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Chris Noble of Port Angeles looks through a selection of used skis during Saturday’s annual Hurricane Ridge Ski Club Outdoor Gear Swap at the Coho Ferry parking lot in downtown Port Angeles. Skis, boots, poles, sports clothing and accessories were available through consignment with proceeds benefiting the Hurricane Ridge Ski Team and the Surfrider Foundation. The event preceded this coming Saturday’s Winterfest at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles, which will support capital improvements to the ski area and scholarships to underprivileged children. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hurricaneridge.com. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Ski swap

Chris Noble of Port Angeles looks through a selection of used skis during Saturday’s annual Hurricane Ridge Ski Club Outdoor Gear Swap at the Coho… Continue reading

Chris Noble of Port Angeles looks through a selection of used skis during Saturday’s annual Hurricane Ridge Ski Club Outdoor Gear Swap at the Coho Ferry parking lot in downtown Port Angeles. Skis, boots, poles, sports clothing and accessories were available through consignment with proceeds benefiting the Hurricane Ridge Ski Team and the Surfrider Foundation. The event preceded this coming Saturday’s Winterfest at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles, which will support capital improvements to the ski area and scholarships to underprivileged children. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hurricaneridge.com. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Two of three people accepted plea agreements in regard with a June burglary of Coastal Farm and Ranch in Sequim.

Two plead guilty in Coastal store burglary

Third person awaits hearing, resolution

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Two of three people accepted plea agreements in regard with a June burglary of Coastal Farm and Ranch in Sequim.

Yacht club plans Thursday speaker

Miguel Angel Barrientes will address a meeting of the Port Angeles Yacht Club at 7 p.m. Thursday. The club meets in its… Continue reading

Cort Mao rehearses his role as an inexperienced hibachi chef for the comedy “Karate Cooking” — written by Ryan Macedo and directed by Taylor Dowley — as part of Olympic Theatre Arts’ upcoming New Works Showcase. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

All hands on deck for Olympic Theatre Arts’ New Works Showcase

Single weekend run set Thursday through Sunday

Cort Mao rehearses his role as an inexperienced hibachi chef for the comedy “Karate Cooking” — written by Ryan Macedo and directed by Taylor Dowley — as part of Olympic Theatre Arts’ upcoming New Works Showcase. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Free parenting classes Wednesdays

Rachel Hardies will present “Up Your Parenting Game: Support Yourself and Your Family” from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 16 and… Continue reading

Library friends meeting Tuesday

Due to inclement weather, the Port Angeles Friends of the Library has postponed its annual meeting until 10 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting… Continue reading

Puzzle solvers, from left, Mary Latson, Kandi Latson and Laura Arndt, all of Port Angeles, attempt to assemble a picture puzzle during a competition on Saturday at the Port Angeles Public Library. The competition pitted about a dozen teams in a timed event to see who could assemble a 500-piece puzzle the quickest, or if the clock expired, which team had the fewest pieces left to place. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Puzzle competition

Puzzle solvers, from left, Mary Latson, Kandi Latson and Laura Arndt, all of Port Angeles, attempt to assemble a picture puzzle during a competition on… Continue reading

Puzzle solvers, from left, Mary Latson, Kandi Latson and Laura Arndt, all of Port Angeles, attempt to assemble a picture puzzle during a competition on Saturday at the Port Angeles Public Library. The competition pitted about a dozen teams in a timed event to see who could assemble a 500-piece puzzle the quickest, or if the clock expired, which team had the fewest pieces left to place. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tribes receive grant funding

Aid to help with climate change

Kilmer sets West End office hours

Staffers from U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer’s office will conduct mobile office hours on the West End this week. The constituent services team will… Continue reading

Foster Care Awareness Nights to inform, answer questions

Clallam County in need of providers

‘Extreme risk’ order imposed on house shooter

A one-year “extreme risk protection order” has been imposed on Jacqueline O’Steen, who is accused of shooting into her home’s ceiling on… Continue reading

Volunteers with 4PA, a local organization dedicated to cleaning up Port Angeles and building support for homeless members of the community, created a human chain to haul out more than 5,000 pounds of trash from upper Peabody Creek earlier this year when vehicles could not negotiate the hillside. It took the 50 men and women about four hours to complete the task. (Makayla DeScala/4PA)

4PA celebrates one-year anniversary

Community group focuses on cleanup and homeless outreach

Volunteers with 4PA, a local organization dedicated to cleaning up Port Angeles and building support for homeless members of the community, created a human chain to haul out more than 5,000 pounds of trash from upper Peabody Creek earlier this year when vehicles could not negotiate the hillside. It took the 50 men and women about four hours to complete the task. (Makayla DeScala/4PA)
Artists exhibiting their work are, from left, Julie Senf and Jolene Sanborn.

Blue Whole to feature new exhibit

‘Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies’ on view this month

Artists exhibiting their work are, from left, Julie Senf and Jolene Sanborn.
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Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue seeks appointee after commissioner resigns

Applications to fill empty seat are due this Friday

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Clallam County approves six-year road plan

The Clallam County commissioners have unanimously approved the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The action was taken following a public hearing Tuesday at… Continue reading

Fairview Grange hosts dinner for veterans

The Fairview Grange will host an event to honor veterans on Tuesday. The grange hall, at 161 Lake Farm Road in Port… Continue reading

Laurel Hargis, left, and McKenzie Elliott, both of Port Angeles, assemble decorative paper lanterns on Saturday at the Port Angeles Farmers Market at The Gateway. The free activity was hosted as a public outreach event by the Juan de Fuca Foundation and the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Workshops are planned Tuesday and Nov. 30 before the Wintertide Festival of Lights on Dec. 10 For information, see pafac.org/wintertidefestival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Paper lanterns

Laurel Hargis, left, and McKenzie Elliott, both of Port Angeles, assemble decorative paper lanterns on Saturday at the Port Angeles Farmers Market at The Gateway.… Continue reading

Laurel Hargis, left, and McKenzie Elliott, both of Port Angeles, assemble decorative paper lanterns on Saturday at the Port Angeles Farmers Market at The Gateway. The free activity was hosted as a public outreach event by the Juan de Fuca Foundation and the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Workshops are planned Tuesday and Nov. 30 before the Wintertide Festival of Lights on Dec. 10 For information, see pafac.org/wintertidefestival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Learn how to hike, bike or motor near horses

“WELL, SURPRISE, SURPRISE, surprise!” I’m hearing Gomer Pyle’s catch phrase from the 1960s Andy Griffith TV show going through my head when thinking of the… Continue reading

Snow and ice can damage your plants. After you clear debris, check for damage and prune below it to keep plants healthy. (Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

A GROWING CONCERN: How to address damaged landscaping after snowy weather

Well now, howling winds, heavy, wet snow, cold temperatures and a red wave that did not come in, so our shellfish are safe to harvest.… Continue reading

Snow and ice can damage your plants. After you clear debris, check for damage and prune below it to keep plants healthy. (Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

Assault trial set for man in standoff

A Dec. 12 jury trial is set for a Sequim man who is charged with second-degree assault in connection with an armed… Continue reading