Daily Update Newsletter

New DOL system impacts services; department expects delays

The Clallam County Auditor’s Office is advising its Department of Licensing customers to expect longer wait times midmonth as a new statewide… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: West End rivers likely to drop, setting up good steelhead fishing conditions

A FORECAST CALLING for a drop in temperatures and the potential of lower river levels await steelhead anglers on the West End. “It should freeze… Continue reading

Forest Service accepting comments on permit for Navy electronic warfare training

The U.S. Forest Service is accepting comments on its draft decision, announced this week, to grant a special-use permit for the Navy’s… Continue reading

Port Angeles man faces molestation charges

A Port Angeles man faces formal charges today for allegedly molesting three girls. David Randall Chesser, 48, was arrested Tuesday for investigation… Continue reading

A Great Big Story: Race to Alaska team featured in documentary

A Great Big Story: Race to Alaska team featured in documentary

Team Alula, a team originally composed of three paraplegic sailors, was a crowd favorite in the 2016 Race to Alaska and is… Continue reading

A Great Big Story: Race to Alaska team featured in documentary

Community trees to blaze with lights; Port Townsend, Quilcene, Nordland plan ceremonies

Port Townsend will kick off the holiday season with the annual community Christmas tree lighting Saturday. The event will start at 1… Continue reading

Twinkle Lights Holiday Parade to shine Saturday in Forks

Twinkle Lights Holiday Parade to shine Saturday in Forks

About a dozen entries have signed up for the 15th annual Twinkle Light Holiday Parade on Saturday. “It’s not the smallest parade in… Continue reading

Twinkle Lights Holiday Parade to shine Saturday in Forks
Pickleball paddle unveiled as new composite center’s initial product

Pickleball paddle unveiled as new composite center’s initial product

Composite Recycling Technology Center officials announced Thursday that the center’s first product will be the world’s first recycled aerospace-quality carbon fiber pickleball… Continue reading

Pickleball paddle unveiled as new composite center’s initial product
‘Get ’er done’: Forks residents hear options for Elwha River Bridge

‘Get ’er done’: Forks residents hear options for Elwha River Bridge

The Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 needs work and the state Department of Transportation now has seven possible plans — some… Continue reading

‘Get ’er done’: Forks residents hear options for Elwha River Bridge
Sequim laboratory combating oil spills with wood shavings

Sequim laboratory combating oil spills with wood shavings

Stopping an oil spill could be as simple as the shake of a bottle and lighting… Continue reading

Sequim laboratory combating oil spills with wood shavings
Port Townsend arts school delighted with Giving Tuesday response

Port Townsend arts school delighted with Giving Tuesday response

The Port Townsend School of the Arts surpassed all expectations during its first-ever Giving Tuesday campaign. The school received a challenge from… Continue reading

Port Townsend arts school delighted with Giving Tuesday response

Jefferson County’s voter turnout second highest in state

Jefferson County had the second highest voter participation of any county in the state in the Nov. 8 general election. High voter… Continue reading

General election certified, with no changes to Clallam results

Clallam County has certified the Nov. 8 general election results. No election outcomes changed after the last ballot count Nov. 16. The… Continue reading

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

A Democratic presidential elector from Washington state said Wednesday she is joining a national effort to try… Continue reading

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

Fireworks discharge ban to begin in 2018 within Sequim city limits

The Sequim City Council has officially banned discharging fireworks. Council members voted unanimously 7-0 Monday to… Continue reading

Window display winners announced in Port Townsend contest

Window display winners announced in Port Townsend contest

Winners have been announced in the Port Townsend Main Street Program holiday display contest. Dozens of businesses designed windows to celebrate the… Continue reading

Window display winners announced in Port Townsend contest

NOAA scientist to review Clallam County herbicide plan

An ecotoxicologist will review a Clallam County proposal to deploy herbicides in the battle against noxious weeds. Commissioner Mark Ozias announced Tuesday… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks boys and girls split season openers

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks boys and girls split season openers

The Forks Spartans boys basketball team held off North Beach’s spirited fourth-quarter rally to win their nonleague season opener 66-58. Forks went into… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks boys and girls split season openers
Port Angeles church donates to disabled veterans

Port Angeles church donates to disabled veterans

A Port Angeles church donated $500 Tuesday to Chapter 9 of the Disabled American Veterans in Port Angeles, with hopes that other… Continue reading

Port Angeles church donates to disabled veterans
Still wary after racial attack in Port Angeles; four months later, police still investigating

Still wary after racial attack in Port Angeles; four months later, police still investigating

More than four months after being assaulted in a suspected hate crime, 22-year-old… Continue reading

Still wary after racial attack in Port Angeles; four months later, police still investigating