Daily Update Newsletter

Jefferson County fire danger risk level to move to high

Designation will prohibit fireworks over Fourth of July weekend

Jefferson County to host series of community conversations

Jefferson County will conduct a series of Community Conversations at venues countywide from Tuesday through Oct. 22. Each meeting will include the… Continue reading

Ralph Henry Keil and Ginny Grimm.

Long lost sailor to be honored at graduation

An honorary diploma will be presented to the family of former Chimacum High School student, Ralph Henry Keil, who died in the attack… Continue reading

Ralph Henry Keil and Ginny Grimm.

Port Townsend City Council candidate forum set for next month

The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will host an online forum featuring candidates for Port Townsend City Council on July… Continue reading

Singers to workshop vocal instruments at Fort Worden

One hundred and fifty singers to join together in song

Trial date set for 2016 murder

Suspect in woodcarver’s death goes to court in August

Denise Thornton of Sequim deadheads roses on a flower display at the Sequim Botanical Garden at the Water Reuse Demonstration Park at Carrie Blake Park on Wednesday in Sequim. Thornton, a volunteer gardener, was taking part in a work party to maintain the beauty of the garden. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Rose display

Denise Thornton of Sequim deadheads roses on a flower display at the Sequim Botanical Garden at the Water Reuse Demonstration Park at Carrie Blake Park… Continue reading

Denise Thornton of Sequim deadheads roses on a flower display at the Sequim Botanical Garden at the Water Reuse Demonstration Park at Carrie Blake Park on Wednesday in Sequim. Thornton, a volunteer gardener, was taking part in a work party to maintain the beauty of the garden. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Brinnon ShrimpFest set for this weekend

A stage presentation to benefit food banks, a history exhibit and the Brinnon ShrimpFest highlight this weekend’s event on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The… Continue reading

Clallam Transit to receive $4M in grants

Agency to use funds on Strait Shot and other routes

Electric rates see big increase

Jefferson proposal approved for 4-year hike

Free music series begin next week

Free concert series will be conducted this summer in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend. Venues and the concert lineups include: • Sequim Music in… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding faith with happy campers

I’M NOT SURE what the proportion of RVs to regular vehicles is on U.S. Highway 101 over the summer, but the ratio gets pretty high.… Continue reading

The One Horse Ranch Garden will be part of the Clallam County Master Gardeners’ 2025 Petals and Pathways tour on June 28. (Master Gardeners of Clallam County)

Petals and Pathways garden tour set June 28

Self-guided event includes eight Sequim locations

The One Horse Ranch Garden will be part of the Clallam County Master Gardeners’ 2025 Petals and Pathways tour on June 28. (Master Gardeners of Clallam County)

Port Angeles council OKs sidewalk near park

Applicants to receive grant funding for one-third of total cost

An Olympic marmot stands as the star of the show at Hurricane Ridge on Monday. These tourists from Alaska stopped and photographed the creature from a distance as he slowly ate his meal of wildflowers. The marmot is a rodent in the squirrel family and is unique to Washington state. The hibernating mammal’s burrow is only about 50 feet up the paved path away from the parking lot. The group had just photographed deer at the Ridge. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic marmot

An Olympic marmot stands as the star of the show at Hurricane Ridge on Monday. These tourists from Alaska stopped and photographed the creature from… Continue reading

An Olympic marmot stands as the star of the show at Hurricane Ridge on Monday. These tourists from Alaska stopped and photographed the creature from a distance as he slowly ate his meal of wildflowers. The marmot is a rodent in the squirrel family and is unique to Washington state. The hibernating mammal’s burrow is only about 50 feet up the paved path away from the parking lot. The group had just photographed deer at the Ridge. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Alternative prom set for Port Angeles church

Social Norm’s will host its third Gayla from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. The alternative youth prom will be at the… Continue reading

Brinnon Fire Association to host ShrimpFest on Saturday

The Brinnon Fire Association will host the 33rd Brinnon ShrimpFest and Seafood Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. The annual celebration… Continue reading

Eighth-graders Saydey Cronin and Madelyn Bower stand by a gazebo they and 58 other students helped to build through their Sequim Middle School Core Plus Instruction industrial arts class. The friends were two of a handful of girls to participate in the building classes. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Middle school students build gazebo for academy

Businesses support project with supplies, flooring and tools

Eighth-graders Saydey Cronin and Madelyn Bower stand by a gazebo they and 58 other students helped to build through their Sequim Middle School Core Plus Instruction industrial arts class. The friends were two of a handful of girls to participate in the building classes. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Peninsula College to continue without budget

Board expects plan in September

Frank Nicholson and David Martel.

Veterans in Warrior Bike program to pass through Peninsula towns

Community asked to welcome, provide lodging this summer

Frank Nicholson and David Martel.