Daily Update Newsletter

Port Townsend celebrates creative craft brews at Strange Brewfest this weekend

Port Townsend celebrates creative craft brews at Strange Brewfest this weekend

Chris Weir, assistant head brewer at Port Townsend Brewing, has been staying very busy the past few weeks preparing for the 14th… Continue reading

Port Townsend celebrates creative craft brews at Strange Brewfest this weekend
New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum

New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum

Chimacum School District, which has been central to the state Supreme Court’s landmark McCleary decision, is feeling budgetary pressures as enrollment declines, the… Continue reading

New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum
Port Angeles man convicted of molestation of 8-year-old

Port Angeles man convicted of molestation of 8-year-old

A 30-year-old Port Angeles man has been convicted of molesting an 8-year-old girl he was babysitting. Donald William Kingsley used his position… Continue reading

Port Angeles man convicted of molestation of 8-year-old

Meeting set to discuss potential for this year’s Quilcene Fair

The Quilcene Fair and Parade might happen this year after all, though nothing is set in stone yet. Fair President Greg Brotherton announced… Continue reading

OBITUARY: Bob Klock, legendary Riders’ hoops coach, passes away

OBITUARY: Bob Klock, legendary Riders’ hoops coach, passes away

Bob Klock, who won 223 games as a head basketball coach at Port Angeles High School, left a legacy as the “Godfather… Continue reading

OBITUARY: Bob Klock, legendary Riders’ hoops coach, passes away
Porter won’t seek fifth term to Clallam court

Porter won’t seek fifth term to Clallam court

Judge Rick Porter, who sparked controversy with his pay-or-appear program but won re-election timeand again, has decided against running for a fifth… Continue reading

Porter won’t seek fifth term to Clallam court

Port Townsend lodging tax funds allocated; lack of application process questioned

The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved $557,338 in lodging tax funding for this year, nearly 60 percent of which will go… Continue reading

Inaugural awards program honors six in Port Angeles

Inaugural awards program honors six in Port Angeles

Marsha Robin, who has been described as a volunteer “jack-of-all-trades,” was selected the Citizen of the Year in the inaugural Port Angeles… Continue reading

Inaugural awards program honors six in Port Angeles
Perpetrators of domestic violence harassment could lose firearm rights

Perpetrators of domestic violence harassment could lose firearm rights

A proposed bill would add harassment to a list of domestic violence crimes for which a person… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2018
  • By Taylor McAvoy WNPA News Bureau
Perpetrators of domestic violence harassment could lose firearm rights

Jefferson residents required to register alarm systems

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to register their alarm systems with the county now that a new ordinance is… Continue reading

Fir Street construction pushed to early 2019, Lavender Festival still moving to Carrie Blake Park this summer

Fir Street construction pushed to early 2019, Lavender Festival still moving to Carrie Blake Park this summer

The 18-month reconstruction of Fir Street by Sequim schools has been put on hold through 2019. Work originally was slated to begin this… Continue reading

Fir Street construction pushed to early 2019, Lavender Festival still moving to Carrie Blake Park this summer
Orca Protection Act aims to protect orcas

Orca Protection Act aims to protect orcas

A state Senate bill would require the state to add greater protections for orcas, which are… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2018
  • By Alex Visser WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Orca Protection Act aims to protect orcas
Clallam County Fire District 2 issues awards

Clallam County Fire District 2 issues awards

Ian Brueckner has been named Clallam County Fire District 2 career Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year, Chief Sam Phillips has announced. Volunteer Assistant… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District 2 issues awards
Peninsula Daily News reporters recognized at ceremony

Peninsula Daily News reporters recognized at ceremony

Two Peninsula Daily News reporters were recognized for their coverage of Clallam County Fire District 2 at the district’s annual awards ceremony… Continue reading

Peninsula Daily News reporters recognized at ceremony
Highly decorated deputy honored after retirement

Highly decorated deputy honored after retirement

Retired Clallam County Sheriff’s Deputy Ralph Edgington was recognized this week for his 30 years of service to the county. Edgington, 65,… Continue reading

Highly decorated deputy honored after retirement

Housing rights, Puppy Pilots, genealogy presented on Peninsula

Housing rights will be presented in Port Townsend, Puppy Pilots will provide information in Sequim and the Clallam County Genealogical Society will host an open… Continue reading

Puppy Pilots program seeks help raising dogs for the blind

Puppy Pilots program seeks help raising dogs for the blind

Whether at the theater, on the streets, or in the grocery store, it’s likely you’ve crossed paths with Puppy Pilots volunteers. For more… Continue reading

Puppy Pilots program seeks help raising dogs for the blind

New kitchen in sight for Sequim school district

Sequim School District has a clearer vision of what its new central kitchen will look like now that an option has been approved… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director

The Jefferson County Chamber has hired an Arizona woman as its new executive director, effective April 1, it was announced Wednesday. Arlene… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hires new director
Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent

Quilcene School District is searching for a new superintendent after its school board decided not to renew Superintendent Wally Lis’ contract. School Board… Continue reading

Quilcene seeks new school superintendent