Daily Update Newsletter

A marmot is seen on top of Mount Dana in Yosemite, Calif. (Inklein via Wikipedia)

Olympic National Park officials seeking marmot monitors

Olympic National Park is now accepting volunteer applications for the Olympic Marmot Monitoring Program 2017 survey season. The 2017 application deadline… Continue reading

A marmot is seen on top of Mount Dana in Yosemite, Calif. (Inklein via Wikipedia)

Clallam commissioners review more issues on vacation rentals

Clallam County commissioners will each compile a list of issues with proposed regulations on bed-and-breakfast inn and vacation rental regulations for the… Continue reading

In this Tuesday photo provided by Chelan County Fire District 3, logs burn near Leavenworth. The wildfire that started at an old log-storage site has prompted evacuation orders for homes and cabins at a popular Washington state hiking and skiing destination, officials said Wednesday. (Ben Torkelson/Chelan County Fire District 3 via AP)

Wildfire near Leavenworth about 50 percent contained, officials say

The Associated Press Officials say a wildfire near a popular Washington state hiking and skiing destination is now about 50 percent contained. The blaze just… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2017
  • Associated Press
In this Tuesday photo provided by Chelan County Fire District 3, logs burn near Leavenworth. The wildfire that started at an old log-storage site has prompted evacuation orders for homes and cabins at a popular Washington state hiking and skiing destination, officials said Wednesday. (Ben Torkelson/Chelan County Fire District 3 via AP)
PREP SOFTBALL: State-bound Port Angeles digging the long ball

PREP SOFTBALL: State-bound Port Angeles digging the long ball

Watching the Port Angeles softball team swing the bat, you can almost feel the panic sweat forming in the palms of opposition pitchers.… Continue reading

PREP SOFTBALL: State-bound Port Angeles digging the long ball

Two plead in alleged assault; case probed as hate crime said to have been like ‘schoolyard fight’

What was first investigated as a possible hate crime last summer when a black man was allegedly beaten up resulted Tuesday in… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare seeks input from Quilcene, Brinnon on health care needs

Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioners are looking to the residents of south Jefferson County to give them some input on their specific health… Continue reading

Raymond Carver

Thursday events in Port Angeles to honor Raymond Carver

A number of events to honor the late poet and writer Raymond Carver are planned Thursday during the inaugural Raymond Carver Day.… Continue reading

Raymond Carver
Volunteers sought for Olympia oyster monitoring in Quilcene Bay

Volunteers sought for Olympia oyster monitoring in Quilcene Bay

The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee is seeking volunteers to monitor Olympia oyster populations as part of a nearshore restoration project. The committee… Continue reading

Volunteers sought for Olympia oyster monitoring in Quilcene Bay
Developer looks to bring 103 homes to Sequim subdivision

Developer looks to bring 103 homes to Sequim subdivision

Plans are expected to come before Sequim officials for a 103 single-family residential homes subdivision called… Continue reading

Developer looks to bring 103 homes to Sequim subdivision

Clallam candidates drop out after filing

Filing week for the Nov. 7 general election ended Friday, but some candidates are still dropping out while others are needed. Just… Continue reading

Republican Sen. Joe Fain, far right, speaks in a mostly empty Senate chamber during adjournment of a 30-day special legislative session Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

State lawmakers start second special session

State lawmakers adjourned their first special session Tuesday but were immediately called back into overtime by… Continue reading

Republican Sen. Joe Fain, far right, speaks in a mostly empty Senate chamber during adjournment of a 30-day special legislative session Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)
“Wildlife-Friendly Landscapes Using Natives” will be presented by Master Gardener Mike Barnes this Thursday in Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

Help home become landscape-friendly with Port Angeles lecture

WSU Clallam County Master Gardener Mike Barnes will discuss ways to make a home landscape-friendly for wildlife by growing native plants when… Continue reading

“Wildlife-Friendly Landscapes Using Natives” will be presented by Master Gardener Mike Barnes this Thursday in Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP: McMenamin 7th after first day; five Sequim golfers make cut

Sequim’s Alex McMenamin shot an 80 on her first day at the 2A State Golf Tournament Tuesday, good for seventh place. McMenamin, who… Continue reading

Extended candidate filing periods set for Peninsula counties

Both Jefferson and Clallam counties will have an extended filing period open next week to try and field candidates for the elected… Continue reading

Washington loses legal fight, might pay up to $2 billion to save salmon

Washington loses legal fight, might pay up to $2 billion to save salmon

Washington state has lost a major legal battle which could force it to spend nearly $2 billion… Continue reading

Washington loses legal fight, might pay up to $2 billion to save salmon

Washington state’s U.S. senators join call for Sessions probe

U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray of Washington state have joined nine other Democratic senators in urging the inspector general of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigate report of robbery

City police are investigating a reported robbery after a man said someone displayed a handgun and stole about $150 cash near Port… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shelby Jones, Sequim softball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shelby Jones, Sequim softball

Sequim’s Shelby Jones came through in the clutch in a big way for the Wolves this past week, winning three games at the West Central… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shelby Jones, Sequim softball
STATE TENNIS: Sequim duo off to state

STATE TENNIS: Sequim duo off to state

Sequim’s Hannah D’Amico and Jessica Dietzman stayed the course last week and now are the Wolves’ second doubles team to earn a 2A… Continue reading

STATE TENNIS: Sequim duo off to state
LEFTIES BASEBALL: HarbourCats sign Canadian woman as pitcher

LEFTIES BASEBALL: HarbourCats sign Canadian woman as pitcher

It was a landmark day for the Victoria HarbourCats, as the West Coast League club announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Claire… Continue reading

LEFTIES BASEBALL: HarbourCats sign Canadian woman as pitcher