Daily Update Newsletter

West Clallam Coalition bands together for letter

Concerns over Port Angeles-Sappho 115-kV transmission line

The Full Tilt 03B boat out of Snohomish, driven by Scarlett Taylor and navigated by her daughter Sophia Taylor, takes on the course at the Extreme Sports Park in the modified qualifying rounds in September 2023. (Jeff Halstead)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boats return for two days this weekend

The American Sprint Boat Pro Racing Series returns to Extreme Sports Park this weekend with up to 40 boats from all over… Continue reading

The Full Tilt 03B boat out of Snohomish, driven by Scarlett Taylor and navigated by her daughter Sophia Taylor, takes on the course at the Extreme Sports Park in the modified qualifying rounds in September 2023. (Jeff Halstead)
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ bats go quiet as they are swept by the HarbourCats

For the third straight game, Victoria pitching kept the Port Angeles bats in check as the Lefties could only manage five hits… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Christopher Urquia

Port Angeles Food Bank to go solar with state grant

Takes steps towards sustainable energy

Christopher Urquia
Port Angeles' Ethan Kodama collides with Victoria HarbourCat first baseman Michelle Artzberger after hitting a dribbler along the first-base line. Kodama was down on the ground for half a minute but got up and finished the game. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Pair of errors cost Lefties against HarbourCats

The Port Angeles Lefties found themselves locked in a pitchers’ duel for four innings, but the dam broke in the fifth through… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Ethan Kodama collides with Victoria HarbourCat first baseman Michelle Artzberger after hitting a dribbler along the first-base line. Kodama was down on the ground for half a minute but got up and finished the game. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Council talks to city seat hopefuls

Interviews four candidates for appointment

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Communications officer Ian Harrington oversees a bank of computer screens at the Peninsula Communications emergency dispatch center on Wednesday in Port Angeles.

The hidden first responders

911 dispatch center struggles with employment crisis

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Communications officer Ian Harrington oversees a bank of computer screens at the Peninsula Communications emergency dispatch center on Wednesday in Port Angeles.
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A canoe from Ahousaht First nations of western Vancouver Island is hauled ashore by volunteers on Tuesday on Lower Elwha Clalllam land near the mouth of the Elwha River west of Port Angeles.

Power Paddlers bound for Puyallup

A canoe from Ahousaht First Nations of western Vancouver Island is hauled ashore by volunteers Tuesday on Lower Elwha Klallam land near the mouth of… Continue reading

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A canoe from Ahousaht First nations of western Vancouver Island is hauled ashore by volunteers on Tuesday on Lower Elwha Clalllam land near the mouth of the Elwha River west of Port Angeles.
Dan McIntosh, a long ball specialist, will be on hand at the Cedars at Dungeness fifth hole to help celebrities with the 548-yard par five. (Courtesy of Dan McIntosh)

SONNY SIXKILLER CLASSIC: Big hitter, ‘the Smackintosh’, to reside at Hole 14

A champion long driver will offer players his skill at the 548-yard 14th hole on Friday during the Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Golf Classic.… Continue reading

Dan McIntosh, a long ball specialist, will be on hand at the Cedars at Dungeness fifth hole to help celebrities with the 548-yard par five. (Courtesy of Dan McIntosh)

Two vehicles totaled, two transported to hospital

Two individuals were transported to the hospital after a two-car crash, according to a Washington State Patrol memo. Both vehicles involved in the… Continue reading

A large brush fire that charred a vacant lot near 13th and K streets on the west side of Port Angeles on Monday underscores the current level of fire danger. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Clallam County Fire Marshal upgrades burn ban

The Clallam County Fire Marshal has upgraded fire restrictions in unincorporated Clallam County to a full burn ban. “With the extended dry… Continue reading

A large brush fire that charred a vacant lot near 13th and K streets on the west side of Port Angeles on Monday underscores the current level of fire danger. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Construction night crews plan work on Highways 19 and 104

Work crews will be completing the construction of the roundabout at the intersection of state Highway 19 and state Highway 104 during… Continue reading

Indigent defense caseloads may decrease

Local stakeholders express opposed perspectives on potential implications

Marine sanctuary plans birthday festivities

The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary is inviting the public to join it in celebrating its 30th birthday Friday and Saturday at… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A friend of the salmon

BEING A GUIDE on the rivers of the Olympic Peninsula calls for more than just a big hat, a rubber boat and a can of… Continue reading

Public comment being sought on Project Macoma

The state Department of Ecology is collecting public comments regarding a proposed pilot project to use seawater to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide.… Continue reading

Mike Chapman

State senate candidates debate policy differences

Chapman, Kelbon vie for 24th District

Mike Chapman

Two banned from Port Angeles senior center

Outside food policy at center of controversy

Wilder Senior's Colton Romero pitches to a Lakeside Gray batter at Civic Field on Sunday. Wilder Senior will be hosting the state AAA American Legion tournament at Civic Field beginning Saturday. Wilder Senior will play at 7 p.m. Saturday against Gonzaga Prep out of Spokane. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Senior to host state AAA tournament

For the first time in many years, the Wilder Baseball Club is hosting the AAA American Legion state tournament at Civic Field… Continue reading

Wilder Senior's Colton Romero pitches to a Lakeside Gray batter at Civic Field on Sunday. Wilder Senior will be hosting the state AAA American Legion tournament at Civic Field beginning Saturday. Wilder Senior will play at 7 p.m. Saturday against Gonzaga Prep out of Spokane. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)