Sula Adams, 4, hands Santa a candy cane during Santa’s visit to Port Townsend. Santa made an early visit on Saturday to hear children’s Christmas wishes and to light the community tree at Haller Fountain. Sitting next to Santa is Sula’s grandma Christi and her mom Corrine is on the right. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Christmas wishes

Sula Adams, 4, hands Santa a candy cane during Santa’s visit to Port Townsend. Santa made an early visit on Saturday to hear children’s Christmas… Continue reading

 

‘Perfect storm’ affecting housing

Energy codes, wages driving up costs

 

Ben Veghte, director of the Washington Cares Fund at the state Department of Social and Health Services.

WA Cares can provide long-term insurance benefits, director says

Program funded by payroll tax can be used for up to $36,500

 

“Fractal Phase,” dancing with various lights, highlighted the Wintertide Festival of Lights on Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. A large gathering of people cool temperatures to see lights, entertainment, consume food and get a chance to buy Christmas gifts. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Festival of Lights

“Fractal Phase,” dancing with various lights, highlighted the Wintertide Festival of Lights on Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. A large gathering of… Continue reading

“Fractal Phase,” dancing with various lights, highlighted the Wintertide Festival of Lights on Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. A large gathering of people cool temperatures to see lights, entertainment, consume food and get a chance to buy Christmas gifts. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Four people injured in crash at R Corner

A Port Angeles woman was flown to a Seattle hospital and three others were transported to Olympic Medical Center after a two-car… Continue reading

Derek Kilmer.

Kilmer’s final speech in Congress includes Port Angeles, Olympic Peninsula

Congressman continues practice of writing letter to his children

Derek Kilmer.
Santa, played by Alexis Smith, a Lake Crescent Lodge employee, wonders why Zoey Doud, 3, of Port Angeles thinks the big present under the tree is for her. Santa turned on the outdoor lights at the lodge on Saturday then sat down by the fireplace to visit with the many children who came to the festivities. Entertainment was provided by the holiday songs of the Grand Olympic Chorus. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Lighting up the Lodge

Santa, played by Alexis Smith, a Lake Crescent Lodge employee, wonders why Zoey Doud, 3, of Port Angeles thinks the big present under the tree… Continue reading

Santa, played by Alexis Smith, a Lake Crescent Lodge employee, wonders why Zoey Doud, 3, of Port Angeles thinks the big present under the tree is for her. Santa turned on the outdoor lights at the lodge on Saturday then sat down by the fireplace to visit with the many children who came to the festivities. Entertainment was provided by the holiday songs of the Grand Olympic Chorus. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

McKinley reimbursed for energy efficiencies

Updates happened before mill’s closure

Peninsula College tuition to rise 3.3 percent

Increase to add about $54 per quarter, institution says

Woman airlifted to hospital after collision on Highway 101

A Quilcene woman was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a two-car collision south of Mount Walker. Ashley R. Barrow, 34, was driving… Continue reading

Wreaths Across America set for Saturday

The Michael Trebert chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate Wreaths Across America at 9 a.m. Saturday. The ceremony… Continue reading

WSDOT still cleaning up after bomb cyclone

Transportation budget faces uncertainty in coming state session

Sequim passes its 2025 budget

Capital projects include expanded utilities

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured professional-grade lights to last several years and will work to brighten the downtown area for the holiday season. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday spirit

Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured… Continue reading

Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured professional-grade lights to last several years and will work to brighten the downtown area for the holiday season. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Mauro recognized by city management association

John Mauro has been recognized by the Washington City Management Association with its 2024 Award for Management Excellence. Mauro, the city manager… Continue reading

Overnight lane closures to start Sunday on US Highway 101

Contractor crews will close lanes overnight on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles during the next two weeks. The lanes will… Continue reading

From left to right, donors Ann Soule and Dave Shreffler, Clallam County commissioner Randy Johnson, Peninsula Behavioral Health (PBH) CEO Wendy Sisk, PBH Board President Dave Arand and Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West break ground for PBH’s new housing project, North View. Once completed next December, North View will have 36 units available to provide permanent, supportive housing for those who have experienced chronic homelessness. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula Behavioral Health breaks ground on 36-unit housing project

North View to serve those chronically homeless

From left to right, donors Ann Soule and Dave Shreffler, Clallam County commissioner Randy Johnson, Peninsula Behavioral Health (PBH) CEO Wendy Sisk, PBH Board President Dave Arand and Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West break ground for PBH’s new housing project, North View. Once completed next December, North View will have 36 units available to provide permanent, supportive housing for those who have experienced chronic homelessness. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider potential partnerships with other health organizations to help the hospital’s long-term viability. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Center to explore outside partnership

Process to explore long-term viability

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider potential partnerships with other health organizations to help the hospital’s long-term viability. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)