Daily Update Newsletter

Wastewater treatment plant planned across the water

According to project board member Jane Bird, the latest project has a much smaller footprint, larger setbacks and is significantly less money than the previous plan.

More blasting done on Elwha River dam site

More blasting done on Elwha River dam site

Boulders, rebar could present barrier in future if not removed, park says.

More blasting done on Elwha River dam site
Port Townsend Film Festival announces special guests

Port Townsend Film Festival announces special guests

The festival, planned Sept. 23-25, will feature actress Karen Allen, actor and director Andrew Perez, director and composer Alexander Janko and director Charlie Soap.

Port Townsend Film Festival announces special guests
Port of Port Angeles commissioners formally conclude cleanup of KPly mill site

Port of Port Angeles commissioners formally conclude cleanup of KPly mill site

The cleanup of the 19-acre site at 439 Marine Drive ended up costing $7,007,738.98, about $200,000 less than expected.

Port of Port Angeles commissioners formally conclude cleanup of KPly mill site
State details conservation area expansion plans for Jefferson commissioners

State details conservation area expansion plans for Jefferson commissioners

The state Department of Natural Resources would expand Devil’s Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area and Dabob Bay Natural Area.

State details conservation area expansion plans for Jefferson commissioners

‘Anything goes’ weather predicted for Pacific Northwest’s winter

For much of 2016, forecasters thought a mild La Nina — the opposite of El Nino — was forming, but that expectation has changed.

Clallam PUD expands area of call for voluntary water savings

A PUD spokesman said the PUD will likely ask its customers to reduce water consumption until the city ends its Stage 2 alert.

Coastal cleanup welcomes volunteers Saturday

Coastal cleanup welcomes volunteers Saturday

Over 60 beaches to be combed on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Pacific coast.

Coastal cleanup welcomes volunteers Saturday
Thirteen farms on Jefferson County Farm Tour

Thirteen farms on Jefferson County Farm Tour

The festivities kick off tonight with a Honky Tonk and Pie Party at the Chimacum Grange.

Thirteen farms on Jefferson County Farm Tour

Forks man sentenced for assault, witness intimidation

Clallam County Superior Court Judge Brian Coughenour issued a 31-month sentence.

Port Angeles man sentenced for escape after returning late from furlough

Cory Joe Stokes had been released from custody to attend the birth of his child in Seattle.

PREP FOOTBALL PICKS: Forks looks to continue hold over Chimacum

PREP FOOTBALL PICKS: Forks looks to continue hold over Chimacum

Spartans, Cowboys play Friday night in Port Townsend

PREP FOOTBALL PICKS: Forks looks to continue hold over Chimacum
Sunland to host wine tasting Saturday

Sunland to host wine tasting Saturday

The event will feature eight wineries and 27 wines.

Sunland to host wine tasting Saturday
GOAT run challenging in stunning surroundings on Olympic Discovery Trail

GOAT run challenging in stunning surroundings on Olympic Discovery Trail

There are two options: a 14-mile half-marathon and a 26.2-mile full marathon.

GOAT run challenging in stunning surroundings on Olympic Discovery Trail
Former Sequim teacher sentenced to 26½ years in prison for child rape, molestation

Former Sequim teacher sentenced to 26½ years in prison for child rape, molestation

Douglas J. Allison, 55, said he would seek counseling in prison and repeatedly said, “I’m sorry.”

Former Sequim teacher sentenced to 26½ years in prison for child rape, molestation
Lower Elwha Kallam tribe opens new justice center near Port Angeles

Lower Elwha Kallam tribe opens new justice center near Port Angeles

The former World War II-era bunker on Spokwes Road now houses the tribe’s law enforcement, emergency management, courts, tribal enrollment and IT departments.

Lower Elwha Kallam tribe opens new justice center near Port Angeles
North Olympic Peninsula protest targets Dakota pipeline

North Olympic Peninsula protest targets Dakota pipeline

The rally was one of many across the nation to encourage people to share their opinions of the pipeline with local, state and federal government officials.

North Olympic Peninsula protest targets Dakota pipeline

Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival chowder cook-off to feature Graham Kerr

The “Galloping Gourmet” will judge entries of both professional and amateur chefs.

Volunteers sought to prepare returns for Tax-Aide

All volunteers must attend training classes and pass the IRS test before assisting taxpayers during the tax season.

Port Angeles chamber lays out five-year plan

Port Angeles chamber lays out five-year plan

By 2020, the goal is to add more than 100 retail establishments to the area and add more than 1,000 jobs, while nearly doubling the chamber’s membership from 390 to 600.

Port Angeles chamber lays out five-year plan