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NOLS announces new book clubs for students

The North Olympic Library System has announced two new online book discussion groups. The Words Matter group, for fifth- through ninth-graders, will… Continue reading

Molina Healthcare of Washington recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Tri-Area Food Bank in Port Hadlock. Pictured, from left to right, John Laird, Sue Bird, Mike Brock and Carlos Mejia Rodriguez

Photo Credit: Molina Healthcare

Donation to Tri-Area Food Bank in Port Hadlock

Molina Healthcare of Washington recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Tri-Area Food Bank in Port Hadlock. From left are John Laird, Sue Bird, Mike… Continue reading

Molina Healthcare of Washington recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Tri-Area Food Bank in Port Hadlock. Pictured, from left to right, John Laird, Sue Bird, Mike Brock and Carlos Mejia Rodriguez

Photo Credit: Molina Healthcare

Cleanup continues after heavy rainfall

1.49 million gallons of CSO overgallons spilled into PA harbor

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Home Fund applications, donations

The Peninsula Home Fund, which provides money for Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) case workers to help those in need, had amassed by Wednesday more… Continue reading

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Kids’ poster contest open

Olympic Community of Health is hosting a poster contest for students in grades K-12. Posters, which must be submitted by Jan. 5,… Continue reading

Navy begins monitoring sound data

The U.S. Navy has announced that it began real-time sound monitoring at NAS Whidbey Island during the week of… Continue reading

Sound Publishing offers grants to aid businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic environment. Based in Everett, Sound is… Continue reading

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Shoreline Master Program Task Force plans review

The Shoreline Master Program Task Force will consider its draft periodic review when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. To view the meeting live go… Continue reading

1st Security Bank recently donated $5,000 to the Port Angeles Food Bank, the donation was in addition to its annual food drive, 

The bank is currently accepting food and monetary donations for the food drive. 

According to a press release, the bank will match donations dropped off at its Eighth Street branch before the end of the year, the bank is located at 134 W. Eighth St., Port Angeles . 

Pictured, from left to right are Elisa Simonsen, 1st Security Bank branch manager; Annabelle Chesney-Lucero, Port Angeles Food Bank community engagement coordinator; Emily Dexter, Port Angeles Food Bank director; and Darrell Jenkins, 1st Security Bank business relationship manager.

Bank makes donation to annual Port Angeles food drive

1st Security Bank recently donated $5,000 to the Port Angeles Food Bank. The donation was in addition to its annual food drive.… Continue reading

1st Security Bank recently donated $5,000 to the Port Angeles Food Bank, the donation was in addition to its annual food drive, 

The bank is currently accepting food and monetary donations for the food drive. 

According to a press release, the bank will match donations dropped off at its Eighth Street branch before the end of the year, the bank is located at 134 W. Eighth St., Port Angeles . 

Pictured, from left to right are Elisa Simonsen, 1st Security Bank branch manager; Annabelle Chesney-Lucero, Port Angeles Food Bank community engagement coordinator; Emily Dexter, Port Angeles Food Bank director; and Darrell Jenkins, 1st Security Bank business relationship manager.

NOLS to host trivia night online

The North Olympic Library System will host trivia night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The free online event will stream on Zoom. Register… Continue reading

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active, crew home in time for holidays

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active and its 75 crew members has returned home to Port Angeles after a 46-day deployment off… Continue reading

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112 near Pysht remains closed due to roadway settlement, sloughing

The state Department of Transportation has closed a section of state Highway 112 near Pysht due to roadway settlement and sloughing after… Continue reading

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Lloyd Bedinger, left, Bruce Skinner, the executive director of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, share a fist bump in front of the Georgiana Street home Bedinger donated to the foundation in his mother's name. Helen Rice, a former OMC employee, lived in the house for more than 60 years before she died in March at age 106. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Man donates late mother’s house to OMC foundation

Woman, who lived to be 106, worked at medical center

Lloyd Bedinger, left, Bruce Skinner, the executive director of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, share a fist bump in front of the Georgiana Street home Bedinger donated to the foundation in his mother's name. Helen Rice, a former OMC employee, lived in the house for more than 60 years before she died in March at age 106. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
The 2020 winter season operations for Hurricane Ridge began Nov. 27 with glistening treetops and a thick carpet of snow for visitors.On Saturday, 39 inches of snow were recorded at the snow sensor at the ridge. The ridge is open for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and other winter sports. (Laura Foster/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge Road set to be open for winter break

The road to Hurricane Ridge is set to be open throughout winter break, weather permitting. Winter season operations for Hurricane Ridge… Continue reading

The 2020 winter season operations for Hurricane Ridge began Nov. 27 with glistening treetops and a thick carpet of snow for visitors.On Saturday, 39 inches of snow were recorded at the snow sensor at the ridge. The ridge is open for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and other winter sports. (Laura Foster/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson County librarians Kim Tingelstad, on left, and Scott Bahlmann earned Masters degrees in library and information science.

Jefferson County Library staffers earn master status

Staff at the Jefferson County Library recently congratulated staff members Kim Tingelstad and Scott Bahlmann for earning master’s degrees in library and… Continue reading

Jefferson County librarians Kim Tingelstad, on left, and Scott Bahlmann earned Masters degrees in library and information science.
Donna Pacheco

Olympic Medical Center updates marketing, communications department

Olympic Medical Center has promoted one staffer and hired two more in its marketing and communications department. Marketing employee Donna Pacheco has… Continue reading

Donna Pacheco
Feeding 5000 provided Christmas lunches to go on Tuesday. Pictured are, from left, Todd McGrail, Eugene Fraker, Doris Villarreal. Mark Calamar, Sherry Schaaf and Pastor Bob Schwartz in the kitchen at the Forks Community Center. Feeding 5000 is a nonprofit organization funded by the community and local churches. It serves free meals each Tuesday. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Peninsula nonprofits provide holiday meals

Nonprofits on the North Olympic Peninsula are providing free community meals this week during the holiday break. The Salvation Army, at 206 S. Peabody St.… Continue reading

Feeding 5000 provided Christmas lunches to go on Tuesday. Pictured are, from left, Todd McGrail, Eugene Fraker, Doris Villarreal. Mark Calamar, Sherry Schaaf and Pastor Bob Schwartz in the kitchen at the Forks Community Center. Feeding 5000 is a nonprofit organization funded by the community and local churches. It serves free meals each Tuesday. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Trish Tisdale

Port Angeles’ Trish Tisdale wins graphic design awards

Graphic designer Trish Tisdale of Port Angeles recently won awards for two graphic designs. Tisdale was awarded for a brochure she designed… Continue reading

Trish Tisdale
Linty Hopie

Feiro Marine Life Center names development director

The Feiro Marine Life Center has hired Linty Hopie as development director. Hopie will develop the community support needed to increase marine… Continue reading

Linty Hopie