Joseph Molotsky swaddles an injured barred owl at Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue in Port Townsend. After two weeks of rehabilitation, the bird has begun to eat on its own. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/ Peninsula Daily News)

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Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue cares for feathered friends great and small

Acts of kindness deliver animals to Jefferson County center

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Second shipment of Pfizer’s vaccine arrives on Peninsula

Moderna version, approved by FDA, expected this week

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Jefferson Transit makes plans for new year

Additional buses could be added

East Jefferson Fire Rescue personnel used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire in a small room inside a Port Hadlock home. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

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Firefighters uses extinguisher to douse flames at Port Hadlock home

East Jefferson Fire Rescue, unit from Naval Magazine Indian Island respond

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS: Children’s heroes

“It isn’t what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your…

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS: Allegiance misplaced

Let me preface my remarks by saying I’m a former Republican for over 30 years and retired military…

Writer-illustrator Taylor Mermel of Marrowstone Island has published a pair of picture books to help children with stress and anxiety. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Grown-up child writes from own experience

Books provide resources for kids feeling overwhelmed

Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

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Peninsula inmate cases seen only in Clallam County jail

Contact limited to phone device

Jarrett and LeAnn Hansen took their daughter H.J., 2, out sliding just outside the fence of Elks Playfield on Pine Street on Monday during the first snow of the winter. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

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Winter launches with snow on Olympic Peninsula

Standing water reported; sunny, cold forecast Tuesday

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Long-term care center in Clallam reports 9 cases

County has 18 total positives; Jefferson adds 5

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Jefferson County sales tax hearing Monday

County commissioners considering one-tenth of 1 percent tax for affordable housing

Escorted by his dog Zeke, volunteer Gabe Quintanilla brings a newly refurbished bike to the Port Townsend ReCyclery Christmas tree he built from castoff bicycle wheels. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

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ReCyclery revamps bicycles as gifts

Volunteers, donations fuel program

Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News 

Interim Clallam County Health Officer Dr. Tom Locke discusses vaping with the Clallam County Board of Health.

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Health officer discusses vaccine prioritization

Widespread vaccinations hoped to start in spring

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Open to the public

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Law enforcement, inmates split on vaccine

With COVID-19 vaccines arriving in Clallam and Jefferson counties, the willingness of law enforcement personnel and city, county…

The Sequim UPS Store is opened for limited hours from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as staff awaits a new computer system for shipping and receiving. Staff said they plan to expand hours and staffing once the computers are installed. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

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UPS options change on the Peninsula

Stores open in Port Townsend, closed in Port Angeles, on reduced hours in Sequim

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Kilmer plans telephone town hall

Congressman Derek Kilmer plans a telephone town hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday to provide an update on the…

The 2020 winter season operations for Hurricane Ridge began Nov. 27 with glistening treetops and a thick carpet of snow for visitors.On Saturday, 39 inches of snow were recorded at the snow sensor at the ridge. The ridge is open for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and other winter sports. (Laura Foster/Peninsula Daily News)

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Hurricane Ridge Road set to be open for winter break

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The road to Hurricane Ridge is set to be open throughout winter break, weather…

My electric blower — which is not only far quieter than a Whidby Island Growler, but also is vastly better for the environment than gas blowers. We, as gardeners, should be stewards of the land. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

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A GROWING CONCERN: Making gardening dirty work cleaner

FIRST, SINCE I won’t get to talk with you again until Dec. 27 — Merry Christmas everyone!

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COVID-19 infection rates dipping on North Olympic Peninsula

Clallam reports five cases Sunday; Jefferson zero during weekend