Limited snow hampers winter sports at Hurricane Ridge

Warmer weather is melting snow across Pacific Northwest

An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Flood waters to be removed at Port Angeles’ Shane Park

Drainage issues lead to rainwater collecting, Public Works official says

Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Salvation Army to serve community meal today

The Salvation Army in Port Angeles will serve a Christmas dinner today. The free meal will be from noon to 2 p.m.… Continue reading

Donations taken for Dream Playground rebuild

The Dream Playground Foundation is taking donations to rebuild the playground that burned down on Wednesday. To make a donation, go to… Continue reading

Assistant Fire Chief Mike Sanders walks past the burnt remains of a play structure at the Dream Playground on Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Well-loved amenity reduced to rubble

Port Angeles police investigating blaze as arson

Assistant Fire Chief Mike Sanders walks past the burnt remains of a play structure at the Dream Playground on Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Active returns home after patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

Crew aids fishermen, detains alleged drug smugglers

Many ready to help rebuild community icon

Insurance, donation details unclear

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Nichols: Case clearance, data are goals for 2024

Prosecuting attorney says new staff will help

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State sets aside 2,000 acres of forestland

Controversial Power Plant sale is canceled

Whidbey SAR rescues fallen hiker from Mount Ellinor

A 30-year-old man was rescued by helicopter Saturday evening after falling more than 1,200 feet into a ravine on Mount Ellinor in Olympic… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Boat Haven is all aglow with holiday lights on various boats. Temperatures on the North Olympic Peninsula are forecast to be in the mid- to upper 40s this week with overnight lows dipping into the upper 30s. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday reflections

The Port Angeles Boat Haven is all aglow with holiday lights on various boats. Temperatures on the North Olympic Peninsula are forecast to be in… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Boat Haven is all aglow with holiday lights on various boats. Temperatures on the North Olympic Peninsula are forecast to be in the mid- to upper 40s this week with overnight lows dipping into the upper 30s. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Commissioners approve review for taxing district

Healthier Together Initiative could raise funds for new pool

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Sequim approves city budget with bridge, street work

Utility rates continue 3 percent increase plan

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Tribal library to open in 2024

Museum exhibits also feature theater

Butch Zaharias, a captain and division chief with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), checks in on drivers and fellow CERT members in festive garb during the Family Holiday Meal Bag distribution in Sequim’s Carrie Blake Park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim event hands out 1,200 holiday meals

Volunteers gather at Carrie Blake Community Park

Butch Zaharias, a captain and division chief with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), checks in on drivers and fellow CERT members in festive garb during the Family Holiday Meal Bag distribution in Sequim’s Carrie Blake Park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Habitat hires for Port Hadlock project

Two firms needed for housing effort

DAVE LOGAN/FOR PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Engine #4 is covered in a tarp in preparation for asbestos removal, which will be followed by restoration.
DAVE LOGAN/FOR PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Engine #4 is covered in a tarp in preparation for asbestos removal, which will be followed by restoration.