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Jefferson Healthcare Medical Oncologist Dr. Jason Suh. Photo by Sarah Wright Photography

Jefferson Healthcare hosts prostate cancer screening and prevention forum Dec. 8

Free community event will feature dinner, expert speakers and guidance on prostate cancer screening

Jefferson Healthcare Medical Oncologist Dr. Jason Suh. Photo by Sarah Wright Photography
The 34-foot tree aglow with nearly 20,000 lights will adorn downtown Port Angeles throughout the holiday season. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

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Tree lighting in downtown Port Angeles

The 34-foot tree aglow with nearly 20,000 lights will adorn downtown Port Angeles throughout the holiday season. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Should the president of Israel pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption charges?

Should the president of Israel pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption charges?… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2025
Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were able to peruse the aisles beginning at 8 a.m. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Black Friday shopping

Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were… Continue reading

Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were able to peruse the aisles beginning at 8 a.m. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Bob and Lindi Lumens reopened Northwest Fudge & Confections in downtown Port Angeles earlier this month after a flood last January forced a nine-month closure. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Bob and Lindi Lumens reopened Northwest Fudge & Confections in downtown Port Angeles earlier this month after a flood last January forced a nine-month closure. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Change bridge law

We have a critical Hood Canal Bridge problem. We make doctors’ appointments, airport travel, daily commutes and other appointments weeks, sometimes months, in advance, only… Continue reading

LETTER: OMC transparency

Despite publicly committing to transparency and accountability, the Olympic Medical Center’s board of commissioners has once again deployed devious tactics and undermined public trust in… Continue reading

LETTER: RV ordinance

Our county commission will make our housing crisis even worse if it passes a new RV use ordinance. Since early 2020, it has recognized that… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Should immigration be paused from what the president calls “Third World countries”?

Should immigration be paused from what the president calls "Third World countries"?… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2025
The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet performed the history of the Nutcracker Ballet through narration and dance inside LED-lighted Christmas ornaments. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Nutcracker history

The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet… Continue reading

The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet performed the history of the Nutcracker Ballet through narration and dance inside LED-lighted Christmas ornaments. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

How many people do you usually buy Christmas presents for?

How many people do you usually buy Christmas presents for?… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2025
Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a public hearing on Ordinance 3361, relating to comprehensive planning that will impact the growth of the city. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Comprehensive plan

Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a… Continue reading

Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a public hearing on Ordinance 3361, relating to comprehensive planning that will impact the growth of the city. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Comic finalists to stand up together at Field Hall

Competitors will be from Canada, Deep South, Brooklyn

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Tyler Gage, Port Angeles Fire Department EMS division chief, leads a training for first responders that equips them with skills for handling mental health and substance abuse calls. Called “COAST,” the program was developed by the Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education center operated by the University of Washington School of Social Work. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Grant funds training for first responders

PAFD sponsors event for crisis calls

Tyler Gage, Port Angeles Fire Department EMS division chief, leads a training for first responders that equips them with skills for handling mental health and substance abuse calls. Called “COAST,” the program was developed by the Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education center operated by the University of Washington School of Social Work. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

What is the best part of Thanksgiving food?

What is the best part of Thanksgiving food?… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2025
Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There will be 45 trees and a variety of wreaths, all created by some of the Peninsula’s best designers, some of whom have decorated trees for all 35 years of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation event. Opening ceremonies will begin today at 5 p.m. at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Decorating mode

Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There… Continue reading

Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There will be 45 trees and a variety of wreaths, all created by some of the Peninsula’s best designers, some of whom have decorated trees for all 35 years of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation event. Opening ceremonies will begin today at 5 p.m. at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Grant helps students learn veterinary care

Classes at Dry Creek part of partnership between grange, WSU

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Gladfelter 11th at NAIA cross-country nationals

For the second straight year, Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter is an NAIA All-American in cross country after finishing 11th at the NAIA… Continue reading

Nuxalk Nation launches GoFundMe campaign for those attacked by a grizzly bear on Nov. 20 in Bella Coola. (Nuxalk Nation photo)

Nuxalk Nation launches support effort after grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola

Children and adults remain in recovery while Conservation Officer Service continues its investigation

Nuxalk Nation launches GoFundMe campaign for those attacked by a grizzly bear on Nov. 20 in Bella Coola. (Nuxalk Nation photo)