Daily Update Newsletter

U.S. senator tells Peninsula health officials of opioid efforts

U.S. senator tells Peninsula health officials of opioid efforts

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell is hammering out legislation that would arm health officials and first responders in the fight against the opioid… Continue reading

U.S. senator tells Peninsula health officials of opioid efforts

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Jefferson County panel to mull agreement with geoduck farm applicant

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a tolling agreement with a geoduck farm applicant when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting will… Continue reading

Expelled Forks student allegedly threatened to kill

An expelled Forks High School student who allegedly threatened to kill a classmate and kept a manifesto about killing another person is… Continue reading

Weather delays McDonald Creek Bridge reopening until at least mid-April

Weather delays McDonald Creek Bridge reopening until at least mid-April

Weather has delayed construction on the McDonald Creek Bridge at least three or four weeks, with the earliest possible re-opening in mid-April. Earlier… Continue reading

Weather delays McDonald Creek Bridge reopening until at least mid-April
New Jefferson PUD manager expected to start in April

New Jefferson PUD manager expected to start in April

Negotiations are progressing toward hiring Larry Dunbar as the new general manager of the Jefferson County Public Utilities District. Commissioners Jeff Randall and… Continue reading

New Jefferson PUD manager expected to start in April
Tribes file opioid lawsuit: Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Suquamish tribes take action

Tribes file opioid lawsuit: Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Suquamish tribes take action

The Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish tribes are taking on pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors, claiming the companies flooded their reservations… Continue reading

Tribes file opioid lawsuit: Jamestown S’Klallam, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Suquamish tribes take action
Port Angeles council considers plastic bag ban

Port Angeles council considers plastic bag ban

The Port Angeles City Council has conducted a first reading on a proposal to ban single-use plastic bags at stores within the… Continue reading

Port Angeles council considers plastic bag ban
Rare, newly-built wooden Folkboat wins first time out

Rare, newly-built wooden Folkboat wins first time out

The first time the boat sailed, it was tops in its class. A few days after the Nordic Folkboat was completed by… Continue reading

Rare, newly-built wooden Folkboat wins first time out
Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues

An overflow crowd of Jefferson County employees appeared before the county commissioners to express their concerns about mediated bargaining of their contract,… Continue reading

Jefferson employees ask commissioners for help on contract issues
Washington latest state to ban bump stocks

Washington latest state to ban bump stocks

Washington state on Tuesday became the latest in a handful of states to ban trigger devices… Continue reading

Washington latest state to ban bump stocks
Flu on wane on Peninsula; four confirmed deaths from influenza in Clallam County

Flu on wane on Peninsula; four confirmed deaths from influenza in Clallam County

Flu is still widespread on the North Olympic Peninsula but the worst of the season is over, health officials said. Public health officers in Clallam… Continue reading

Flu on wane on Peninsula; four confirmed deaths from influenza in Clallam County
Attorney practicing in Forks, Port Angeles to run for district judge

Attorney practicing in Forks, Port Angeles to run for district judge

An attorney who practices law out of Forks and Port Angeles is running for the West End District Court 2 judicial seat occupied… Continue reading

Attorney practicing in Forks, Port Angeles to run for district judge
State funds for suicide barriers on Eighth Street bridges secured

State funds for suicide barriers on Eighth Street bridges secured

Rep. Mike Chapman hopes the suicide barrier project on the Eighth Street Bridges can move “full steam ahead” now that $350,000 has… Continue reading

State funds for suicide barriers on Eighth Street bridges secured
Home show to offer some 150 exhibits this weekend

Home show to offer some 150 exhibits this weekend

Summer construction and home improvement season is just around the corner and the Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show will offer more… Continue reading

Home show to offer some 150 exhibits this weekend

Jefferson County PUD puts smart meters on hold

The Jefferson County Public Utility District’s much-debated meter replacement program has been stopped for the time being. Commissioners agreed Monday that the Smart… Continue reading

Democratic House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, speaks on the House floor during debate over the supplemental budget Thursday at the Capitol in Olympia on the final day of the regular session of the Legislature. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

State House passes supplemental budget plan

The state Legislature sent Gov. Jay Inslee a supplemental state budget Thursday that puts more money… Continue reading

Democratic House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, speaks on the House floor during debate over the supplemental budget Thursday at the Capitol in Olympia on the final day of the regular session of the Legislature. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past

Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past

As Water Street continues to experience the big dig and a new chapter of the city’s history is being written, free walking… Continue reading

Walking tours explore Port Townsend’s past

Billy Frank Jr., to be remembered tonight

In observance of Billy Frank Jr. Day, Rebecca Miles, his great-niece and executive director of the Nez Perce Tribe, will speak at… Continue reading

District 24 lawmakers to host town hall in Forks

All three lawmakers who represent the 24th Legislative District are joining together to host a town hall meeting in Forks on March 22.… Continue reading

OMC only hospital in state to receive national award

For the second year in a row, The Chartis Center for Rural Health recognized Olympic Medical Center as one of the Top… Continue reading