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Landslide blocks East Quilcene Road, takes out power lines

A landslide about 4 miles east of Quilcene blocked East Quilcene Road in both directions Saturday and took out power lines, leaving more… Continue reading

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula

Sales on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday were brisk across the North Olympic Peninsula this year, said business owners. Since 1932, Black Friday has… Continue reading

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula
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Man accused in 38-year-old murder gets new attorney

A man accused of strangling a Port Angeles woman to death more than 38 years ago has a new attorney. Tommy Ross… Continue reading

Tommy Ross Jr.

Jefferson County approves tax increases for three funds

The three Jefferson County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve eight resolutions that allow for property tax rate increases in 2017 for… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund kicks off fundraising campaign
Peninsula Home Fund kicks off fundraising campaign
From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles

From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles

Cheri Knotts stood in line for 40 minutes before reaching the food at the record-breaking Thanksgiving dinner in the gym at Queen… Continue reading

From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles
Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday

Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday

Downtown holiday shoppers will have unobstructed access to Port Angeles businesses Friday on one of the busiest gift-buying days of the year… Continue reading

Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday
Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys

Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys

It is never a good thing to see red-and-blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror —… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2016
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys
Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down

Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down

Anderson Lake is open for fishing. The state Department of Fish &Wildlife has extended the fishing season at the lake between Port… Continue reading

Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down
Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade

Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade

Sequim could see improvements and an expansion to its skate park if a new nonprofit reaches its goal of raising $700,000, organizers said.… Continue reading

Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade
Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand

Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand

Since forming in March, the Clallam County Hoarding Task Force has helped four disabled senior citizens clean up their homes in Clallam… Continue reading

Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand
‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

More than 60 volunteers came out on a windy Thursday to provide a community Thanksgiving feast at the Tri-Area Community Center. From noon… Continue reading

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

Peninsula stores entice shoppers after Thanksgiving

Shoppers and merchants of the North Olympic Peninsula are raring for the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping rush. Retailers from Port Townsend to the… Continue reading

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving lunch Wednesday was much more than just a meal. For Melinda Nettleton, who volunteers at the… Continue reading

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles
Port Townsend church serves special meal on Thanksgiving Eve

Port Townsend church serves special meal on Thanksgiving Eve

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend served up an early Thanksgiving meal Wednesday for the seventh consecutive year. This year’s meal… Continue reading

Port Townsend church serves special meal on Thanksgiving Eve
Quilcene animal shelter to receive $10,000 grant

Quilcene animal shelter to receive $10,000 grant

Center Valley Animal Rescue will receive a $10,000 grant from the website Petfinder, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Center Valley is a… Continue reading

Quilcene animal shelter to receive $10,000 grant
Shirley Moss, manager of the Jefferson County Food Bank, unloads a donation of onions Tuesday in preparation for the busy Thanksgiving holiday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula food banks work to fill constant need

Food banks across the North Olympic Peninsula are gearing up for the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just one day away. For the… Continue reading

Shirley Moss, manager of the Jefferson County Food Bank, unloads a donation of onions Tuesday in preparation for the busy Thanksgiving holiday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Two Thanksgiving feasts planned today on Peninsula, while rest reserved for Turkey Day

Free community Thanksgiving feasts are planned today in Port Angeles and Port Townsend. Others are planned for Thursday. Today, the Salvation Army in Port Angeles… Continue reading

Bigger budget planned in Port Townsend in 2017

The 2017 budget for the Port Townsend general fund is proposed to be $8,283,495, up 10.5 percent from last year’s adopted budget… Continue reading

Olympic Discovery Trail segment reinstated to Clallam County’s six-year transportation plan

Clallam County officials have assuaged concerns of Olympic Discovery Trail advocates by reinstating several trail projects to the six-year transportation plan. Nine… Continue reading