Daily Update Newsletter

PAT NEAL: River birds decline, forecast the future for us

IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the river and no birds sang. It was quiet, like The Duke used to say, “A little too quiet.” I figured… Continue reading

UPDATED: Suspect in custody after threat at Port Angeles High School

A juvenile male was taken in custody Wednesday in connection with a message containing a possible threat that was found in a… Continue reading

Ty Coone. (Clallam County Sheriff's Office)

Search suspended for kayaker missing in Strait

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday morning for a man who went missing while fishing from his kayak. Ty Coone called… Continue reading

Ty Coone. (Clallam County Sheriff's Office)
Port Angeles Symphony Conductor Jonathan Pasternack, guest soloist Anna Petrova and the orchestra celebrate their return to the stage in November 2021. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Symphony maestro wraps his 10th anniversary season

Two concerts set for this weekend

Port Angeles Symphony Conductor Jonathan Pasternack, guest soloist Anna Petrova and the orchestra celebrate their return to the stage in November 2021. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County and Astound are partnering with assistance from Clallam County PUD on a $22 million project that will extend Astound’s existing fiber network near Laird’s Corner to almost 100 miles of new above ground and underground infrastructure that will reach more than 1,500 homes in the Highway 112 corridor.

High-speed internet coming to Highway 112 corridor

Clallam County, PUD and Astound involved in $22M project

Clallam County and Astound are partnering with assistance from Clallam County PUD on a $22 million project that will extend Astound’s existing fiber network near Laird’s Corner to almost 100 miles of new above ground and underground infrastructure that will reach more than 1,500 homes in the Highway 112 corridor.
Bassoonist Jacqueline Wilson will be the guest artist in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. With the Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, she’ll perform a concerto by Navajo composer Connor Chee. (Jacqueline Wilson)

Chamber orchestra concerts feature Navajo concerto

Bassoon soloist to play in Port Angeles, Sequim

  • May 14, 2025
  • Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Bassoonist Jacqueline Wilson will be the guest artist in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. With the Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, she’ll perform a concerto by Navajo composer Connor Chee. (Jacqueline Wilson)

Charter Review Commission to consider seven issues

The Clallam County Charter Review Commission has launched a public survey regarding seven issues under consideration. The online survey can be accessed… Continue reading

Conservation measures requested on water system west of Sekiu

Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 has issued a stage 2 water alert for its Island View Water System. A stage 2… Continue reading

Rhody Princess Lorelei Turner, left, and Rhody Queen Taylor Frank at the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee, where they received the Golden Apple award. (Lori Morris)

Rhody festival celebrates 90 years

Four days of parades, races, events slated

Rhody Princess Lorelei Turner, left, and Rhody Queen Taylor Frank at the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee, where they received the Golden Apple award. (Lori Morris)

State leaders discuss budget

Importance of gas tax explained

Supreme Court justice addresses law day event

Clallam-Jefferson Pro Bono Lawyers hosted an observance of Law Day at the Elwha Heritage Center in Port Angeles. The organization provides free… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Ian Smithson reaches first baseball safely as the throw to the Eatonville first baseman was high and pulled him off the bag. Port Angeles won 8-1 to stay alive in the District 3 tournament. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP PLAYOFF BASEBALL: Riders rely on power and speed to beat Eatonville

Gooding belts HR; Williams throws complete game

Port Angeles’ Ian Smithson reaches first baseball safely as the throw to the Eatonville first baseman was high and pulled him off the bag. Port Angeles won 8-1 to stay alive in the District 3 tournament. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Police: Man dies following assault in Sequim

A man died after he was allegedly assaulted in the 500 block of West Washington Street in Sequim. Sequim police arrested Aaron C.… Continue reading

Special candidate filing period to open Wednesday

The Clallam County elections office will conduct a special three-day filing period from 8 a.m. today through 5 p.m. Friday. Jefferson County,… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Lexie Smith went 4-for-4 with a home run against Kingston as the Roughriders won 10-1 to win sole possession of first place. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS SOFTBALL: Port Angeles romps, grabs sole possession of league title

The Port Angeles softball team locked up sole possession of the Olympic League championship, taking care of business against a decent Kingston… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Lexie Smith went 4-for-4 with a home run against Kingston as the Roughriders won 10-1 to win sole possession of first place. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Chimacum Elementary School sixth-grade students jump on a rotating maypole as they use the new playground equipment on Monday during recess. The playground was redesigned with safer equipment and was in use for the first time since inspections were completed last Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New equipment

Chimacum Elementary School sixth-grade students jump on a rotating maypole as they use the new playground equipment on Monday during recess. The playground was redesigned… Continue reading

Chimacum Elementary School sixth-grade students jump on a rotating maypole as they use the new playground equipment on Monday during recess. The playground was redesigned with safer equipment and was in use for the first time since inspections were completed last Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Early Music Festival to present concert Friday

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “Concerti from the Court of Frederick the Great” at 6 p.m. Friday. The concert,… Continue reading

Olympic Kiwanis Club member Tobin Standley, right, hands a piece of stereo equipment to Gerald Casasola for disposal during Saturday’s electronics recycling collection day in the parking lot at Port Angeles Civic Field. Items collected during the roundup were to be given to Friendly Earth International Recycling for repairs and eventual resale, or else disassembled for parts. Club members were accepting monetary donations during the event as a benefit for Kiwanis community programs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Electronics recycling

Olympic Kiwanis Club member Tobin Standley, right, hands a piece of stereo equipment to Gerald Casasola for disposal during Saturday’s electronics recycling collection day in… Continue reading

Olympic Kiwanis Club member Tobin Standley, right, hands a piece of stereo equipment to Gerald Casasola for disposal during Saturday’s electronics recycling collection day in the parking lot at Port Angeles Civic Field. Items collected during the roundup were to be given to Friendly Earth International Recycling for repairs and eventual resale, or else disassembled for parts. Club members were accepting monetary donations during the event as a benefit for Kiwanis community programs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County discussion centers on fireworks

Potential future bans, pathway to public displays discussed

Microsoft purchases Peninsula credits

Carbon removal will come from area forests