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Guided walks offered in First Day Hikes

OLYMPIA — The state Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate the first day of 2014 with First Day Hikes, an event available… Continue reading

Jefferson County Historical Society plans new classes

The Jefferson County Historical Society is offering five document, art and artifact conservation classes next year, starting in January. Classes will be held at 1… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Program Director Jean Walat

Marine science center staffers study climate change

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend Marine Science Center staffers are part of a national study circle on climate change. The center, which is on… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center Program Director Jean Walat
A fire engulfs a car in Brinnon earlier this week. Brinnon Fire Department

None hurt when car goes up in flames in Brinnon

BRINNON — No one was injured in a car fire in Brinnon this week, though the car was destroyed, according to the Brinnon Fire Department.… Continue reading

A fire engulfs a car in Brinnon earlier this week. Brinnon Fire Department

PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Forks' Halle Palmer

PREP SPORTS: Port Angeles girls win key game against North Kitsap; other area results

POULSBO — The Port Angeles girls basketball team gained an early upper hand in the Olympic League with a 51-34 road win over North Kitsap.… Continue reading

Forks' Halle Palmer

Proposed state Environmental Policy Act rule changes eyed

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Ecology is accepting public comment on proposed changes to the state Environmental Policy Act rules. The public can comment… Continue reading

Refurbished Forks Library to celebrate reopening

FORKS — The newly renovated Forks Library will celebrate a grand reopening from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The library at 171 S. Forks… Continue reading

Members of Fire District No. 3

Santa’s Fire Brigade delivers more than a ton of food to Sequim Food Bank

SEQUIM — Members of Clallam County Fire District No. 3 delivered more than a ton of nonperishable food to the Sequim Food Bank on Thursday… Continue reading

Members of Fire District No. 3

United Way of Clallam County donations at $540,000

PORT ANGELES — Donations to the United Way of Clallam County have reached $540,000, which means the annual fundraising campaign is at 54 percent of… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Forks church to hold Longest Night service

FORKS — First Congregational Church of Forks will present its 20th Longest Night service at 7 p.m. Saturday. The service will be in the sanctuary… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Dec. 20. Santa Claus is coming to a place near you. The visits from the jolly elf are… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Photos with Santa Claus to benefit foundation

PORT ANGELES — Necessities and Temptations gift shop and department store is offering photos with Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Stories for kids set at Port Angeles Farmers Market

PORT ANGELES — The Grinch might pay a visit, along with Clement Clarke Moore’s St. Nicholas. This Saturday, the final market day before Christmas, will… Continue reading

Vintage Santa Claus dolls and Christmas scenes are on display

WEEKEND: Vintage dolls on display at Sequim MAC

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Dec. 20. SEQUIM — For just two more days, a small herd of vintage Santa Claus dolls and… Continue reading

Vintage Santa Claus dolls and Christmas scenes are on display
Macy Galbreath

Woman of Excellence recognized by Port Townsend branch of AAUW

PORT TOWNSEND — Community volunteer Macy Galbreath has been named the 2014 Woman of Excellence by the Port Townsend branch of the American Association of… Continue reading

Macy Galbreath

‘Shop ‘Til You Drop,’ chamber after-hours mixer, in Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES — Sales, treats, music and a drawing for a gift basket worth more than $500 will be available as part of “Shop ’Til… Continue reading

Angeles Composite Technologies Inc. workers vote to leave Machinists union

Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Employees at Angeles Composite Technologies Inc., or ACTI, have voted to leave the International Association of Machinists, according to… Continue reading

Forks' Leo Gonzales

BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks earns league win over Rochester

FORKS — The Forks Spartans picked up their first 1A Evergreen League win of the season with a 52-47 victory over Rochester in boys basketball… Continue reading

Forks' Leo Gonzales
Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at 'The Bear' in Sequim

Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at ‘The Bear’ in Sequim

WEEKDAY BREAKFAST CUSTOMERS at the Black Bear Diner in Sequim are getting something FREE with their entrée. Can you guess what that is? Read more… Continue reading

Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at 'The Bear' in Sequim