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Wreathes, personal notes and flowers adorn the fence outside the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Tuesday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire last week. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Rebuilding Port Angeles’ Dream Playground could start as early as this summer

As donations pour in, supplies, availability will remain hurdles

Crime & Justice

Juvenile, 14, charged with first-degree arson in park fire

Arraignment set in January

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members help students ride the bus in September while helping direct traffic for parents at drop-off/pick-up for the K-2, 3-5 reconfiguration of Greywolf and Helen Haller elementary schools. Sequim School District officials have started conversations to consider changing bus routes to improve attendance and behavior, among other things. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim schools consider two-tiered bus system

Secondary students could start later in day

Santa Claus, portrayed by Stephen Rosales, greets Paisley Schroeder, 2, and Deb Bemm at a Christmas lunch in Sequim on Monday at the Carroll C. Kendall Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. The annual lunch is hosted by the Khela family of Sequim which began hosting a community meal on Christmas 10 years ago as a way of giving back to the community. This year 20 turkeys and 10 hams were cooked to feed what’s estimated to be about 400 people. Children were able to choose up to four gifts, donated to the event by community members and the local branch of Toys for Tots. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

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Holiday greetings

Santa Claus, portrayed by Stephen Rosales, greets Paisley Schroeder, 2, and Deb Bemm at a Christmas lunch in…

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Port Angeles launches webpage, survey for short-term rentals

City seeks feedback on proposed regulations

Frontier Dermatology opened its clinic at 565 Eureka Way in Sequim on Dec. 7. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Business

Frontier Dermatology opens new clinic to fill void in Sequim

Patient care includes acne, warts, psoriasis, eczema and cancer

Todd Mielke.

News

Administrator explains county government

Counties aren’t easy to run, Mielke says

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, towering above the intersection at First and Laurel streets, will remain illuminated through the holiday season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Merry Christmas

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza…

Kirsten Williams, left, was one of three Port Angeles School Board members sworn in by Clallam County Superior Court Judge Simon Barnhart on Dec. 14. Stan Williams (no relation) and Sandy Long also took the oath at the board’s meeting. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Education

Hamilton Elementary School wins top award

Port Angeles School District board members sworn in

News

Peninsula College Board of Trustees recognizes foundation president

Foundation has raised nearly $6 million and started new campaign

From left, Ted Krysinski, Jordan Pollock, Steve Craig, Andy Schmucker, Max Plattner and Rolf Schumann work at the Wooden Boat Festival circa 1996. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

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East Jefferson ‘EMS legend’ praised after retirement

Lead roles taken during 33 years of service

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Quake epicenter west of Quilcene

QUILCENE — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake 3.7 miles west of Quilcene rattled homes early Christmas Eve, according to…

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Limited snow hampers winter sports at Hurricane Ridge

Warmer weather is melting snow across Pacific Northwest

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News The McKenzie family, Ian, Lori and son Joshua, at home in Port Townsend on Thursday.

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Home Fund helps family with large medical bill

Pre-Christmas total donations up to $98,528

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of the Salvation Army of Port Angeles during Friday's pre-Christmas lunch at the corps facility. The meal included a clothing giveaway and gifts for participants. For information about free comunnity meals planned on Christmas Day, see Page A?

Arts & Entertainment

Holiday cheer

Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of…

News

Donations grow for Dream Playground rebuild

Businesses contibuting to fundraising efforts

An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Volunteers, donations pour in for Dream Playground rebuild

Businesses also pledge their help through proceeds

Crime & Justice

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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