Daily Update Newsletter

PREP WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Forks boys and girls and Sequim boys all place

The Forks boys and girls and Sequim boys all placed high as teams at major wrestling tournaments this weekend. The Forks boys, with… Continue reading

Brody Pierce, Port Angeles basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brody Pierce, Port Angeles basketball

Brody Pierce has been a big part of the Port Angeles boys basketball success so far this season, as the Riders enter this week 3-2… Continue reading

Brody Pierce, Port Angeles basketball.

No weekly flight operations this week

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. No landing… Continue reading

Dozens of law enforcement vehicles assisted with the arrest of Justin Cox last June after he allegedly shot at officers and bystanders as he was sheltering inside a home. On Dec. 22, he received an order for civil commitment for inpatient psychiatric treatment. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim man sent to state hospital

Charges could be refiled in Carlsborg standoff case

Dozens of law enforcement vehicles assisted with the arrest of Justin Cox last June after he allegedly shot at officers and bystanders as he was sheltering inside a home. On Dec. 22, he received an order for civil commitment for inpatient psychiatric treatment. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Father and son KC Eaton and Hayden Eaton became the new owners of Bill’s Plumbing & Sanikan on Dec. 31. They purchased it from Judy Kimler, the daughter of business founders Bill and Ann Kimler, who started the plumbing business in 1959.

Sequim’s Bill’s Plumbing sold after 60-plus years

New owners say they are committed to community

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Father and son KC Eaton and Hayden Eaton became the new owners of Bill’s Plumbing & Sanikan on Dec. 31. They purchased it from Judy Kimler, the daughter of business founders Bill and Ann Kimler, who started the plumbing business in 1959.
Peninsula College's Makena Patrick (22) is surrounded by Whatcom players in the paint Saturday in Port Angeles. Patrick had 16 points and 12 rebounds in a 83-46 Peninsula win. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Men, women split against Whatcom

The Peninsula College women’s basketball team extended its North Region winning streak to 42 games with the Pirates’ second straight high-scoring game,… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Makena Patrick (22) is surrounded by Whatcom players in the paint Saturday in Port Angeles. Patrick had 16 points and 12 rebounds in a 83-46 Peninsula win. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)
Sequim Wolves

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim blitzes North Kitsap early to win

Port Angeles gives defending state champion Bremerton all it can handle

Sequim Wolves

A GROWING CONCERN: Seven reasons to prune your plants

THE WONDERFUL WARM weather, although a great treat for us, is not necessarily a good thing for your plants. Now would normally be the time… Continue reading

Bullard to resign from First Fed

Geraldine L. Bullard, executive vice president and chief operating officer of First Fed Bank and First Northwest Bancorp, will resign effective Feb.… Continue reading

Joel D. McKeen.

Coffee with fire marshal set for Wednesday

The Port Angeles Fire Department will host a public opportunity to get some questions answered. The department’s first Coffee with the Fire… Continue reading

Joel D. McKeen.

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Legislative priorities to be set next week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known to show up in all weather. On Friday, it was 40 degrees and breezy. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Outdoor fitness class

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known… Continue reading

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known to show up in all weather. On Friday, it was 40 degrees and breezy. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles schools report stronger financial position after November closes

Superintendent cites rapid progress with district’s capital projects

Anji Scalf of Port Ludlow has announced plans to run for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.

Scalf plans to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Port Ludlow woman aims to listen to community

Anji Scalf of Port Ludlow has announced plans to run for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.
Cole Douglas, who was sentenced Thursday after he pleaded guilty to the March 2025 hit and run that seriously injured Sequim middle-schooler Colton Dufour, listens to Judge Elizabeth Stanley as Colton’s mother, Cherie Tachell, seated several rows back, smiles at her son just minutes before Douglas was taken into custody to begin serving a 12-month jail sentence. Seated beside them is victims advocate Molly Ramsey, who works in the Clallam County prosecuting attorney’s office and read a victim’s impact statement to the court during hearing. (Clallam County Superior Court)

Sequim man gets 1 year in hit-and-run

Teenager was seriously injured in March collision

Cole Douglas, who was sentenced Thursday after he pleaded guilty to the March 2025 hit and run that seriously injured Sequim middle-schooler Colton Dufour, listens to Judge Elizabeth Stanley as Colton’s mother, Cherie Tachell, seated several rows back, smiles at her son just minutes before Douglas was taken into custody to begin serving a 12-month jail sentence. Seated beside them is victims advocate Molly Ramsey, who works in the Clallam County prosecuting attorney’s office and read a victim’s impact statement to the court during hearing. (Clallam County Superior Court)
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The Answer for Youth helps at-risk population

Home Fund contributes $3,000 grant for meals, car parts and shelter

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Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished the lakes and streams in Washington and once caught 70 while fishing in Quilcene. Sixty-six were catch and release; he kept four. Although a hobbyist, Stone has sold the occasional fly to fellow enthusiasts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Attention to detail

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished… Continue reading

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished the lakes and streams in Washington and once caught 70 while fishing in Quilcene. Sixty-six were catch and release; he kept four. Although a hobbyist, Stone has sold the occasional fly to fellow enthusiasts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Auditions to be conducted for ‘Cinderella’ production

Ghostlight Productions will conduct auditions for its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderalla!” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 17 and… Continue reading

Alicia Newhouse.

Clallam Sheriff’s Office promotes two to lieutenant

Two Clallam County Sheriff’s Office sergeants have been promoted to lieutenant. Patrol Sgt. Brian Knutson and Corrections Sgt. Alicia Newhouse were promoted… Continue reading

Alicia Newhouse.

Couple investigated for identify theft, fraud

A Sequim couple has been arrested following an investigation in a residential burglary and multiple fraudulent financial transactions. Clallam County Sheriff’s deputies… Continue reading