Daily Update Newsletter

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge to host program on minimizing effects on environment

The program will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 3 in Sequim.

Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

When firefighters arrived, they found that neighbors had already extinguished the fire using three garden hoses, a fire department spokesman.

Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

Cars to be purchased for Port Townsend police, public works

The total cost for the new vehicles will be $270,000.

New career firefighters/EMTs for Clallam County Fire District No. 2 are, from left, Neil Crumley, Zachary Gear and Tyler Reid. (Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District No. 2)

Clallam County Fire District 2 hires three full-time career firefighters

The firefighters were selected through a competitive examination process held in June that was open to current volunteer firefighters.

New career firefighters/EMTs for Clallam County Fire District No. 2 are, from left, Neil Crumley, Zachary Gear and Tyler Reid. (Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District No. 2)

Bereavement support workshops offered in Port Townsend

Registration begins Sept. 8 at Jefferson Healthcare.

GOLF: Harkening back with hickory at Port Townsend course

GOLF: Harkening back with hickory at Port Townsend course

Port Townsend Golf Club to hold Hickory Stick Scramble August 27

GOLF: Harkening back with hickory at Port Townsend course
Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

John de Graaf tells Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce of benefits for workers and the state.

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

Clallam County faced with $1.7 million dilemma on McDonald Creek bridge replacement

Officials must decide whether to spend money on temporary span near Agnew or reroute traffic for eight months in 2017.

Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News                                Port of Port Angeles commissioners voted Monday to allow city police to enforce traffic laws on port property including North Cedar Street, a site of intermittent, heavy truck traffic.

Port of Port Angeles closes loophole to allow police to issue traffic citations on its streets

Clallam County law enforcement agencies can now issue speeding tickets on port property from Sequim to Sekiu.

  • Aug 16, 2016
  • By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News
Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News                                Port of Port Angeles commissioners voted Monday to allow city police to enforce traffic laws on port property including North Cedar Street, a site of intermittent, heavy truck traffic.

State wildlife staff kills 2 wolves in northeast Washington

The animals included this year’s breeding female.

Scientists discover how Zika virus harms fetuses

Researchers have identified proteins potentially responsible for causing microcephaly.

Programs on uses of thyme to be presented this month in Sequim, Port Angeles

Programs on uses of thyme to be presented this month in Sequim, Port Angeles

Master Gardener Sally Tysver to share tips starting Saturday in Sequim.

Programs on uses of thyme to be presented this month in Sequim, Port Angeles
State Supreme Court justices decry tactics

State Supreme Court justices decry tactics

Justice Mary Yu and Chief Justice Barbara Madsen say opponents focus on the McCleary and other decisions.

State Supreme Court justices decry tactics
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Registration open for Port Angeles High School fall sports … and other items
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Registration open for Port Angeles High School fall sports … and other items
Pirate men’s soccer getting their sea legs

Pirate men’s soccer getting their sea legs

Defending champs have reloaded roster

Pirate men’s soccer getting their sea legs
Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda

Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda

Ashlea Center pays tribute to memory of Ashlea Erwick, who died this year after struggles with addiction.

Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda
An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

Port Townsend City Council to consider letter to Navy on Growler noise today

Draft letter to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s commanding officer says the area of study is too narrow.

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)
Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017

Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017

The intent behind live-streaming and archiving the meetings is to increase public access, the city said.

Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017
Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time

Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time

The restaurant was temporarily closed due to impact from vehicle.

Port Angeles police: DUI wreck damages Taco Time