Life

BIRD WATCH: Controversial Canada geese come in a variety of shades, sizes

EVERYONE KNOWS A Canada goose when they see one — right?

Life

HORSEPLAY: Good friends help build a solid shelter

“WE ARE WOMEN. Hear us roar” is a saying I utter frequently — with fist pumps in the…

Life

HELP LINE: Some legal forms help when you need them

THOSE OF YOU who have been following my weekly meanderings for more years than you care to remember…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: First Amendment still the gold standard

In the PDN’s Nov. 16 Commentary page, one letter stands out: “Sore losers,” which may be relegated to…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Convention of States program can help re-establish limited government

Studying history, our Founding Fathers resolved that a republic best provided protection and preservation of God-given rights to…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Bring back hatchery program to balance interests of salmon, orcas

One of the wonders of the world is the orca whale.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Think outside the flower box for holiday arrangements

AS WE MOVE through mid- into late fall, let’s explore all the possibilities of your seasonal holiday garden.

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks…

News

Landslide blocks East Quilcene Road, takes out power lines

QUILCENE — A landslide about 4 miles east of Quilcene blocked East Quilcene Road in both directions Saturday…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: $1,000 scholarship available to single mothers at Peninsula College … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The $1,000 Bright Haygood Copsey Scholarship is available to single mothers attending Peninsula College during…

News

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to hear report on timber revenue

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear a report on timber revenue when they meet Monday.

Townsend in Port Townsend: Homeless veteran gets a hand up, makes plans

News

Townsend in Port Townsend: Homeless veteran gets a hand up, makes plans

By Diane Urbani de la Paz

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lazy J Tree Farm owner Steve Johnson, left, measures a Nordmann fir tree cut by Mike Deese of Port Angeles on Saturday on the farm east of Port Angeles.

News

Choosing the perfect Christmas treeU-cut trees available on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — Those looking for a more personal Christmas tree experience, or to continue a long-standing family…

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: Catholic youth convention helps still restless hearts

I WAS BLESSED to be at a Catholic youth convention (CYC) on the Puyallup fairgrounds the weekend of…

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

News

‘Make people feel welcome’: Thanksgiving meal continues Tri-Area center tradition

CHIMACUM — More than 60 volunteers came out on a windy Thursday to provide a community Thanksgiving feast…

News

Peninsula stores entice shoppers after Thanksgiving

PORT ANGELES — Shoppers and merchants of the North Olympic Peninsula are raring for the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Books, coffee paired at Port Angeles Library’s Books & Libations on Dec. 3 … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Books & Libations will be held in the Port Angeles Library’s Living Room, 2210 S.…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Electoral College prevents mob rule at the top

Progressives are now complaining that the Electoral College prevented the candidate with the most votes from winning. They…

Entertainment

Square dance, breakfast and pool movie in the mix this weekend

A square dance and a pool movie are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Life

Shopping abounds at holiday bazaars across Peninsula

Less than a month stands between us and Christmas Day.