Daily Update Newsletter

Boat sinks as pumps fail in John Wayne Marina

Boat sinks as pumps fail in John Wayne Marina

A 46-foot wooden powerboat sank at John Wayne Marina overnight. Harbormaster Ron Amundson said the first call came in at about 9:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Boat sinks as pumps fail in John Wayne Marina

Pile-driving begins for Navy pier; completion pushed back to next July

Pile-driving began this week on Ediz Hook and will continue for up to two months as in-water construction began anew Monday on… Continue reading

Work continues Tuesday on the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s new building, which will begin housing Klallam Counseling Services in August. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Lower Elwha preparing to move counseling services

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is expanding its efforts near South Dry Creek Road and U.S. Highway 101, its CEO said Tuesday.… Continue reading

Work continues Tuesday on the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s new building, which will begin housing Klallam Counseling Services in August. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Extra work done on sand cap as part of Port Angeles Harbor cleanup

Port of Port Angeles commissioners approved a work order and change order this week as part of the Western Port Angeles Harbor… Continue reading

Jim Jones

Clallam budget deficit less than projected

Clallam County’s budget deficit for 2017 is looking “significantly better” than it did six months ago, a county executive said Tuesday. That’s… Continue reading

Jim Jones
Welcome to Coopville: Port Angeles woman builds home for happy chickens

Welcome to Coopville: Port Angeles woman builds home for happy chickens

Cindy Stallknecht saw a need and built a town. Stallknecht, 55, is the creator and proprietor of “Coopville,” a collection of buildings… Continue reading

Welcome to Coopville: Port Angeles woman builds home for happy chickens
Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

The Port of Port Townsend will conduct an open house Tuesday to provide updates and hear comments on renovations at the Boat… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations
Ryan Chen and Madelynne Jones are Borachio and Margaret in the Shakespeare in the Woods production of “Much Ado about Nothing,” playing each weekend beginning today through Sunday, Aug. 6 in the park outside the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to romp through Webster’s Woods

In a comedy spiced with piquant lines, here’s one the actor Josh Sutcliffe relishes especially. “Man is a giddy thing,” he gets… Continue reading

Ryan Chen and Madelynne Jones are Borachio and Margaret in the Shakespeare in the Woods production of “Much Ado about Nothing,” playing each weekend beginning today through Sunday, Aug. 6 in the park outside the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Principal chosen for Blue Heron Middle School

The Port Townsend School District has hired Patrick Gaffney as the new principal for Blue Heron Middle School. Gaffney will take over… Continue reading

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Crews fight house fire near Sequim

Clallam County Fire District 3 crews were fighting a structure fire at 191 Cascadia Loop in North Sunland on Thursday evening. The fire… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim schools look to impacts of state budget

The Sequim School District could see an increase of $3,215,724 in school funding starting with the… Continue reading

Sequim Lavender Weekend: Dr. Lavender is in at street fair; farms open

Sequim Lavender Weekend: Dr. Lavender is in at street fair; farms open

Who wears white and prescribes purple? Paul Jendrucko, aka Dr. Lavender. Recommends plant Jendrucko will recommend lavender up and down to those who… Continue reading

Sequim Lavender Weekend: Dr. Lavender is in at street fair; farms open

Lavender farms offer everything from U-pick to music

Sequim’s lavender farms, many of which provide the wares found at the Sequim Lavender Festival Street Fair, offer a plethora of events for… Continue reading

Annual art show, sale is back for Sequim Lavender Weekend

Annual art show, sale is back for Sequim Lavender Weekend

Art Jam is gearing up for its annual art show and sale just in time for Sequim Lavender Weekend. This year, the show… Continue reading

Annual art show, sale is back for Sequim Lavender Weekend
See an art form unique to the Pacific Northwest at the Lavender Weekend Driftwood Art Show, set from 10 a.m. to 
5 p.m. daily today through Sunday in the Sequim Middle School cafeteria, 301 W. Hendrickson Road. Pictured is “Twist of Fate” by Tuttie Peetz.

A Northwest ‘twist’ on driftwood art to be presented at show

An art form unique to the Pacific Northwest will be displayed at the Lavender Weekend Driftwood Art Show today through Sunday. The show… Continue reading

See an art form unique to the Pacific Northwest at the Lavender Weekend Driftwood Art Show, set from 10 a.m. to 
5 p.m. daily today through Sunday in the Sequim Middle School cafeteria, 301 W. Hendrickson Road. Pictured is “Twist of Fate” by Tuttie Peetz.
Vaughn Alexander “Alex” Richardson

Results released on death of young man in Neah Bay

A former Air Force special forces instructor whose burned body was found April 1 at the wheel of his car in a… Continue reading

Vaughn Alexander “Alex” Richardson
Individuals with information about a break-in at Sunny Farms Country Store on Wednesday are asked to contact Detective Sgt. Eric Munger at 360-417-2576 or Dispatch at 360-417-2459 regarding this crime.

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office probing Carlsborg burglary

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at Sunny Farms Country Store. Deputy Mark Titterness took a burglary report Wednesday at… Continue reading

Individuals with information about a break-in at Sunny Farms Country Store on Wednesday are asked to contact Detective Sgt. Eric Munger at 360-417-2576 or Dispatch at 360-417-2459 regarding this crime.
Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail

Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail

The Jefferson County commissioners have accepted a donation from the Peninsula Trails Coalition to be used on the Discovery Bay segment of… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners accept $10,000 donation for Olympic Discovery Trail
‘Make it or break it’: Composites center CEO tells of product plans, stakes

‘Make it or break it’: Composites center CEO tells of product plans, stakes

The Composite Recycling Technology Center is feeling pressure as it prepares its transition to being self-funded. The CRTC’s success will be determined… Continue reading

‘Make it or break it’: Composites center CEO tells of product plans, stakes
Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall

Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall

The Ferris wheel that was shut down at this year’s Rhododendron Festival after three people fell from one of the gondolas has… Continue reading

Ferris wheel cleared, back in use after Rhody Fest fall