Clallam County

Port Angeles Parks & Recreation workers clean up the plaza in front of the Conrad Dyer Memorial Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday after erecting the city's Christmas tree. The donated 32-foot fir tree will be decorated in the coming week for a virtual tree-lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Nov. 28. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Holidays are coming to town

Port Angeles Parks & Recreation workers clean up the plaza in front of the Conrad Dyer Memorial Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday, Nov.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Parks & Recreation workers clean up the plaza in front of the Conrad Dyer Memorial Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday after erecting the city's Christmas tree. The donated 32-foot fir tree will be decorated in the coming week for a virtual tree-lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Nov. 28. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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30th annual Festival of Trees

Fundraiser set for Nov. 27-29

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Port Angeles School District may return to virtual learning

Superintendent targets COVID-19 infection rate of 200 per 100,000

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Accused murderer Dennis Bauer's Jan. 4 trial date was affirmed Friday at a Superior Court hearing.

Trial set for Port Angeles man charged in triple murder

With two of three charged in a 2018 triple murder now in prison, Clallam County law and justice officials have turned their… Continue reading

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Accused murderer Dennis Bauer's Jan. 4 trial date was affirmed Friday at a Superior Court hearing.

First Federal foundation awards $365K to community organizations

Bayside Housing & Services and the Jefferson Community Foundation’s Housing Solutions Network, both of Port Hadlock, and the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port… Continue reading

Magic moments like this between Dylan Krashan and Santa Claus in 2018 won't happen this year at the downtown Sequim tree lighting event due to pandemic protocols coming into place. The tree lighting moves online to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce's website and social media pages. Sequim Gazette file photo by Erin Hawkins
Magic moments like this between Dylan Krashan and Santa Claus in 2018 won't happen this year at the downtown Sequim tree lighting event due to pandemic protocols coming into place. The tree lighting moves online to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce's website and social media pages. Sequim Gazette file photo by Erin Hawkins
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Artists offer visions of ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’

A group of Sequim-area artists are finding the creative silver linings at the end of a challenging year. The Blue Whole Gallery presents… Continue reading

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Jasper Cummins, 8, of Port Angeles practices his swimming skills on Saturday at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shore Aquatic Center precautions outlined

Director explains why pool can stay open with protocols

Jasper Cummins, 8, of Port Angeles practices his swimming skills on Saturday at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shore family donates funds for swim lesson scholarships

The family of William Shore has donated $15,000 to Shore Aquatic Center for youth swim lessons, it announced last week. The donation… Continue reading

Notice to be served for Clallam County code violations

Hearing planned next month for Lake Dawn Road property

Peninsula COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise

Clallam adds 58 since last Thursday; Jefferson health officer to address contingencies

A GROWING CONCERN: Ten garden picks for your holiday shopping list

THIS IS THANKSGIVING holiday season, but we are being asked to limit gatherings to keep each other safe. So, since we are going to be… Continue reading

New homeowner Lana Sampson poses with                                        

Colleen Robinson from Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County.

Agencies collaborate on housing for Forks woman

Even during a pandemic great things can happen when organizations team up to benefit others, according to Priscilla Leffler, Mutual Self Help Coordinator… Continue reading

New homeowner Lana Sampson poses with                                        

Colleen Robinson from Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County.

Changes coming in school instruction

Port Townsend, Chimacum and Quilcene school districts have announced they will revert to district-wide remote learning on Nov. 30, while the Port Angeles School Board… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Coffee With Colleen, hosted by Colleen McAleer, on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. This week will feature Rep. Steve… Continue reading

Amputee Dana Lawson, left, celebrates arriving at Deer Lake after a 4-mile trail ride on narrow, steep and rocky terrain  aboard horses and mules with friends Sherry Baysinger, center, and Lindsay Leiendecker. (Larry Baysinger)

HORSEPLAY: Amputee provides inspiration, help

LOOKING FOR SOME inspiration, positive energy and respite from today’s pandemic-weary world? Dana Lawson is a one-legged horse rider, who, despite living with a painful… Continue reading

Amputee Dana Lawson, left, celebrates arriving at Deer Lake after a 4-mile trail ride on narrow, steep and rocky terrain  aboard horses and mules with friends Sherry Baysinger, center, and Lindsay Leiendecker. (Larry Baysinger)

Port Angeles man in serious condition after car flies into 101, crashes into wall

An 84-year-old Port Angeles man was in serious condition at Olympic Medical Center on Saturday after his vehicle went airborne over an… Continue reading

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Swain's General Store employee Farrah Springfield, left, assists customer Mauricio Pena of Port Angeles with a purchase on Saturday in Port Angeles.

Retailers, groceries adjust

Some uncertainty as holidays loom

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Swain's General Store employee Farrah Springfield, left, assists customer Mauricio Pena of Port Angeles with a purchase on Saturday in Port Angeles.

Second ‘Flora Ludmilla’ episode set to air

Ludmilla Studios will present the second epic episode of “The Lost (and unfortunately found) Erotic Memoirs of Flora Ludmilla.” Airing at 6… Continue reading