Daily Update Newsletter

Funding renewed for Clallam County Marine Resources Committee

The three county commissioners Tuesday approved a state grant to fund the committee’s restoration, conservation and education projects.

Jerry Harvey Hyasman

Volunteers continue to search for missing Quinault elder

Jerry Harvey Hyasman, also known as Jerry Pies, was last seen Oct. 4 near Copalis Crossing in Grays Harbor County.

Jerry Harvey Hyasman
Clallam County sets hearings about Carlsborg Urban Growth Area zoning changes

Clallam County sets hearings about Carlsborg Urban Growth Area zoning changes

The proposed updates, to be presented this Thursday and Oct. 19, focus on goals, policies, development standards and infrastructure planning.

Clallam County sets hearings about Carlsborg Urban Growth Area zoning changes
Clallam County Sheriff’s Department seeks help in identifying burglary suspect

Clallam County Sheriff’s Department seeks help in identifying burglary suspect

The male suspect was caught on camera burglarizing Olympic Cellars Winery east of Port Angeles.

Clallam County Sheriff’s Department seeks help in identifying burglary suspect
VOLLEYBALL: Chimacum beats Crescent 3-1

VOLLEYBALL: Chimacum beats Crescent 3-1

Second win of season for Cowboys spikers.

VOLLEYBALL: Chimacum beats Crescent 3-1
Quilcene residents air grievances with Port of Port Townsend

Quilcene residents air grievances with Port of Port Townsend

Herb Beck Marina at core of complaints following port budget discussions.

Quilcene residents air grievances with Port of Port Townsend
Clallam County commissioners mull agreement for William Shore Memorial Pool expansion

Clallam County commissioners mull agreement for William Shore Memorial Pool expansion

Under the deal, the pool district would help relocate Peninsula Behavioral Health’s Horizon Center, remove its old building and expand the pool to the west.

Clallam County commissioners mull agreement for William Shore Memorial Pool expansion
Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry down to one-boat schedule starting today

Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry down to one-boat schedule starting today

The change in schedule will last until Jan. 7, 2017.

Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry down to one-boat schedule starting today
Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

Democrat Hilary Franz, an environmental attorney, and Republican Steve McLaughlin, a retired Navy commander, are running to be public lands commissioner.

Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief
Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

Initiative 732 sponsors say residents have a moral responsibility to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses say the tax will drive up fuel and energy costs.

Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

PREP BASEBALL: Karl Myers named Port Angeles head coach

Served as assistant on Riders’ 2016 team

Port Angeles School Board puts replacement levy on February ballot

The board chooses a $9.1 million replacement educational programs and operations levy.

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week

Traffic slowdowns are expected in the area of Front Street and Marine Drive.

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week
Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse

Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse

Gov. Inslee’s executive order on preventing opioid addiction and overdose deaths is praised by local leaders.

Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse
Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

The order calls for efforts to prevent overdose deaths, including expanding access to naloxone, a medication used to counter overdose effects.

Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse
State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner

State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner

The Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Quileute and Jamestown S’Klallam tribes presented the retiring senator with gifts as he received a lifetime achievement award.

State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner
Port Townsend Food Co-Op eyes expansion

Port Townsend Food Co-Op eyes expansion

The market’s board hopes to expand to 14,900 square feet, adding space for staff, shoppers and produce.

Port Townsend Food Co-Op eyes expansion
Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

Pro side says removing big money from politics will even the playing field. Opponents worry about limiting First Amendment.

Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

Harvest of Hope fundraiser set Saturday in Sequim

Event will raise money for cancer centers.

PREP ROUNDUP: Crescent, Neah Bay and Quilcene win football contests
PREP ROUNDUP: Crescent, Neah Bay and Quilcene win football contests