Daily Update Newsletter

HELP LINE: It’s time to believe in the magic of love

IT’S THE HOLIDAYS. I hope that isn’t news. And if you’re at all like me then I know that a lot of us are feeling… Continue reading

‘Champion for Fort Worden’: Plaque honors the late Nora Porter

‘Champion for Fort Worden’: Plaque honors the late Nora Porter

The Fort Worden Commons now bears a plaque honoring the late Nora Porter as a “champion for Fort Worden” after a dedication… Continue reading

‘Champion for Fort Worden’: Plaque honors the late Nora Porter
Funding gone cold for Sequim Warming Center

Funding gone cold for Sequim Warming Center

The Sequim community continues to show heart for its homeless. But a long, cold snap this winter could close the Sequim Warming Center’s… Continue reading

Funding gone cold for Sequim Warming Center

A GROWING CONCERN: Winter homework for best spring garden grade

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are all surrounded by dear friends (not deer families) and family on this most joyous day, with piles of… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2017

BIRD WATCH: Memories of bird counts past go by

THANKS TO “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, the term “Christmas Past” was born. In its own way, the term illustrated that memories are an… Continue reading

Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended

Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended

Aldrich’s Market learned it’s not a good idea to mess with a tradition, especially when there’s gingerbread, frosting and gumdrops. That’s why… Continue reading

Excitement builds for Port Townsend gingerbread house contest as deadline is extended
HORSEPLAY: The proper gear makes winter riding fun

HORSEPLAY: The proper gear makes winter riding fun

DO YOU HAVE the rainy day doldrums? Then it’s time to saddle up. Not only will a tender nuzzle from your horse cheer you up,… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: The proper gear makes winter riding fun
Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit

Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit

Whether individual lawmakers in Washington state fall under statutory definitions that would require their records to… Continue reading

Judge weighs arguments in Legislature records suit
Stitches join friends together for Home Fund

Stitches join friends together for Home Fund

By Jeannie McMacken for Peninsula Daily News SEQUIM— Every Wednesday throughout the year more than 100 quilters from the Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club make an… Continue reading

Stitches join friends together for Home Fund

Port Angeles woman sentenced after pleading guilty to shooting at roommate

Danette Denise Gilbert has been sentenced to seven years, nine months in prison for shooting at a roommate through a door of… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Forks City Council to consider Opportunity Fund Board appointment

Several Clallam County boards, commissions and councils do not meet this week in observance of the Christmas holiday. Some have scheduled meetings in January 2018.… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Some boards meeting this week but most set for New Year

Most Jefferson County boards, commissions and councils do not meet this week in observance of the Christmas holiday and have canceled any prior scheduled meetings.… Continue reading

Free holiday meals planned on Peninsula

Free holiday meals are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The dinners are arranged by community. CHIMACUM Free Christmas… Continue reading

Sequim man in court after alleged threat of tribal bus driver

Sequim man in court after alleged threat of tribal bus driver

A 58-year-old Sequim man arrested after allegedly threatening a school bus driver for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe while using a racial slur… Continue reading

Sequim man in court after alleged threat of tribal bus driver
Lights sparkle on the Peninsula for Christmas

Lights sparkle on the Peninsula for Christmas

Families packing the hot chocolate, coffee, snacks and kids into the car this weekend for the age-old pastime of viewing holiday lights have plenty of… Continue reading

Lights sparkle on the Peninsula for Christmas
Brad Collins

Bridge barriers discussed: April earliest date for safety barriers on Eighth Street spans

PORT ANGELES —Safety barriers could be installed on both sides at the highest point of the two Eighth Street bridges as early as April, Port… Continue reading

Brad Collins
EDC aims for more gender diversity on its board

EDC aims for more gender diversity on its board

The nonprofit Clallam County Economic Development Corp. will strive for more gender diversity on a board of directors now made up entirely… Continue reading

EDC aims for more gender diversity on its board
Clallam County chief deputy treasurer to step in after Barkhuis resignation

Clallam County chief deputy treasurer to step in after Barkhuis resignation

Teresa Marchi was appointed acting Clallam County Treasurer on Tuesday. Marchi, the chief deputy treasurer, will serve as acting treasurer until an… Continue reading

Clallam County chief deputy treasurer to step in after Barkhuis resignation
Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week

Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week

State and Clallam county road crews dug out roadways and Clallam County Public Utility District crews worked to reconnect electrical power customers at the northwest… Continue reading

Snow hits West End; sunny but cold weather expected for rest of week

Luminaria Festival to light Port Townsend, Port Angeles on solstice

The inaugural Winter Solstice Luminary Festival is planned in both Port Townsend and Port Angeles on Thursday. The festival will be from 6 p.m. to… Continue reading