Jefferson County

A GROWING CONCERN: For every season, there is a plant

WELL, THANKSGIVING HAS come and gone, and hopefully so has all the leftover turkey! December is soon upon us (starting this Friday) and with it… Continue reading

Jonathan Blum, principal deputy administrator and chief operating officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, speaks about the financial difficulties facing rural hospitals during a visit to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

CMS chief visits rural hospitals on Peninsula

Older population more dependent on Medicare, Medicaid

Jonathan Blum, principal deputy administrator and chief operating officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, speaks about the financial difficulties facing rural hospitals during a visit to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Meets at noon on Wednesdays at Asian Buffet, 1940 E. First St. #160 (Port Angeles Plaza) in Port Angeles. This… Continue reading

Mary Fahl's show at Concerts in the Woods on Dec. 2nd.

Mary Fahl to perform year’s final Concert in the Woods

Mary Fahl, formerly of the October Project, will perform at 2023’s last Concerts in the Woods on Dec. 2 after being interviewed live… Continue reading

Mary Fahl's show at Concerts in the Woods on Dec. 2nd.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Melissa Montague of Corvallis, Ore., examines tables filled with locally-made gifts at the Makers Market on Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Post-Thanksgiving shopping spurred on Peninsula

Holiday events offered today

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Melissa Montague of Corvallis, Ore., examines tables filled with locally-made gifts at the Makers Market on Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Capital plan in Clallam; fees in Jefferson before county boards

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

ISSUES OF FAITH: Being thankful for Thanksgiving

I AM THANKFUL for Thanksgiving and how it prepares our hearts for the Christmas season. In my family history, there are many farmers. Thanksgiving must… Continue reading

Ceremonies, lights, shopping mark Thanksgiving weekend

Port Angeles and Sequim both will mark the Saturday after Thanksgiving with tree-lighting ceremonies to coincide with Small Business Saturday, while the Port Angeles Fine… Continue reading

Anna-Marie Tax, 7, of Port Angeles and her brother A.J. Tax, 4, behind, are served by volunteers, from left, Phil Becillis, Lorenz Sololmann and Patty Sollman during Thursday’s Community Dinner at Queen of Angeles community hall in Port Angeles. Hundreds of people took part in the free meal, which featured traditional Thanksgiving fare, dessert and the companionship of other community members. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Free community feasts draw Peninsula residents

Volunteers serve hundreds with turkey, all the fixings

Anna-Marie Tax, 7, of Port Angeles and her brother A.J. Tax, 4, behind, are served by volunteers, from left, Phil Becillis, Lorenz Sololmann and Patty Sollman during Thursday’s Community Dinner at Queen of Angeles community hall in Port Angeles. Hundreds of people took part in the free meal, which featured traditional Thanksgiving fare, dessert and the companionship of other community members. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Hadlock man arrested after alleged assault, standoff

A 49-year-old Port Hadlock man is scheduled for a Dec. 1 arraignment on charges stemming from allegations that he assaulted a man… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Nature, Peace and Presence” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith
Volunteer Merry Svenson of Port Angeles carries plates of turkey and fixings to be served to hungry visitors during Wednesday’s annual pre-Thanksgiving lunch at the Salvation Army Social Service Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Salvation Army offers meal on Thanksgiving Eve

Additional free community fests to be offered today

Volunteer Merry Svenson of Port Angeles carries plates of turkey and fixings to be served to hungry visitors during Wednesday’s annual pre-Thanksgiving lunch at the Salvation Army Social Service Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Roundabout at Highway 20, Kearney Street open

The new roundabout at the intersection of state Highway 20 and Kearney Street in Port Townsend is now open to traffic. Work… Continue reading

Free public Thanksgiving feasts offered on Peninsula

First meal set today in Port Angeles

Nordland woman dies of injuries from Nov. 14 wreck

A passenger in a two-car collision on Nov. 14 has died of her injuries, the State Patrol reported. Judith D. Jurden, 82, of… Continue reading

On your mark, get set, shop

Small Business Saturday growing

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Peninsula Home Fund begins annual campaign

Neighbor-to-neighbor unique giving program

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KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department workers Eli Hammel, left, and Todd Shay string lights on the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain on Tuesday in preparation for Saturday's lightning ceremony.

Tree lighting ceremonies, other festivities set on Peninsula

Lights will glow in Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend along with special events this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Port Angeles and Sequim both will mark… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department workers Eli Hammel, left, and Todd Shay string lights on the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain on Tuesday in preparation for Saturday's lightning ceremony.
First Fed presents a charitable donation to the board and staff at Centrum in honor of the arts non-profit’s 50th anniversary in Port Townsend. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Centrum Executive Director Robert Birman, Centrum Board Chair Scott Wilson, First Fed Board Member Norm Tonina, First Fed Port Townsend Branch Manager Luxmi Love; second row, left to right: Walter Parsons, Katy Goodman, Catharine Robinson, Sara Spalding, John Murock; third row, left to right: Kris Easterday, Renee Klein, Leah Mitchell, Robert Alexander, Sam Shoen; fourth row, left to right: David Rinn, Jeanie Cardon, Andy Fallat and Malcolm Harris.

First Fed donates $50K in five-year commitment to Centrum

First Fed has provided a five-year, $50,000 donation to Centrum in honor of the arts organization’s 50th anniversary and to celebrate 100… Continue reading

First Fed presents a charitable donation to the board and staff at Centrum in honor of the arts non-profit’s 50th anniversary in Port Townsend. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Centrum Executive Director Robert Birman, Centrum Board Chair Scott Wilson, First Fed Board Member Norm Tonina, First Fed Port Townsend Branch Manager Luxmi Love; second row, left to right: Walter Parsons, Katy Goodman, Catharine Robinson, Sara Spalding, John Murock; third row, left to right: Kris Easterday, Renee Klein, Leah Mitchell, Robert Alexander, Sam Shoen; fourth row, left to right: David Rinn, Jeanie Cardon, Andy Fallat and Malcolm Harris.