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Gardens around the Peninsula, especially at higher elevations, are peeking out from under snow.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Snow makes for winter workload

WELL, THAT DANG groundhog sure was a smart aleck varmint. It truly is still winter!

Ken Seifer prepares to climb into the saddle of Bob, a horse who  was traumatized by a farrier. After working with Seifer, Bob can now stand quietly and calmly while his hooves are tended. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

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HORSEPLAY: Trainer teaches horses to trust human companions

HORSE TRAINERS NEED to become the center of the universe — and respected by — the horses they…

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Many restaraunts reopening indoor dining today

Others waiting until later in the week; take-out still an option

Richard Maxwell stretches before his Friday workout at the Port Townsend Athletic Club, which is about to double its capacity as North Olympic Peninsula gyms move into Phase 2 of the state's economic recovery plan. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

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Restrictions eased for workout facilities

It’s about to get easier to work out or join a yoga class. Movies on the big screen,…

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Candle chandelier cause of Forks fire

FORKS — An early-morning West End fire began when a chandelier candle dropped on a recliner, activating a…

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District 24 telephone town hall set for Monday

The District 24 contingent will host a telephone town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.

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Forks Best of Awards presented

Rod Fleck named Citizen of the Year

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Health officer: New COVID case numbers down, but don’t relax yet

PORT ANGELES — New COVID-19 cases on the North Olympic Peninsula continue to remain few, but Jefferson County…

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U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Melinda McCoy makes her rounds on North Laurel Street in a snow-covered downtown Port Angeles on Saturday morning after several inches of snow blanketed the area  Friday night and into Saturday.

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Snow blankets Peninsula; storm expected to turn slushy today

Snowfall depth varies greatly across Clallam, Jefferson counties

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Board of Health to hear about vaccinations

The Clallam County Board of Health commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 vaccinations when they meet at…

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Good news about COVID-19 but wait to lower guard

Peninsula counties leaders in vaccinations

Members of the Community Emergency Response Team talk with patients at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Feb. 4. The dose 2 clinic scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled because of expected inclement weather. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

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Vaccination clinics canceled this weekend in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks

Vaccination clinics in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks have been canceled this weekend because of expected snow and…

Sequim city manager Charlie Bush’s final day with the municipality is Feb. 13. (Photo courtesy of City of Sequim)

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Bush’s last day as Sequim city manager is today

Some call for mayor to step down; others defend Armacost

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Rayonier site cleanup plan upgraded

Toxic soil will still remain

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Sequim School District tells of complaints against administrators

Gender discrimination, sexual harassment alleged

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Sequim city council member talks about town’s image

SEQUIM — Sequim Council member Brandon Janisse brought up concerns about Sequim’s recent reputation during the last council…

City of Sequim staff will begin negotiations to bring a fireworks show to Carrie Blake Community Park on Independence Day. In non-pandemic years, Sequim hosts fireworks each May for the Sequim Irrigation Festival Logging Show, as seen here in 2018. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file photo

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Sequim in negotiations for holiday show

Contingency plan allows for other dates if pandemic persists

A 1978 photo taken by Esther Webster’s longtime friend Gunnar Fagerlund shows the artist at work in her home. The same room now houses a gallery where her work will be exhibited later this month. Submitted photo

Arts & Entertainment

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center spotlights life, work of Esther Webster

PORT ANGELES — Local history and award-winning art are on display starting Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine…

Business

Hairston named administrator and CEO of Bonneville Power Administration

WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy has named John Hairston as administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power…

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Together We Read book club online

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System has partnered with the Together We Read online book club…