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Home Fund subsidizes rent at Woodley Place

Bayside renovates 17 units at former hotel for supportive housing

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During freezing weather an exterior hot-cold frost-free water faucet helps to wash mud off a horse’s lower legs and hooves, soak hay and to melt ice off the top of a frozen water trough. Here, Lacey enjoyed a warm shower in the spring with this faucet by Woodford. (Karen Griffiths/For Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: Horse care during the Olympic Peninsula winter

‘TIS THE SEASON many are gathering inside in a warm home, perhaps in front of a toasty fire inside a wood stove, to enjoy special… Continue reading

During freezing weather an exterior hot-cold frost-free water faucet helps to wash mud off a horse’s lower legs and hooves, soak hay and to melt ice off the top of a frozen water trough. Here, Lacey enjoyed a warm shower in the spring with this faucet by Woodford. (Karen Griffiths/For Peninsula Daily News)
To honor outgoing Hospital Commission Chair Jill Buhler Rienstra, Jefferson Healthcare dedicated a courtyard to her in December. Buhler Rienstra stands on the left, Jefferson Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Mike Glenn on the right.

Thirty-year hospital commissioner retires

Her career saw the hospital grow, improve

To honor outgoing Hospital Commission Chair Jill Buhler Rienstra, Jefferson Healthcare dedicated a courtyard to her in December. Buhler Rienstra stands on the left, Jefferson Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Mike Glenn on the right.

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Speaker scheduled for Port Townsend Unity service

Perry Spring will share a message at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Spring will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active, seen in 2019, returned to Port Angeles on Sunday after it seized about $41.3 million in cocaine in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Steve Strohmaier/U.S. Coast Guard)

Active returns home after seizing cocaine

Coast Guard says cutter helped secure street value of $41.3 million

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active, seen in 2019, returned to Port Angeles on Sunday after it seized about $41.3 million in cocaine in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Steve Strohmaier/U.S. Coast Guard)

Mindfulness talk planned in Port Angeles

Devan Miller will present “Compassion, Love and Wisdom: A Path of Happiness” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The free talk will be in… Continue reading

Port Townsend Mayor David Faber with wife Laura Faber and daughter Mira Faber at this year’s tree lighting ceremony. (Craig Wester)

Outgoing mayor reflects on the role

Addressing infrastructure and approaching affordable housing

Port Townsend Mayor David Faber with wife Laura Faber and daughter Mira Faber at this year’s tree lighting ceremony. (Craig Wester)
The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer

OUUF program set for Sunday

The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessingi-Nuffer will present “The Blessings of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at 11 a.m. Sunday. McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer will be the guest… Continue reading

The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer
“Snowflake,” a handmade quilt by Nancy Foro, will be raffled to support Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.

Polar bear dip set for New Year’s Day

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County will host the 38th Polar Bear Dip at 10 a.m. New Year’s Day. The annual fundraising event… Continue reading

“Snowflake,” a handmade quilt by Nancy Foro, will be raffled to support Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.
The Winter Ice Village, at 121 W. Front St. in Port Angeles, is full of ice enthusiasts. Novices and even those with skating skills of all ages enjoyed the time on the ice last weekend. The rink is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. until Jan. 5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Winter Ice Village ahead of last year’s record pace

Volunteer groups help chamber keep costs affordable

The Winter Ice Village, at 121 W. Front St. in Port Angeles, is full of ice enthusiasts. Novices and even those with skating skills of all ages enjoyed the time on the ice last weekend. The rink is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. until Jan. 5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Woman goes to hospital after alleged DUI crash

A woman was transported to a hospital after the car she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree, the State… Continue reading

Washington State Guides Association Portland’s Grace Melville caught this hatchery steelhead with a Hawkins jig while fishing on an unnamed Olympic Peninsula river.

OUTDOORS: Shellfish dig changes slated Jan. 1 in Jefferson County

Razor clam digs Dec. 31-Jan. 6

Washington State Guides Association Portland’s Grace Melville caught this hatchery steelhead with a Hawkins jig while fishing on an unnamed Olympic Peninsula river.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Luke O’Hara drains a 3-pointer from the top of the key over the outstretched arm of a Cascade Christian opponent during a Nisqually League game at Bruce Blevins Gymnasium.

PREP BASKETBALL: East Jefferson boys make strides with strong first half

Neah Bay blows out Sequim girls

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Luke O’Hara drains a 3-pointer from the top of the key over the outstretched arm of a Cascade Christian opponent during a Nisqually League game at Bruce Blevins Gymnasium.
Stevens Middle School eighth-grader Linda Venuti, left, and seventh-graders Noah Larsen and Airabella Rogers pour through the contents of a time capsule found in August by electrical contractors working on the new school scheduled to open in 2028. The time capsule was buried by sixth graders in 1989. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Middle school students open capsule from 1989

Phone book, TV Guide among items left behind more than 30 years ago

Stevens Middle School eighth-grader Linda Venuti, left, and seventh-graders Noah Larsen and Airabella Rogers pour through the contents of a time capsule found in August by electrical contractors working on the new school scheduled to open in 2028. The time capsule was buried by sixth graders in 1989. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Broadband provider says FCC action would be ‘devastating’ to operations

CresComm WiFi serves areas in Joyce, Forks and Lake Sutherland

Electronic edition of newspaper set Thursday

Peninsula Daily News will have an electronic edition on Thursday that will be a printed edition on Friday. The newspaper is making… Continue reading

Music, movies on tap for Peninsula this weekend

Music, sketching and a meditation session will take place across the Peninsula this weekend. • The Stardust Big Band with vocalist Christine Moon will perform… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The gift of the guides

With apologies to O. Henry’s “Gift of the Magi.” EIGHTEEN DOLLARS AND fifty cents. That was all the money Bella had. Most of it was… Continue reading

Public safety tax is passed

Funds could be used on range of services