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Escorted by his dog Zeke, volunteer Gabe Quintanilla brings a newly refurbished bike to the Port Townsend ReCyclery Christmas tree he built from castoff bicycle wheels. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

ReCyclery revamps bicycles as gifts

Volunteers, donations fuel program

Escorted by his dog Zeke, volunteer Gabe Quintanilla brings a newly refurbished bike to the Port Townsend ReCyclery Christmas tree he built from castoff bicycle wheels. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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FILE - In this July 27, 2020, file photo, a nurse prepares a shot as a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., gets underway in Binghamton, N.Y. The U.S. is poised to give the green light as early as Friday, Dec. 18, to a second COVID-19 vaccine, a critical new weapon against the surging coronavirus. Doses of the vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health will give a much-needed boost to supplies as the biggest vaccination effort in the nation’s history continues. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)

US clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal

The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to… Continue reading

FILE - In this July 27, 2020, file photo, a nurse prepares a shot as a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., gets underway in Binghamton, N.Y. The U.S. is poised to give the green light as early as Friday, Dec. 18, to a second COVID-19 vaccine, a critical new weapon against the surging coronavirus. Doses of the vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health will give a much-needed boost to supplies as the biggest vaccination effort in the nation’s history continues. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
Working the COVID vaccination drive-up station Thursday are, from left, Jefferson Healthcare staffers Jaimie Hoobler, Brandy Boyd, Jess Cigalotti and Lori Banks. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Working the COVID vaccination drive-up station Thursday are, from left, Jefferson Healthcare staffers Jaimie Hoobler, Brandy Boyd, Jess Cigalotti and Lori Banks. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
December 15, 2020 - A view of the Capital Regional District’s $775-million wastewater treatment project which is now treating wastewater for the region. Don Denton photograph
December 15, 2020 - A view of the Capital Regional District’s $775-million wastewater treatment project which is now treating wastewater for the region. Don Denton photograph
Quilcene School District administrative assistant Carrie Thompson tosses a blanket to  a student sitting in a truck with her family, during the district's "Winter Warm-up" event on Wednesday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Quilcene School District gives blankets to students

About 30 teachers, staff members brave rain for three hours

Quilcene School District administrative assistant Carrie Thompson tosses a blanket to  a student sitting in a truck with her family, during the district's "Winter Warm-up" event on Wednesday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Inslee proposes capital gains tax, tax on health insurers

Gov. Jay Inslee seeks a new capital gains tax and a tax on health insurers… Continue reading

Sequim School District investigations ongoing

Officials expect conclusions to be reached in January

Olympic Kiwanis members Frank Bruni and Tim Crowley work to fix holiday lights in downtown Port Angeles. (Olympic Kiwanis Club)

Vandals tear down holiday lights in downtown Port Angeles

Members of the Olympic Kiwanis Club had to restring holiday lights in downtown Port Angeles after vandals cut or tore down Christmas… Continue reading

Olympic Kiwanis members Frank Bruni and Tim Crowley work to fix holiday lights in downtown Port Angeles. (Olympic Kiwanis Club)
Nurse Jess Cigalotti administers the North Olympic Peninsula's first COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday to Dr. Tracie Harris, an internist and hospitalist who cares for COVID patients at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Nurse Jess Cigalotti administers the North Olympic Peninsula's first COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday to Dr. Tracie Harris, an internist and hospitalist who cares for COVID patients at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Violist Richard O'Neill, who grew up in Sequim, will give an online performance Saturday of music that has won him a Grammy nomination.

Online concert features Peninsula violist in Korea

Richard O’Neill is a classical music rock star

Violist Richard O'Neill, who grew up in Sequim, will give an online performance Saturday of music that has won him a Grammy nomination.

New virus cases reported

Inslee relaxes guide for in-person teaching

Having renovated the Port Townsend Athletic Club, owner Teresa Hoffmann awaits the day she can reopen her doors. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Having renovated the Port Townsend Athletic Club, owner Teresa Hoffmann awaits the day she can reopen her doors. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Morgan Hanna, left, and Kenenisa Hanna found a Serendipity Farm wreath at Saturday's Uptown Port Townsend farmers market. The last market of the year is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Morgan Hanna, left, and Kenenisa Hanna found a Serendipity Farm wreath at Saturday's Uptown Port Townsend farmers market. The last market of the year is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
John Russell Gray

Former corrections officer pleads guilty to sex charges

John Russell Gray accused of assaulting four female inmates

John Russell Gray

Port Townsend council adopts balanced budget despite impacts

City predicts less than $300K difference between expected revenues, expenses