Peninsula ablaze with lights for the holidays

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Peninsula ablaze with lights for the holidays

BLYN — Millions of Christmas lights twinkle across the North Olympic Peninsula in public and private displays from…

Clallam County officials tell of one night in homeless shelter

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Clallam County officials tell of one night in homeless shelter

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias and Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols are the latest government officials…

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Community dinners set for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Free holiday meals are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Samantha White shows her new kicks she received from one of Sonja Miller’s classes as a gift to the crowd during the Winter Wishes assembly. White said the shoes were “fresh.” (Matthew Nash /Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim High’s Winter Wishes assembly grants students an array of items

SEQUIM — For 12 years, Sequim High’s leadership class has helped students and staff get in the spirit…

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ON THE WATERFRONT: Saint Nicholas’ traditional maritime roots

OL’ SAINT NICK will make his presence known in the next couple of days.

Life

BIRD WATCH: A winter walk is a time for memories

MAYBE THE WINTER solstice is responsible for it.

Life

HELP LINE: Look at who people are more than who they’re not

IT’S A LOVELY season, isn’t it?

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Cleaning up nature’s unwanted help

WITH CHRISTMAS BEING just 2 days away, I usually write a Christmas-themed column; but with the weather of…

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Forks City Council to meet this week

The Forks City Council will consider a resolution for 2019 legislative priorities Wednesday.

OTA’s production of ‘Bakersfield Mist’ is cast, in rehearsal

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OTA’s production of ‘Bakersfield Mist’ is cast, in rehearsal

SEQUIM — Inspired by true events, Olympic Theatre Arts’ coming production of “Bakersfield Mist” by Stephen Sachs, is…

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Ugly sweater contest, pub crawl set tonight

PORT ANGELES — An ugly sweater contest, a pub crawl and poker walk — all in one night.

Improve river habitat with tree-planting trip

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Improve river habitat with tree-planting trip

SEQUIM — The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition are seeking volunteers to help plant…

‘The Boys in the Boat’ back on track for major motion picture

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‘The Boys in the Boat’ back on track for major motion picture

Already the subject of a top-selling book and PBS documentary, the story of Joe Rantz and his fellow…

Sequim School District’s new kitchen set to open January

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Sequim School District’s new kitchen set to open January

SEQUIM — Sequim School District is set to start off the new year with a new modern central…

Wall battle leaves government funding in doubt; largely non-essential personnel would be affected on Peninsula, agencies say

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Wall battle leaves government funding in doubt; largely non-essential personnel would be affected on Peninsula, agencies say

FEDERAL WORKERS ON the North Olympic Peninsula were bracing for a partial government shutdown Thursday while officials in…

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Share the warmth asks for donations

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Goat relocation set for summer

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Federal officials have signed paperwork outlining the airlift of more mountain goats out of…

OMC Foundation marks record year for donations

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OMC Foundation marks record year for donations

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Medical Center Foundation has completed a record year of giving in 2018 —…

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: Don’t fear the darkness of winter, embrace it

DECEMBER, MOST EVERYONE complains, is far too dark.

Life

Holiday market, paper craft-making, special performances planned on Peninsula

A holiday market, paper craft-making and special performances are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.