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Lyssa Loney of Port Angeles

Port Angeles Salvation Army feeds nearly 200 on eve of Thanksgiving

PORT ANGELES — The dining room at the Port Angeles Salvation Army was filled with the sights, sounds and smells of an early Thanksgiving feast… Continue reading

Lyssa Loney of Port Angeles

Search suspended off Anacortes for missing Bremerton boater

ANACORTES — A search was suspended late Wednesday afternoon for a boater missing near Anacortes. The search for Dean Harvey, 48, of Bermerton, will be… Continue reading

2nd UPDATE — Search suspended off Anacortes for missing Bremerton boater

ANACORTES — A search was suspended late Wednesday afternoon for a boater missing near Anacortes. The search for Dean Harvey, 48, of Bermerton, will be… Continue reading

Incoming Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols takes the oath of office from Clallam County Auditor Patty Rosand on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam Charter Review Commission race to go to a recount after election certification

PORT ANGELES — A machine recount will be scheduled for the race between Ted Miller and Jerry Sinn for a spot on Clallam County's 15-member… Continue reading

Incoming Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols takes the oath of office from Clallam County Auditor Patty Rosand on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Hurricane Ridge Winter Access Coalition members spoke to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday morning to drum up support to open Hurricane Ridge on Thursdays during the winter season. From left to right

Group talks up benefits of increased access to Hurricane Ridge

PORT ANGELES — Hurricane Ridge is a tourist draw no matter what time of year it is, and the winter season could bring in more… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Winter Access Coalition members spoke to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday morning to drum up support to open Hurricane Ridge on Thursdays during the winter season. From left to right
Incoming Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols takes the oath of office from Clallam County Auditor Patty Rosand on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam Charter Review Commission race to go to a recount after election certification (corrected)

CORRECTION: This story has been corrected to reflect that Kristina Nelson-Gross, civil deputy prosecuting attorney, served on the canvassing board in place of William Payne,… Continue reading

Incoming Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols takes the oath of office from Clallam County Auditor Patty Rosand on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Elizabeth “Betty” Soderlind

Remembering the ‘Bishop of Forks’ — West End loses community leader with passing of Elizabeth Soderlind

FORKS — The West End community has lost a volunteer organizer, mother, church leader and “great baker.” Forks resident Elizabeth “Betty” Soderlind, 95, died Friday… Continue reading

Elizabeth “Betty” Soderlind
In this photo taken by Jon Schmidt of Sequim

Sequim resident at fore of Peninsula coastal cleanups gets firsthand look at tsunami devastation in Japan

SEQUIM — After spending 18 months organizing the cleanup of tsunami and marine debris from Clallam County beaches, a Washington Coast Savers coordinator recently returned… Continue reading

In this photo taken by Jon Schmidt of Sequim
Rotarian John Ericson with American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club at The Inn at Port Ludlow Resort for Veterans Day. The theft of 13 of the flags placed by the club could have an impact on the number of scholarships the group can award. East Jefferson Rotary Club

East Jefferson Rotary Club looks for stolen flags after a theft that could impact area scholarships

PORT LUDLOW — The East Jefferson Rotary Club is seeking 13 missing flags taken from their Port Ludlow stands during the Veterans Day weekend —… Continue reading

Rotarian John Ericson with American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club at The Inn at Port Ludlow Resort for Veterans Day. The theft of 13 of the flags placed by the club could have an impact on the number of scholarships the group can award. East Jefferson Rotary Club
Elizabeth “Betty” Soderlind

Remembering the ‘Bishop of Forks’ — West End loses community leader with passing of Elizabeth Soderlind

FORKS — The West End community has lost a volunteer organizer, mother, church leader and “great baker.” Forks resident Elizabeth “Betty” Soderlind, 95, died Friday… Continue reading

Elizabeth “Betty” Soderlind
Rotarian John Ericson with American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club at The Inn at Port Ludlow Resort for Veterans Day. The theft of 13 of the flags placed by the club could have an impact on the number of scholarships the group can award. East Jefferson Rotary Club

