Daily Update Newsletter

Hunting limited in Western U.S. states after tough winter

Hunting limited in Western U.S. states after tough winter

Hunting guide Mike Clark normally has more than 20 clients lined up each fall for trips… Continue reading

Hunting limited in Western U.S. states after tough winter

Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble to present free fall concert

Live jazz composed between 1936 and 2017 will emanate across the Peninsula College campus in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The Peninsula College… Continue reading

Jefferson businesses report top sellers; shopping reported strong

Jefferson businesses report top sellers; shopping reported strong

Port Townsend businesses reported a flurry of sales on the weekend following Thanksgiving. “We’re doing fabulous this weekend, especially today,” said Judy… Continue reading

Jefferson businesses report top sellers; shopping reported strong
Bell tower adorns Main Street ornaments

Bell tower adorns Main Street ornaments

The Port Townsend Main Street annual Christmas ornaments are on sale and feature a rendition of the Uptown bell tower by local… Continue reading

Bell tower adorns Main Street ornaments
Port Townsend Arts, Crafts Fair still connecting makers, buyers after 27 years

Port Townsend Arts, Crafts Fair still connecting makers, buyers after 27 years

During the two days after Thanksgiving, Port Townsend’s Community Center becomes a hive of creative energy with the Annual Holiday Arts &… Continue reading

Port Townsend Arts, Crafts Fair still connecting makers, buyers after 27 years

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to mull declaring emergency for road repairs

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider declaring an emergency to allow immediate repair of the Upper Hoh Road and other roads when they meet… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County commissioners to discuss code enforcement

Clallam County commissioners will discuss the county’s code enforcement program Monday.  The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom (160) at… Continue reading

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage

Fall colors are fading as snow again blankets the peaks of the Olympics. Our breath hangs heavy in the chill as daylight retreats. This is… Continue reading

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage
From left are Olympic Peninsula Humane Society board directors Linda Crow, Becky Upton, Nancy Booth and Carol Johnson, and Bill Koenig Jr. of Koenig Subaru. (Vivian Elvis Hansen/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society’s pet adoption event called a success

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society has declared its joint “Share the Love” event a success. Twelve dogs and cats — for a total… Continue reading

From left are Olympic Peninsula Humane Society board directors Linda Crow, Becky Upton, Nancy Booth and Carol Johnson, and Bill Koenig Jr. of Koenig Subaru. (Vivian Elvis Hansen/Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family

Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family

For Lynette and Ken Schauer, the idea of family is bigger than themselves. They consider the entire community to be their family.… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family
Snowboarders use a rope tow at Hurricane Ridge in 2016. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge Road open Friday through Sunday

The road to Hurricane Ridge is scheduled to open Friday… Continue reading

Snowboarders use a rope tow at Hurricane Ridge in 2016. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans

Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans

A unanimous Port Angeles City Council has agreed to consider options for improved safety barriers to help prevent suicides at the Eighth… Continue reading

Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief

Jim Walkowski, assistant chief for Spokane County Fire District No. 9, will be East Jefferson Fire-Rescue’s new chief. Walkowski, who has 32… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief
Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house

Bail was set for Gary Lee Blanton, Sr. at $150,000 Monday jailed after he allegedly fired a .44 Magnum handgun into a… Continue reading

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house
Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge

Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge

A montage of photos and videos depicting Ashley Ann Wishart’s abbreviated life ended Friday night with stark finality at Dungeness Community Church. For… Continue reading

Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge
Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides

Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides

Every night since Monday morning, when 15-year-old Ashley Wishart flung herself off the Valley Creek bridge, Siouxzie Hinton has joined other residents… Continue reading

Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides
Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores

Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores

Retailers in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks had turkey on their mind Wednesday but today and Saturday on their calendars. They were… Continue reading

Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores
Retailers ready for shoppers in Jefferson County

Retailers ready for shoppers in Jefferson County

Once the remains of Thanksgiving dinner are put away, many will go shopping. According to a survey by Deloitte — an auditing,… Continue reading

Retailers ready for shoppers in Jefferson County
Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles

Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles

The preparation began long before volunteers arrived in the kitchen at 5:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. And the effects will be felt long… Continue reading

Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles
Thanksgiving meal seats 250 in Chimacum

Thanksgiving meal seats 250 in Chimacum

Rita Hubbard has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Six weeks ago, she offered to coordinate the team of close to… Continue reading

Thanksgiving meal seats 250 in Chimacum