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Photography show to be held at The Meadery

Twenty-five photos will tell 25 stories through January at The Meadery at Wilderbee Farm, 223 Cook Ave. Extension, Port Townsend. The show,… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Be prepared for winter snowfall

HERE WE ARE, going into the second week of December with the next 10-day forecast calling for above-freezing weather. We have avoided the somewhat common… Continue reading

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BACK WHEN: A day to remember: Pearl Harbor Day

TODAY IS A DAY of remembrance. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day set aside to honor and remember the victims of the attack on Pearl Harbor… Continue reading

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Cherie Kidd of Port Angeles was crowned the champion of the 70s age category during the Ms Senior World Pageant on Nov. 23 in Biloxi, Miss. (Holli Hobbs Photography)

Former mayor wins crown at Ms Senior World Pageant

The first runner-up last year, Cherie Kidd brings home title

Cherie Kidd of Port Angeles was crowned the champion of the 70s age category during the Ms Senior World Pageant on Nov. 23 in Biloxi, Miss. (Holli Hobbs Photography)
Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured professional-grade lights to last several years and will work to brighten the downtown area for the holiday season. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday spirit

Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured… Continue reading

Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured professional-grade lights to last several years and will work to brighten the downtown area for the holiday season. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Mauro recognized by city management association

John Mauro has been recognized by the Washington City Management Association with its 2024 Award for Management Excellence. Mauro, the city manager… Continue reading

Northwest Women’s Chorale to host holiday concert

The Northwest Women’s Chorale will present “Coming Together for the Holidays” at 7 p.m. Monday. The Christmas concert will be at Holy… Continue reading

Overnight lane closures to start Sunday on US Highway 101

Contractor crews will close lanes overnight on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles during the next two weeks. The lanes will… Continue reading

From left to right, donors Ann Soule and Dave Shreffler, Clallam County commissioner Randy Johnson, Peninsula Behavioral Health (PBH) CEO Wendy Sisk, PBH Board President Dave Arand and Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West break ground for PBH’s new housing project, North View. Once completed next December, North View will have 36 units available to provide permanent, supportive housing for those who have experienced chronic homelessness. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula Behavioral Health breaks ground on 36-unit housing project

North View to serve those chronically homeless

From left to right, donors Ann Soule and Dave Shreffler, Clallam County commissioner Randy Johnson, Peninsula Behavioral Health (PBH) CEO Wendy Sisk, PBH Board President Dave Arand and Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West break ground for PBH’s new housing project, North View. Once completed next December, North View will have 36 units available to provide permanent, supportive housing for those who have experienced chronic homelessness. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula College to host free concert

Peninsula College will host a concert featuring its guitar ensemble and the newly formed concert band at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The free… Continue reading

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

Deputies seize 36 livestock animals

Dead sheep found on property

From left, Lincoln Park BMX's Teyah Elofson-Cross, Kylin Weitz, track operator Sean Coleman and Chloe Holloway represented the Olympic Peninsula at the BMX Grand Nationals last weekend in Tulsa, Okla. At right is USABMX president BA Anderson. Wietz won a first-place medal at Grand Nationals. (Lincoln Park BMX)

BMX RACING: Lincoln Park riders excel at BMX Nationals

Several Lincoln Park BMX racers competed at the BMX Grand Nationals held last weekend in Tulsa, Okla., with Lincoln Park’s Wyatt Christensen… Continue reading

From left, Lincoln Park BMX's Teyah Elofson-Cross, Kylin Weitz, track operator Sean Coleman and Chloe Holloway represented the Olympic Peninsula at the BMX Grand Nationals last weekend in Tulsa, Okla. At right is USABMX president BA Anderson. Wietz won a first-place medal at Grand Nationals. (Lincoln Park BMX)

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Young Spartans will play through growing pains

The Forks girls basketball team will be young this season and will see some growing pains, especially early, said coach David Hurn. The… Continue reading

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Forks' Kyle Lohrengel scores over Hoquiam's Chance LaBounty during a 2023-24 contest in the Spartans gym. Lohrengel returns to play point guard for Forks.
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Forks' Kyle Lohrengel scores over Hoquiam's Chance LaBounty during a 2023-24 contest in the Spartans gym. Lohrengel returns to play point guard for Forks.
Surveillance footage released by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office shows a suspect allegedly holding a Frugals employee at gunpoint on Thursday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Police: Frugals robbed at gunpoint

Frugals was robbed at gunpoint on Thursday and law enforcement officers are seeking information from the public. Port Angeles police officers responded… Continue reading

Surveillance footage released by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office shows a suspect allegedly holding a Frugals employee at gunpoint on Thursday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider potential partnerships with other health organizations to help the hospital’s long-term viability. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Center to explore outside partnership

Process to explore long-term viability

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider potential partnerships with other health organizations to help the hospital’s long-term viability. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)