Daily Update Newsletter

Riley E. White

Insanity plea expected in multiple Port Angeles assaults

Riley E. White has said he suffered a brain injury when he was assaulted in Mexico several years ago.

Riley E. White

State: Peninsula jobless rates decreased slightly in August

Clallam County unemployment came down to 7.6 percent, while Jefferson County’s jobless rate dipped to 7.2 percent, officials said.

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer

Racing association officials said Mike Procunier died doing what he loved.

Motocross community mourns passing of Port Angeles racer

Clallam deputies to assist Forks police

The county Sheriff’s Office will provide one or more deputies on an as-needed basis while the city recruits two officers to fill a pair of vacancies, officials said.

Jamie Michel, Coastal Watershed Institute nearshore biologist, right, hands a pamphlet on beach restoration to CWI Executive Director Anne Shaffer while addressing visitors who turned out to catch a glimpse of the renewed Beach Lake shoreline, located just east of the Elwha River estuary. At middle is Tara McBride, CWI nearshore biologist. (Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News)

Restored expanse of beach near Elwha River shared with public

Tour comes in advance of open access for visitors to replenished Beach Lake shoreline.

Jamie Michel, Coastal Watershed Institute nearshore biologist, right, hands a pamphlet on beach restoration to CWI Executive Director Anne Shaffer while addressing visitors who turned out to catch a glimpse of the renewed Beach Lake shoreline, located just east of the Elwha River estuary. At middle is Tara McBride, CWI nearshore biologist. (Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News)
Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies

Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies

Only 20 schools in the country received the distinction from the National Education Policy Center of University of Colorado.

Quilcene School wins award for its inclusive policies
Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend

Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend

Stars to light up what should be a sell-out success.

Film festival kicks off in Port Townsend
YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates

YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates

A celebration is planned Oct. 1 and a soft opening Oct. 24.

YMCA of Sequim sets soft, hard opening dates
Tom Sanford

Clallam board briefed on land trust activities

In its 26-year history, the nonprofit has permanently protected more than 3,200 acres of farmland, forest land and fish habitat across the county, a land trust official said.

Tom Sanford
Water main breaks in Sequim

Water main breaks in Sequim

The break was repaired Thursday morning and water restored to affected customers early that afternoon, said the public works director.

Water main breaks in Sequim

Charges filed against Yakima man after Port Angeles pursuit

Probable cause statements say Richard Speedy damaged property on both sides of Port Angeles during the incident.

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Long leads Port Angeles cross country to win

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Long leads Port Angeles cross country to win

Roughriders’ girls race past North Mason, Kingston

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Long leads Port Angeles cross country to win
PREP FOOTBALL: Previews and picks for week 4

PREP FOOTBALL: Previews and picks for week 4

Neah Bay visits Forks in game of the week

PREP FOOTBALL: Previews and picks for week 4
Midnight in Paris on Saturday to raise fund for First Step

Midnight in Paris on Saturday to raise fund for First Step

The fundraiser is vital for First Step Family Support Center, which relies entirely on donations and grants to continue operations, an organizer said.

Midnight in Paris on Saturday to raise fund for First Step

Port Angeles man arrested in alleged robbery, assault

Law enforcement: A 39-year-old man required 17 stitches to his ear after the attack.

Jefferson County jail inmate dies of suicide

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading an ongoing investigation into Thomas G. Lorecki’s death.

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack

Office had focused only on criminal matters while prosecuting attorney was on medical leave.

Jefferson County prosecutor’s office triage over following Michael Haas’ recovery from heart attack
Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’

Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’

The Port Angeles City Council will consider admonishment Oct. 4.

Cherie Kidd on Feb. 2 council meeting: ‘I have learned from this experience’

Port Angeles to post fluoridation decision on city website

The announcement will cost the city nothing, since it will be shared online instead of through the mail.

Clallam County disc golf course taking shape

The long-planned course sits on 40 acres of county land on the Miller Peninsula about 9 miles east of Sequim and 2 miles from the Jefferson County line.