Daily Update Newsletter

Clallam County’s Rainshadow Disc Golf Park dedicated near Blyn

Clallam County’s Rainshadow Disc Golf Park dedicated near Blyn

Rainshadow Disc Golf Park dedicated near Blyn

Clallam County’s Rainshadow Disc Golf Park dedicated near Blyn
Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have authorized staff members to advertise for bids on the stormwater treatment improvement project for the Boat… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend working to finalize plans for stormwater treatment upgrade
Firefighters for Clallam County District 3 cool down hot spots on a plastic-covered greenhouse after it and a nearby cargo trailer caught fire Friday at a marijuana farm at 639 John Jacobs Road east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire guts greenhouse, cargo trailer at marijuana farm east of Port Angeles

A greenhouse and nearby 18-wheel cargo trailer were destroyed by fire at a marijuana farm, Captain Hansons LLC, Clallam County Sgt. Randy… Continue reading

Firefighters for Clallam County District 3 cool down hot spots on a plastic-covered greenhouse after it and a nearby cargo trailer caught fire Friday at a marijuana farm at 639 John Jacobs Road east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam sheriff suspends pet licensing program, citing privacy concerns

Clallam sheriff suspends pet licensing program, citing privacy concerns

Although a public records request for information on more than 2,000 pet owners and their animals has been rescinded, Clallam County Sheriff… Continue reading

Clallam sheriff suspends pet licensing program, citing privacy concerns
More than 100 search for hiker missing in Olympic National Park since April

More than 100 search for hiker missing in Olympic National Park since April

More than 100 search and rescue volunteers from across Western Washington searched along the Sol Duc River on Saturday in hopes… Continue reading

More than 100 search for hiker missing in Olympic National Park since April

Port Townsend Stand Down to offer services to those who served

Like those who served, Voices for Veterans seeks to provide a trusted service year after year — one that’s deserving of its… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Bats come alive in win over Guns

LEFTIES: Bats come alive in win over Guns

The Lefties got shut out for five innings, but their offense woke up for five runs in the sixth and three more… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Bats come alive in win over Guns

EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers final payment to Economic Development Corp.

Clallam County commissioners will consider the 2017 contract with the Economic Development Corp. in their weekly work session Monday and business meeting Tuesday. The Monday… Continue reading

An empty log truck blocks state Highway 112 at Wasankari Road west of Port Angeles after colliding with a pickup truck Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man killed in wreck with log truck on Highway 112; several hurt in second wreck

A Port Angeles man who died when his pickup collided with a log truck on state Highway 112 was described as generous… Continue reading

An empty log truck blocks state Highway 112 at Wasankari Road west of Port Angeles after colliding with a pickup truck Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers housing fund ballot measure

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider declaring an emergency in the availability of affordable housing and placing a property tax levy on the Nov.… Continue reading

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Two Victoria women, one with multiple sclerosis and another recovering from a recent leg surgery, plan to swim about 18.5 miles from the… Continue reading

Two Victoria women plan to swim across Strait of Juan de Fuca

Neighbors of Security Services Northwest in Discovery Bay say noise excessive

Jefferson County staff is reviewing information provided by neighbors of Security Services Northwest in the Discovery Bay area after they submitted a… Continue reading

Grocery store burglaries remain under investigation

Grocery store burglaries remain under investigation

By Matthew Nash Olympic Peninsula News Group Clallam County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate two burglaries at local groceries. Sunny Farms Country Store, 261461 U.S.… Continue reading

Grocery store burglaries remain under investigation
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Candidate challenge rejected; Port Angeles port incumbent plans to refile complaint against challenger

Colleen McAleer, incumbent Port of Port Angeles commissioner, said Thursday she will refile her campaign’s voter registration challenge against her general election… Continue reading

Shoona Riggs
Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda

Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda

Sajean Geer had taken her terrier-Chihuahua, Yoda, with her to Obstruction Point Road, one of her husband’s favorite places in the world,… Continue reading

Woman survives 6 days in wilderness thanks to rough shelter, nearby stream, insects — and Yoda
Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Most of the more than 100 people who attended a public hearing on a proposed property tax levy agreed that Jefferson County… Continue reading

Public debates proposed tax levy for affordable Jefferson County housing

Juvenile justice tax approved for Clallam ballot

A proposed sales tax increase to support the operations of the Clallam County Juvenile and Family Services facility is on its way… Continue reading

Port Angeles investigates possible data breach

City officials will hire a computer forensics company by noon today to investigate reports by residents this week that information on credit… Continue reading

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

The tall ship Lady Washington is expected to head to Port Orchard on schedule today despite running aground in Sequim and having… Continue reading

Lady Washington cleared by Coast Guard after running aground in Sequim

Carlsborg sewer system operating with 18 parcels now hooked in

The Carlsborg sewer system is up and running with 18 parcels now connected to the $9.4 million infrastructure project, Clallam County commissioners… Continue reading