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Port Townsend Main Street Program volunteers, from left, Amy Jordan, Gillian Amas and Sue Authur, and Main Street employees, Sasha Landes, on the ladder, and marketing director Eryn Smith, spend a rainy morning decorating the community Christmas tree at the Haller Fountain on Wednesday. The tree will be lit at 4 p.m. Saturday following Santa’s arrival by the Kiwanis choo choo train. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Decoration preparation

Port Townsend Main Street Program volunteers, from left, Amy Jordan, Gillian Amas and Sue Authur, and Main Street employees, Sasha Landes, on the ladder, and… Continue reading

 

Committee members sought for ‘For’ and ‘Against’ statements

The Clallam County commissioners are seeking county residents to serve on the “For” and “Against” committees for a proposed charter amendment regarding… Continue reading

 

Jefferson PUD plans to keep Sims Way project overhead

Cost significantly reduced in joint effort with port, city

 

Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger, left, recognizes commissioner Jean Hordyk on Wednesday as she steps down after 30 years on the board. Hordyk, who was first elected in 1995, was honored during the meeting. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

OMC Commissioners to start recording meetings

Video, audio to be available online

Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger, left, recognizes commissioner Jean Hordyk on Wednesday as she steps down after 30 years on the board. Hordyk, who was first elected in 1995, was honored during the meeting. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles approves balanced $200M budget

City investing in savings for capital projects

Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Peninsula Friends of Animals. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Santa Paws

Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the… Continue reading

Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Peninsula Friends of Animals. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
A copper rockfish caught as part of a state Department of Fish and Wildlife study in 2017. The distended eyes resulted from a pressure change as the fish was pulled up from a depth of 250 feet. (David B. Williams)

Author to highlight history of Puget Sound

Talk at PT Library to cover naming, battles, tribes

A copper rockfish caught as part of a state Department of Fish and Wildlife study in 2017. The distended eyes resulted from a pressure change as the fish was pulled up from a depth of 250 feet. (David B. Williams)

Clallam County looks to pass deficit budget

Agency sees about 7 percent rise over 2025 in expenditures

Vern Frykholm, who has made more than 500 appearances as George Washington since 2012, visits with Dave Spencer. Frykholm and 10 members of the New Dungeness Chapter, NSDAR, visited with about 30 veterans on Nov. 8, just ahead of Veterans Day. (New Dungeness Chapter DAR)

New Dungeness DAR visits veterans at senior facilities

Members of the New Dungeness Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, visited three senior housing facilities to honor veterans who were… Continue reading

Vern Frykholm, who has made more than 500 appearances as George Washington since 2012, visits with Dave Spencer. Frykholm and 10 members of the New Dungeness Chapter, NSDAR, visited with about 30 veterans on Nov. 8, just ahead of Veterans Day. (New Dungeness Chapter DAR)

Officer testifies bullet lodged in car’s pillar

Witness says she heard gunfire at Port Angeles park

Peninsula lawmakers await budget

Gov. Ferguson to release supplemental plan this month

Festival of Trees contest.

Contest: Vote for your favorite tree online

Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s Festival of Trees event goes through Dec. 25

Festival of Trees contest.
“Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Mo., was last seen shopping in Port Angeles on Nov. 17, National Park Service officials said. Her rented vehicle was located Sunday at the Sol Duc trailhead in Olympic National Park. (National Park Service)

National Park Service asks for help in locating missing woman

Rented vehicle located Sunday at Sol Duc trailhead

“Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Mo., was last seen shopping in Port Angeles on Nov. 17, National Park Service officials said. Her rented vehicle was located Sunday at the Sol Duc trailhead in Olympic National Park. (National Park Service)
Kendra Russo of Found and Foraged Fibers in Anacortes holds a mirror as Jayne Johnson of Sequim tries on a skirt during a craft fair on Saturday in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Mirror image

Kendra Russo of Found and Foraged Fibers in Anacortes holds a mirror as Jayne Johnson of Sequim tries on a skirt during a craft fair… Continue reading

Kendra Russo of Found and Foraged Fibers in Anacortes holds a mirror as Jayne Johnson of Sequim tries on a skirt during a craft fair on Saturday in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam board approves levy amounts for taxing districts

Board hears requests for federal funding, report on weed control

The Festival of Trees event raised a record $181,000 through the Olympic Medical Center Foundation during Thanksgiving weekend events. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Festival of Trees nets record-setting $181K

Dr. Mark Fischer honored with Littlejohn Award for contributions to healthcare

The Festival of Trees event raised a record $181,000 through the Olympic Medical Center Foundation during Thanksgiving weekend events. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Flu cases rising on Peninsula

COVID-19, RSV low, health official says

Jury selected in trial for attempted murder

Man allegedly shot car with 2 people inside

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Four locations are accepting items for children ages 1-18 for Toys for Sequim Kids set for Dec. 16 at the Sequim Prairie Grange. Locations include Anytime Fitness Sequim, Co-Op Farm and Garden, Sequim Electronics (Radio Shack) and the YMCA of Sequim.

Toys for Sequim Kids seeks donations for annual event

Trees are up for Toys for Sequim Kids, an annual giving event for children ages 1-18. Community members can make donations, including new… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Four locations are accepting items for children ages 1-18 for Toys for Sequim Kids set for Dec. 16 at the Sequim Prairie Grange. Locations include Anytime Fitness Sequim, Co-Op Farm and Garden, Sequim Electronics (Radio Shack) and the YMCA of Sequim.
The 34-foot tree aglow with nearly 20,000 lights will adorn downtown Port Angeles throughout the holiday season. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
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O Christmas Tree

Tree lighting in downtown Port Angeles

The 34-foot tree aglow with nearly 20,000 lights will adorn downtown Port Angeles throughout the holiday season. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)