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Sequim administrative staff members said they look to bringing city shop staff, including water, streets and stormwater, back under one roof with site improvements. In an effort to find the funds to do so, they’ve paused $350,000 in funding originally set for a second-floor remodel of the Sequim Civic Center and designated it for the shop area. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Civic Center remodel on hold for city shop upgrades

Public Works director says plan would be less than $35M

Sequim administrative staff members said they look to bringing city shop staff, including water, streets and stormwater, back under one roof with site improvements. In an effort to find the funds to do so, they’ve paused $350,000 in funding originally set for a second-floor remodel of the Sequim Civic Center and designated it for the shop area. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Emily Westcott shares a story in the Sequim City Council chambers on Nov. 10 about volunteering to clean up yards. She was honored with a proclamation by the council for her decades of efforts. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Westcott honored for community service

Volunteer recognized with proclamation for continued efforts

Emily Westcott shares a story in the Sequim City Council chambers on Nov. 10 about volunteering to clean up yards. She was honored with a proclamation by the council for her decades of efforts. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were able to peruse the aisles beginning at 8 a.m. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Black Friday shopping

Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were… Continue reading

Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were able to peruse the aisles beginning at 8 a.m. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Chimacum High School Cowboy band, which will march next July 4 in the national Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., rehearses holiday songs for an upcoming concert. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum band invited to play in Washington, D.C.

Students to travel for national Independence Day Parade

The Chimacum High School Cowboy band, which will march next July 4 in the national Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., rehearses holiday songs for an upcoming concert. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Bob and Lindi Lumens reopened Northwest Fudge & Confections in downtown Port Angeles earlier this month after a flood last January forced a nine-month closure. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Downtown Port Angeles candy store reopens after flood forced closure

Damaged areas rebuilt in nine-month effort

Bob and Lindi Lumens reopened Northwest Fudge & Confections in downtown Port Angeles earlier this month after a flood last January forced a nine-month closure. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Peninsula boards to host budget discussions

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

A fire on Nov. 16 destroyed a trailer in which the Freeze family was living in Joyce. (GoFundMe)

Funding helping family after fire

Trailer destroyed in Nov. 16 incident in Joyce

A fire on Nov. 16 destroyed a trailer in which the Freeze family was living in Joyce. (GoFundMe)
Volunteer Rachel Heath helps serve a full Thanksgiving meal at the Salvation Army Pantry on Wednesday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Salvation Army, volunteers serve community meals

Largest turnout in three years continues to rise in numbers, Capt. Crystal Birks says

Volunteer Rachel Heath helps serve a full Thanksgiving meal at the Salvation Army Pantry on Wednesday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday season to begin Saturday

Live music, tree lighting set for Port Angeles fountain

The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet performed the history of the Nutcracker Ballet through narration and dance inside LED-lighted Christmas ornaments. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Nutcracker history

The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet… Continue reading

The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet performed the history of the Nutcracker Ballet through narration and dance inside LED-lighted Christmas ornaments. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Peninsula Home Fund celebrates its 36th year

One grant helped patients with Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County

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Winterfest raises record $81K for ski, snowboard operations

The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation raised a record net $81,000 from its annual fundraiser at the Vern Burton Community Center… Continue reading

Three Port Angeles Police Department officers named in fatal shooting incident

Each has at least a decade of experience with department

Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a public hearing on Ordinance 3361, relating to comprehensive planning that will impact the growth of the city. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Comprehensive plan

Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a… Continue reading

Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a public hearing on Ordinance 3361, relating to comprehensive planning that will impact the growth of the city. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Comment for RV policy is extended

Clallam is considering ordinance on occupation

Tyler Gage, Port Angeles Fire Department EMS division chief, leads a training for first responders that equips them with skills for handling mental health and substance abuse calls. Called “COAST,” the program was developed by the Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education center operated by the University of Washington School of Social Work. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Grant funds training for first responders

PAFD sponsors event for crisis calls

Tyler Gage, Port Angeles Fire Department EMS division chief, leads a training for first responders that equips them with skills for handling mental health and substance abuse calls. Called “COAST,” the program was developed by the Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education center operated by the University of Washington School of Social Work. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council approves a balanced budget

City manager cites grants for increase in capital projects

Thanksgiving meals scheduled on Peninsula

Thanksgiving meals will be offered across the Peninsula this week. BRINNON • The Halfway House Restaurant will serve a free Thanksgiving meal from 3 p.m.… Continue reading

Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There will be 45 trees and a variety of wreaths, all created by some of the Peninsula’s best designers, some of whom have decorated trees for all 35 years of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation event. Opening ceremonies will begin today at 5 p.m. at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Decorating mode

Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There… Continue reading

Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There will be 45 trees and a variety of wreaths, all created by some of the Peninsula’s best designers, some of whom have decorated trees for all 35 years of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation event. Opening ceremonies will begin today at 5 p.m. at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Applications to be open for Section 8 housing vouchers

The Peninsula Housing Authority will accept applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program from Monday through Dec. 5. Applications will… Continue reading