Daily Update Newsletter

Home invasion suspect arrested in Port Angeles

A 61-year-old Port Angeles man was arrested on investigation of residential burglary, third-degree theft and third-degree malicious mischief after a homeowner held… Continue reading

Klahhane Xcel gymnasts, from left, Elyse Brown, Mariah Traband and Scarlett Sullivan all qualified for regionals at the Washington State Xcel Championship held in Pasco this weekend. Brown won a first-place medal for the floor exercise. (Klahhane Gymnastics)

GYMNASTICS (Updated): Seven Klahhane gymnasts qualify for regionals after state XCel championships

Seven Klahhane Xcel gymnasts qualified for regionals after competing at the Washington State Xcel Championships this weekend. The top highlight for the Olympic… Continue reading

Klahhane Xcel gymnasts, from left, Elyse Brown, Mariah Traband and Scarlett Sullivan all qualified for regionals at the Washington State Xcel Championship held in Pasco this weekend. Brown won a first-place medal for the floor exercise. (Klahhane Gymnastics)
Ethan Staples, Sequim baseball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK, Ethan Staples, Sequim baseball

Sequim’s Ethan Staples has been a big part of the baseball team’s three-game winning streak. In a 15-4 victory over Mount Tahoma on Friday, Staples… Continue reading

Ethan Staples, Sequim baseball.
Spot shrimp season begins on May 16 and May 17 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet and Hood Canal, depending on the specific marine area. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Spot shrimp season begins May 16-17

More razor clam digs this week

Spot shrimp season begins on May 16 and May 17 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet and Hood Canal, depending on the specific marine area. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Claire and Merah to perform at the Palindrome on Friday

Singer-songwriters Kathryn Claire and Margot Merah will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert will be in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery,… Continue reading

Company eyes Port Angeles for carbon capture pilot project

Experimental removal technology could be placed at Port of Port Angeles

Funds for Caswell Brown village well spent, Jefferson officials say

Commissioner: ‘Transformational and not enough at the same time’

Jerry Taylor’s first-place “Cracked House” mixed media sculpture.

High school art exhibit to open in Sequim

There will be a reception for the High Schools of the Olympic Peninsula Creative Crafts and Arts Exhibit at 5 p.m. Friday. The… Continue reading

Jerry Taylor’s first-place “Cracked House” mixed media sculpture.

Jefferson County Master Gardeners to conduct plant clinic on Saturday

Jefferson County Master Gardeners will conduct their “Ask a Master Gardener” plant clinic series from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Property tax payment deadline set for April 30

Property taxes for Clallam and Jefferson counties are due on or before April 30. Payments received after the due date will be… Continue reading

Story People to present Tales from the Hedgerows

William Kennedy Hornyak will present “Tales from the Hedgerows” at 7 p.m. Friday. The show, sponsored by the Story People of Clallam County,… Continue reading

Bernard chosen for PUD commissioner

Top candidate selected also serves on OMC board

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Kids’ Fishing Day set for April 20 at Carrie Blake Park

The 23rd annual Kids’ Fishing Day is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at the water reuse demonstration pond on… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School English teacher Mark Valentine is among picketers on Lauridsen Boulevard on Monday. Port Angeles School District schools were closed as 130 members of the Port Angeles Paraeducators Association went on strike. They have been working without a contract since August. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Paraeducators picket on first day of strike

Teams return to bargaining table Tuesday

Port Angeles High School English teacher Mark Valentine is among picketers on Lauridsen Boulevard on Monday. Port Angeles School District schools were closed as 130 members of the Port Angeles Paraeducators Association went on strike. They have been working without a contract since August. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Girl who was shot released from Harborview

The 5-year-old girl shot with a 9mm handgun in Port Angeles was treated at Harborview Medical Center and released, according to the Port… Continue reading

Karyn Williams, owner of Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, bags fresh lettuce in anticipation of the opening of the 32nd Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday. This will be Williams’ 17th year of participation in the market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fresh from the farm

Karyn Williams, owner of Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, bags fresh lettuce in anticipation of the opening of the 32nd Port Townsend Farmers Market on… Continue reading

Karyn Williams, owner of Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, bags fresh lettuce in anticipation of the opening of the 32nd Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday. This will be Williams’ 17th year of participation in the market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County seeking volunteers for boards, committees

Applications are due April 19 for 83 volunteer positions on 19 Clallam County advisory boards and commissions. To apply, call 360-417-2233, download… Continue reading

Current and former fire chiefs with Clallam County Fire District 3 gather to send off outgoing chiefs Ben Andrews and Dan Orr. Pictured, from left, are: current District 3 chief Justin Grider; Andrews; former chief Steve Vogel; Orr, and former chief Tom Lowe. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

District 3 says thanks to retiring chiefs

A pair of Clallam County Fire District 3 chiefs were inaugurated into the small pantheon of past chiefs following years of leading Sequim’s… Continue reading

Current and former fire chiefs with Clallam County Fire District 3 gather to send off outgoing chiefs Ben Andrews and Dan Orr. Pictured, from left, are: current District 3 chief Justin Grider; Andrews; former chief Steve Vogel; Orr, and former chief Tom Lowe. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading