Daily Update Newsletter

Immigration fears hit Olympic Peninsula

Law enforcement agencies won’t deport individuals

Jefferson commissioners to discuss sheriff appointment

Three candidates named by Jefferson County Democrats

Local immigrants worry about federal orders

As President Donald Trump steps into office and reports of migrant arrests flood the media, one emotion is rising for local immigrants… Continue reading

Eric Spencer, a landscaping and janitorial worker for New Life Open Bible Church, clears snow from a sidewalk next to the church at Sixth and Peabody streets in Port Angeles on Thursday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

After snowfall, cold temperatures expected today

Morning commutes could continue to be icy, weather service says

Eric Spencer, a landscaping and janitorial worker for New Life Open Bible Church, clears snow from a sidewalk next to the church at Sixth and Peabody streets in Port Angeles on Thursday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

First Friday Art Walk set today in Sequim

A reception for a new art exhibit, the First Friday Art Walk in Sequim and a theatre production of “Macbeth” highlight arts and entertainment events… Continue reading

OMC board seeking candidates to fill spot

Commissioners also make all seven positions at-large

Port Townsend Food Co-op sets date for union election

Simple majority needed to approve ballot

Public opposes rezone of Port Townsend park

City has funded housing site layout study

Port Angeles brothers Finley Bornsworth, 3, left, and Oliver Bornsworth, 6, take a snowy sled ride on the campus of Port Angeles High School on Tuesday. Overnight snowfall left a mantle of white over much of the North Olympic Peninsula with an additional chance of snow showers forecast through the weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Snow day

Port Angeles brothers Finley Bornsworth, 3, left, and Oliver Bornsworth, 6, take a snowy sled ride on the campus of Port Angeles High School on… Continue reading

Port Angeles brothers Finley Bornsworth, 3, left, and Oliver Bornsworth, 6, take a snowy sled ride on the campus of Port Angeles High School on Tuesday. Overnight snowfall left a mantle of white over much of the North Olympic Peninsula with an additional chance of snow showers forecast through the weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

City of Port Angeles updates mobile and itinerant vendor code

Effective March 1, process expands definitions, establishes criteria

Funding freeze may affect Port Angeles grants

Judge extends block of Trump action

Port Angeles school board approves criteria for new leader

Directors looking for visionary innovator with extensive experience

Madison Canterbury, 7, of Shelton looks at a Valentine’s gift she created with the assistance of volunteers Chandra McGuff, left, and Nicole Lemon at a craft table set up outside the Silver Lining Cafe at The Wharf on Saturday on the Port Angeles waterfront. Youngsters were given the opportunity to create gifts and Valentine’s cookies during the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Valentine’s gift

Madison Canterbury, 7, of Shelton looks at a Valentine’s gift she created with the assistance of volunteers Chandra McGuff, left, and Nicole Lemon at a… Continue reading

Madison Canterbury, 7, of Shelton looks at a Valentine’s gift she created with the assistance of volunteers Chandra McGuff, left, and Nicole Lemon at a craft table set up outside the Silver Lining Cafe at The Wharf on Saturday on the Port Angeles waterfront. Youngsters were given the opportunity to create gifts and Valentine’s cookies during the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Students at White Crane Martial Arts in downtown Port Angeles attended a lecture on the history and philosophy of Martial arts by visiting grandmaster Mike Foulk from Vancouver. (White Crane Martial Arts)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Registration open for OJBR

Registration is open for Olympic Junior Babe Ruth baseball and softball. If people are signing up multiple players from the same family,… Continue reading

Students at White Crane Martial Arts in downtown Port Angeles attended a lecture on the history and philosophy of Martial arts by visiting grandmaster Mike Foulk from Vancouver. (White Crane Martial Arts)
Lavender Cowder, 7, in her front yard on A street in west Port Angeles, tries to taste a snowflake during a brief snow shower Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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A taste of winter

Lavender Cowder, age 7, in her front yard on A street in west Port Angeles tries to taste a snowflake during a brief snow shower… Continue reading

Lavender Cowder, 7, in her front yard on A street in west Port Angeles, tries to taste a snowflake during a brief snow shower Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Clallam Bay Early Learning Center opened Monday to help provide service to an area with an identified childcare desert. At first, the center will accept nine children under 6 years old, with the goal of expanding to a total of 30 children. (Clallam Economic Development Council)

Daycare opens in Clallam Bay to address ‘childcare desert’

Nine slots available to start, with plans to expand to 30 children

The Clallam Bay Early Learning Center opened Monday to help provide service to an area with an identified childcare desert. At first, the center will accept nine children under 6 years old, with the goal of expanding to a total of 30 children. (Clallam Economic Development Council)
Jane Smith uses gourds as her canvas. She uses a wide variety of techniques and embellishments in her designs, and the trinkets she uses to enhance her work come from her lifetime of collecting.

First Friday Art Walk this weekend in Sequim

First Friday Art Walk will celebrate with a red-themed walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at various venues in downtown Sequim.… Continue reading

Jane Smith uses gourds as her canvas. She uses a wide variety of techniques and embellishments in her designs, and the trinkets she uses to enhance her work come from her lifetime of collecting.

Humane society board votes on transparency

Meeting minutes, financial statements won’t be shared with public

Neo-folk musician to play at Palindrome

Neo-folk musician Mariee Siou will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Wine and Cider, 1893 S. Jacob Miller… Continue reading

New exhibit to open during Second Saturday Art Walk

Andrea Woods will open a new exhibit, “Vietnam: People, Places, Cuisine,” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday during the Second Saturday… Continue reading