Daily Update Newsletter

David Fletcher, left, and Sean Hoban.

Clallam County sheriff promotes two deputies

Clallam County Sheriff Brian King has promoted Deputy David Fletcher to detective and Deputy Sean Hoban to patrol sergeant. A ceremony took… Continue reading

David Fletcher, left, and Sean Hoban.

Clallam County to take lead in applying for septic replacement grants

Agency aims to replace Flaura’s Acres failing septic system

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Parks to host open house on Fort Worden transition

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Impacts go beyond owners of short-term rentals

House cleaners, yard care workers expect to lose income

Port Townsend assistant city engineer Jeff Kostechka introduces some of the issues facing smooth development on 30th Street and Sheridan Street property. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Infrastructure can deter affordable housing

Port Townsend weighs challenges as it prepares for comprehensive plan update

Port Townsend assistant city engineer Jeff Kostechka introduces some of the issues facing smooth development on 30th Street and Sheridan Street property. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Law books available at no cost

The Clallam County Law Library is disposing of surplus legal books at no cost. Interested parties can contact the Loni Gores, the… Continue reading

Seth Stewart of Silverdale-based Hanson Signs inspects the side panels on a new business sign at Swain’s General Store in Port Angeles on Thursday. Swain’s general manager Don Droz said the original iconic sign dated back to the 1960s and was in need being replaced. Droz said the neon-lit lettering from the old sign was preserved and incorporated into the new marquee. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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New marquee

Seth Stewart of Silverdale-based Hanson Signs inspects the side panels on a new business sign at Swain’s General Store in Port Angeles on Thursday. Swain’s… Continue reading

Seth Stewart of Silverdale-based Hanson Signs inspects the side panels on a new business sign at Swain’s General Store in Port Angeles on Thursday. Swain’s general manager Don Droz said the original iconic sign dated back to the 1960s and was in need being replaced. Droz said the neon-lit lettering from the old sign was preserved and incorporated into the new marquee. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Center to hire two urologists

Doctors recently completed residencies in Connecticut, Utah, respectively

Port Angeles to host storefront studio sessions next week

The city of Port Angeles will conduct a series of planning sessions during the upcoming week. Sessions are scheduled at a storefront… Continue reading

The Whiskey Creek bridge, located near milepost 18 on the 25-mile Olympic Adventure Trail route, is 60 feet long, 6 feet wide and cost about $83,106. (Clallam County)

Whiskey Creek bridge replacement complete

$83,000 project funded by Clallam County lodging tax

The Whiskey Creek bridge, located near milepost 18 on the 25-mile Olympic Adventure Trail route, is 60 feet long, 6 feet wide and cost about $83,106. (Clallam County)

Wildcat Cafe at Lincoln School reopening Tuesday

The double-cross club and the Cobb conspiracy might sound like subjects of a black-and-white detective film. But they’re actually items on the… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell breaks a bottle of champagne over the RV Resilience on Sept. 5 as Steve Ashby, PNNL laboratory director, and other dignitaries celebrate the dedication of the hybrid vessel. (Andrea Starr/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory vessel dedicated at ceremony

RV Resilience to lead marine research in Sequim Bay, ocean

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell breaks a bottle of champagne over the RV Resilience on Sept. 5 as Steve Ashby, PNNL laboratory director, and other dignitaries celebrate the dedication of the hybrid vessel. (Andrea Starr/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
Port Angeles Parks Department workers walk along the Port Angeles City Pier moorage floats after they were removed for seasonal storage on Tuesday. The floats will be towed to a storage area near the McKinley Paper mill to protect them from winter winds and waves. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Seasonal storage

Port Angeles Parks Department workers walk along the Port Angeles City Pier moorage floats after they were removed for seasonal storage on Tuesday. The floats… Continue reading

Port Angeles Parks Department workers walk along the Port Angeles City Pier moorage floats after they were removed for seasonal storage on Tuesday. The floats will be towed to a storage area near the McKinley Paper mill to protect them from winter winds and waves. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam Transit to extend fare-free program

Agency has received $1.9M in two years from climate act, GM says

Film festival, Quilcene fair on tap this weekend

The Port Townsend Film Festival, community theater productions and the Quilcene Fair and Parade will highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The… Continue reading

OMC Foundation awards $500K in scholarships

Students to receive medical training with hopes of working at hospital

Port Angeles’ short-term code may come up short

Long-term impacts with affordable housing, other factors, remain to be seen

The Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association’s fall show is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. (Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association)

Rock and gem show set this weekend in Port Angeles

Members expand ‘Rock Alley’ for younger attendees

The Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association’s fall show is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. (Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association)
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Rivals sophomore Josh Yearian, #80, looks relaxed as he runs up hill while competing in a multi-school cross country meet on Tuesday at Camus Prairie Park Golf Club. Yearian clocked a time of 10:38.50 for the two mile lap around the course.

PREP ROUNDUP: (Updated) Young East Jefferson runners place 7 in top 15

The young East Jefferson boys and girls cross-country teams combined for six finishes in the top 12 in a Nisqually League 2-mile… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Rivals sophomore Josh Yearian, #80, looks relaxed as he runs up hill while competing in a multi-school cross country meet on Tuesday at Camus Prairie Park Golf Club. Yearian clocked a time of 10:38.50 for the two mile lap around the course.
Clallam County Juvenile Court Coordinator Candice Lawler stands in the foyer of the old courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Juvenile services program shows youth ‘they are not alone’

Drug court coordinator shares personal experience with kids

Clallam County Juvenile Court Coordinator Candice Lawler stands in the foyer of the old courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)