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Kringlekin Elves Made In America is one of the trees that were decorated and auctioned off at the 2012 Festival of Trees in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Festival of Trees tickets on sale Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Tickets for the North Olympic Peninsula Festival of Trees Teddy Bear Tea and Gala will go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Kringlekin Elves Made In America is one of the trees that were decorated and auctioned off at the 2012 Festival of Trees in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Forks pocket library to shutter for move to renovated building

FORKS — The Forks Library’s small pocket library in the West End Business and Technology Center will close Saturday for a move back to its… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare incumbent unseated while second close race unresolved after second count

STATE AND LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: For vote tallies, click on: JEFFERSON — http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/jefferson/ STATE — http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/ PORT TOWNSEND — One of two Jefferson County races… Continue reading

NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Neah Bay wins 86-30; Port Townsend falters, as do Chimacum and Sequim

NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Neah Bay wins 86-30; Port Townsend falters, as do Chimacum and Sequim

OAK HARBOR -- The North Olympic Peninsula is down to one playoff team after Friday night's high school football action. Top-ranked Neah Bay blasted Lopez… Continue reading

NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Neah Bay wins 86-30; Port Townsend falters, as do Chimacum and Sequim

Officials: Clallam inmate sneaked pot into jail

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County jail officials said an inmate smuggled marijuana into the jail last week. Johnathon M. Laine, 33, found the marijuana while… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center commissioner wins seat in second count

STATE AND LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS For vote tallies, click on: CLALLAM — http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/clallam/ STATE — http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/ PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center Commissioner Jean Hordyk… Continue reading

Crescent graduate Gary McGarvie (28) will be inducted into the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday in McMinnville

SPORTS: Crescent grad Gary McGarvie to be enshrined in Linfield College hall of fame

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — Scan the Linfield College football record books and one name seems to appear over and over again: Gary McGarvie. The two-time All-American… Continue reading

Crescent graduate Gary McGarvie (28) will be inducted into the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday in McMinnville

State seeks public input on timber land plan

FORKS — The state Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment on the revised draft environmental impact statement for the Olympic Experimental State Forest… Continue reading

Threatened bird topic of author’s talk in Port Townsend on Nov. 12

PORT TOWNSEND — Maria Mudd Ruth, author of Rare Bird, will speak about the marbled murrelet Tuesday (Nov. 12). The presentation will be from 7… Continue reading

Olivia Shea

WEEKEND: ‘Cabaret’ to sing at Port Angeles Playhouse

Today and tonight signify Friday, Nov. 8. PORT ANGELES — George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Stephen Sondheim are about to sashay onto the stage again… Continue reading

Olivia Shea

WEEKEND: ‘Wizard of Oz’ sets theme for Sequim benefit Saturday

SEQUIM — Follow the yellow brick road Saturday to a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. The groups will host… Continue reading

The Mogis

WEEKEND: Entertainment briefs

Today and tonight are Friday, Nov. 8. Bellydancers to shimmy tonight in PA PORT ANGELES — Shula Azhar, the veil-swirling, sword-balancing bellydance troupe, returns to… Continue reading

The Mogis

WEEKEND: Forum Saturday to offer tips for caregivers

PORT ANGELES — The seventh annual “Building Your Caregiver Toolbox” Conference for caregivers across the North Olympic Peninsula is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30… Continue reading

Peggy Hall of Port Angeles looks at displays of handmade Christmas crafts and gifts at the 2012 Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Holiday bazaars usher in spirit of Christmas

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 8. Holiday bazaars, which began right after Halloween this year, continue this weekend on the North Olympic… Continue reading

Peggy Hall of Port Angeles looks at displays of handmade Christmas crafts and gifts at the 2012 Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: John Wayne’s son to help KSQM fete transmission facility

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 8. SEQUIM –– Ethan Wayne, son of the late film legend John Wayne, will help cut the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Orchard society to highlight pears, apples at fall fruit show in Sequim

SEQUIM — The Olympic Orchard Society will present its fall fruit show at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 8. Pie, poetry, workshops and clinics are among the entertainment offered on the North Olympic Peninsula this… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Parks admission free during Veterans Day weekend

In honor of Veterans Day, entrance to national and state parks will be free Saturday through Monday. Olympic National Park will waive entrance fees for… Continue reading

Patriot Guard Rider Rogher McCollum of Sequim

WEEKEND: Peninsula to salute area veterans at events

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 8. Veterans Day ceremonies on the North Olympic Peninsula will range from a regional observance in Port… Continue reading

Patriot Guard Rider Rogher McCollum of Sequim

WEEKEND: Three-day harvest wine tour to begin Saturday

The Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ Fall Harvest and Crush on the Olympic Peninsula Wine Trail is set for Saturday through Monday. Seven wineries will put their… Continue reading