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Health officials urge caution over Thanksgiving holiday

No new cases reported in long-term care facilities on Peninsula

OUTDOORS: Plenty of options for outdoor sports even in the wet weather

Staying warm and well-fed on leftovers may be the most attractive option considering the forecast of three potential atmospheric rivers sweeping their way over the… Continue reading

Peninsula businesses gear up for holidays

Many offer specials over Thanksgiving weekend

Ruth Cadden of Port Angeles, right, hands out a turkey assembled by meal helpers Linda Crabb, left, and Doug Crabb, both of Sequim, during Wednesday’s annual Thanksgiving Eve community feast at the Salvation Army Community Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Ruth Cadden of Port Angeles, right, hands out a turkey assembled by meal helpers Linda Crabb, left, and Doug Crabb, both of Sequim, during Wednesday’s annual Thanksgiving Eve community feast at the Salvation Army Community Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Defendant Travis McMichael speaks with his attorney Bob Rubin while they wait for the jury to return to the courtroom during the trial of McMichel and his father, Greg McMichael, and a neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan in the Glynn County Courthouse, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Brunswick, Ga. The three are charged with the February 2020 slaying of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, Pool)

All three charged in Arbery’s death convicted of murder

Men also federally charged with hate crime

  • Nov 24, 2021
  • By Russ Bynum The Associated Press
Defendant Travis McMichael speaks with his attorney Bob Rubin while they wait for the jury to return to the courtroom during the trial of McMichel and his father, Greg McMichael, and a neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan in the Glynn County Courthouse, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Brunswick, Ga. The three are charged with the February 2020 slaying of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, Pool)
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Peninsula College's Grace Johnson, center, signs to play women's soccer for Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif., late last week surrounded by her Pirates teammates after her team won the NWAC championship.
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Peninsula College's Grace Johnson, center, signs to play women's soccer for Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif., late last week surrounded by her Pirates teammates after her team won the NWAC championship.
Jack Gladfelter of Port Angeles, left, and Riley Pyeatt of Sequim were named to the all-state cross-country team.

Gladfelter, Pyeatt make all-state XC

Port Angeles cross-country runner Jack Gladfelter and Sequim harrier Riley Pyeatt were both named to the all-state cross-country boys and girls team this… Continue reading

Jack Gladfelter of Port Angeles, left, and Riley Pyeatt of Sequim were named to the all-state cross-country team.
Port Townsend Ballet teacher Krystal Kennedy shows student Soleil Robinson, 6, her toe shoes after class Tuesday afternoon. In the PTB’s “The Nutcracker” next week, Kennedy will dance the roles of the Snow Queen and Dew Drop Fairy. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

‘The Nutcracker,’ winter classes in store

Performances at Wheeler Theater set in December

Port Townsend Ballet teacher Krystal Kennedy shows student Soleil Robinson, 6, her toe shoes after class Tuesday afternoon. In the PTB’s “The Nutcracker” next week, Kennedy will dance the roles of the Snow Queen and Dew Drop Fairy. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Correction: Clallam PUD rates clarified

EDITOR’S NOTE: This corrects a story that was published in the Clallam County edition only on Sunday about rate increases planned for Clallam County Public… Continue reading

COVID-19 death reported in Jefferson County

Septuagenarian vaccinated but without booster, had underlying issues

State Patrol Forensic Analyst Johan Schoeman, left, and Michele Devlin, deputy prosecuting attorney, on Monday show the jury in Dennis Bauer’s murder trial the tarp that was wrapped around the body of victim Darrell Iverson. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Eyewitness tells of role in killings

Defense attorney in Bauer trial focuses on inconsistencies

State Patrol Forensic Analyst Johan Schoeman, left, and Michele Devlin, deputy prosecuting attorney, on Monday show the jury in Dennis Bauer’s murder trial the tarp that was wrapped around the body of victim Darrell Iverson. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
Sherry Phillips, the head of the designers group for the 31st edition of the Festival of Trees, puts another delight on her tree, called “Baking With Mrs. Santa,” earlier this week. Decorated trees will either be auctioned at the gala or by silent auction, all part of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraiser inside the Vern Burton Center in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Festival of Trees expands Family Days

Tickets still available for three-day fest

Sherry Phillips, the head of the designers group for the 31st edition of the Festival of Trees, puts another delight on her tree, called “Baking With Mrs. Santa,” earlier this week. Decorated trees will either be auctioned at the gala or by silent auction, all part of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraiser inside the Vern Burton Center in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Kevin Chapman

Former Port Angeles resident earns Kindle Book award

Kevin Chapman has received a Kindle Book award in the mystery/thriller category for his novel “Lethal Voyage.” The novel is the third… Continue reading

Kevin Chapman

No estimate of when some storm-damaged sections will reopen

DOT announced emergency contracts required to fix highways 112, 101

Jessica Madison

Olympic Medical Center employee earns certification as paralegal

Jessica Madison, a member of Olympic Medical Center’s legal department, recently earned certification as a paralegal. She completed a 300-hour online program… Continue reading

Jessica Madison
Maggie Gardner

Olympic Medical Center hires certified nurse-midwife

Olympic Medical Center has hired certified nurse-midwife Maggie Gardner. Gardner has a Master of Science in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in… Continue reading

Maggie Gardner

PAT NEAL: Things could be worse

We’ve heard a lot about supply chain problems lately. It’s nothing new to people who hunt, fish and gather wild crops to augment their food… Continue reading

Public Thanksgiving meals offered on Peninsula

Information for Port Angeles, Chimacum, Sequim

Kevin Alejo, Quilcene football

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kevin Alejo, Quilcene football

Quilcene senior fullback Kevin Alejo has been a huge part of the Rangers’ success, not only this year, but over the past five years with… Continue reading

Kevin Alejo, Quilcene football