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Work begins on shuttered Lincoln Theater in Port Angeles

Work begins on shuttered Lincoln Theater in Port Angeles

Ambitious restaurateur Jake Oppelt’s plans to revive the shuttered Lincoln Theater as a performance venue are coming to life more than two… Continue reading

Work begins on shuttered Lincoln Theater in Port Angeles
Community trees lit up for the holidays in Sequim, Port Angeles

Community trees lit up for the holidays in Sequim, Port Angeles

Santa officiated at community tree lightings in Port Angeles and Sequim after festivities heralding in the holiday season Saturday. In Port Angeles, activities downtown began… Continue reading

Community trees lit up for the holidays in Sequim, Port Angeles
The Carlsborg crunch: Businesses see tough times through sewer project

The Carlsborg crunch: Businesses see tough times through sewer project

Grinning and bearing the impact of the Carlsborg sewer project has been tough for many locals. Business owners along U.S. Highway 101 saw… Continue reading

The Carlsborg crunch: Businesses see tough times through sewer project

Landslide blocks East Quilcene Road, takes out power lines

A landslide about 4 miles east of Quilcene blocked East Quilcene Road in both directions Saturday and took out power lines, leaving more… Continue reading

Holiday lights vandalized in downtown Port Angeles

The Olympic Kiwanis Club encourages the public to be vigilant after 34 holiday light strings on poles and trees in the Port… Continue reading

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula

Sales on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday were brisk across the North Olympic Peninsula this year, said business owners. Since 1932, Black Friday has… Continue reading

Shopping season starts with a bustle on Peninsula

Clallam County Toys for Tots collection sites open

The 2016 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is underway, and Clallam County collection sites for toy donations are staffed by staffed by volunteers.… Continue reading

Hoquiam eyes key permit for oil terminal

As the small city of Hoquiam considers a key permit for a proposed terminal that would move… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016
  • By Associated Press
This chocolate cake with lemon icing Hansen felt was apropos for her book’s cover.

Sequim woman’s short stories delve into ‘slices of life’

More than a dozen years ago, Heidi Hansen was itching to move from California but… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016
  • By Patricia Morrison Coate Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
This chocolate cake with lemon icing Hansen felt was apropos for her book’s cover.
Tommy Ross Jr.

Man accused in 38-year-old murder gets new attorney

A man accused of strangling a Port Angeles woman to death more than 38 years ago has a new attorney. Tommy Ross… Continue reading

Tommy Ross Jr.
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Ski bus registration set in Port Townsend … and other events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Ski bus registration set in Port Townsend … and other events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula

Registration will be held Saturday for the annual Snow Sports program sponsored by the… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Ski bus registration set in Port Townsend … and other events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula
Peninsula Home Fund kicks off fundraising campaign
Peninsula Home Fund kicks off fundraising campaign
From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles

From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles

Cheri Knotts stood in line for 40 minutes before reaching the food at the record-breaking Thanksgiving dinner in the gym at Queen… Continue reading

From the rich to the homeless, Thanksgiving feast attracts 1,903 in Port Angeles
Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday

Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday

Downtown holiday shoppers will have unobstructed access to Port Angeles businesses Friday on one of the busiest gift-buying days of the year… Continue reading

Port Angeles tree project to be on hold Friday
Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys

Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys

It is never a good thing to see red-and-blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror —… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2016
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Forks officer stops drivers — to give them turkeys
Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down

Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down

Anderson Lake is open for fishing. The state Department of Fish &Wildlife has extended the fishing season at the lake between Port… Continue reading

Anderson Lake open for fishing with new year-round schedule in place; toxins down
Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade

Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade

Sequim could see improvements and an expansion to its skate park if a new nonprofit reaches its goal of raising $700,000, organizers said.… Continue reading

Nonprofit seeks $700,000 for Sequim skate park upgrade
Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand

Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand

Since forming in March, the Clallam County Hoarding Task Force has helped four disabled senior citizens clean up their homes in Clallam… Continue reading

Clallam hoarding task force gives neighbors a hand
‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

More than 60 volunteers came out on a windy Thursday to provide a community Thanksgiving feast at the Tri-Area Community Center. From noon… Continue reading

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

Peninsula stores entice shoppers after Thanksgiving

Shoppers and merchants of the North Olympic Peninsula are raring for the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping rush. Retailers from Port Townsend to the… Continue reading