Daily Update Newsletter

AAUW names Woman of Excellence in Jefferson

AAUW names Woman of Excellence in Jefferson

A founding member of the Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County and a former City Council member has been named the… Continue reading

AAUW names Woman of Excellence in Jefferson
Olympic Medical commissioner announces resignation

Olympic Medical commissioner announces resignation

Olympic Medical Center Commissioner Jim Cammack has resigned from his seat, citing personal and health reasons, after 15 years of service. The… Continue reading

Olympic Medical commissioner announces resignation
Kyler A. Luse was arrested and charged with investigation of criminal mischief related to damage he allegedly caused to a Clallam County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle.(Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Naked man escapes patrol vehicle in Port Angeles

A naked man jumped from a deputy’s moving patrol car after freeing one of his hands from his handcuffs and breaking a… Continue reading

Kyler A. Luse was arrested and charged with investigation of criminal mischief related to damage he allegedly caused to a Clallam County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle.(Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
Biscuits and buddies: Gatheringplace in Port Townsend offers activities, calendars

Biscuits and buddies: Gatheringplace in Port Townsend offers activities, calendars

In the back of the Skookum building on Benedict Street, biscuits are the order of the day. On Fridays, volunteers at Gatheringplace… Continue reading

Biscuits and buddies: Gatheringplace in Port Townsend offers activities, calendars

County budget balanced: Deficit decreased and plan leaves $10.2 million in reserves

The $123 million 2018 budget Clallam County commissioners adopted last week meets their goal of having a structurally sound budget that doesn’t… Continue reading

First Federal grant to fund Power of Produce Club at Jefferson County farmers markets

First Federal grant to fund Power of Produce Club at Jefferson County farmers markets

The Jefferson County Farmers Market Association has been awarded a $7,000 grant from the First Federal Community Foundation for the inaugural operational… Continue reading

First Federal grant to fund Power of Produce Club at Jefferson County farmers markets

Plaque at Fort Worden to be dedicated to Nora Porter

A plaque dedication ceremony posthumously honoring Nora Porter is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at the building at Fort Worden that… Continue reading

Port Angeles bank robbery suspect arrested after allegedly shoplifting at Safeway

A man accused of unsuccessfully robbing 1st Security Bank last month was arrested over the weekend for shoplifting at Safeway, police say.… Continue reading

Port Angeles police seek suspect accused of brandishing gun

Port Angeles police are looking for the driver of a dark green Dodge Neon who is accused of pointing a handgun —… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks, Port Angeles cruise in big wins

BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks, Port Angeles cruise in big wins

Forks ended its arduous slate of seven boys basketball games in 12 days with a statement victory over Stevenson, a potential district playoff… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks, Port Angeles cruise in big wins
WRESTLING: Forks wins Spud Walley meet; Port Townsend beats Vashon

WRESTLING: Forks wins Spud Walley meet; Port Townsend beats Vashon

Forks came in first place at the Spud Walley Tournament, with 12 out of 14 Spartan wrestlers placing and five wrestlers winning their… Continue reading

WRESTLING: Forks wins Spud Walley meet; Port Townsend beats Vashon

Murder suspect to undergo another mental health evaluation

Benjamin George Bonner will have another mental health evaluation before entering a plea in his pending murder case. Bonner, 18, is charged… Continue reading

Northwind Homeschool Band performance set Tuesday in Port Angeles

Northwind Homeschool Band performance set Tuesday in Port Angeles

The Northwind Homeschool Band will perform at the Independent Bible Church on Tuesday. The 7 p.m. concert is free and open to… Continue reading

Northwind Homeschool Band performance set Tuesday in Port Angeles
Port Angeles City Council discusses long- and short-term measures to prevent bridge suicides

Port Angeles City Council discusses long- and short-term measures to prevent bridge suicides

An 8- to 9-foot curved chain-link fence, a vertical wire mesh fence of the same height or some combination of the two… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council discusses long- and short-term measures to prevent bridge suicides
Parents criticize tactics: Chimacum High School discipline methods draw fire

Parents criticize tactics: Chimacum High School discipline methods draw fire

Parents frustrated with Chimacum High School’s recent approach to discipline told administrators during a well-attended parent forum Wednesday night that their students now… Continue reading

Parents criticize tactics: Chimacum High School discipline methods draw fire
Remembering Our Fallen: Tribute Towers in Port Angeles show faces of sacrifice

Remembering Our Fallen: Tribute Towers in Port Angeles show faces of sacrifice

Every face tells a story. Nearly 5,000 stories are being told this weekend in a traveling photographic war memorial on display through… Continue reading

Remembering Our Fallen: Tribute Towers in Port Angeles show faces of sacrifice

Deadline nears for Young Artist Competition application

Applications for the 2018 Nico Snel Young Artist Competition are being accepted now. The deadline is Dec. 15. The competition — set… Continue reading

Port Angeles chamber awards finalists announced

The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its inaugural Port Angeles Annual Community Awards. The six awards… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider 2018 budget

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider adopting a final 2018 budget at 10 a.m. Monday. The meeting will start at 9 a.m. in commissioners’… Continue reading