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Library system to host gift-wrapping workshops

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will host free “Wrap It Up” workshops at its West…

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Shoe with human remains found on Sequim beach

SEQUIM — A shoe containing human remains was found on the beach at Marly Nelson County Park at…

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Clallam board approves budget, homelessness task force funds

County OKs eight proposals for housing, assistance

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Five-year plan to address Jefferson County homelessness

Action steps assigned to jurisdictions, providers

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Navy security exercise slated for Wednesday at Indian Island

PORT HADLOCK — Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise today.

Sue Bahl walks with an umbrella on West Eighth Street on Monday. Heavy rainfall up to 8 inches over the past several days has increased the threat of landslides in Western Washington, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch also has been issued until 4 p.m. Friday for portions of northwest and west central Washington, including Clallam and Jefferson counties. Sharp rises in rivers, especially those flowing off the Olympics and Cascades, are expected, the National Weather Service said. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Atmospheric river

Sue Bahl walks with an umbrella on West Eighth Street on Monday. Heavy rainfall up to 8 inches…

Santa greets well wishers who showed up at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Saturday to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree. About four hundred fans of all ages turned out for the annual event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Community celebration

Santa greets well wishers who showed up at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Saturday to witness the…

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WSDOT updates highway projects

Hood Canal work expected in spring

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Jefferson County is expected to make cuts to staff, services

$5.2M deficit brought down to $1.1M; vote expected on Dec. 22

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Wreaths Across America tribute slated for Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will honor veterans interred…

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Body found in Bogachiel River likely missing fisherman

FORKS — A body recovered from the Bogachiel River this weekend is likely that of a fisherman who…

Sequim’s 2026 budget is about 11 percent less than this year with fewer capital projects and a new cap on municipal funding. Staffing will increase by 1.1 full-time-equivalent employees following retirements, position changes and new hires. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim approves $51.6M budget

Utility increases to continue for five years

Santa Claus, the Grinch and career and volunteers with Clallam County Fire District 3, IAFF Local 2933 and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will accept food and toy donations this week as part of Santa’s Toy and Food Fire Brigade in Sequim. The food and toy drive will end on Friday at Sequim Walmart with donations accepted from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Santa arriving to hand out candy canes and take photos from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Toys, food to highlight Sequim Santa Brigade

Program will culminate Friday with booth at Walmart location

Sequim Museum volunteers Bob Stipe, Scott Stipe and executive director Judy Reandeau Stipe stand with Dan Bujok, VFW district commander, and Ken Bearly, Carlsborg 4760 post commander, at the museum’s Veterans Monument. It’s recently been refurbished and organizers welcome past and present veterans and their family members to apply for a tile to be placed on the east side of the wall. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Museum seeks veterans to add tiles to monument wall

Rededication ceremony tentatively set for early 2026

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Weekly flight operations scheduled

COUPEVILLE — There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey…

Denny Bellow, left, waves as he departs the Sequim Food Bank to collect food as part of the 15th annual Cranksgiving event on Nov. 22. Cranksgiving drew a record 84 cyclists and resulted in donations to the Sequim Food Bank of more than $6,400 and more than 2,000 pounds of food, Executive Director Andra Smith said. The event was open to riders of all ages and involves swag and prizes donated by local merchants and national bicycle brands. Over the years, it has brought in more than 10 tons of food and more than $27,000 in donations, with participants purchasing food from along Washington Street. (Monica Berkseth/For Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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A record-setting Cranksgiving

Annual event benefiting Sequim Food Bank sees highest number of riders

Aaliyah Clark of Poulsbo (378) and Monica Castleberry of Lacey (21) lead a young runner at the start of the Jamestown S'Klallam Glow Run in Blyn late Saturday afternoon. The race had a record-breaking 900 participants this year. (Michael Dashiell/Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe)

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RUN THE PENINSULA: Record-setting crowd at Jamestown Glow Run

BLYN — A record-setting huge crowd of nearly 900 people ran in the annual Jamestown S’Klallam Glow Run…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m.…

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall.

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US Rep. Randall speaks on House floor about insurance

Example of fictional family shows premium increase of more than 1,000 percent

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Spending patterns led to pool audit

Office identifies $33K in unsupported payments