Daily Update Newsletter

Most Howard Street extension work so far underground, Port Townsend officials say

The Howard Street extension project is underway, with most of the progress so far underground. “A lot of the initial work is… Continue reading

Peninsula College composites program’s open house set Tuesday in Port Angeles

Peninsula College will host an open house for its advanced manufacturing and composites technology program Tuesday. The free event will be from… Continue reading

Author Daniel James Brown gives insight into ‘The Boys in the Boat’ with talk in Port Angeles

Author Daniel James Brown gives insight into ‘The Boys in the Boat’ with talk in Port Angeles

Judy Willman said she knew her dream of using a time machine to go back… Continue reading

Author Daniel James Brown gives insight into ‘The Boys in the Boat’ with talk in Port Angeles
Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

Quilcene Elementary School has honored 23 students for perfect attendance so far this year. “We’ve really been working on attendance,” said Principal Gary… Continue reading

Quilcene honors students for perfect attendance records

Last stage of work to temporarily close Coupeville ferry terminal

The ferry system has blocked vehicle reservations, too, for the Port Townsend/Coupeville route Nov. 5 and 6.

Port Angeles man charged with kidnapping, rape evaluated again by Western State Hospital

Port Angeles man charged with kidnapping, rape evaluated again by Western State Hospital

A 26-year-old Port Angeles man charged with kidnapping and raping a woman in June has been evaluated again by Western State Hospital… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged with kidnapping, rape evaluated again by Western State Hospital
PENINSULA SOCCER: Men, women finish league undefeated

PENINSULA SOCCER: Men, women finish league undefeated

The Pirate soccer women, winners of the Northwestern Athletic Conference North Division, finished off their regular season with a 10-0 win over… Continue reading

PENINSULA SOCCER: Men, women finish league undefeated
PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend, Quilcene lose, Crescent rolls to big win

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend, Quilcene lose, Crescent rolls to big win

Port Townsend found out why Cascade Christian is the fifth-ranked Class 1A team in the state. The Redhawks, who came into the game… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend, Quilcene lose, Crescent rolls to big win

Not-guilty pleas entered on child rape, animal cruelty charges

A 41-year-old Port Angeles woman has pleaded not guilty to child rape and animal cruelty charges. Deanna Marie Wilson entered her plea… Continue reading

Eye on Jefferson: Marine Resources panel to hear about maritime program

The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee will hear about the Port Townsend School District Maritime Discovery Program when it meets ­Tuesday. The committee will meet… Continue reading

Eye on Clallam: Port Angeles to consider possible new rules for parks

Port Angeles City Council members will conduct a first reading on proposed ordinances that include allowing alcohol at events in city parks when they meet… Continue reading

Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply

Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply

Researchers have said it’s not a question of if but when a quake of at least 9.0 magnitude will strike in the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Joyce residents make filtration system to create emergency water supply
Archaeologists find Sequim girls’ message in a bottle

Archaeologists find Sequim girls’ message in a bottle

More than six years later, one writer recalls the message.

Archaeologists find Sequim girls’ message in a bottle
Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

A major impact on tourism to the North Olympic Peninsula is expected to be the rehabilitation of U.S. Highway 101 around Lake… Continue reading

Officials weigh Highway 101 road work impact on tourism

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater

The Coast Guard on Saturday suspended a search for a man missing from his boat in Shilshole Bay near Seattle since Friday. Missing… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged with second-degree rape

Port Angeles man charged with second-degree rape

A Port Angeles man has been charged in the rape of an unconscious woman. Seth Lee Owens, 23, who was charged Friday,… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged with second-degree rape

Port Angeles woman hurt in wreck on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles

A Port Angeles woman has been treated and discharged from Olympic Medical Center after she was hurt in a two-vehicle collision. Janet… Continue reading

Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon

Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon

Little monsters decked out in costumes and seeking treats will swarm with their parents through downtown streets in Port Townsend, Sequim and Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon

Thurston County Superior Court upholds Dungeness water rule

A Thurston County Superior Court Judge has upheld the Instream Flow Rule for the Dungeness River Basin, denying a challenge from a group… Continue reading

GIRLS SOCCER: Port Angeles punches playoff berth in wild win

GIRLS SOCCER: Port Angeles punches playoff berth in wild win

Roughriders survive second-half onslaught

GIRLS SOCCER: Port Angeles punches playoff berth in wild win