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Thea Bey of Port Angeles watches as her dog, Thuja, tries to retrieve a stick from incoming waves on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles and her other dogs, Williwaw, center, and Lollie look on during Saturday’s king tide on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The astronomical high tide in Port Angeles on Saturday was 8.98 feet, prompting coastal flood advisories for most shorelines in Northwest Washington. The highest king tide on the North Olympic Peninsula was a predicted 10.9 feet Friday and Saturday at La Push. Port Townsend’s highest tide was on Christmas Day with an estimated 9.9 feet. High tides at Dungeness were 8.8 feet throughout the holiday weekend and including today. King tides will be seen again on the Peninsula beginning Jan. 21. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

King tide

Thea Bey of Port Angeles watches as her dog, Thuja, tries to retrieve a stick from incoming waves on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles and… Continue reading

Thea Bey of Port Angeles watches as her dog, Thuja, tries to retrieve a stick from incoming waves on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles and her other dogs, Williwaw, center, and Lollie look on during Saturday’s king tide on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The astronomical high tide in Port Angeles on Saturday was 8.98 feet, prompting coastal flood advisories for most shorelines in Northwest Washington. The highest king tide on the North Olympic Peninsula was a predicted 10.9 feet Friday and Saturday at La Push. Port Townsend’s highest tide was on Christmas Day with an estimated 9.9 feet. High tides at Dungeness were 8.8 feet throughout the holiday weekend and including today. King tides will be seen again on the Peninsula beginning Jan. 21. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Barb Maynes, a member of First United Methodist Church in Port Angeles, breaks up ice on the sidewalk on the Laurel Street side of the church on Saturday. Warming temperatures and rain were helping to melt nearly a foot of snow that had fallen earlier in the week, but remaining accumulated ice required physical attention in many locations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula escapes worst of winter storm

Heavy rain, high wind forecast for this week

Barb Maynes, a member of First United Methodist Church in Port Angeles, breaks up ice on the sidewalk on the Laurel Street side of the church on Saturday. Warming temperatures and rain were helping to melt nearly a foot of snow that had fallen earlier in the week, but remaining accumulated ice required physical attention in many locations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Decorated trees and bushes light up the night on the grounds of 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Scenic lights

Trees wrapped with strings of lights on the south campus of the Jamestown S’Klallan tribal center make up part of a display of nearly 3.5… Continue reading

Decorated trees and bushes light up the night on the grounds of 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Pa boys basketblal

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles drops first game of the season to Foss of Tacoma

Falcons shoot past Riders 68-61

Pa boys basketblal
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Donors epitomize the spirit of the season

Peninsula Home Fund grows

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Meets at noon on Wednesdays at Asian Buffet, 1940 E. First St. #160 (Port Angeles Plaza) in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Flu kills 2 more on North Olympic Peninsula

Health officer: Strain seen in emergency rooms

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News After days of frozen streets and sidewalks the downtown Port Townsend business district is covered with slush and puddles after an overnight rain on Thursday and Friday morning. The temperature climbed to 37 degrees at mid-day Friday.

Minimal disruptions as ice, snow begin to melt

Rain forecast for holiday weekend

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News After days of frozen streets and sidewalks the downtown Port Townsend business district is covered with slush and puddles after an overnight rain on Thursday and Friday morning. The temperature climbed to 37 degrees at mid-day Friday.

PDN available online only on Monday

The U.S. Postal Service is taking Monday as its Christmas Day holiday so the Peninsula Daily News will not be printed on paper or delivered… Continue reading

Outgoing Clallam County commissioner to be honored

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, left, takes a punt return from deep in Roughrider territory for a second quarter touchdown against Kingston as teammate Blake Sohlberg follows behind on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

ALL-PENINSULA FOOTBALL MVP: Port Angeles junior Jason Hawes is in the center of it all

Players from PA, Sequim, East Jefferson, Forks, Neah Bay and Quilcene

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, left, takes a punt return from deep in Roughrider territory for a second quarter touchdown against Kingston as teammate Blake Sohlberg follows behind on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

Brinnon man jailed after assault report

A Brinnon man is in custody in the Jefferson County Jail for investigation of second-degree assault, unlawful possession of a firearm and a… Continue reading

Camp David Jr. gets new park fees

Director: ‘Still the best value in area’

Clallam County changes fees for several facilities

In addition to Camp David Jr., other Clallam County Park and Recreation facilities will see fee increases and changes to how the… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue chief: Funding fulfills a big need

Grant to help those who need services

Entertainment offered on Peninsula

Entertainment is offered on Christmas weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Winter Ice Village offers ice skating daily through Jan. 2 at 121 W.… Continue reading

Pedestrians make their way along an icy stretch of First Street in downtown Port Angeles on a sub-freezing Thursday afternoon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Freezing followed by flooding expected as weather changes

Peninsula roads could be especially hazardous today

Pedestrians make their way along an icy stretch of First Street in downtown Port Angeles on a sub-freezing Thursday afternoon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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POINT OF VIEW: The lady who taught me to appreciate life

SOMETIMES WE MEET a person who completely changes our lives. I met such a person when I was in my early 20s … a time… Continue reading

  • Dec 23, 2022
  • By Cree Coulson
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Port Angeles Hardwoods donates to Field Hall

Wood trim to be installed in downtown theater

Refuge from the cold in Clallam County

Shelters and warming centers are offered in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks in Clallam County. • Serenity House’s adult shelter at 2321 W. 18th St.,… Continue reading