Daily Update Newsletter

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles boys tennis opens with win … other area reports
PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles boys tennis opens with win … other area reports
Invasive crab species discovered in Washington’s inland waters

Invasive crab species discovered in Washington’s inland waters

The European green crab, which can eat clams, shellfish and young salmon, has been found in Westcott Bay, San Juan Island.

Invasive crab species discovered in Washington’s inland waters
Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog

The organization spent nearly all of its medical reserves saving 1-year-old Jackson, a dog taken in after two tourists found him wandering near Neah Bay.

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society issues call for help after saving abandoned dog
Great Strait Sale to go on this weekend despite state Highway 112 closure

Great Strait Sale to go on this weekend despite state Highway 112 closure

Chairwoman Sande Balch says the 61-mile community sale is still on for Saturday amid culvert work near Pysht.

Great Strait Sale to go on this weekend despite state Highway 112 closure
Upgrade eyed for BMX bike track at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum

Upgrade eyed for BMX bike track at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum

Organizers are expected to present their proposal at a meeting in Port Townsend today.

Upgrade eyed for BMX bike track at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum
Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17

Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17

Forty seaside hikes are available for more volunteers who want to comb North Olympic Peninsula beaches for debris and haul it out.

Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17
Last of public schools on Peninsula open their doors for fall

Last of public schools on Peninsula open their doors for fall

Quilcene and Brinnon students begin a new school year today.

Last of public schools on Peninsula open their doors for fall
U.S. judge: Government can keep killing salmon-eating birds in Columbia basin

U.S. judge: Government can keep killing salmon-eating birds in Columbia basin

Groups say that hydroelectric dams pose the greatest threat to the fish and that it’s unnecessary to reduce the number of fish predators by shooting thousands of cormorants.

U.S. judge: Government can keep killing salmon-eating birds in Columbia basin

Secret railroad inspection data frustrates Spokane officials

Railroads’ bridge inspection reports aren’t public documents, but a federal bill gave officials the right to request public versions last year.

Area Sports Briefs: Fall ball baseball practice set Wednesday in Sequim … and other items

Sports events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula

Official hospitalized after accidental tackle at Port Townsend-Sequim game

Official hospitalized after accidental tackle at Port Townsend-Sequim game

Bill Noard of Port Angeles was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after he was accidentally tackled by players on Memorial Field in Port Townsend, an official said.

Official hospitalized after accidental tackle at Port Townsend-Sequim game
Man on marathon mission runs in Olympic National Park

Man on marathon mission runs in Olympic National Park

Bill Sycalik is commemorating the National Park Service centennial with runs in every national park.

Man on marathon mission runs in Olympic National Park

State Supreme Court to hear school funding debate starting Wednesday

The hearing marks the latest development in the McCleary case — a 2012 ruling that said the Legislature has failed to fully fund education.

Elks interested in Sequim fundraiser for disabled vets as new model

Elks interested in Sequim fundraiser for disabled vets as new model

The Sequim lodge raised over $5,000 in a July 4 event, Americans Helping Our Disabled Veterans and Their Families.

Elks interested in Sequim fundraiser for disabled vets as new model

Body of woman is found on trail near Gardiner

Authorities do not suspect foul play, and an autopsy is planned.

Transfer of 1954 fire engine to be considered by Port Angeles City Council tonight

Transfer of 1954 fire engine to be considered by Port Angeles City Council tonight

Port Angeles Fire Engine No. 5 — known as Sparky — will go to the Port Angeles Firefighters Association for community events if the move is approved.

Transfer of 1954 fire engine to be considered by Port Angeles City Council tonight
Tours Saturday to mark centennial of Lincoln School site in Port Angeles

Tours Saturday to mark centennial of Lincoln School site in Port Angeles

The free event held by the Clallam County Historical Society will display the lower level of the school, the newly renovated research library and the artifact storage facility.

Tours Saturday to mark centennial of Lincoln School site in Port Angeles
Civil War re-enactors give insight on history at Fort Worden for holiday weekend

Civil War re-enactors give insight on history at Fort Worden for holiday weekend

The gathering in Port Townsend detailed weaponry, tactics and tools for spectators.

Civil War re-enactors give insight on history at Fort Worden for holiday weekend

Washington’s Gonzaga hires Missouri educator fired over protest conduct

Melissa Click, let go after interfering with journalists and police during student protests, has been hired to a communication studies lecturer job.

Insurance agency gives $2,000 to Clallam County fire district

District plans to use donated funds to buy individual packs for Community Emergency Response Teams.