Daily Update Newsletter

Hayes Fire eats another 1,500 acres of Olympic National Park

Hayes Fire eats another 1,500 acres of Olympic National Park

Warm, dry weather has contributed to its explosive return.

Hayes Fire eats another 1,500 acres of Olympic National Park
Some Clallam firefighters to come home

Some Clallam firefighters to come home

A few Clallam County Fire District No. 2 crew members are expected to return today.

Some Clallam firefighters to come home

Paint the Peninsula reception on Saturday at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

On display will be artists’ impressions of the outdoor beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula.

Conditions set for Port Townsend teacher who threatened principal

Charges will be dropped if he can stay out of trouble for two years.

Free telescope viewing is available on Hurricane Ridge

John Goar will lead the gatherings into next month.

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

The event celebrates the establishment of the National Park Service on Aug. 25, 1916.

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

Paint the Peninsula artists capture outdoor beauty

Tickets to the reception and awards ceremony are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

Forum considers downtown panhandlers in Port Angeles

Police Chief Brian Smith tells those at the meeting that a 60-day program of tighter enforcement appears to be working.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks looking to return to its roots

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks looking to return to its roots

A new turf field, position changes and a return to a punishing offense

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks looking to return to its roots
State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit

State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit

Among the recommendations was replacing outdated accounting software that wasn’t fit for the electrical utility.

State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Port Townsend a bit of a mystery heading into the season
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Port Townsend a bit of a mystery heading into the season
Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula

Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula

The blaze was caused by a section of a tree falling into power lines.

Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula

Clallam County firefighters assist in battling Eastern Washington wildfire

The blaze in Stevens County has been challenging for firefighters because of steep terrain and accessibility to the fire lines.

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Brian Coughenour and Dave Neupert come down on different sides of idea that would direct veterans toward treatment.

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

National park fires calm

Although Olympic National Park fires have calmed, rising temperatures and winds could increase them.

Cline Spit closed to swimming

High concentrations of enterococcus bacteria, which is found in the feces of warm-blooded creatures, were found.

Events have Ice Age theme at Royal BC Museum in Victoria

Tunes, tales and a sleepover are planned in September.

First Federal Community Foundation elects member to board of directors

First Federal Community Foundation elects member to board of directors

Craig A. Curtis is an architect from Kitsap County, where he has been employed since 1987.

First Federal Community Foundation elects member to board of directors