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Carol sing-along set for Saturday

The 18th Christmas Carol Sing-along is set for 4 p.m. Saturday. The free annual sing-along will be at First Presbyterian Church of… Continue reading

Christmas concert planned for Port Townsend

There will be a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 22. The free concert will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609… Continue reading

Clallam Children’s Choir scheduled during Sunday service

The Clallam Children’s Choir will perform during 10 a.m. services on Sunday. The choir will perform at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S.… Continue reading

Clallam County passes balanced budget

Commissioners expect some jobs to be open part of year

Clallam Fire District 2 to collect items for food banks

Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue will help Santa collect items for food banks this weekend. Fire crews will operate… Continue reading

Clallam reduces with 7% exercise

Departments pare down $4.2M deficit

Holiday plays, concerts set stage this weekend

Stage performances, the Second Saturday Art Walk and a Port Angeles Symphony concert highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Rented Christmas”… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: To protect religious freedom, keep it out of government

JEWS BEGIN THE holy day of Yom Kippur with the haunting chant of Kol Nidre, All Vows. This prayer declares that promises made in the… Continue reading

Navy Band Northwest to play free concert

The Navy Band Northwest will perform a free holiday concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W.… Continue reading

Overnight lane closures continue this week

Overnight lane closures on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles will continue this week. Westbound lane closures will be located between… Continue reading

Receptions set for Second Saturday Art Walk

Harbor Art Gallery and Studio Bob will host receptions during the Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Port Angeles. •Harbor Art Gallery,… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Isaac Meek powers to victory in the 200-yard freestyle, setting the first of two new personal bests in the Riders’ swim meet victory over Klahowya at Shore Aquatic Center.

PREPS: Port Angeles swimmers sink Klahowya in season-opening meet

Forks boys basketball completes comeback vs. Aberdeen

Port Angeles’ Isaac Meek powers to victory in the 200-yard freestyle, setting the first of two new personal bests in the Riders’ swim meet victory over Klahowya at Shore Aquatic Center.
Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Phoenix Rising to close after 38 years

Proprietor plans to move to Sri Lanka, open an orphanage

Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to the tree lighting on Saturday and then decided to partake in the First Saturday Art Walk. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Art walk

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to… Continue reading

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to the tree lighting on Saturday and then decided to partake in the First Saturday Art Walk. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Civic Field to get videoboard this spring

Project funded through grants

Craft fairs, markets on Peninsula this weekend

Craft fairs, markets and gift wrapping services will be available across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. CHIMACUM • The Salish Sea Makers Market will… Continue reading

Glo-Bowling event slated to collect for Toys for Tots

Olympic Community Action Programs will host Glo-Bowling from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event will be at Laurel Lanes, 108… Continue reading

Master gardeners, from left, Keith Dekker, Tom Del Hotal and Gordon Clark will present classroom lectures and hands-on workshops covering many of the skills and knowledge that homeowners need to get optimal performance from their fruit trees during the 2025 Home Orchard Series from Jan. 22 through June 7. (Brenda Lasorsa)

Home Orchard series to feature lectures, workshops

Clallam County Master Gardeners and the Olympic Orchard Society will offer the 2025 Home Orchard Series with lectures and workshops from Jan.… Continue reading

Master gardeners, from left, Keith Dekker, Tom Del Hotal and Gordon Clark will present classroom lectures and hands-on workshops covering many of the skills and knowledge that homeowners need to get optimal performance from their fruit trees during the 2025 Home Orchard Series from Jan. 22 through June 7. (Brenda Lasorsa)
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

Student aid now simplified process

Fewer questions on federal application

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

Studio Bob to screen 1922 film ‘Nosferatu’

There will be a screening of “Nosferatu” at 7 p.m. Friday. The 1922 film will be shown at Studio Bob, 118½ E.… Continue reading