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NEWS BRIEFS: Flight operations slated; representative wanted

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at the outlying field Tuesday through… Continue reading

Cold weather impacts electric bills

Cold weather means higher utility bills, and so far this winter has been colder than usual, according to the Clallam County Public Utility… Continue reading

GNU Snowboards team rider Temple Cummins snowboards at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Snow for the holidays: Hurricane Ridge offers skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoe walks

Once the gifts are open and everyone has eaten a big holiday dinner, family members are sure to look for something else… Continue reading

GNU Snowboards team rider Temple Cummins snowboards at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
An EA-18G Growler aircraft is displayed for a media availability at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., December 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Watkins/Whidbey News-Times

Navy to resume EA-18, F/A-18 flight operations

Naval Air Forces directed EA-18 Growler and F/A-18 Super Hornet squadrons to resume normal operations Monday after an operational… Continue reading

An EA-18G Growler aircraft is displayed for a media availability at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., December 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Watkins/Whidbey News-Times

NEWS BRIEFS: Philanthropic Education Organization awards PC student with $1,800 grant … and other items

Port Angeles Chapter IV of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) recently awarded Hannah Nelson an $1,800 grant from the Program for Continuing… Continue reading

OTA offers winter break theatre workshop for children

Olympic Theatre Arts will offer a one-week theater workshop for youth ages 6 to 18 beginning Monday. The workshop will be from 9… Continue reading

Six lectures planned in yard and garden series

The 2017 Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation Yard and Garden Lecture Series will begin with a Jan. 14 presentation, “Thirty-seven Native Gems… Continue reading

‘Screenagers’ discusses growing up in digital age in Jan. 23 screening at Jefferson County Library

The Jefferson County Library will host a free public screening of the documentary film “Screenagers” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. The… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: PA Realtors induct board members; Platypus Marine employees win prizes

The Port Angeles Association of Realtors inducted its board members for 2017 Dec. 9 at the Peninsula Golf Course Clubhouse. The ceremony… Continue reading

Equestrian author will tell about trails in Hadlock talk Jan. 18

Equestrian author will tell about trails in Hadlock talk Jan. 18

Equestrian author and trail rider Kim McCarrel will talk about her latest book, “Riding Southwest Washington Horse Trails,” at the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Equestrian author will tell about trails in Hadlock talk Jan. 18

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim church donates to homeless … and other items

The Sequim Police Department recently received a donation of 50 all-weather protective ponchos to distribute to the local homeless population. The donation was… Continue reading

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center

First Federal Community Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Olympic Medical Center Foundation for the campaign to raise funds for the expansion… Continue reading

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center
Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote Monday — ensuring he will become… Continue reading

Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests

Master Gardeners program application deadline Friday

The Washington State University Master Gardener program is accepting applications until Friday. Students must attend a 10-week training session that includes WSU… Continue reading

In front row, from left, are Olympic Medical Center employees Beverly Buck, CNA; Stacia Kiesser, RN; Julie Millsap, RN; and Cynthia Beltrami, RN. In back row from left are CEO Eric Lewis; Board President John Nutter; Lorraine Wall, RN, chief nursing officer; and Robin Burse, RN.

OMC board recognizes five employees

Five Olympic Medical Center employees from the medical/surgical unit recently received recognition awards during a board meeting from Board President John Nutter… Continue reading

In front row, from left, are Olympic Medical Center employees Beverly Buck, CNA; Stacia Kiesser, RN; Julie Millsap, RN; and Cynthia Beltrami, RN. In back row from left are CEO Eric Lewis; Board President John Nutter; Lorraine Wall, RN, chief nursing officer; and Robin Burse, RN.

Peninsula salmon enhancement projects receive more than $2.3 million in grant funds

OLYMPIA – More than $2 million has been awarded to North Olympic Peninsula projects by the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board. Seven projects in Jefferson… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles vet clinic collecting Toys for Tots … and other items

Blue Mountain Animal Clinic, 2972 Old Olympic Highway, is joining the U.S. Marine Corps in its Toys for Tots campaign. The shelter… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. This Wednesday’s agenda was not… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Port Angeles to mull way to avoid fire insurance rating downgrade

The Port Angeles City Council will consider one of seven measures to prevent a downgrade of the city’s fire insurance rating and subsequent rise in… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to consider settlement

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on settlement negotiations with Port Ludlow Associates, and may take action if an agreement is ready… Continue reading