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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus (portrayed by Joe Borden and his wife, Tawana Borden, arrive by fire truck at Centennial Place in downtown Sequim during festivites on Saturday to kick off the holiday season. Holiday-goers were serenaded with Christmas music and youngsters were given the opportunity to reveal their gift wishes to the Jolly Old Elf.

Thanksgiving weekend sales steady on Peninsula

Retailers across the North Olympic Peninsula reported steady sales Thanksgiving weekend. “Black Friday was absolutely crazy; it was a madhouse in here,” said Susan Erdmann,… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus (portrayed by Joe Borden and his wife, Tawana Borden, arrive by fire truck at Centennial Place in downtown Sequim during festivites on Saturday to kick off the holiday season. Holiday-goers were serenaded with Christmas music and youngsters were given the opportunity to reveal their gift wishes to the Jolly Old Elf.
<strong>Diane Urbani de la Paz/</strong>Peninsula Daily News                                Jack Hopkins has begun a new life at Highland Commons in Port Angeles.

Home Fund gives Forks man a home

Jack Hopkins didn’t see this good thing coming. An Army veteran, a… Continue reading

<strong>Diane Urbani de la Paz/</strong>Peninsula Daily News                                Jack Hopkins has begun a new life at Highland Commons in Port Angeles.

A GROWING CONCERN: The other December list

FIRST AND FOREMOST, I must thank not only the community at large, but the dozens and dozens of gardeners who heeded the plea to help… Continue reading

BIRD WATCH: November’s varied visitors

EVEN WHEN THE sun is shining, shady spots or even partially sunny places, seem darker at this time of the year. The bird bathing in… Continue reading

Drier climate predicted for Northwest

The Fourth National National Climate Assessment report released Friday predicts that the Northwest will become drier and lose many of its subalpine trees to insects… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly luncheon meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Here’s a letter to Dad who needs to read it

I SUPPOSE YOU’VE heard that the Social Security/Supplemental Security Income [SSI] COLA for 2019 will be 2.8 percent, right? And that they haven’t figured out… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Group helps challenge riders to hitch up in winter

HORSEPLAY: Group helps challenge riders to hitch up in winter

WHO AMONG US relishes saddling up and riding when it’s bone-chilling cold outside? Not me. I’ve never been one to tolerate the cold well. I’m… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Group helps challenge riders to hitch up in winter

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Townsend traffic disruption … and other items

Daytime traffic will be one-way in the downhill direction between Taylor and Washington streets beginning Monday. Construction on the Jefferson Street Sidewalk… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: An old dessert adds a sparkle to Thanksgiving

I MET A reader in the bulk section of our local food store last week. These conversations generally start out in a certain way with… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman hurt in Thanksgiving Day wreck

A Port Angeles woman was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a pickup driven by a Port Angeles man collided head-on with… Continue reading

Port Townsend man accused of theft, burglary of Aldrich’s Market

A Port Townsend man has been arrested for investigation of third-degree theft and second-degree burglary after he was found inside Aldrich’s Market… Continue reading

Seasonal campaigns urge giving to nonprofits

Leaders of nonprofits across Clallam County filled the Board of County Commissioners chambers Tuesday morning as commissioners proclaimed this coming Tuesday #GivingTuesday.… Continue reading

Discounts abound on Olympic Peninsula for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday

Discounts abound on Olympic Peninsula for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday

and an ice rink in downtown Port Angeles — to encourage Christmas shopping on Black… Continue reading

Discounts abound on Olympic Peninsula for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday

Peninsula jobless rate sees little change

More than 700 North Olympic Peninsula residents joined the labor force in October as unemployment rose by three tenths of 1 percentage point in Clallam… Continue reading

Jefferson County to lower Shine Road speed limit

Jefferson County commissioners approved a lower speed limit on Shine Road near the Hood Canal Bridge after hearing from residents. Commissioners voted… Continue reading

Tarboo Ridge Coalition claims D’Amico making changes at planned shooting range site

Tarboo Ridge Coalition claims D’Amico making changes at planned shooting range site

Members of the Tarboo Ridge Coalition on Monday told the Jefferson County commissioners that Joe D’Amico has been making changes at the… Continue reading

Tarboo Ridge Coalition claims D’Amico making changes at planned shooting range site

4.1 earthquake shakes Olympic Peninsula

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has shaken an area beneath Olympic National Park south of Port Angeles. The U.S. Geological… Continue reading

Finishing touches: Adventuress in final phase of restoration in Port Townsend

Finishing touches: Adventuress in final phase of restoration in Port Townsend

Local marine tradespeople are in the process of the final stage of the restoration of Adventuress, the National Historic Landmark schooner based… Continue reading

Finishing touches: Adventuress in final phase of restoration in Port Townsend
Chimacum’s Tri-Area Community Center hosts hundreds for Thanksgiving

Chimacum’s Tri-Area Community Center hosts hundreds for Thanksgiving

It may have been raining outside, but it was warm inside as the aromas of Thanksgiving filled the Tri-Area Community Center on Thursday,… Continue reading

Chimacum’s Tri-Area Community Center hosts hundreds for Thanksgiving