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Water main line reconnected, nearing completion downtown

Complicated work, surprise sinkholes add delay to Port Townsend project

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Two more die of COVID-19 in Clallam

Hospitalizations also rise in county

Lincoln Theatre special online at 6 p.m. today

A special on the Lincoln Theatre project in downtown Port Angeles will be presented online at 6 p.m. today. Ghostlight Productions is… Continue reading

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GivingTuesday raises funds for nonprofits

Groups seek donations to advance causes

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The Roubik Family builds upon a pre-exisiting snowman in the kids’ sledding area at Hurricane Ridge on Nov. 27, 2020. From left is David, Maya, 6, grandfather David, Liz Jones and Vera, 8. (Laura Foster/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge begins its winter operations

Families, friends enjoy outdoors in Olympic National Park

The Roubik Family builds upon a pre-exisiting snowman in the kids’ sledding area at Hurricane Ridge on Nov. 27, 2020. From left is David, Maya, 6, grandfather David, Liz Jones and Vera, 8. (Laura Foster/Peninsula Daily News)

Man in serious condition after collision at Fort Flagler

A Nordland man was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his vehicle left the the roadway at Fort Flagler State… Continue reading

Port Angeles man sentenced in high school roof fire

A 19-year-old man whose firecracker sparked a roof fire on the Port Angeles High School campus Nov. 3 was penalized with a… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A Christmas tree titled "Star Way to Living" stands on display at Edna's Place in Port Angeles on Saturday after fetching the top bid during Friday night's Festival of Trees gala and auction. The tree, sponsored by First Federal, includes a collection of premiums themed after the Captain Joseph House. The tree received a bid of $6,500 to benefit the Olympic Medical Center Foundation.

Festival of Trees gala breaks fundraising record

Online event to fund COVID-19 testing drew great participation

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A Christmas tree titled "Star Way to Living" stands on display at Edna's Place in Port Angeles on Saturday after fetching the top bid during Friday night's Festival of Trees gala and auction. The tree, sponsored by First Federal, includes a collection of premiums themed after the Captain Joseph House. The tree received a bid of $6,500 to benefit the Olympic Medical Center Foundation.
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Peninsula health officers report three new virus cases

The North Olympic Peninsula got a short reprieve with a relatively quiet day for COVID-19 cases with three new positives reported Sunday.… Continue reading

Man in serious condition after collision at Fort Flagler

A Nordland man was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his vehicle left the the roadway at Fort Flagler State… Continue reading

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Port Angeles man expected to plead guilty to murder

Plea, sentencing set for Monday

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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Nurse and COVID-19 survivor Laura Dotlich sits next to a small pond at her home in rural Port Angeles on Thursday.
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COVID-19 survivor issues plea to follow guidelines to protect all

Medical-surgical nurse tells of ordeal

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Nurse and COVID-19 survivor Laura Dotlich sits next to a small pond at her home in rural Port Angeles on Thursday.
Fat Smitty's restaurant in Discovery Bay has been subjected to three burglaries this year, with thieves stealing dollar bills that patrons personalize and attach to the walls and ceiling. Thursday's latest robbery is the first time law enforcement have been able to catch the suspect thieves, however it is still under investigation if Thursday's robbers are connected to the prior robberies. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Popular Discovery Bay eatery burgled

Suspects found with signed dollar bills after Fat Smitty’s hit

Fat Smitty's restaurant in Discovery Bay has been subjected to three burglaries this year, with thieves stealing dollar bills that patrons personalize and attach to the walls and ceiling. Thursday's latest robbery is the first time law enforcement have been able to catch the suspect thieves, however it is still under investigation if Thursday's robbers are connected to the prior robberies. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Clallam commissioners consider Forks judge applicants

Clallam County commissioners could choose a successor to Forks-area District Court Judge Erik Rohrer on Monday after they meet in executive session,… Continue reading

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Peninsula counties report COVID-19 cases

The North Olympic Peninsula reported 23 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, Friday and Saturday as a recent growth of new cases continued into… Continue reading

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Alpenfire's Nancy Bishop has donated a private orchard tour and cider tasting to the Jefferson County Historical Society's AHA Auction. (Jefferson County Historical Society)

AHA Auction highlights experiences

Funds raised will support Jefferson County Historical Society

Alpenfire's Nancy Bishop has donated a private orchard tour and cider tasting to the Jefferson County Historical Society's AHA Auction. (Jefferson County Historical Society)
Downtown retail stores in Port Townsend were closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, but many are planning promotions for Small Business Saturday. Local retailers across the North Olympic Peninsula are offering a variety of sales and promotions this weekend for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Motto on North Olympic Peninsula is to shop locally

Retailers offer post-Thanksgiving sales

Downtown retail stores in Port Townsend were closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, but many are planning promotions for Small Business Saturday. Local retailers across the North Olympic Peninsula are offering a variety of sales and promotions this weekend for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Food Bank Executive Director Emily Dexter stands outside the food bank's new warehouse and distribution center at 632 N. Oakridge Drive near the Port Angeles Walmart. The covered canopy area will become the food bank's drive-thru distribution lane. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Food Bank moving to larger building

Site offers more refrigeration, covered distribution point

Port Angeles Food Bank Executive Director Emily Dexter stands outside the food bank's new warehouse and distribution center at 632 N. Oakridge Drive near the Port Angeles Walmart. The covered canopy area will become the food bank's drive-thru distribution lane. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Working on Thanksgiving in the Tri-Area Community Center kitchen are Anita Schmucker, center, and her foster kids, from left, Mya, Rosemary, Friday and Sadie. The family helped prepare some 300 dinners at the Chimacum center Thursday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Tri-Area community feast serves nearly 350 people

Volunteers cook, provide carry-out for drive-up guests

Working on Thanksgiving in the Tri-Area Community Center kitchen are Anita Schmucker, center, and her foster kids, from left, Mya, Rosemary, Friday and Sadie. The family helped prepare some 300 dinners at the Chimacum center Thursday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Volunteer Phyllis Meyer of Sequim adds broth to make stuffing for Wednesday's traditional Thanksgiving Eve lunch at the Port Angeles Salvation Army. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Salvation Army volunteers provide carry-out meals

Free meals planned today at several Peninsula locations

Volunteer Phyllis Meyer of Sequim adds broth to make stuffing for Wednesday's traditional Thanksgiving Eve lunch at the Port Angeles Salvation Army. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)