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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays…

Business

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Todd Ortloff Show guests scheduled

In 2017, BCHW certified sawyer Larry Baysinger, left, spent a day teaching, and getting chainsaw-certified, members of the new Mt. Olympus Chapter, enabling them to use a  chainsaw to clear West End trails of fallen trees and branches. Sadly, due to diminished membership, the chapter is closing. A final potluck dinner will be held Dec 17, 6:30 p.m.,. at Black  Diamond Community Center, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles. RSVP rainforestrider@gmail.com. (Photo by Sherry Baysinger)

Life

HORSEPLAY: Happy trails to Back Country chapter

THE CHAPTER STARTED off like gangbusters. Or should I say trailbusters, as the 40-member-strong group forged through backcountry…

Pruning evergreens in December is not only ideal, but the trimmings can make gorgeous arrangements around your house that in our climate will naturally last until March. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

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A GROWING CONCERN: Good pruning practices are evergreen

I HAVE BEEN pruning evergreens now for the last two weeks at a fever pitch! That is because…

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One dies, another in critical condition after three-car collision

DISCOVERY BAY — One man died and another was flown to a Seattle hospital following a collision that…

Arts & Entertainment

Holiday plays, concerts set stage this weekend

Stage performances, the Second Saturday Art Walk and a Port Angeles Symphony concert highlight this weekend’s events on…

Arts & Entertainment

Alias Brass Company to play in Port Ludlow

PORT LUDLOW — The Alias Brass Company will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. They had helped escort Santa Claus to the tree lighting on Saturday and then decided to partake in the First Saturday Art Walk. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Art walk

Candy cane bearers Barbra Johannsen, left, and Nancy Elder visit Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend.…

Life

Tickets on sale for yard and garden series

PORT TOWNSEND — Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation’s 2025 Yard and Garden…

The Wild Rose Chorale will present holiday music and seasonal fare in two concerts, 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St. Personnel includes (back row, from left) Rolf Vegdahl, Al Thompson, Chuck Helman, Doug Rodgers, Mark Schecter, (middle row) Patricia Nerison, JES Schumacher, Kris Lott, Cherry Chenruk-Geelan, (front row) Sarah Gustner-Hewitt, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Jo Tiffany)

Arts & Entertainment

Wild Rose Chorale to perform pair of concerts

PORT TOWNSEND — The Wild Rose Chorale will present holiday concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and at 3…

Arts & Entertainment

Craft fairs, markets on Peninsula this weekend

Craft fairs, markets and gift wrapping services will be available across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

Jill Spier will close her Port Townsend shop, Phoenix Rising, in February after 38 years. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Phoenix Rising to close after 38 years

Proprietor plans to move to Sri Lanka, open an orphanage

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

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Student aid now simplified process

Fewer questions on federal application

Sula Adams, 4, hands Santa a candy cane during Santa’s visit to Port Townsend. Santa made an early visit on Saturday to hear children’s Christmas wishes and to light the community tree at Haller Fountain. Sitting next to Santa is Sula’s grandma Christi and her mom Corrine is on the right. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Christmas wishes

Sula Adams, 4, hands Santa a candy cane during Santa’s visit to Port Townsend. Santa made an early…

Ben Veghte, director of the Washington Cares Fund at the state Department of Social and Health Services.

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WA Cares can provide long-term insurance benefits, director says

Program funded by payroll tax can be used for up to $36,500

Derek Kilmer.

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Kilmer’s final speech in Congress includes Port Angeles, Olympic Peninsula

Congressman continues practice of writing letter to his children

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Woman airlifted to hospital after collision on Highway 101

QUILCENE — A Quilcene woman was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a two-car collision south of Mount…

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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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Mauro recognized by city management association

PORT TOWNSEND — John Mauro has been recognized by the Washington City Management Association with its 2024 Award…

Arts & Entertainment

Photography show to be held at The Meadery

PORT TOWNSEND — Twenty-five photos will tell 25 stories through January at The Meadery at Wilderbee Farm, 223…