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That special tree: Peninsula residents have U-cut options for Christmas

That special tree: Peninsula residents have U-cut options for Christmas

One family will vacuum a lot of pine needles this winter. Ann Johnson, who owns and operates Lazy J Tree Farm with… Continue reading

That special tree: Peninsula residents have U-cut options for Christmas
Flooding closes Olympic Hot Springs Road

Flooding closes Olympic Hot Springs Road

Olympic Hot Springs Road through the Elwha Valley remained closed Thursday since it flooded Nov. 15, Olympic National Park spokeswoman Penny Wagner said. The flooded… Continue reading

Flooding closes Olympic Hot Springs Road
Tree cards for Plant-A-Thon available now

Tree cards for Plant-A-Thon available now

Honorary Tree Cards for the Plant-A-Thon, decorated with artist Hannah Viano’s “A New Generation,” are on sale now. Viano, who was selected… Continue reading

Tree cards for Plant-A-Thon available now
Port Angeles School District considers levy for February ballot

Port Angeles School District considers levy for February ballot

Port Angeles School District is preparing to ask voters to consider a levy that would fund major renovations and a new building… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District considers levy for February ballot
Weekend holiday shopping vigorous, say Clallam retailers

Weekend holiday shopping vigorous, say Clallam retailers

From smart TVs to yodeling pickles, Clallam County businesses reported their top-selling wares on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. In Port Angeles, Swain’s General… Continue reading

Weekend holiday shopping vigorous, say Clallam retailers
Jefferson businesses report top sellers; shopping reported strong

Jefferson businesses report top sellers; shopping reported strong

Port Townsend businesses reported a flurry of sales on the weekend following Thanksgiving. “We’re doing fabulous this weekend, especially today,” said Judy… Continue reading

Jefferson businesses report top sellers; shopping reported strong
Port extends deadline for online survey on Point Hudson

Port extends deadline for online survey on Point Hudson

The Port of Port Townsend and its project consultant, Maul Foster & Alogi, are extending the deadline for an online open house… Continue reading

Port extends deadline for online survey on Point Hudson
Bell tower adorns Main Street ornaments

Bell tower adorns Main Street ornaments

The Port Townsend Main Street annual Christmas ornaments are on sale and feature a rendition of the Uptown bell tower by local… Continue reading

Bell tower adorns Main Street ornaments
Photo: Santa arrives by canoe in Port Angeles

Photo: Santa arrives by canoe in Port Angeles

Santa Claus, portrayed by John Hubbard, accompanied by young pullers, arrives in a canoe owned by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe during a Christmas season… Continue reading

Photo: Santa arrives by canoe in Port Angeles
Port Townsend Arts, Crafts Fair still connecting makers, buyers after 27 years

Port Townsend Arts, Crafts Fair still connecting makers, buyers after 27 years

During the two days after Thanksgiving, Port Townsend’s Community Center becomes a hive of creative energy with the Annual Holiday Arts &… Continue reading

Port Townsend Arts, Crafts Fair still connecting makers, buyers after 27 years
Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge

Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge

A montage of photos and videos depicting Ashley Ann Wishart’s abbreviated life ended Friday night with stark finality at Dungeness Community Church. For… Continue reading

Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge
Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides

Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides

Every night since Monday morning, when 15-year-old Ashley Wishart flung herself off the Valley Creek bridge, Siouxzie Hinton has joined other residents… Continue reading

Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides
Sequim Community Aid seeks donations for Toys for Sequim Kids on Dec. 13

Sequim Community Aid seeks donations for Toys for Sequim Kids on Dec. 13

This December, Sequim Community Aid will continue its 70-year tradition of providing gifts for children at its Toys for Sequim Kids giveaway. Slated… Continue reading

Sequim Community Aid seeks donations for Toys for Sequim Kids on Dec. 13
Port of Port Townsend commissioners approve 2018 budget, discuss breakwater repair

Port of Port Townsend commissioners approve 2018 budget, discuss breakwater repair

Port of Port Townsend commissioners adopted the 2018 budget during their Tuesday night meeting and received a briefing from staff on possible… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend commissioners approve 2018 budget, discuss breakwater repair
Rotarian aims to ramp up Dignity Toilet program in Togo village

Rotarian aims to ramp up Dignity Toilet program in Togo village

The Rotarian spearheading an effort to build toilets in a West African country has returned to Port Angeles after seeing the impact… Continue reading

Rotarian aims to ramp up Dignity Toilet program in Togo village
Donated turkeys unloaded for Port Townsend Food Bank

Donated turkeys unloaded for Port Townsend Food Bank

Grey Wolf Ranch residents helped unload 350 turkeys, donated by Arrow Lumber & Hardware, at the Port Townsend Food Bank in preparation… Continue reading

Donated turkeys unloaded for Port Townsend Food Bank
Study finds host of predators depleting salmon for southern resident orcas

Study finds host of predators depleting salmon for southern resident orcas

Harbor seals, sea lions and some fish-eating orcas have been rebounding along the Northeast Pacific Ocean in… Continue reading

Study finds host of predators depleting salmon for southern resident orcas
Brinnon Food Bank featured in WhyHunger video

Brinnon Food Bank featured in WhyHunger video

The Brinnon Food Bank was featured on the WhyHunger website as an example of how food banks serve their community through partnerships with… Continue reading

Brinnon Food Bank featured in WhyHunger video
Longtime Port Angeles resident, ‘larger than life,’ dies at age 97

Longtime Port Angeles resident, ‘larger than life,’ dies at age 97

Beyond a name, “Lou Lawrence” seems to carry a meaning all its own. “She was kind of a presence on her own,”… Continue reading

Longtime Port Angeles resident, ‘larger than life,’ dies at age 97
Landscaping started at Pioneer Memorial Park as part of restoration project

Landscaping started at Pioneer Memorial Park as part of restoration project

Landscaping for a waterfall restoration project at Pioneer Memorial Park was begun last week. Mayor Dennis Smith planted a tri-colored dogwood tree while… Continue reading

Landscaping started at Pioneer Memorial Park as part of restoration project