Daily Update Newsletter

Warm, dry weather raises concern of fire spread in Olympic National Park

With warm weather forecast, fires could surge, fire officials say.

Salal foliage with berries. (U.S. Forest Service)

Salal permits in Olympic National Forest to be sold beginning in September

A total of 100 permits will be issued, with a maximum of 15 permits for each harvest unit.

Salal foliage with berries. (U.S. Forest Service)
Riley E. White

New trial dates for alleged bus, jail assaults in Port Angeles

The court dates have been moved back to October.

Riley E. White

Assault trial to be postponed in Port Angeles stabbing case

A resolve/reset hearing has been set for Aug. 26.

Two men face charges after report of kidnapping in Sequim

Both will be arraigned in Clallam County Superior Court this Friday.

Sequim has coaching turnover

Girls hoops, softball jobs open

  • Aug 15, 2016
  • Olympic Peninsula News Group
Woman’s disappearance from Port Angeles 30 years ago remains a mystery

Woman’s disappearance from Port Angeles 30 years ago remains a mystery

A lie detector test has made a 30-year-old cold case even more of a mystery in Clallam County.

Woman’s disappearance from Port Angeles 30 years ago remains a mystery

Clallam board to mull stop signs on drives

The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in Port Angeles … and other meetings.

  • Aug 14, 2016
  • Peninsula Daily News
Cougars’ Justus Rogers appears suited for defense

Cougars’ Justus Rogers appears suited for defense

Now playing linebacker for Washington State

  • Aug 14, 2016
  • By Jacob Thorpe McClatchy News Services
Cougars’ Justus Rogers appears suited for defense
Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

The four-day fest continues today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the George Washington Inn at 939 Finn Hall Road.

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America
Hope Solo, tolerated and excused in victory, exposes herself in Olympic defeat

Hope Solo, tolerated and excused in victory, exposes herself in Olympic defeat

Solo speaks harshly after U.S. falls

  • Aug 14, 2016
  • By Sally Jenkins The Washington Post
Hope Solo, tolerated and excused in victory, exposes herself in Olympic defeat

Port Townsend City Council to discuss Growler noise

The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. at historic City Hall, 540 Water St. … and other meetings.

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Expect at least one change to be announced during the Blazer Party on Sept. 9, race officials say.

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017
Rookie Boykin looks like Hawks backup QB

Rookie Boykin looks like Hawks backup QB

Boykin will have chances to prove himself

  • Aug 14, 2016
  • By Gregg Bell McClatchy News Service
Rookie Boykin looks like Hawks backup QB
Special programs in Olympic National Park will celebrate National Park Service’s 100th anniversary
Special programs in Olympic National Park will celebrate National Park Service’s 100th anniversary
Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door

Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door

Dmitri Matheny will explore 1940s-era gangster flicks through jazz during a performance at The Cellar Door on Saturday in Port Townsend.

Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door
Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

There is no sign the Ediz Hook facility would close, officials say.

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

Jefferson County Fair opens today in Port Townsend

Favorite events are being carried over from last year, including team and breakaway roping events.

Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles

Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles

The exhibit, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, is free to the public, though donations are welcome.

Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles
North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups

North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups

Longtime conductor of the Peninsula Singers and Port Townsend CommunityOrchestra died Sunday of pneumonia.

North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups