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Anderson Lake open for fishing with warning signs erected on banks

CHIMACUM — Anderson Lake is open for fishing — but with a warning.

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus (portrayed by Joe Borden and his wife, Tawana Borden, arrive by fire truck at Centennial Place in downtown Sequim during festivites on Saturday to kick off the holiday season. Holiday-goers were serenaded with Christmas music and youngsters were given the opportunity to reveal their gift wishes to the Jolly Old Elf.

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Thanksgiving weekend sales steady on Peninsula

Retailers across the North Olympic Peninsula reported steady sales Thanksgiving weekend.

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Drier climate predicted for Northwest

The Fourth National National Climate Assessment report released Friday predicts that the Northwest will become drier and lose…

Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News                                St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend served a record number of meals Wednesday as part of its Wednesday Just Soup program. Volunteers Erica Bauermeister, left, and Anna Wilke served up a full Thanksgiving feast prepared by members of the congregation.

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Traditional Thanksgiving dinners slated in Jefferson

Free community feasts are planned in Jefferson County today.

Forks raising funds for Gold Star Families Memorial

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Forks raising funds for Gold Star Families Memorial

FORKS — Organizers are appealing to the public for funds to erect a memorial for families who have…

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Quilcene Gallery to host first art show

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Gallery will host, beginning today, the first-ever show since its 25-year historic restoration was…

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More Hood Canal Bridge closures begin Monday

SHINE — A project to replace or repair equipment that operates the Hood Canal Bridge’s drawspan will cause…

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Short delays expected on 101 around Lake Crescent

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Guardrail installation, ditch cleaning and striping of fog lines will continue on U.S. Highway…

Green art, fiber art displayed on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

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Green art, fiber art displayed on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

PORT TOWNSEND — Green art, fiber art and nature art are among the offerings on the Port Townsend…

Folk music set for Concerts in the Woods

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Folk music set for Concerts in the Woods

COYLE — Curtis &Loretta will perform folk music at Saturday’s Concerts in the Woods.

Quimper storytellers begin new season

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Quimper storytellers begin new season

PORT TOWNSEND — An evening of backcountry adventure tales will kick off the 10th season of First Friday…

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PSP prompts closure of Fort Flagler, Mystery Bay to shellfishing

PORT TOWNSEND — The state has closed Fort Flagler State Park and Mystery Bay State Park to shellfish…

Historical society’s 24th annual garage sale final one planned

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Historical society’s 24th annual garage sale final one planned

PORT ANGELES — The first day of the Clallam County Historical Society’s final big garage sale is today.

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Tiny particles in smoke haze can aggravate lung, heart disease

Particles about 30 times smaller than a human hair are creating a worsening haze over the North Olympic…

Cold halts Strait swimmer as hypothermia ends historic bid

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Cold halts Strait swimmer as hypothermia ends historic bid

VICTORIA — A Victoria woman had to stop her swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and…

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Rainforest Run ends, but reunion begins; motorcycle rally set for this weekend in Forks

FORKS — The inaugural Rainforest Run Cycle Camp Family Reunion will be today through Sunday.

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Perseids, planets on view at Hurricane Ridge

Heavens star in telescope program

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

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North Olympic Peninsula firefighters mobilize for Buckshot Fire

MATTAWA — Eleven firefighters and three engines from the North Olympic Peninsula are working to help contain a…

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Winners of Port Angeles parade announced

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the Fourth of…

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Tickets available now for OTA benefit concert

SEQUIM — Advance tickets are on sale now for “Rough Cut,” an Olympic Theatre Arts benefit concert set…