Daily Update Newsletter

Jefferson County commissioners clear changes to Chimacum Creek no-shooting area

Jefferson County commissioners clear changes to Chimacum Creek no-shooting area

The Jefferson County commissioners approved changes to a no-shooting ordinance already in place around lower Chimacum Creek in Irondale in an effort to… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners clear changes to Chimacum Creek no-shooting area
Port Angeles Safeway wins governor’s award

Port Angeles Safeway wins governor’s award

The Port Angeles Safeway on Lincoln Street was honored as the Governor’s 2017 Medium Private Employer of the Year for its efforts… Continue reading

Port Angeles Safeway wins governor’s award
McAleer leads, juvenile detention tax approved in first count of Clallam votes

McAleer leads, juvenile detention tax approved in first count of Clallam votes

EDITOR’S NOTE: The result of the Forks mayoral contest has been corrected. Port of Port Angeles incumbent Colleen McAleer was far ahead of challenger Michael… Continue reading

McAleer leads, juvenile detention tax approved in first count of Clallam votes
Housing measure fails in first count of Jefferson ballots; McComas in lead

Housing measure fails in first count of Jefferson ballots; McComas in lead

A measure to raise the taxes of property owners to help pay for homes for others was overwhelmingly rejected in the first count of ballots… Continue reading

Housing measure fails in first count of Jefferson ballots; McComas in lead

Port Townsend City Council considers amended version of tax increase

The Port Townsend City Council has approved on a first reading an amended version of an ordinance that would raise property taxes… Continue reading

Clallam, Jefferson transit schedules set for Veterans Day

Clallam Transit buses will operate on regular schedules on Veterans Day, while Jefferson Transit will not run buses Saturday. Regular fixed route, dial-a-ride, Clallam Connect… Continue reading

Seattle lawsuit challenges bar on entry of refugee’s family

A Somali refugee living in Washington state is asking a federal judge to let his wife and… Continue reading

Western governors want federal help in invasive mussel fight

Western governors want federal help in invasive mussel fight

Governors of 19 Western states are pressing the federal government to do more to prevent the… Continue reading

Western governors want federal help in invasive mussel fight
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue delays on hiring new chief

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue delays on hiring new chief

It will likely be weeks before East Jefferson Fire-Rescue picks a replacement for Chief Gordon Pomeroy, who is scheduled to retire at… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue delays on hiring new chief
General election ballots due across Peninsula

General election ballots due across Peninsula

The 2017 general election is today. Ballots must be postmarked today or dropped off no later than 8 p.m. at one of several drop boxes… Continue reading

General election ballots due across Peninsula
Port Angeles woman treated, released after truck driven by council candidate hits her

Port Angeles woman treated, released after truck driven by council candidate hits her

A 23-year-old Port Angeles woman was injured when a vehicle driven by City Council candidate Travis Berglund hit her at Front and… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman treated, released after truck driven by council candidate hits her

$8.7 million Port of Port Angeles budget clears hurdle

A proposed $8.7 million Port of Port Angeles 2018 operating budget that leans on continued robust logging-related traffic passed a hurdle Monday… Continue reading

Clallam County trains roughly 300 CERT members in 2017

The county has trained more Community Emergency Response Team members this year than it has in the past, Undersheriff Ron Cameron told… Continue reading

Women sign letter calling for change at Washington Capitol

More than 170 women — including lobbyists and lawmakers — signed a letter Monday calling for… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK, Lauren Larson, Port Angeles cross country runner

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK, Lauren Larson, Port Angeles cross country runner

Port Angeles’ Lauren Larson had a spectacular end to her freshman season on the Roughriders’ girls cross country team, capped off with a top 10… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK, Lauren Larson, Port Angeles cross country runner
Jefferson County group to donate $10,000 to Planned Parenthood after fundraiser

Jefferson County group to donate $10,000 to Planned Parenthood after fundraiser

Jefferson County Advocates for Better Health plans to deliver more than $10,000 raised by Jefferson County residents to the Planned Parenthood offices… Continue reading

Jefferson County group to donate $10,000 to Planned Parenthood after fundraiser
GIRLS SWIMMING: Port Angeles swimmers win district, off to state meet

GIRLS SWIMMING: Port Angeles swimmers win district, off to state meet

For the second straight year and the fourth time in six years, the Port Angeles girls swim team won the West Central District… Continue reading

GIRLS SWIMMING: Port Angeles swimmers win district, off to state meet
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue mulls hiring new chief after interviews

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue mulls hiring new chief after interviews

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue could have a new fire chief as early as today, which would allow current Chief Gordon Pomeroy to retire… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue mulls hiring new chief after interviews
26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting

26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting

A man dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened fire… Continue reading

26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting

Tickets on sale for Port Angeles’ Winterfest fundraiser

Tickets are now on sale for Winterfest, an annual fundraiser featuring dinner and short films that supports winter sports at Hurricane Ridge.… Continue reading