Daily Update Newsletter

Nominate community heroes for Clallam County award

Who do you know who has made Clallam County communities better places to live through selfless service? Now is the time to nominate your local… Continue reading

Aldrich’s Market under new ownership

Aldrich’s Market under new ownership

Aldrich’s Market will open under new ownership Thursday after almost closing for good in November. Scott and Robin Rogers, the owners of… Continue reading

Aldrich’s Market under new ownership
Hot Springs Road reopens to Glines Canyon overlook

Hot Springs Road reopens to Glines Canyon overlook

Exploring the Elwha River valley got a whole lot easier Thursday with the reopening of Olympic Hot Springs Road. Olympic National… Continue reading

Hot Springs Road reopens to Glines Canyon overlook
Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances

Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances

The shackling of jail inmates accused or charged with offenses in Clallam County Superior Court has been affirmed by Judge Erik Rohrer.… Continue reading

Clallam judge affirms use of shackles in pretrial appearances
Living Legends dance show in Port Angeles to celebrate cultures

Living Legends dance show in Port Angeles to celebrate cultures

Dances, songs and authentic Latin American, Native American and Polynesian costumes will be combined into a celebration of heritage at Port Angeles… Continue reading

Living Legends dance show in Port Angeles to celebrate cultures

NEWS BRIEFS: Exercises start Monday at Naval Magazine Indian Island … and other items

Naval Magazine Indian Island will participate In Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2017 beginning Monday and continuing through Feb. 10. The exercise is… Continue reading

Peninsula residents participate in March for Life

Peninsula residents participate in March for Life

Among those participating in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., this year were Lea and Josef Sollmann of Port Angeles and Erin… Continue reading

Peninsula residents participate in March for Life
Peninsula women march in D.C.; more than 35 Clallam, Jefferson residents join protest

Peninsula women march in D.C.; more than 35 Clallam, Jefferson residents join protest

Half a million people from across America and around the world came together for the… Continue reading

Peninsula women march in D.C.; more than 35 Clallam, Jefferson residents join protest
Port Angeles man charged with first-degree murder of his father

Port Angeles man charged with first-degree murder of his father

Clallam County prosecutors have alleged that Shay Clinton Darrow premeditated the Jan. 12 murder of his father. Darrow, 27, is accused of… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged with first-degree murder of his father
Strange brews at Port Townsend festival include doughnut, Doritos and ghost pepper flavors

Strange brews at Port Townsend festival include doughnut, Doritos and ghost pepper flavors

Offering tastes from doughnuts to Doritos, the 13th annual Strange Brewfest in Port Townsend didn’t disappoint, with brewers from throughout the Pacific… Continue reading

Strange brews at Port Townsend festival include doughnut, Doritos and ghost pepper flavors
Anti-abortion activists and supporters of President Donald Trump march up Constitution Avenue en route to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday during the 44th annual March for Life. (Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press)

Thousands join anti-abortion rally in D.C.

Members of the anti-abortion movement gathered for a triumphant rally on the National Mall, rejoicing at the… Continue reading

Anti-abortion activists and supporters of President Donald Trump march up Constitution Avenue en route to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday during the 44th annual March for Life. (Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press)
Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration

Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration

A Port Angeles man who attended President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration said the country’s 45th president is off to a great start in… Continue reading

Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration
Peninsula first responders train for emergencies

Peninsula first responders train for emergencies

Their rescue skills aren’t needed every day, but when they are, it can be a life-or-death situation. That’s why first responders from… Continue reading

Peninsula first responders train for emergencies
Forks mayor tells of State of the City

Forks mayor tells of State of the City

Mayor Bryon Monohon emphasized a need for emergency preparedness and discussed the Elwha River bridge replacement and other issues confronting the city of… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2017
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Forks mayor tells of State of the City
Discovery Bay eatery pulls $26,000 donation off its walls

Discovery Bay eatery pulls $26,000 donation off its walls

It added up to $26,582. The $1 bills that covered the walls of Fat Smitty’s restaurant in Discovery Bay were taken down… Continue reading

Discovery Bay eatery pulls $26,000 donation off its walls
Plane goes down in Discovery Bay; pilot unharmed, reports say

Plane goes down in Discovery Bay; pilot unharmed, reports say

A Port Ludlow man emerged apparently unscathed from a small plane crash in Discovery Bay on Tuesday. Jeffrey Dow was flying the… Continue reading

Plane goes down in Discovery Bay; pilot unharmed, reports say

Federal funds to support McDonald Creek bridge replacement

Clallam County has obligated federal construction funds to expedite the replacement of the Old Olympic Highway bridge over McDonald Creek. Commissioners voted… Continue reading

Clallam, Jefferson push to see populations get flu vaccinations

Jefferson and Clallam counties have struggled in recent years to get their populations vaccinated against the flu, an effort underscored by the… Continue reading

Flu outbreak on Peninsula called worst in recent memory as season enters full swing

Flu outbreak on Peninsula called worst in recent memory as season enters full swing

If you’ve had the flu this winter you’re not alone. Health officials say it’s the worst outbreak in recent memory, with hospitals and clinics reporting… Continue reading

Flu outbreak on Peninsula called worst in recent memory as season enters full swing
You spoke, we listened: Peninsula Daily News rolls out new Arts & Entertainment section

You spoke, we listened: Peninsula Daily News rolls out new Arts & Entertainment section

YOU SPOKE AND we listened. The Peninsula Daily News has repackaged Peninsula Spotlight and Peninsula Weekend into one handy section named, Arts &Entertainment. Everything you… Continue reading

You spoke, we listened: Peninsula Daily News rolls out new Arts & Entertainment section