Daily Update Newsletter

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Report points to higher than state average numbers for noncompliance in both Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Port Angeles City Council to form subcommittee focused on education, fluoride options

Move to inform water users on maintaining dental health follows decision to halt public fluoridation.

Cherie Kidd

Port Angeles City Council outlaws profanity from its members

Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd’s suggestion prompted by Councilman Lee Whetham’s words.

Cherie Kidd
Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Clothes can be dropped off today and Friday, and coupon-holders can come back for other items Saturday.

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary
Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

The 38-year-old fell above the large slide area on the trail near Lake Crescent and was transported by helicopter.

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak
Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Position 2 state Rep. Steve Tharinger, 67, the longtime incumbent Democrat, said he’s for the increases, while John Alger, 62, who filed as an “independent-GOP party” candidate, said he’s opposed.

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage
U.S. Navy 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 send letter to Navy about Growler noise

The letter will say the area of study for potential effects of increased Growler operations at Whidbey Island is too narrow.

U.S. Navy An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Operations at clinics in PT are changing; Heating company opens in Sequim

Business items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Free outdoor concerts set this week in Port Angeles, Port Townsend

In Port Angeles, the Ian McFeron Band will perform folksy rock ‘n’ roll at 6 p.m. today at City Pier.

OUTDOORS: State-record largemouth bass landed

OUTDOORS: State-record largemouth bass landed

A 12.53-pound bucketmouth

OUTDOORS: State-record largemouth bass landed
Port Angeles baseball franchise prepping for launch
Port Angeles baseball franchise prepping for launch
Clallam County fair begins Thursday in Port Angeles

Clallam County fair begins Thursday in Port Angeles

“Cowboy Boots & Country Roots” to be on display through Sunday at fairgrounds.

Clallam County fair begins Thursday in Port Angeles
Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Music and art festival runs through Saturday at the Dragon’s Nest with part of proceeds going to Jumping Mouse Children’s Center.

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

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