Daily Update Newsletter

Blueberry pruning leads tips series

Veteran Master Gardener Jeanette Stehr-Green will kick off the 2018 Clallam County WSU Master Gardener Green Thumb Garden Tips education series with… Continue reading

Man whose errant shot hit neighbor checks into treatment center

Man whose errant shot hit neighbor checks into treatment center

A Port Angeles man who was drinking up to a fifth of hard liquor a day — and sometimes more — when… Continue reading

Man whose errant shot hit neighbor checks into treatment center

Jobless rates rise slightly on Peninsula

Unemployment rates were up slightly in Clallam and Jefferson counties last month, state officials said. Clallam County’s jobless rate climbed from a revised 5.9 percent… Continue reading

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age

State lawmakers are considering a bill that could raise the legal age to purchase any nicotine… Continue reading

State lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Port Angeles limits Port Townsend in defensive showdown

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Port Angeles limits Port Townsend in defensive showdown

Port Angeles got the better of Port Townsend 46-27 in a nonleague matchup of two defensive-minded girls basketball teams at Bruce Blevins… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Port Angeles limits Port Townsend in defensive showdown
Charging decision waits on police report for suspect in Forks jailbreak

Charging decision waits on police report for suspect in Forks jailbreak

A Forks man accused of assaulting an officer to break out of the Forks jail last week was exonerated of his conditions… Continue reading

Charging decision waits on police report for suspect in Forks jailbreak
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., heads to the chamber with fellow Democrats for a procedural vote aimed at reopening the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Olympic National Park back to business as usual after shutdown

Olympic National Park remained open to the public but bereft of visitor services Monday after the House and Senate voted to end… Continue reading

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., heads to the chamber with fellow Democrats for a procedural vote aimed at reopening the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning canceled

A powerful earthquake struck off an island in the Gulf of Alaska, prompting… Continue reading

Two applicants for acting Clallam treasurer sent to commissioners

Two applicants for acting Clallam treasurer sent to commissioners

The names of two applicants for the acting Clallam County treasurer post have been forwarded to county commissioners for their decision on… Continue reading

Two applicants for acting Clallam treasurer sent to commissioners
Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills

Jefferson County commissioners expressed concern Monday over state legislation they said would allow commanders of military bases to veto county and city… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners worry over military, land-use bills
Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

With a little-known piece from a female composer, Lauren Waldron wowed the judges. Waldron, 18, took first prize in the 32nd annual… Continue reading

Young women shine in Peninsula-wide music competition

Insanity defense offered in case of bludgeoning death

Benjamin George Bonner has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for the beating death of a 71-year-old Sequim woman. Bonner, 18,… Continue reading

Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

Visitors to Olympic National Park will be largely on their own during the shutdown of the federal government, although Hurricane Ridge Road… Continue reading

Olympic National Park open amid shutdown, but visitors mostly on their own

State capital budget misses deadline for affordable housing projects

The state Legislature’s passage of a capital budget Thursday was a day late for affordable housing… Continue reading

Tharinger looks at problems coming down the road

Tharinger looks at problems coming down the road

State 24th District Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Sequim, breathed a sigh of relief Friday following the passage of the capital budget Thursday but said… Continue reading

Tharinger looks at problems coming down the road
‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

A Port Townsend man who spent much of his career handcrafting hair pieces for bigwigs in show business has discovered he can… Continue reading

‘See people live again’: Peninsula wig craftsman transforms clients

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating reported suicide by fire

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an 18-year-old man at Gray Wolf Ranch residential treatment center who reportedly… Continue reading

‘Small town’ vigil in Sequim caps day of gatherings

‘Small town’ vigil in Sequim caps day of gatherings

The big marches in Port Townsend and Seattle were all done by Saturday evening, yet the people of Sequim had plans of their… Continue reading

‘Small town’ vigil in Sequim caps day of gatherings
PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim basketball girls stay alive for playoffs with win

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim basketball girls stay alive for playoffs with win

The Sequim girls had a pair of victories this weekend, including a critical game against Bremerton to keep their playoff hopes alive.… Continue reading

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim basketball girls stay alive for playoffs with win

EYE ON JEFFERSON: West Uncas Road temporary closure, work before county panel

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss closing a portion of West Uncas Road for several months for bridge construction when they meet at 9… Continue reading