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ISSUES OF FAITH: When we’re alone though

For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus.…

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Permits for Christmas trees available in national forests

PORT ANGELES — If you have a vision of walking into the woods and finding the perfect Christmas…

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Holiday bazaars to feature arts and crafts

Several holiday bazaars will offer arts and crafts, food and entertainment this weekend on the Peninsula.

Derek Kilmer.

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Kilmer looking to next chapter

Politician stepping down after 20 years

Jefferson County PUD General Manager Kevin Streett plans to retire next summer. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County PUD general manager to retire

Kevin Streett plan to serve until June 2025

In “Bake to Alaska,” gingerbread contest entrants Patty (Kirsten Louise Webb, left), Sam (Eleanor Curtis) and Wolf (Paul Kiernan) sail toward the Last Frontier. The new holiday show is premiering this month at Key City Public Theatre in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

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‘Bake to Alaska’ to make world premiere in PT

PORT TOWNSEND — In creating a brand-new holiday show, playwright and performer David Natale wanted a story about…

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PAT NEAL: A Christmas survival guide

WHY CAN’T CHRISTMAS last all year? You’d better be glad that it doesn’t.

Oliver Pochert, left, and daughter Leina, 9, listen as Americorp volunteer and docent Hillary Sanders talks about the urchins, crabs and sea stars living in the touch tank in front of her at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Pochert, who lives in Sequim, drove to Port Townsend on Sunday to visit the aquarium because the aquarium is closing its location this month after 42 years of operation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Aquarium closing

Oliver Pochert, left, and daughter Leina, 9, listen as Americorp volunteer and docent Hillary Sanders talks about the…

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Port Townsend City Council to draw down funds in 2025 budget

City has ‘healthy fund reserve balance,’ finance director says

Mary Pfund and Bill Schult opened Seven Monkeys Gallery and Studio in a former automotive garage in Quilcene in October to show local artists and help foster the area’s creative community. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Seven Monkeys Gallery opens in former auto repair shop

Owners hope Quilcene space will contribute to cultural attractions

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Cities, counties approve tax hikes

State law allows annual 1 percent increase

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Health officer: Respiratory illnesses low on Peninsula

Berry says cases are beginning to rise regionally

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Submission period open for Tidepools Magazine

PORT ANGELES — Tidepools Magazine is accepting submissions for its 2025 edition though midnight Jan. 17.

The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will host holiday concerts Friday and Saturday, highlighting songs from other nations. (Lynn Nowak)

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Port Townsend Community Chorus to host two performances

PORT TOWNSEND — The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will present “Music Changes the…

Emmelyne Ulmer.

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Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to conduct Sunday concert

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Security exercise set at Indian Island

PORT HADLOCK — Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise Tuesday through Thursday.

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Weekly flight operations scheduled

COUPEVILLE — There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey…

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The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam War memorial, coming to Port Townsend

Opening ceremony to be held at Jefferson County airport on Sept. 11

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Public hearings set on proposed 2025 budgets

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Community Bowls and Soup Share event Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The fifth annual Community Bowls and Soup Share will be held from noon to 5…