Daily Update Newsletter

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties get in the win column behind solid pitching

The Port Angeles Lefties beat Kelowna 5-3 Saturday night behind a solid pitching effort from Wyatt Haccou and Keiran Shaw, picking up… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board plans vote on school-based clinic next week

The Port Angeles School Board plans to vote next Thursday on whether to work with the North Olympic Healthcare Network to have… Continue reading

Port Townsend School District caps construction of Salish Coast Elementary at $28.1 million

Port Townsend School District caps construction of Salish Coast Elementary at $28.1 million

The Port Townsend School Board approved a maximum cost of $28.1 million for the new Salish Coast Elementary School, which is on… Continue reading

Port Townsend School District caps construction of Salish Coast Elementary at $28.1 million
Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Members of the Sequim Botanical Gardens Society — Lee Bowen, Dona Brock, Jean Pier, Donni Hatlestad, Kathy Pitts, John Hassel, Maryann Ballard, Stu Hemstreet and Andy Pitts — stand where a pergola will be landscaped in as part of the planned rose garden that will be an addition to the Sequim Botanical Gardens.

Sequim community garden blossoms with help of volunteers

What used to be a starting project at Carrie Blake Park 10 years ago is blooming back to life as volunteers work to… Continue reading

Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Members of the Sequim Botanical Gardens Society — Lee Bowen, Dona Brock, Jean Pier, Donni Hatlestad, Kathy Pitts, John Hassel, Maryann Ballard, Stu Hemstreet and Andy Pitts — stand where a pergola will be landscaped in as part of the planned rose garden that will be an addition to the Sequim Botanical Gardens.
Deputies ask public’s help in locating wanted sex offender

Deputies ask public’s help in locating wanted sex offender

Law enforcement authorities are urging the public to be on the lookout for a transient, high-risk sex offender who has failed to… Continue reading

Deputies ask public’s help in locating wanted sex offender

Five file during extended Jefferson filing period, leaving some positions without candidates

Five candidates filed for election for two open offices during the extended filing period for Jefferson County, which leaves 14 positions without… Continue reading

Race to Alaska ruckus to preview third annual adventure

Race to Alaska ruckus to preview third annual adventure

PORT TOWNSEND —The Race to Alaska festivities will kick off in Port Townsend on Wednesday with the annual ruckus, which includes food, beer, informational talks… Continue reading

Race to Alaska ruckus to preview third annual adventure

Six register for Clallam election in extended filing period

West End-area fire district seats were all the rage during Clallam County’s special May 30-June 1 filing period last week. Six candidates… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Fun for all ages at jam-packed Civic Field for Lefties’ first game

LEFTIES: Fun for all ages at jam-packed Civic Field for Lefties’ first game

“We are Lefties, we are here to stay, we will rock you any day. We are… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Fun for all ages at jam-packed Civic Field for Lefties’ first game
LEFTIES: New squad drops inaugural game, but big crowd enjoys the show

LEFTIES: New squad drops inaugural game, but big crowd enjoys the show

A night at the ballpark to remember, a ball game best to forget for the Port… Continue reading

LEFTIES: New squad drops inaugural game, but big crowd enjoys the show

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Public to be introduced to Port Townsend public works director finalists

Finalists for the Port Townsend Public Works director position will be introduced to the public Monday. The introduction will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County board to discuss indigent defense

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss Clallam Public Defender’s proposal to continue to provide indigent defense services Monday. The work session will begin at… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Improved sound system coming for Monday’s game

THE CROWD FOR the first Port Angeles Lefties home game, many sporting recently purchased blue and orange team gear, streamed through the streets surrounding Civic… Continue reading

County commissioners support school-based health clinic

Clallam County commissioners are backing a proposed health clinic at Port Angeles High School. The three commissioners Tuesday approved a letter endorsing… Continue reading

Officer object of FBI inquiry; investigation underway in Forks Police Department

The FBI is investigating the activities of Forks Police Officer Michael Gentry, police department Administrator Rick Bart confirmed this week. Bart said the… Continue reading

Port Angeles man sentenced to 68 months on drug charges

A Port Angeles man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading to a charge of possession with… Continue reading

BASEBALL: Large crowd sees Lefties lose franchise’s first game

BASEBALL: Large crowd sees Lefties lose franchise’s first game

Editors Note: A more detailed game story, photos as well as a column about the game will appear in Sunday’s Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES… Continue reading

BASEBALL: Large crowd sees Lefties lose franchise’s first game
‘Day of the Orca’ celebrates killer whale, Port Townsend science center’s 35th year

‘Day of the Orca’ celebrates killer whale, Port Townsend science center’s 35th year

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will kick off Orca Month and its 35th anniversary year with “The Day of the Orca”… Continue reading

‘Day of the Orca’ celebrates killer whale, Port Townsend science center’s 35th year

Former Chimacum student charged with assault after knife brought to school

A former Chimacum student was charged with multiple counts of assault after he was arrested for investigation of bringing a knife onto the… Continue reading

Sequim looks to finish remodel of Guy Cole Convention Center

Sequim looks to finish remodel of Guy Cole Convention Center

A full remodel of the Guy Cole Convention Center might come by year’s end. City staff told the Sequim City Council last Monday… Continue reading

Sequim looks to finish remodel of Guy Cole Convention Center