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Services could be impacted by closure

Essential workers won’t get paid in shutdown

A now-deceased male cougar was confirmed by Panthera and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff to have been infected with Avian influenza on the Olympic Peninsula. (Powell Jones/Panthera)

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Two cougars infected with bird flu die

Risk of human infection still low, CDC says

Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles designated Thursday dress up like a candy cane day. Back row, from left to right, they are: Wyatt Farman, Ari Ownby, Tayo Murdach, Chloe Brabant, Peyton Underwood, Lola Dixon, River Stella (in wheelchair), Fenja Garling, Tegan Brabant, Odessa Glaude, Eastyn Schmeddinger-Schneder. Front row: Ellie Schneddinger-Schneder, Cypress Crear, Bryn Christiansen and Evelyn Shrout. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Dress like a candy cane

Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles designated Thursday dress up like a candy cane day. Back row, from…

It is shocking to still have flowers blooming on dahlias Dec. 20, and perplexing for daylilies to be in flower at the end of the year. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News) 

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: A merry blooming Christmas on the Peninsula

BEHOLD, BEAUTIFUL DAHLIAS and daylilies during dreary damp December days — how delightful! That is absolutely correct!

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson commissioners to meet on Monday

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Sunday program set for OUUF

PORT ANGELES — Joseph Bednarik will present “The Ancient Genius of Firelight and Darkness” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Property purchase intended for housing

Port Angeles envisions 18 to 40 residents

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Days of More Light” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

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Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Days of More Light” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Hear the voices of angels at Christmas

DO YOU BELIEVE in angels?

Arts & Entertainment

Winter solstice events slated this weekend

Winter solstice events, stage performances and live music highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Dennis Bauer gets emotional while testifying at his triple murder trial in January 2022. His conviction was overturned by the state Court of Appeals and remanded back to Clallam County. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

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Appeals court overturns murder conviction

Three-judge panel rules Bauer did not receive fair trial

Many colorful Christmas lights that adorn sailboats reflect in the calm waters at Port Angeles Boat Haven. The weather forecast predicts high temperature in the low 50s across the Peninsula this weekend with an increased chance for showers on Saturday and Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Christmas reflection

Many colorful Christmas lights that adorn sailboats reflect in the calm waters at Port Angeles Boat Haven. The…

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Clallam identifies steps for coroner conundrum

Judge may take role as state law changes Jan. 1

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PA to charge vacant, disconnected properties a base rate for utilities

Goal is more equitable structure, council says

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Port Angeles Education Foundation awards $70K in grants

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Education Foundation has awarded SPICE grants totaling $70,830 to educators throughout the…

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Shellfish harvesting partially reopens

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Environmental Health has partially lifted its closure of shellfish harvesting from Discovery Bay,…

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UPDATE: State Highway 112 reopens near Pysht River

PORT ANGELES — State Highway 112 near Pysht River has been reopened after a storm earlier this week.

Opinion

PAT NEAL: The perfect Christmas gift

BY NOW, I’M pretty sure we’ve all had it up to here with those phony Christmas letters some…

Business

Joshua’s Restaurant to celebrate anniversary

PORT ANGELES — Kathi and Bruce Habenicht will celebrate their first anniversary as restaurant owners on Saturday.

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Hurricane Ridge could get $80M for new day lodge

Package included in disaster aid