Daily Update Newsletter

‘Sleeping Beauty’ ballet graces Port Angeles this weekend

‘Sleeping Beauty’ ballet graces Port Angeles this weekend

Ballet Workshop will premiere a brand-new full-length production of “Sleeping Beauty,” presented by the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts, on… Continue reading

‘Sleeping Beauty’ ballet graces Port Angeles this weekend

Trump’s proposed budget cuts discussed as application for OlyCAP grant is approved

Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved an application from Olympic Community Action Programs for a Community Development Block Grant, even though it is… Continue reading

Race to Alaska race boss to reminisce, talk about upcoming run tonight

Race to Alaska race boss to reminisce, talk about upcoming run tonight

Race to Alaska boss Daniel Evans will talk about past races and work up enthusiasm for the next one during a free… Continue reading

Race to Alaska race boss to reminisce, talk about upcoming run tonight
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Parker Elias of Port Angeles tees off on the third hole at Peninsula Golf Club in Port Angeles on Tuesday.

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles’ depth sinks Port Townsend in golf match

The Port Angeles boys golf team remained undefeated, narrowly beating Port Townsend in an Olympic League… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Parker Elias of Port Angeles tees off on the third hole at Peninsula Golf Club in Port Angeles on Tuesday.

OUTDOORS: Hood Canal primed for epic king season

ANYBODY WHO HAS driven U.S. Highway 101 to Olympia or points south has passed the George Adams Salmon Hatchery, a state-owned facility producing (as of… Continue reading

Carol Jones                                Townsend Bay Ringers are, front row from left, Leslie Lewis, Linda York, Diane Thompson, Terry Reitz and Carol Jones; and back row from left, Judy Schussler (director), Marj Iuro, Christine Jacobson, Molly Harlich, Richard McGuffin and Pat Hartman.

‘Ringin’ in the Rain’ to sound off tonight in Port Townsend

The Townsend Bay Ringers will return at 7 p.m. today for their fourth appearance in the Trinity United Methodist Church Candlelight Series… Continue reading

Carol Jones                                Townsend Bay Ringers are, front row from left, Leslie Lewis, Linda York, Diane Thompson, Terry Reitz and Carol Jones; and back row from left, Judy Schussler (director), Marj Iuro, Christine Jacobson, Molly Harlich, Richard McGuffin and Pat Hartman.
Project to test forest management techniques in Olympic Experimental State Forest

Project to test forest management techniques in Olympic Experimental State Forest

Researchers are preparing for a large-scale forest management experiment in the Olympic Experimental State Forest with hopes of benefiting the environment, economy… Continue reading

Project to test forest management techniques in Olympic Experimental State Forest
Heart of Service award nominations being taken now

Heart of Service award nominations being taken now

NOMINATIONS ARE BEING accepted now for the 2017 Jefferson County Heart of Service Award. The nomination deadline originally set for Monday has been extended to… Continue reading

Heart of Service award nominations being taken now
“Weedy Gastronomy – What to Eat, What to Avoid” will be presented by Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Coordinator Cathy Lucero at noon Thursday at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

Edible weeds topic of lecture

Cathy Lucero, Clallam County Noxious Weed Control coordinator, will talk about edible versus inedible weeds at noon Thursday. “Weedy Gastronomy — What… Continue reading

“Weedy Gastronomy – What to Eat, What to Avoid” will be presented by Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Coordinator Cathy Lucero at noon Thursday at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

Several charges against Adam Chamberlin dropped

Criminal charges, including charges of posting sexual photos online of two people without their permission, have been dropped against a Port Angeles… Continue reading

Forks scholarship auction sets all-time record

Forks scholarship auction sets all-time record

The Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction set a new all-time record over the weekend, taking in $128,195. The 53rd annual fundraiser not only surpassed… Continue reading

Forks scholarship auction sets all-time record

Senate GOP releases budget with more education money

Senate Republicans on Tuesday released a $43 billion two-year budget that puts an additional $1.8 billion… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Forks batters feast in slugfest

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Forks batters feast in slugfest

Forks’ bats were ready in a 13-11 season-opening nonleague softball victory over Chimacum at Orr Field in Beaver. Jayden Olson hit a clutch… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Forks batters feast in slugfest
Environmentalists warn about Trump’s Puget Sound budget cuts

Environmentalists warn about Trump’s Puget Sound budget cuts

State officials, environmental advocates and others are warning of dire environmental and economic consequences if President Donald… Continue reading

Environmentalists warn about Trump’s Puget Sound budget cuts
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Liam Harris, Sequim boys soccer

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Liam Harris, Sequim boys soccer

Sequim boys soccer forward Liam Harris is off to an incredibly fast start for the Wolves. In his first game of the year last week,… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Liam Harris, Sequim boys soccer
ONP reports more visits in 2016 than in 2015

ONP reports more visits in 2016 than in 2015

Olympic National Park reported growth in annual visitation for a fourth consecutive year. Park officials reported an estimated 3,390,221 recreation visits in… Continue reading

ONP reports more visits in 2016 than in 2015
Clallam Transit General Manager Wendy Clark-Getzin

Clallam Transit approves ‘Strait Shot’ bus service to Bainbridge ferry terminal

Clallam Transit has approved a daily bus service from downtown Port Angeles to the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal. Transit board members voted 8-0… Continue reading

Clallam Transit General Manager Wendy Clark-Getzin
New taxing district on agenda tonight for Port Angeles City Council

New taxing district on agenda tonight for Port Angeles City Council

Residents attending tonight’s Port Angeles City Council meeting will be able to sound off on creating a new taxing district for street… Continue reading

New taxing district on agenda tonight for Port Angeles City Council

Bid accepted for Olympic Discovery Trail work at Discovery Bay

The Jefferson County commissioners have accepted a bid from a Burlington based construction company to complete a section of the Olympic Discovery… Continue reading

New Clallam County park rules proposed; drones and generators addressed

Drones would be restricted in Clallam County parks unless the operator gets permission and a special permit under a proposal commissioners will… Continue reading