Daily Update Newsletter

Washington Senate approves REAL ID compliance bill

The Senate has taken another step toward bringing Washington state into compliance with federal identification requirements,… Continue reading

Measure would help sex trafficking victims clear convictions

Measure would help sex trafficking victims clear convictions

Jessica Wolfe was forced into sex trafficking shortly after her 19th birthday. Years later, after running away… Continue reading

Measure would help sex trafficking victims clear convictions
OUTDOORS: Oyster, clam rules modified, most seasons open or open soon

OUTDOORS: Oyster, clam rules modified, most seasons open or open soon

The WDFW modified sport oyster and clamming seasons on several public beaches beginning last Wednesday. All oyster and clam species are affected and… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Oyster, clam rules modified, most seasons open or open soon
The recovery boiler and smokestack at Rayonier pulp mill in Port Angeles topple in a controlled implosion Oct. 30, 1998. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Rayonier: 20-year anniversary sees site still dormant, with 2026 as cleanup target

Tuesday marks the 20th anniversary of the Rayonier Inc. pulp mill’s demise, the death of what was Clallam County’s largest employer, the… Continue reading

The recovery boiler and smokestack at Rayonier pulp mill in Port Angeles topple in a controlled implosion Oct. 30, 1998. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Cars make their way around a curve on U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Crescent west of Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Start of Highway 101 work around Lake Crescent delayed until April

The start of construction for the U.S. Highway 101 rehabilitation project around Lake Crescent has been delayed until April as the… Continue reading

Cars make their way around a curve on U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Crescent west of Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson Little League on course for baseball season despite break-ins

East Jefferson Little League on course for baseball season despite break-ins

The East Jefferson Little League is preparing to kick off the baseball season despite the league’s clubhouse still being under repair after… Continue reading

East Jefferson Little League on course for baseball season despite break-ins

EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers revisions to financial policies

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss proposed amendments to county policies for budget changes and modifications and financial system operations and security Monday. The… Continue reading

Nominations accepted now for Heart of Service awards

Nominations accepted now for Heart of Service awards

The deadline is coming up to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have… Continue reading

Nominations accepted now for Heart of Service awards
Clallam Transit eyes service to Bainbridge

Clallam Transit eyes service to Bainbridge

It might make sense to leave the car at home when heading to Seattle come June. Clallam Transit has proposed daily bus… Continue reading

Clallam Transit eyes service to Bainbridge

Applications due March 10 for scholarships for East Jefferson County women

The University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County, the philanthropic affiliate of AAUW Port Townsend, will offer approximately $45,000 in scholarships to women… Continue reading

Bench memorial outside Jefferson Healthcare to advocate for disabled

Bench memorial outside Jefferson Healthcare to advocate for disabled

The Jefferson Healthcare building has a new addition, a bench placed near the entrance in honor of the late Lynn Gressley a… Continue reading

Bench memorial outside Jefferson Healthcare to advocate for disabled
Grant to light up Makah museum

Grant to light up Makah museum

The Makah Cultural and Research Center will become brighter now that it has received a $232,000 grant to improve its lighting system.… Continue reading

Grant to light up Makah museum
Port Angeles Medic 1 rate to increase — but by how much?

Port Angeles Medic 1 rate to increase — but by how much?

City council members have endorsed a Medic 1 residential rate increase of at least 56 cents a month by July 1 to… Continue reading

Port Angeles Medic 1 rate to increase — but by how much?
Red Cross volunteers’ accomplishments acknowledged

Red Cross volunteers’ accomplishments acknowledged

Two longtime Clallam County American Red Cross volunteers were honored by the Board of County Commissioners last week. Dianna Cross and Jo… Continue reading

Red Cross volunteers’ accomplishments acknowledged

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port of Port Townsend to consider halibut season

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will consider calling for a longer halibut season when they meet Wednesday. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at… Continue reading

Nippon mill sold to subsidiary of Mexican firm; opening date pushed

Nippon mill sold to subsidiary of Mexican firm; opening date pushed

McKinley Paper Co., a U.S. subsidiary of Mexico-based Bio Pappel S.A.B. de C.V., signed a purchase agreement Thursday to buy Nippon Paper… Continue reading

Nippon mill sold to subsidiary of Mexican firm; opening date pushed
Department of Transportation designing new Elwha River bridge for Highway 101

Department of Transportation designing new Elwha River bridge for Highway 101

The state Department of Transportation has started designing a new Elwha River bridge for U.S. Highway 101 along a new alignment after hundreds… Continue reading

Department of Transportation designing new Elwha River bridge for Highway 101

Port Angeles Serenity House thrift store to see changes, sets big sale

The Serenity House Port Angeles Thrift Store is dropping prices as it works to empty its historical church building in preparation for… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD plans to replace old power meters throughout county

Jefferson PUD plans to replace old power meters throughout county

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners have approved a proposal that will replace all of the mechanical meters currently used by its… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD plans to replace old power meters throughout county
Clallam sheriff details missing person response after man was trapped in car for five days

Clallam sheriff details missing person response after man was trapped in car for five days

A 69-year-old Sunland man was trapped in his car on the side of an embankment for five days, leading some members of the… Continue reading

Clallam sheriff details missing person response after man was trapped in car for five days