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Juvenile’s bail set; in court Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — The juvenile male arrested Wednesday morning shortly after a fire destroyed the Dream Playground in…

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Clallam, Jefferson counties named as finalist for $50 million grant

Investment would spur workforce development

Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Flood waters to be removed at Port Angeles’ Shane Park

Drainage issues lead to rainwater collecting, Public Works official says

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Active returns home after patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

Crew aids fishermen, detains alleged drug smugglers

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Many ready to help rebuild community icon

Insurance, donation details unclear

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Felony charges filed in drive-by shootings

Port Angeles man faces possible 10 years in prison

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Donations taken for Dream Playground rebuild

PORT ANGELES — The Dream Playground Foundation is taking donations to rebuild the playground that burned down on…

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver, left, and Library Manager of Youth & Outreach Services Emily Bufford marvel at the dozens of entries in the library’s Uptown Gingerbread Contest. Voting ended Monday and winners of the all-edible competition will be announced Friday. At the Jefferson County Library, 31 gingerbread houses — 18 from youth — were entered into the Home for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Making Contest. The deadline to vote in that contest is 5 p.m. today. Winners in both contests will be announced on Friday. Houses are on display at the Port Townsend Library at 1220 Lawrence St. and the Jefferson County Library at 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

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Gingerbread housing

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver, left, and Library Manager of Youth & Outreach Services Emily Bufford…

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State sets aside 2,000 acres of forestland

Controversial Power Plant sale is canceled

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More than $2.7 million proposed for transition in governor’s office

Preparation for newly elected requires about half-year, large budget

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Nichols: Case clearance, data are goals for 2024

Prosecuting attorney says new staff will help

Assistant Fire Chief Mike Sanders walks past the burnt remains of a play structure at the Dream Playground on Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Well-loved amenity reduced to rubble

Port Angeles police investigating blaze as arson

The Port Angeles Boat Haven is all aglow with holiday lights on various boats. Temperatures on the North Olympic Peninsula are forecast to be in the mid- to upper 40s this week with overnight lows dipping into the upper 30s. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Holiday reflections

The Port Angeles Boat Haven is all aglow with holiday lights on various boats. Temperatures on the North…

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Tribal library to open in 2024

Museum exhibits also feature theater

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Jefferson County Commissioners approve review for taxing district

Healthier Together Initiative could raise funds for new pool

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Sequim approves city budget with bridge, street work

Utility rates continue 3 percent increase plan

Butch Zaharias, a captain and division chief with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), checks in on drivers and fellow CERT members in festive garb during the Family Holiday Meal Bag distribution in Sequim’s Carrie Blake Park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim event hands out 1,200 holiday meals

Volunteers gather at Carrie Blake Community Park

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Habitat hires for Port Hadlock project

Two firms needed for housing effort

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Man held in jail for discharging weapon

Sheriff’s office investigating shooting

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Ballot measure would help police with pursuits

OLYMPIA — Police in Washington state would gain more leeway to pursue suspected criminals under an initiative supporters…