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Volunteering for Sequim Wheelers has been a natural fit for Ron Adler, who, prior to his accident on May 30, cycled about 4,000 miles a year. (Aliyah Traficante)

Community rallies around man paralyzed in biking accident

As a Sequim Wheeler, Ron Adler gave rides to others

Volunteering for Sequim Wheelers has been a natural fit for Ron Adler, who, prior to his accident on May 30, cycled about 4,000 miles a year. (Aliyah Traficante)

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Board to hear possible timber sale replacement

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Food bank to cover Peninsula counties

Port Angeles location to distribute supplies

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask to a scary sound. The seasonal store has opened at 1940 E. First St. in Port Angeles Plaza in the former Big Lots location. Spirit Halloween has been in Sequim for the past four years, but it migrated to Port Angeles this year. The chain store has more than 1,400 locations across North America this time of year. It sells costumes, decorations, props and accessories during the Halloween season. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day through Halloween. It closes at 9 p.m. on Sundays. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Halloween spirit

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask… Continue reading

Leif Bishop, 9, and his father Jason Bishop are taken aback by a scary prop at Spirit Halloween’s entrance, which suddenly pulls up its mask to a scary sound. The seasonal store has opened at 1940 E. First St. in Port Angeles Plaza in the former Big Lots location. Spirit Halloween has been in Sequim for the past four years, but it migrated to Port Angeles this year. The chain store has more than 1,400 locations across North America this time of year. It sells costumes, decorations, props and accessories during the Halloween season. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day through Halloween. It closes at 9 p.m. on Sundays. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Marine carbon removal system launches after testing phase

Project Macoma pulls seawater from harbor, makes it less acidic

Port Angeles seeking feedback on bicycle project

The city of Port Angeles is asking for input on its planned bike boulevard project. The project, planned for the west side… Continue reading

Water restrictions eased on some Clallam PUD systems

Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 has downgraded drought response for its Island View Water System from stage 4 to stage 3… Continue reading

Trevor Sly, operations manager of Olympic Hiking Co., left, and Tommy Farris, company owner and general manager, discuss relocating their business from The Wharf on the Port Angeles Waterfront to a new office on West Marine Drive. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Hiking Co. moving to Marine Drive location

Tour company plans to open ‘heart and soul of the operation’

Trevor Sly, operations manager of Olympic Hiking Co., left, and Tommy Farris, company owner and general manager, discuss relocating their business from The Wharf on the Port Angeles Waterfront to a new office on West Marine Drive. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Coast Guard to reduce services during shutdown

The U.S. Coast Guard will continue to execute its legally mandated operations through the federal government shutdown. “[Those include] safeguarding national security, protecting life, and… Continue reading

Counties get $6.2M in habitat funding

Grants total $61M for 155 projects statewide

White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

One-day pumpkin patch set Sunday

Food, drink music slated for Port Ludlow farm

White Lotus Farm’s Niall Motson, left, with Jules Spruill-Smith of Space Twins Provisions. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Sanders, Force make case for hospital seat

Candidates debate during Kiwanis Club forum

Over the past year, Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers have worked hard to complete trails and install signs and other infrastructure to help visitors access and enjoy Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. Here, a guest enjoys the forest during the grand opening celebration event. (Sara Kozak)

Chimacum Ridge Community Forest is now open

Hiking, biking, personal-use foraging allowed

Over the past year, Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers have worked hard to complete trails and install signs and other infrastructure to help visitors access and enjoy Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. Here, a guest enjoys the forest during the grand opening celebration event. (Sara Kozak)

Housing costs outpacing Clallam median incomes

Workshop details state energy codes, land availability

Olympic Medical Center working on action plan for health survey

Improvements found in visit last week

Lorena Miramontes Morley, left, and her spouse, Mandy Miramontes Morley, both of Anaheim, Calif., use a remote-controlled camera to take a self-portrait on the Olympic National Park entrance sign on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shutdown may impact park, service members

Employees may be furloughed for duration

Lorena Miramontes Morley, left, and her spouse, Mandy Miramontes Morley, both of Anaheim, Calif., use a remote-controlled camera to take a self-portrait on the Olympic National Park entrance sign on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Drew Simmons of Precision Tree Service in Chimacum saws through a poplar tree stump that was one of about a dozen old and rotting poplars cut down on Monday along Sims Way in Port Townsend. The trees were cut down because they posed a threat to vehicles and pedestrians who drive or walk by on a daily basis. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Poplar removal

Drew Simmons of Precision Tree Service in Chimacum saws through a poplar tree stump that was one of about a dozen old and rotting poplars… Continue reading

Drew Simmons of Precision Tree Service in Chimacum saws through a poplar tree stump that was one of about a dozen old and rotting poplars cut down on Monday along Sims Way in Port Townsend. The trees were cut down because they posed a threat to vehicles and pedestrians who drive or walk by on a daily basis. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

County fire marshals decrease risk levels

Burn ban lifted in Clallam; recreational fires OK in Jefferson

Hospital board hopefuls debate

Finances, transparency among discussed topics

Contract crews use specialized boring machinery to run specific sections of communications and electrical conduit. (Jefferson PUD)

Jefferson PUD to continue its broadband project

Traffic expected to be affected during construction

Contract crews use specialized boring machinery to run specific sections of communications and electrical conduit. (Jefferson PUD)