Daily Update Newsletter

Record number of campers seen in three Clallam County parks

Advertising, economic factors and ‘word of mouth’ reviews are credited for rise.

Benefit concert planned for Barbara Gooding in Port Angeles on Saturday

Benefit concert planned for Barbara Gooding in Port Angeles on Saturday

After a life of service, former nurse Barbara Gooding needs help funding care through an injury.

Benefit concert planned for Barbara Gooding in Port Angeles on Saturday
Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders

Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders

The annual summer picnic and patriotic celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fort Discovery.

Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders
The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

For the second year, the Northwest Colonial Festival is returning to Agnew.

The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend
Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

Structure is the first item in the garden’s kinetic sculpture garden.

Windmill goes up in Q Gardens in Quilcene as endeavor develops faster than expected

State Supreme Court justices to visit Jefferson County on Friday

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen and Justice Mary Yu will present a session on key state Supreme Court decisions.

Sequim’s Keying Around pianos sold at auction

Sequim’s Keying Around pianos sold at auction

The pianos sold for $500 and $600 each.

Sequim’s Keying Around pianos sold at auction

West End entrepreneurs in final round of sustainable small-business competition

The finalists will present their ideas to a panel of judges in mid-September, and the winners will be announced in October.

Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

Coast is clear: European green crabs absent from Strait of Juan de Fuca — so far

Scientists and members of the public are on the lookout for the invasive species.

Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

New trial dates expected for man accused of attack on Port Angeles bus

Riley Edge White posted a $20,000 bail bond July 28, missed a court appearance last Friday, was booked into jail on a $120,000 bench warrant, and released Monday.

Flexible classroom spaces envisioned for new Port Townsend school

Architectural firm Integrus Architecture of Seattle offers new details of what the planned school will likely look like.

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage

Kevin Van De Wege said he supports statewide Initiative 1433, while Danille Turissini is against it.

Candidates for 24th District state Senate seat clash on minimum wage
Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port facilities will be important resources when bridges become impassable, electronic communications and electric generation go silent, and schools are severely damaged.

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response
Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans

Longtime friend of Marilyn Andrus to see to woman’s wishes with sale on Aug. 13 in Port Angeles

Sequim doll collector leaves behind legacy of love to benefit veterans
98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

Seattle Harbor Patrol Boat No. 1 — now in the possession of the Port of Port Townsend — is more than just another project to Marc Landry.

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings
Sequim police chief talks about changing attitudes toward police

Sequim police chief talks about changing attitudes toward police

Bill Dickinson tells Sequim Chamber meeting he’s seen even local attitudes toward law enforcement shift in recent months.

  • Aug 10, 2016
  • By Michael Dashiell Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Sequim police chief talks about changing attitudes toward police

Volunteers sought to survey chum salmon in Chimacum Creek

A free training session is set for Thursday, Aug. 18 in Port Townsend

Randy Johnson

It’s Richards, Johnson in November race for Clallam County commission

In today’s count of ballots, Johnson edged Gabe Rygaard by 192 votes in the top-two primary race.

Randy Johnson