tsunami, quake information to be offered at workshops in Clallam, Jefferson

Tsunami and earthquake experts will be in Clallam and Jefferson counties April 13 for presentations focused on tsunami hazards, alert messages and… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating stolen campaign signs

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating stolen campaign signs

Approximately 50 Ryan McAllister campaign signs have been illegally removed from properties throughout the county in the past two weeks, according to the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating stolen campaign signs
Church gives donations to nonprofits

Church gives donations to nonprofits

A dozen area nonprofits have received more than $10,000 from Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church now that it has donated the proceeds from its… Continue reading

Church gives donations to nonprofits
Lecture to focus on anti-inflammatory diet

Lecture to focus on anti-inflammatory diet

Dr. Carolyn DeSalvo will present a free WOW! Working on Wellness Forum on “Food as Medicine: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet” on April 11. The… Continue reading

Lecture to focus on anti-inflammatory diet
Court OKs boosting water spill to aid fish at dams

Court OKs boosting water spill to aid fish at dams

A U.S. appeals court has affirmed an order to spill more water over Columbia and Snake… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2018
  • By Steven Dubois The Associated Press
Court OKs boosting water spill to aid fish at dams
Violence Against Women Act results in improvements, hurdles for tribes

Violence Against Women Act results in improvements, hurdles for tribes

American Indian tribes have taken greater control over prosecuting non-tribal members who commit some violent crimes… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2018
  • By Felicia Fonseca The Associated Press
Violence Against Women Act results in improvements, hurdles for tribes
MEET THE 2018 LEFTIES: Lefties announce first six signees for upcoming season

MEET THE 2018 LEFTIES: Lefties announce first six signees for upcoming season

Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Peninsula Daily News will feature profiles of the 2018 Lefties’ players. This is the first installment. PORT… Continue reading

MEET THE 2018 LEFTIES: Lefties announce first six signees for upcoming season
SPORTS BRIEFS: PA’s Jake Anstett wins Rogers Invitational motorcross

SPORTS BRIEFS: PA’s Jake Anstett wins Rogers Invitational motorcross

Jake Anstett of Port Angeles won the checkered flag and a $1,500 crash prize at the Rogers… Continue reading

SPORTS BRIEFS: PA’s Jake Anstett wins Rogers Invitational motorcross
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Colton McGuffey, Port Angeles baseball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Colton McGuffey, Port Angeles baseball

Port Angeles’ Colton McGuffey did it all for the Roughriders’ baseball team in an 8-1 win Thursday over North Mason. On the mound, McGuffey pitched… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Colton McGuffey, Port Angeles baseball
Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war

Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war

Cherry and apple growers in Washington state are worried their exports to China will be hurt… Continue reading

Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war
Police looking at ‘red flags’ before California cliff crash

Police looking at ‘red flags’ before California cliff crash

Investigators are looking into “red flags” in a Washington state family’s past in hopes… Continue reading

Police looking at ‘red flags’ before California cliff crash

Bail set at $20,000 for Sequim man who led police on chase

A 36-year-old Sequim man authorities said refused to take a breathalyzer test had bail set at $20,000 Monday on charges of driving under… Continue reading

Port Townsend bicycle rider dies of collision injuries

A 75-year-old Port Townsend bicycle rider has died of his injuries after a collision with a vehicle. The identity of the man,… Continue reading

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Washington House Minority Leader J. T. Wilcox said he was wrong to support a law exempting state lawmakers from the state Public… Continue reading

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Officials: Annexation would cost Port Townsend property owners more, but provide more

If city residents approve annexation into the East Jefferson Fire District, they would pay more in property taxes — but they also… Continue reading

Port Angeles Food Bank, volunteers provide ‘Break Bags’ for students

Port Angeles Food Bank, volunteers provide ‘Break Bags’ for students

For many students, spring break means a week of rest and relaxation and no homework. For others, being out of school this… Continue reading

Port Angeles Food Bank, volunteers provide ‘Break Bags’ for students