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HORSEPLAY: The story of how Robin Hill Park came to be

“WANNA MEET ME for a ride at Robin Hill Park?” I think 2007 was the first time I was asked to join a group of… Continue reading

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Hospital board passes budget

OMC projecting a $2.9 million deficit

Lighthouse keeper Mel Carter next to the original 1879 Fresnel lens in the lamp room at the Point Wilson Lighthouse. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Lighthouse keeper Mel Carter next to the original 1879 Fresnel lens in the lamp room at the Point Wilson Lighthouse. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Tickets still available for Festival of Trees events

Tickets are still available for Festival of Trees events next weekend. Tickets are being sold for the Gala presented by First Federal… Continue reading

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

A Port Angeles city worker places a tree topper on the city’s Christmas tree, located at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain at the intersection of Laurel and First streets. A holiday street party is scheduled to take place in downtown Port Angeles from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 with the tree lighting scheduled for about 5 p.m. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

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A Port Angeles city worker places a tree topper on the city’s Christmas tree, located at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain at the intersection of… Continue reading

A Port Angeles city worker places a tree topper on the city’s Christmas tree, located at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain at the intersection of Laurel and First streets. A holiday street party is scheduled to take place in downtown Port Angeles from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 with the tree lighting scheduled for about 5 p.m. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)
Two people were displaced after a house fire in the 4700 block of West Valley Road in Chimacum on Thursday. No injuries were reported. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Two displaced after Chimacum house fire

One person evacuated safely along with two pets from a fire at a single-story home in Chimacum, East Jefferson Fire Rescue reported. Firefighters… Continue reading

Two people were displaced after a house fire in the 4700 block of West Valley Road in Chimacum on Thursday. No injuries were reported. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Whitefeather Way intersection closed at Highway 101

Construction crews have closed the intersection of Whitefeather Way and U.S. Highway 101 east of Sequim. The intersection will remain closed during the… Continue reading

Highway 112 partially reopens to single-lane traffic

Maintenance crews have reopened state Highway 112 between Sekiu and Neah Bay. The highway had been closed since the windstorm on Tuesday… Continue reading

Print edition to be delivered Monday; e-edition only on Thanksgiving

Peninsula Daily News will have a print edition on Monday and an electronic edition only on Thursday. The newspaper is making the… Continue reading

Laken Folsom, a Winter Ice Village employee, tries to remove leaves that blew in from this week’s wind storm before they freeze into the surface of the rink on Thursday. The Winter Ice Village, operated by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce in the 100 block of West Front Street, opens today and runs through Jan. 5. Hours are from noon to 9 p.m. daily. New this year is camera showing the current ice village conditions at www.skatecam.org. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Ice village opens in Port Angeles

Laken Folsom, a Winter Ice Village employee, tries to remove leaves that blew in from this week’s wind storm before they freeze into the surface… Continue reading

Laken Folsom, a Winter Ice Village employee, tries to remove leaves that blew in from this week’s wind storm before they freeze into the surface of the rink on Thursday. The Winter Ice Village, operated by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce in the 100 block of West Front Street, opens today and runs through Jan. 5. Hours are from noon to 9 p.m. daily. New this year is camera showing the current ice village conditions at www.skatecam.org. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Ella Biss, 4, sits next to her adoptive mother, Alexis Biss, as they wait in Clallam County Family Court on Thursday for the commencement of the ceremony that will formalize the adoption of Ella and her 9-year-old brother John. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Adoption ceremony highlights need for Peninsula foster families

State department says there’s a lack of foster homes for older children, babies

Ella Biss, 4, sits next to her adoptive mother, Alexis Biss, as they wait in Clallam County Family Court on Thursday for the commencement of the ceremony that will formalize the adoption of Ella and her 9-year-old brother John. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS: Turkey Trot 5K Saturday in Port Townsend

The annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1-mile Kids Dash to benefit Jumping Mouse Children’s Center… Continue reading

Bode scheduled for OUUF weekend program in PA

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Ritual Pause” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

Fort PDA receiver protecting assets

Principal: New revenue streams needed

ISSUES OF FAITH: Even in sorrow, count your blessings

THANKSGIVING DAY WILL be the first anniversary of the passing of my mother. It’s been over two years since the passing of our daughter. Thanksgiving… Continue reading

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Jae McGinley selected for fellowship, scholarship

Jae McGinley has been selected for the Next Generation Leader Fellowship sponsored by the American Hospital Association. McGinley, a registered nurse who… Continue reading

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KirtanFest slated for Port Townsend on Saturday

The second KirtanFest is set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The annual festival will be at Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center,… Continue reading

Legislature to decide fate of miscalculation

Peninsula College may have to repay $339K