East Jefferson Rotary Club looks for stolen flags after a theft that could impact area scholarships

PORT LUDLOW — The East Jefferson Rotary Club is seeking 13 missing flags taken from their Port Ludlow stands during the Veterans Day weekend —… Continue reading

Rotarian John Ericson with American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club at The Inn at Port Ludlow Resort for Veterans Day. The theft of 13 of the flags placed by the club could have an impact on the number of scholarships the group can award. East Jefferson Rotary Club

Plenty of food for Turkey Day, free-meal givers on Peninsula say

Organizers of the largest free community Thanksgiving meals on the North Olympic Peninsula say there is plenty of turkey to go around this year. Unlike… Continue reading

Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson Jr. signs court papers during his sentencing in Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles on Thursday on charges of first-degree robbery and failing to register as a sex offender. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Carlsborg rapist who led police on chase pleads guilty, gets more than 10 years in prison

PORT ANGELES — Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson, 35, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of first-degree robbery, attempting to elude police and failure to register as… Continue reading

Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson Jr. signs court papers during his sentencing in Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles on Thursday on charges of first-degree robbery and failing to register as a sex offender. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Families enjoy a day at Hurricane Ridge during a recent winter season. Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation

Winterfest in Port Angeles to offer food, films, auction tonight

PORT ANGELES — Prime rib, outdoor sports action videos, auctions and old-time rock 'n' roll will be offered tonight (Saturday) in a fundraiser to support… Continue reading

Families enjoy a day at Hurricane Ridge during a recent winter season. Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation
Aaron Hamilton of Chimacum-based Killdeer Landscaping installs plants at a newly built rain garden at the intersection of Fifth and K streets in Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

$1.12 million rain garden project in Port Angeles nears completion

PORT ANGELES — A $1.12 million stormwater project in west Port Angeles to relieve flooding and improve stormwater runoff water quality is nearly complete. The… Continue reading

Aaron Hamilton of Chimacum-based Killdeer Landscaping installs plants at a newly built rain garden at the intersection of Fifth and K streets in Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson Jr. signs court papers during his sentencing in Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles on Thursday on charges of first-degree robbery and failing to register as a sex offender. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Carlsborg rapist who led police on chase pleads guilty, gets more than 10 years in prison

PORT ANGELES — Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson, 35, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of first-degree robbery, attempting to elude police and failure to register as… Continue reading

Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson Jr. signs court papers during his sentencing in Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles on Thursday on charges of first-degree robbery and failing to register as a sex offender. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Nominations being sought for Port Angeles schools’ gifted program

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles School District is opening student nominations for the district’s 2015-16 gifted and highly capable education programs. Students can be… Continue reading

The Backcountry Film Festival

WEEKEND: Film festival today (Friday) in Port Angeles to benefit four-day access to Hurricane Ridge

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 21. PORT ANGELES — Tonight's Backcountry Film Festival will feature nine winter sports films while raising money… Continue reading

The Backcountry Film Festival
Families enjoy a day at Hurricane Ridge during a recent winter season. Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation

WEEKEND: Winterfest in Port Angeles to offer food, films, auction Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Prime rib, outdoor sports action videos, auctions and old-time rock 'n' roll will be offered Saturday in a fundraiser to support skiing… Continue reading

Families enjoy a day at Hurricane Ridge during a recent winter season. Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation
Aaron Hamilton of Chimacum-based Killdeer Landscaping installs plants at a newly built rain garden at the intersection of Fifth and K streets in Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

$1.12 million rain garden project in Port Angeles nears completion

PORT ANGELES — A $1.12 million stormwater project in west Port Angeles to relieve flooding and improve stormwater runoff water quality is nearly complete. The… Continue reading

Aaron Hamilton of Chimacum-based Killdeer Landscaping installs plants at a newly built rain garden at the intersection of Fifth and K streets in Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News