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Santa coming to town in Port Townsend, other communities

Only days after Thanksgiving, Jefferson County is gearing up for the rest of the holiday season with the arrival of the community… Continue reading

Christmas bird counts scheduled on North Olympic Peninsula

Christmas is once again coming early for local birdwatchers. The annual bird counts are set for Saturday, Dec. 16 in Port Townsend; Neah Bay on… Continue reading

Port Ludlow woman airlifted after Highway 104 wreck

A Port Ludlow woman was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after a two-vehicle wreck at the junction of state highways 19 and… Continue reading

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery

Police continued their search Saturday afternoon for a man with a tattoo on the back of his left hand who unsuccessfully tried… Continue reading

Port Angeles police search for man in attempted bank robbery
OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage

Fall colors are fading as snow again blankets the peaks of the Olympics. Our breath hangs heavy in the chill as daylight retreats. This is… Continue reading

OlyCAP director: Home Fund is catalyst for hope, courage
Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family

Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family

For Lynette and Ken Schauer, the idea of family is bigger than themselves. They consider the entire community to be their family.… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family
Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans

Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans

A unanimous Port Angeles City Council has agreed to consider options for improved safety barriers to help prevent suicides at the Eighth… Continue reading

Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief

Jim Walkowski, assistant chief for Spokane County Fire District No. 9, will be East Jefferson Fire-Rescue’s new chief. Walkowski, who has 32… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue hires new chief
Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move

Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move

After three years, it’s time to take down the vacancy sign at William R. Fairchild International Airport’s terminal building, Port of Port… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move
Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house

Bail was set for Gary Lee Blanton, Sr. at $150,000 Monday jailed after he allegedly fired a .44 Magnum handgun into a… Continue reading

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house
Hoh Tribe buying property in Forks; feasibility study will help determine uses of buildings

Hoh Tribe buying property in Forks; feasibility study will help determine uses of buildings

The Hoh Tribe is increasing its presence in Forks as a property owner. The tribe recently completed the fourth of four building and… Continue reading

Hoh Tribe buying property in Forks; feasibility study will help determine uses of buildings
Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores

Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores

Retailers in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks had turkey on their mind Wednesday but today and Saturday on their calendars. They were… Continue reading

Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores
Retailers ready for shoppers in Jefferson County

Retailers ready for shoppers in Jefferson County

Once the remains of Thanksgiving dinner are put away, many will go shopping. According to a survey by Deloitte — an auditing,… Continue reading

Retailers ready for shoppers in Jefferson County
Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles

Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles

The preparation began long before volunteers arrived in the kitchen at 5:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. And the effects will be felt long… Continue reading

Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles
Thanksgiving meal seats 250 in Chimacum

Thanksgiving meal seats 250 in Chimacum

Rita Hubbard has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Six weeks ago, she offered to coordinate the team of close to… Continue reading

Thanksgiving meal seats 250 in Chimacum

Police investigate reports of possibly suicidal teen on bridge hours before council meeting

A possibly suicidal 15-year-old was reported Tuesday on one of the Eighth Street bridges two hours before the Port Angeles City Council… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund kicks off to provide a ‘hand up, not a handout’

Everybody needs a hand sometime. Thanks to the generosity of North Olympic Peninsula residents, thousands of people received “a hand up, not a handout” through… Continue reading

Port Angeles Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving eve dinner to all who want it

Port Angeles Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving eve dinner to all who want it

Scores of people eager for a hot turkey meal piled into the Salvation Army in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The meal, which… Continue reading

Port Angeles Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving eve dinner to all who want it
Small blessings: Thanks and giving main ingredients for Port Townsend holiday meal

Small blessings: Thanks and giving main ingredients for Port Townsend holiday meal

The 175 Thanksgiving meals served to guests of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend were a long time in the making,… Continue reading

Small blessings: Thanks and giving main ingredients for Port Townsend holiday meal

Free community Thanksgiving feasts planned in Chimacum, Brinnon today

Free community feasts are planned in Jefferson County today. In Chimacum, volunteers will serve a turkey dinner with all the trimmings from noon to 3… Continue reading