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Snow falls across Peninsula, much of Western Washington

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — Snow was falling early Tuesday across much of Western Washington following a windstorm that felled trees and caused thousands… Continue reading

Second motorist in wreck dies

Phillip E. Roderick, 69, of Olympia, who was hurt in a Dec. 23 collision that fatally injured the hereditary Hoh chief, died Saturday at Harborview… Continue reading

What to do with your Christmas tree in Jefferson County

Once the excitement of the holidays has passed, there's one last chore to accomplish: getting rid of the Christmas tree. Jefferson County residents have at… Continue reading

What to do with your Christmas trees in Clallam County

Clallam County residents have several ways to recycle Christmas trees. In Port Angeles, city waste collection crews will collect trees left curbside during the week… Continue reading

Snowshoeing: A walk in the park

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK - Ranger-led snowshoe walks for individuals and families at Hurricane Ridge are being offered at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and… Continue reading

Mom arrested after she, daughter nearly overdose

PORT ANGELES - A local woman is under arrest for investigation of the attempted murder of her daughter after she and a 10-year-old child ingested… Continue reading

Take the ride of your lights

Christmas is nearly here - and if you have young kids, they're likely bouncing with anticipation. It's a good time for a marathon holiday lights… Continue reading

The Matt Schubert column: Hurricane Ridge snowplay area getting ready

Hurricane Ridge ski manager Craig Hofer just won't quit. After clearing the path last weekend for yet another go at a ski season opener -… Continue reading

Winds return, but not nearly as damaging

GARDINER - High winds were blamed for a tree falling across both lanes of U.S. Highway 101, which led to a wreck on Wednesday. Other… Continue reading

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Figures in Port Angeles shooting death held on $250,000 bail each

PORT ANGELES -- A man and woman held in the shooting death of a Port Angeles man during Friday's severe windstorm continue to be jailed… Continue reading

OMC postpones clinic purchase, doctor contracts

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic Medical Center commissioners will meet Wednesday but not to buy the former Virginia Mason clinic on Eighth Street or sign contracts… Continue reading

Catalytic converters stolen off Port Townsend vehicles

PORT TOWNSEND -- A resident of a central Port Townsend neighborhood says he has been the victim of thieves who cut the catalytic converters off… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge pontoons due to be floated today

TACOMA -- The first three huge concrete pontoons built in Tacoma to replace part of the Hood Canal Bridge are set to be towed to… Continue reading

Power slowly going on across windblown Peninsula

Some homes east and west of Port Angeles remained without electricity Sunday night as Clallam County Public Utility District employees continued to repair damage by… Continue reading

67 mph gusts close Hood Canal Bridge

The Hood Canal Bridge was closed to traffic at 8:15 p.m. Thursday when wind gusts reached 67 mph in what forecasters were calling the fiercest… Continue reading

Citizens can tour Clallam County jail

PORT ANGELES -- Members of the public can tour the Clallam County jail from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The half-hour walks will include… Continue reading

Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow!

Whoa Prancer, hand me some sunglasses! Across the North Olympic Peninsula, holiday cheer can be so infectious that it overtakes a family's home. It climbs… Continue reading

Tell us about your holiday displays

TELL US ABOUT your favorite Christmas lights and other holiday displays -- the kind you don"t mind driving to see. We'll update this list --… Continue reading

High winds expected

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Pacific coast from this afternoon through Friday… Continue reading