Daily Update Newsletter

Forks to receive loan, grant for infrastructure

Milling company may invest $12M-$13M at industrial park

A Gofundme account has been set up for the Akers family after Christian Akers, 35, and Wyatt Akers, 7, died last week in a boating accident on the Bogachiel River. (Gofundme.com)

Fund set up to help Akers family after boating accident

An online fund has been set up for the family of two people who died in the Bogachiel River last week. Christian Akers,… Continue reading

A Gofundme account has been set up for the Akers family after Christian Akers, 35, and Wyatt Akers, 7, died last week in a boating accident on the Bogachiel River. (Gofundme.com)

Influenza hospitalizations increasing on Peninsula

Some vaccine shortages reported in both counties

Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter JC members who hosted the 2024 Holiday Bazaar in Sequim are, from left to right, front to back: Mary Ann Dangman, Jane Martin, Valerie Grier, Esther Alward, Peggy Scheideler, Darlene Neeley, Dottie Smallbeck, Debby Jewell, Anne Schutz, Jane Barker, Heather Minter, Nancy Buehler, Marcia Barrett, Julianne Rossiter, Glenda Rudolph, and Anne Mauger. (Kathy Cox)

P.E.O. Chapter JC to hold 16th annual Holiday Bazaar

Event to take place Saturday at Sequim Community Church

Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter JC members who hosted the 2024 Holiday Bazaar in Sequim are, from left to right, front to back: Mary Ann Dangman, Jane Martin, Valerie Grier, Esther Alward, Peggy Scheideler, Darlene Neeley, Dottie Smallbeck, Debby Jewell, Anne Schutz, Jane Barker, Heather Minter, Nancy Buehler, Marcia Barrett, Julianne Rossiter, Glenda Rudolph, and Anne Mauger. (Kathy Cox)

PAT NEAL: A bad day on the river

THIS TIME OF year brings back a lot of memories. These can be triggered by the smell of a driftwood fire on a river- bank,… Continue reading

Kate Reavey.

Peninsula College professor receives Humanities Washington Award

Peninsula College’s Kate Reavey has been named one of 50 recipients of the Humanities Washington Award in celebration of the organization’s 50th… Continue reading

Kate Reavey.
“Celestial Flight” by Pamela Raine will be part of the Port Ludlow Art League’s “Creations of the Night” exhibit at the Bay Club in November and December.

Port Ludlow Art League to host exhibit

The Port Ludlow Art League will exhibit “Creations of the Night” during November and December at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Lane,… Continue reading

“Celestial Flight” by Pamela Raine will be part of the Port Ludlow Art League’s “Creations of the Night” exhibit at the Bay Club in November and December.

Water, cemetery districts have unopposed candidates

Several water and cemetery district commissioners were elected Tuesday as they ran unopposed for their respective seats in Clallam and Jefferson counties. In Clallam County,… Continue reading

Voters rejecting Quillayute parks levy

A six-year property tax levy was being narrowly defeated in the Quillayute Parks and Recreation District. The close measure had 51.3 percent of voters (352… Continue reading

Miano leads Taggart for fire commissioner seat

Bill Miano was leading Mike Taggart on Tuesday night in a race for Position 3 on the Clallam County Fire District 3 board. The Carlsborg-based… Continue reading

Challengers leading Port Angeles school board races

Two challengers were leading their races for Port Angeles School Board in initial ballot returns Tuesday night. Ned Hammar held a slim lead over incumbent… Continue reading

Taylor leads Suggs in close Port Angeles City Council race

City Council positions were contested Tuesday in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks and Port Townsend. In Port Angeles, challenger James Taylor was leading incumbent LaTrisha Suggs… Continue reading

Stephanz Jr. leads incumbent Henninger for Olympic Medical Center board

Three contested positions on the seven-member Olympic Medical Center board of commissioners and two seats on the Jefferson Healthcare hospital board were on Tuesday’s general… Continue reading

Incumbents win seats for ports of Port Angeles, Port Townsend

Two incumbents have won their races for both the Port of Port Angeles and the Port of Port Townsend. In Port Angeles, incumbent Colleen McAleer… Continue reading

Coroner duties to be removed from Clallam prosecuting attorney

One Clallam County measure and one in Jefferson County were passing in initial ballot returns Tuesday night. In Clallam County, a charter amendment that would… Continue reading

Search efforts for missing man suspended

Missing dog found and reunited with family, Sheriff’s Office says

Janna Hall, 71, who said she lived at a homeless camp in Port Townsend for seven weeks, looks over her possessions that were to be moved by 5 p.m. Monday. Hall said she will be moving to an apartment in Portland today and she hopes to work part-time as a caregiver. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Homeless residents asked to move from encampment

Providers offer case management, help with transportation

Janna Hall, 71, who said she lived at a homeless camp in Port Townsend for seven weeks, looks over her possessions that were to be moved by 5 p.m. Monday. Hall said she will be moving to an apartment in Portland today and she hopes to work part-time as a caregiver. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lilly Anne Lancaster, Port Angeles soccer.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lilly Anne Lancaster, Port Angeles girls soccer

Port Angeles’ Lilly Anne Lancaster is getting hot for the Roughriders at the right time of year. Lancaster scored a hat trick in just five… Continue reading

Lilly Anne Lancaster, Port Angeles soccer.

Clallam expects hike in insurance risk pool

Administrator provides options to commissioners

Bonny Cates, portraying Big Mama Thornton, sings during rehearsal flanked by Boneita Smith and Patty Davis.

Clallam Mosaic to perform Elvis-inspired show

PORT ANGELES – Clallam Mosaic will present “Swingin’ On a Dream” at 5 p.m. Thursday. The Elvis-inspired show will be staged at The Hub, 117… Continue reading

Bonny Cates, portraying Big Mama Thornton, sings during rehearsal flanked by Boneita Smith and Patty Davis.