Daily Update Newsletter

Pink ribbons to go up in Port Angeles for annual fundraiser

Pink ribbons. Pink quilt raffle. Pink golf tournament. Pink Angeles. The annual Pink Up Port Angeles campaign, which benefits Operation Uplift —… Continue reading

Port Angeles floats on the way, city says; floats to be installed this summer

Port Angeles floats on the way, city says; floats to be installed this summer

The long-awaited mooring floats that were removed in 2012 and that had been predicted to return to City Pier by June should… Continue reading

Port Angeles floats on the way, city says; floats to be installed this summer

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to hear update on Shoreline Master Program

The three Clallam County commissioners will hear an update on the county’s Shoreline Master Program at 9 a.m. Monday. The work session will be in… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Board eyes contract for local company on trail project

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider executing a construction contract for the bid amount of $557,319 with Port Hadlock-based Shold Excavating Inc. for the… Continue reading

Brothers Tripp, Chris and Trevor Burd of Team Pure & Wild/Freeburd were the first to cross the finish line in Ketchikan after 750 miles of sailing and peddling. Credits: (Daphne Stuart/R2AK)

Team Pure & Wild beats second-place winner by six minutes in Race to Alaska

It was a close finish at the dock in Ketchikan, Alaska. Team Pure &Wild arrived at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, only six minutes… Continue reading

Brothers Tripp, Chris and Trevor Burd of Team Pure & Wild/Freeburd were the first to cross the finish line in Ketchikan after 750 miles of sailing and peddling. Credits: (Daphne Stuart/R2AK)
A marbled murrelet (U.S. Forest Service)

DNR boss to appoint forest panel; focus on marbled murrelet, 10-year sustainable harvest

The state Department of Natural Resources will assemble a panel of experts to help plan for the future of state forests, Commissioner of… Continue reading

A marbled murrelet (U.S. Forest Service)
Entrepreneur tells of delays in rehabilitating Lincoln Theater

Entrepreneur tells of delays in rehabilitating Lincoln Theater

The Lincoln Theater in Port Angeles is now gutted as entrepreneur Jacob Oppelt eyes design work and permitting to transform it into… Continue reading

Entrepreneur tells of delays in rehabilitating Lincoln Theater
Coast Guard’s Active returns to PA after seizing cocaine

Coast Guard’s Active returns to PA after seizing cocaine

The 75-member crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Active returned to homeport in Port Angeles this month after seizing more than… Continue reading

Coast Guard’s Active returns to PA after seizing cocaine
Coho summer sailing season begins; fourth round trip added

Coho summer sailing season begins; fourth round trip added

The MV Coho ferry added a fourth round-trip sailing between Port Angeles and Victoria today, Black Ball Ferry Line officials announced. Through… Continue reading

Coho summer sailing season begins; fourth round trip added
Lands commissioner fields barrage of questions during Port Angeles gathering

Lands commissioner fields barrage of questions during Port Angeles gathering

The state Department of Natural Resources’ newest leader visited Port Angeles last week to unveil her agency’s newest initiative: a competitive technical… Continue reading

Lands commissioner fields barrage of questions during Port Angeles gathering
Port Angeles murder trial to proceed with fingerprint evidence

Port Angeles murder trial to proceed with fingerprint evidence

The local murder case of already-convicted murderer Tommy Ross Jr. will proceed as planned. Clallam County Superior Court Judge Brian Coughenour last… Continue reading

Port Angeles murder trial to proceed with fingerprint evidence
Matthew Nash (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Debra Stevens, a resident on Atterberry Road and retired city planner, speaks during a public comment session June 1, in the Clallam County Courthouse about a proposed 73-unit manufactured housing development at the intersection of Atterberry and Hooker roads. She said Matriotti Creek should see a buffer of 150 feet due to its classification in Clallam County’s Critical Areas Map and a full environmental review should be done on the site.

Carlsborg manufactured homes hearing continued to July

Those interested in the status of the proposed community of 73 manufactured homes in Carlsborg… Continue reading

Matthew Nash (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Debra Stevens, a resident on Atterberry Road and retired city planner, speaks during a public comment session June 1, in the Clallam County Courthouse about a proposed 73-unit manufactured housing development at the intersection of Atterberry and Hooker roads. She said Matriotti Creek should see a buffer of 150 feet due to its classification in Clallam County’s Critical Areas Map and a full environmental review should be done on the site.

Agreement reached on O’Brien Meadows property

In what was described as a “kumbaya moment,” Green Crow Investments Co. and the O’Brien Meadows homeowners’ association have come to terms… Continue reading

Sequim approves 103-unit housing development on Brownfield Road

Sequim approves 103-unit housing development on Brownfield Road

The first phase of a proposed 103-unit housing development near U.S. Highway 101 tentatively will break ground this summer on Brownfield Road. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2017
  • By Matthew Nash Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Sequim approves 103-unit housing development on Brownfield Road

Jefferson Hospice Foundation eyes expansion of services

The Hospice Foundation for Jefferson Healthcare is looking for new and better funding options as officials eye expanding its services in Jefferson… Continue reading

Public comment sought on state ferry fare increase proposal

The Washington State Transportation Commission is seeking public comment on a proposal to raise state ferry fares beginning in October. The deadline for… Continue reading

Summer food programs on the menu across Peninsula

Several food service programs will be held across the North Olympic Peninsula for children 18 and younger this summer. All programs are free with no… Continue reading

Outdoor work parties, garden party on tap this week on the Peninsula

Outdoor work parties in Port Townsend and Brinnon, a garden party and a summer solstice barbecue are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Matthew Nash (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Ron Quigley of Diamond Point looks over his bonsai forest, a Japanese larch he obtained in 2007 from its designer, the late Sharon Muth of Bonsai NW. It’s one of many bonsai trees Quigley treasures in his collection.

Dungeness Bonsai Society hosts its 41st annual show this weekend in Sequim

It takes patience and determination to keep a bonsai tree going, and members of the Dungeness… Continue reading

Matthew Nash (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Ron Quigley of Diamond Point looks over his bonsai forest, a Japanese larch he obtained in 2007 from its designer, the late Sharon Muth of Bonsai NW. It’s one of many bonsai trees Quigley treasures in his collection.

Olympic Theatre Arts announces new season of live theater

Olympic Theatre Arts has unveiled its 2017-18 theater season. Season ticket subscriptions are now on sale to the public until Aug. 1, when… Continue reading