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From left are Olympic Peninsula Humane Society board directors Linda Crow, Becky Upton, Nancy Booth and Carol Johnson, and Bill Koenig Jr. of Koenig Subaru. (Vivian Elvis Hansen/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society’s pet adoption event called a success

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society has declared its joint “Share the Love” event a success. Twelve dogs and cats — for a total… Continue reading

From left are Olympic Peninsula Humane Society board directors Linda Crow, Becky Upton, Nancy Booth and Carol Johnson, and Bill Koenig Jr. of Koenig Subaru. (Vivian Elvis Hansen/Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family

Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family

For Lynette and Ken Schauer, the idea of family is bigger than themselves. They consider the entire community to be their family.… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund: A whole lot of love to go around for Schauer family
PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Learning to trim hoofs is essential skill

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Learning to trim hoofs is essential skill

JUST AS IT’S often said that knowledge is power, learning a new skill can be just so empowering. Hiring a farrier to trim and shoe… Continue reading

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Learning to trim hoofs is essential skill
PENINSULA KITCHEN: Roasted Brussels sprouts make for healthful snack

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Roasted Brussels sprouts make for healthful snack

BRUSSELS SPROUTS DO well in this cold, dark season of the nearly solstice. Just like the farmers who tend them, they are intrepid. A cold,… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Roasted Brussels sprouts make for healthful snack

Port Angeles man pleads not guilty to charges after standoff

A Port Angeles man involved in a five-hour standoff with police Nov. 19 pleaded not guilty last week to malicious mischief-domestic violence… Continue reading

Sequim City Band plans holiday season

After a recent concert that featured Five Star Brass, a brass quintet of the Navy Band Northwest, the Sequim City Band is taking… Continue reading

Sasquatch symposium to promote cultural exchange

Sasquatch symposium to promote cultural exchange

Striking brown eyes set atop a Roman nose and underscored by a heavy jaw peered back at Judy Carroll, she recalled of… Continue reading

Sasquatch symposium to promote cultural exchange
Snowboarders use a rope tow at Hurricane Ridge in 2016. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge Road open Friday through Sunday

The road to Hurricane Ridge is scheduled to open Friday… Continue reading

Snowboarders use a rope tow at Hurricane Ridge in 2016. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans

Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans

A unanimous Port Angeles City Council has agreed to consider options for improved safety barriers to help prevent suicides at the Eighth… Continue reading

Port Angeles council votes to add safety barrier on bridges to plans
Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move

Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move

After three years, it’s time to take down the vacancy sign at William R. Fairchild International Airport’s terminal building, Port of Port… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles approves changes at terminal; Rite Bros. Aviation to move
Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house

Bail was set for Gary Lee Blanton, Sr. at $150,000 Monday jailed after he allegedly fired a .44 Magnum handgun into a… Continue reading

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly firing weapon into neighbor’s house
Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge

Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge

A montage of photos and videos depicting Ashley Ann Wishart’s abbreviated life ended Friday night with stark finality at Dungeness Community Church. For… Continue reading

Mourners celebrate short life; pastor talks of choices in death of teen who jumped from bridge
Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides

Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides

Every night since Monday morning, when 15-year-old Ashley Wishart flung herself off the Valley Creek bridge, Siouxzie Hinton has joined other residents… Continue reading

Group on Port Angeles bridges calls for higher fences to prevent suicides
Hoh Tribe buying property in Forks; feasibility study will help determine uses of buildings

Hoh Tribe buying property in Forks; feasibility study will help determine uses of buildings

The Hoh Tribe is increasing its presence in Forks as a property owner. The tribe recently completed the fourth of four building and… Continue reading

Hoh Tribe buying property in Forks; feasibility study will help determine uses of buildings

Injuries said not serious after three-vehicle wreck on Highway 101 near Blyn

Two people were taken to a hospital for precautionary care after a three-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 101 west of 7 Cedars Casino.… Continue reading

Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores

Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores

Retailers in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks had turkey on their mind Wednesday but today and Saturday on their calendars. They were… Continue reading

Retailers ready for shoppers; today, Saturday promise to be big days for area stores
Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles

Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles

The preparation began long before volunteers arrived in the kitchen at 5:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. And the effects will be felt long… Continue reading

Queen of Angels feast serves more than 1,980 in Port Angeles
Holidays kick off with events across Peninsula

Holidays kick off with events across Peninsula

Freeze the turkey and untangle the string lights. If weekend happenings across the North Olympic Peninsula are any indication, it’s that time of year. Olympic… Continue reading

Holidays kick off with events across Peninsula

Port Angeles expands skate park use; scooters, BMX bikes, roller blades welcome

It is no longer a violation of city code to ride a scooter or BMX bike at the Port Angeles Skate Park.… Continue reading

Girl Scouts help remodel children’s space in Sequim police station

Girl Scouts help remodel children’s space in Sequim police station

One nook of the Sequim Police Department is more child-friendly thanks to the efforts of some hardworking Girl Scouts. Earlier this fall, members… Continue reading

Girl Scouts help remodel children’s space in Sequim police station