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Farrah Friswold, 5, of Port Angeles looks at a silhouette of a bird for placement on an overhead projector at an interactive light station at Wintertide on Saturday in Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The Wintertide Festival of Lights featured a variety of hands-on activities, food, music, a fire dancing exhibition, a lantern walk and a seasonal selection of illuminated sculptures, as well as an ongoing Makers Market of artistic gifts in the fine art center gallery. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Wintertide Festival

Farrah Friswold, 5, of Port Angeles looks at a silhouette of a bird for placement on an overhead projector at an interactive light station at… Continue reading

Farrah Friswold, 5, of Port Angeles looks at a silhouette of a bird for placement on an overhead projector at an interactive light station at Wintertide on Saturday in Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The Wintertide Festival of Lights featured a variety of hands-on activities, food, music, a fire dancing exhibition, a lantern walk and a seasonal selection of illuminated sculptures, as well as an ongoing Makers Market of artistic gifts in the fine art center gallery. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Gracie Chartraw, Sequim girls basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gracie Chartraw, Sequim girls basketball

The Sequim girls basketball team graduated a lot of seniors off last year’s Olympic League championship squad, including Hannah Bates and Jelissa Julmist, who now… Continue reading

Gracie Chartraw, Sequim girls basketball.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men to host crossover tournament

The Northwest Athletic Conference annual basketball regional crossover tournaments get under way this week with the Pirate men hosting for three days… Continue reading

Peninsula Pirates.
Peninsula Pirates.

Jefferson County deputies aid in Kitsap arrest

A man suspected of homicide in Kitsap County was found in Jefferson County and pursued into Kitsap County, where he was arrested,… Continue reading

Jefferson County to look at taxing district for pool

Commissioners ask staff for more information on forming special fund

Olympic Express Big Band to play at Big Brass Yule Ball

Olympic Express Big Band, Father Christmas and Krampus will play Saturday at the Big Brass Yule Ball. The event, sponsored by The… Continue reading

PA budget adds six positions

City balances its plan without using reserves

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Peninsula pet agencies say surrender rates are on rise

Rescues seek more people to adopt, foster

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Drew MacEwen.

State Sen. MacEwen enters Congress race

Republican represents rural Mason County

Drew MacEwen.

Trinity musicians to perform at Candlelight Concert series

The musicians of Trinity United Methodist Church will present a Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The free in-person concert at 609… Continue reading

Tsunami siren expected to be replaced next year

The tsunami siren on Marine Drive in Port Angeles that was toppled by a driver in April is going to be replaced,… Continue reading

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who went to the Lake Crescent Lodge to enjoy the holiday spirit. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Visit with Santa

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who… Continue reading

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who went to the Lake Crescent Lodge to enjoy the holiday spirit. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Wild Rose Chorale to host winter concert Friday

Concertgoers will hear some favorite holiday melodies on the Wild Rose Chorale’s winter program Friday, and the group’s signature twists should get… Continue reading

Sequim Wolves.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim boys basketball crushes Vashon

The Sequim boys basketball team had five players in double figures and a solid game from Jamison Gray in beating Vashon 84-44 this… Continue reading

Sequim Wolves.
Judy Willman, daughter of University of Washington rowing team member Joe Rantz, signs a movie poster for the movie “The Boys in the Boat,” a tribute to the team’s rise to winning a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Judy Willman, daughter of University of Washington rowing team member Joe Rantz, signs a movie poster for the movie “The Boys in the Boat,” a tribute to the team’s rise to winning a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad commander Cliff Pratt, right, describes and explains the function of a blast suit worn by bomb technician Dan Betts to security staff at the Port of Port Angeles. The squad visited the port Friday for a presentation on its response protocols, tools and equipment. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Bomb squad demonstrates emergency security at Port of Port Angeles

Commander says unit responds to an average of one threat per day

Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad commander Cliff Pratt, right, describes and explains the function of a blast suit worn by bomb technician Dan Betts to security staff at the Port of Port Angeles. The squad visited the port Friday for a presentation on its response protocols, tools and equipment. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Community gathering set Tuesday

Assured Hospice will host a community remembrance gathering at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The free, non-denominational gathering is at the Port Angeles Senior… Continue reading

Ferguson campaign finance saga not quite over

A state campaign watchdog has put off action on a proposed deal to dismiss complaints against Attorney General Bob Ferguson stemming from his… Continue reading

  • Dec 11, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
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