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Library crew members Judith Bows, left, and Suzy Elbow marvel at the Uptown Gingerbread Contest entries at the Port Townsend Library. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Gingerbread house construction under way at libraries

Categories include Most Creative, Most Literary

Library crew members Judith Bows, left, and Suzy Elbow marvel at the Uptown Gingerbread Contest entries at the Port Townsend Library. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge could get $80M for new day lodge

Package included in disaster aid

Man who died in three-car collision identified

A 92-year-old man who died following a three-car collision last week has been identified. Ritchie L. Irish of Brinnon was traveling southbound… Continue reading

Lazy J Tree Farm owner Steve Johnson has lived his whole life on the farm and says he likes to tell people, “I have the same telephone number I was born with.” In the distance, people unload yard waste to be chopped into mulch or turned into compost. Christmas trees are received free of charge, regardless of where they were purchased. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Lazy J Tree Farm owner Steve Johnson has lived his whole life on the farm and says he likes to tell people, “I have the same telephone number I was born with.” In the distance, people unload yard waste to be chopped into mulch or turned into compost. Christmas trees are received free of charge, regardless of where they were purchased. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Chief Criminal Deputy Amy Bundy shops with a child during the Shop with a Hero event on Dec. 7. (Jesse Major)

Shop with a Hero spreads Christmas joy

About 150 children experience event with many first responders

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Chief Criminal Deputy Amy Bundy shops with a child during the Shop with a Hero event on Dec. 7. (Jesse Major)
A kite-boarder takes his board into the storm-tossed waters of Port Townsend Bay at Fort Worden State Park during a sunbreak on Saturday, while a rainbow forms over the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Wave rider in Port Townsend Bay

A kiteboarder takes his board into the storm-tossed waters of Port Townsend Bay at Fort Worden State Park during a sunbreak on Saturday, while a… Continue reading

A kite-boarder takes his board into the storm-tossed waters of Port Townsend Bay at Fort Worden State Park during a sunbreak on Saturday, while a rainbow forms over the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

First Fed awards $300,000 in grants to nonprofits

Awards to fund programs, facilities in many areas

January trial set for men charged with burglary at AM/PM in Carlsborg

Men allegedly assaulted AM/PM employee during October incident

Helen Haller Elementary, mostly built in the 1970s, would be replaced with a new school if voters approve a bond proposal from Sequim School District in February. The proposal also includes new instructional wings at Sequim High School, a cafeteria at Greywolf Elementary, a new athletic stadium, new transit center and various safety improvements. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim to ask for bond, EPO levy

Elementary building, classrooms proposed

Helen Haller Elementary, mostly built in the 1970s, would be replaced with a new school if voters approve a bond proposal from Sequim School District in February. The proposal also includes new instructional wings at Sequim High School, a cafeteria at Greywolf Elementary, a new athletic stadium, new transit center and various safety improvements. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Clallam jail part of nursing partners

First 10 Peninsula College students complete shadow experience

Garrett Jones, left, and John Blomgren plan community events at Port Townsend’s Imprint Bookshop, which they have just purchased. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

New owners plan events, expansion at Imprint Bookshop

After taking over Nov. 1, couple celebrates location’s 50-year anniversary

Garrett Jones, left, and John Blomgren plan community events at Port Townsend’s Imprint Bookshop, which they have just purchased. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Tribe CEO: Home Fund one of best ways to help

Contributions can be made to for community grants this spring

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One dies, another in critical condition after three-car collision

One man died and another was flown to a Seattle hospital following a collision that involved three vehicles, the State Patrol said.… Continue reading

Every morning at 6, six local men are on the racquetball courts of the Port Angeles YMCA. The players — from left, Henry Pimentel, 70, Roy Gotham, 79, Carl Gay, 74, Todd German, 58, Frank Burke, 76, and Jerry Allen, 69 — say the friendly games are good for cardio and camaraderie. Gotham and Gay have been playing together for more than 40 years. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Cardio and camaraderie: Group meets weekdays for racquetball

Two ‘originals’ have been playing for 40-plus years

Every morning at 6, six local men are on the racquetball courts of the Port Angeles YMCA. The players — from left, Henry Pimentel, 70, Roy Gotham, 79, Carl Gay, 74, Todd German, 58, Frank Burke, 76, and Jerry Allen, 69 — say the friendly games are good for cardio and camaraderie. Gotham and Gay have been playing together for more than 40 years. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County passes balanced budget

Commissioners expect some jobs to be open part of year

Clallam reduces with 7% exercise

Departments pare down $4.2M deficit

Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Phoenix Rising to close after 38 years

Proprietor plans to move to Sri Lanka, open an orphanage

Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

Student aid now simplified process

Fewer questions on federal application

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.