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From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles

From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles

Cheri Knotts stood in line for 40 minutes before reaching the food at the record-breaking Thanksgiving dinner in the gym at Queen… Continue reading

From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles
Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday

Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday

Downtown holiday shoppers will have unobstructed access to Port Angeles businesses Friday on one of the busiest gift-buying days of the year… Continue reading

Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday
Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys

Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys

It is never a good thing to see red-and-blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror —… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2016
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys
Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down

Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down

Anderson Lake is open for fishing. The state Department of Fish &Wildlife has extended the fishing season at the lake between Port… Continue reading

Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down
Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade

Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade

Sequim could see improvements and an expansion to its skate park if a new nonprofit reaches its goal of raising $700,000, organizers said.… Continue reading

Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade
Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand

Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand

Since forming in March, the Clallam County Hoarding Task Force has helped four disabled senior citizens clean up their homes in Clallam… Continue reading

Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand
‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

More than 60 volunteers came out on a windy Thursday to provide a community Thanksgiving feast at the Tri-Area Community Center. From noon… Continue reading

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

Peninsula stores entice shoppers after Thanksgiving

Shoppers and merchants of the North Olympic Peninsula are raring for the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping rush. Retailers from Port Townsend to the… Continue reading

Port Angeles Festival of Trees, Family Days, breakfast on menu this weekend

Port Angeles Festival of Trees, Family Days, breakfast on menu this weekend

The 2016 Festival of Trees Gala and Teddy Bear Tea — taking place today — are sold out, but tickets are still… Continue reading

Port Angeles Festival of Trees, Family Days, breakfast on menu this weekend
2016 fiber arts festival ends Saturday in Sequim

2016 fiber arts festival ends Saturday in Sequim

Saturday will mark the last opportunity to publicly view the works submitted to the 2016 North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival. “This is the… Continue reading

2016 fiber arts festival ends Saturday in Sequim
Olympic Theatre Arts presents ‘A Very Whisky Christmas’

Olympic Theatre Arts presents ‘A Very Whisky Christmas’

’Tis the season of music, concerts and holiday productions and Olympic Theatre Arts is serving up a special musical performance which is guaranteed… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts presents ‘A Very Whisky Christmas’
Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving lunch Wednesday was much more than just a meal. For Melinda Nettleton, who volunteers at the… Continue reading

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Eve meal ‘a blessing’ in Port Angeles
Port Townsend church serves special meal on Thanksgiving Eve

Port Townsend church serves special meal on Thanksgiving Eve

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend served up an early Thanksgiving meal Wednesday for the seventh consecutive year. This year’s meal… Continue reading

Port Townsend church serves special meal on Thanksgiving Eve
Quilcene animal shelter to receive $10,000 grant

Quilcene animal shelter to receive $10,000 grant

Center Valley Animal Rescue will receive a $10,000 grant from the website Petfinder, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Center Valley is a… Continue reading

Quilcene animal shelter to receive $10,000 grant
From left are Clallam County Public Utility District General Manager Doug Nass, Commissioner Will Purser, Joe Helvey, Sam Parks, Commissioner Ted Simpson and Commissioner Hugh Haffner.

Clallam Public Utility District linemen honored for heroism

The quick action and life-saving heroism of two linemen has been recognized with the Clallam County Public Utility District’s inaugural Heroes Program awards.… Continue reading

From left are Clallam County Public Utility District General Manager Doug Nass, Commissioner Will Purser, Joe Helvey, Sam Parks, Commissioner Ted Simpson and Commissioner Hugh Haffner.
Clallam deputy takes extra step to help lost Army veteran

Clallam deputy takes extra step to help lost Army veteran

A Clallam County sheriff’s deputy is earning praise from the department after buying groceries for an 83-year-old veteran who got lost on… Continue reading

Clallam deputy takes extra step to help lost Army veteran

Nooksack Tribe says it’s booted 289 people off rolls

After a years-long fight that included a host of unusual legal maneuvers, the Nooksack Tribe in northwestern… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2016
  • By Wire Service
A Clallam County corrections deputy helps Ramona Ward to her seat during a hearing in Port Angeles on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Forks woman pleads not guilty to child’s murder

A Forks woman charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to homicide by abuse and second-degree murder.… Continue reading

A Clallam County corrections deputy helps Ramona Ward to her seat during a hearing in Port Angeles on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Anderson named NWAC Coach of the Year

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Anderson named NWAC Coach of the Year

Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES – For the second time in his seven-year career as head women’s soccer coach, Peninsula College’s Kanyon Anderson was named… Continue reading

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Anderson named NWAC Coach of the Year
Shirley Moss, manager of the Jefferson County Food Bank, unloads a donation of onions Tuesday in preparation for the busy Thanksgiving holiday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula food banks work to fill constant need

Food banks across the North Olympic Peninsula are gearing up for the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just one day away. For the… Continue reading

Shirley Moss, manager of the Jefferson County Food Bank, unloads a donation of onions Tuesday in preparation for the busy Thanksgiving holiday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)