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Festival of Trees contest.

Contest: Vote for your favorite tree online

Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s Festival of Trees event goes through Dec. 25

 

“Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Mo., was last seen shopping in Port Angeles on Nov. 17, National Park Service officials said. Her rented vehicle was located Sunday at the Sol Duc trailhead in Olympic National Park. (National Park Service)

National Park Service asks for help in locating missing woman

Rented vehicle located Sunday at Sol Duc trailhead

 

Kendra Russo of Found and Foraged Fibers in Anacortes holds a mirror as Jayne Johnson of Sequim tries on a skirt during a craft fair on Saturday in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Kendra Russo of Found and Foraged Fibers in Anacortes holds a mirror as Jayne Johnson of Sequim tries on a skirt during a craft fair… Continue reading

 

Clallam board approves levy amounts for taxing districts

Board hears requests for federal funding, report on weed control

The Festival of Trees event raised a record $181,000 through the Olympic Medical Center Foundation during Thanksgiving weekend events. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Festival of Trees nets record-setting $181K

Dr. Mark Fischer honored with Littlejohn Award for contributions to healthcare

The Festival of Trees event raised a record $181,000 through the Olympic Medical Center Foundation during Thanksgiving weekend events. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Flu cases rising on Peninsula

COVID-19, RSV low, health official says

Jury selected in trial for attempted murder

Man allegedly shot car with 2 people inside

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Four locations are accepting items for children ages 1-18 for Toys for Sequim Kids set for Dec. 16 at the Sequim Prairie Grange. Locations include Anytime Fitness Sequim, Co-Op Farm and Garden, Sequim Electronics (Radio Shack) and the YMCA of Sequim.

Toys for Sequim Kids seeks donations for annual event

Trees are up for Toys for Sequim Kids, an annual giving event for children ages 1-18. Community members can make donations, including new… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Four locations are accepting items for children ages 1-18 for Toys for Sequim Kids set for Dec. 16 at the Sequim Prairie Grange. Locations include Anytime Fitness Sequim, Co-Op Farm and Garden, Sequim Electronics (Radio Shack) and the YMCA of Sequim.
The 34-foot tree aglow with nearly 20,000 lights will adorn downtown Port Angeles throughout the holiday season. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Tree lighting in downtown Port Angeles

The 34-foot tree aglow with nearly 20,000 lights will adorn downtown Port Angeles throughout the holiday season. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim administrative staff members said they look to bringing city shop staff, including water, streets and stormwater, back under one roof with site improvements. In an effort to find the funds to do so, they’ve paused $350,000 in funding originally set for a second-floor remodel of the Sequim Civic Center and designated it for the shop area. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Civic Center remodel on hold for city shop upgrades

Public Works director says plan would be less than $35M

Sequim administrative staff members said they look to bringing city shop staff, including water, streets and stormwater, back under one roof with site improvements. In an effort to find the funds to do so, they’ve paused $350,000 in funding originally set for a second-floor remodel of the Sequim Civic Center and designated it for the shop area. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Emily Westcott shares a story in the Sequim City Council chambers on Nov. 10 about volunteering to clean up yards. She was honored with a proclamation by the council for her decades of efforts. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Westcott honored for community service

Volunteer recognized with proclamation for continued efforts

Emily Westcott shares a story in the Sequim City Council chambers on Nov. 10 about volunteering to clean up yards. She was honored with a proclamation by the council for her decades of efforts. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were able to peruse the aisles beginning at 8 a.m. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Black Friday shopping

Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were… Continue reading

Bob and Pam Aunspach were early shoppers during Black Friday at Swain’s as Bob got a sought-after griddle in his cart. Early morning shoppers were able to peruse the aisles beginning at 8 a.m. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Chimacum High School Cowboy band, which will march next July 4 in the national Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., rehearses holiday songs for an upcoming concert. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum band invited to play in Washington, D.C.

Students to travel for national Independence Day Parade

The Chimacum High School Cowboy band, which will march next July 4 in the national Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., rehearses holiday songs for an upcoming concert. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Bob and Lindi Lumens reopened Northwest Fudge & Confections in downtown Port Angeles earlier this month after a flood last January forced a nine-month closure. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Downtown Port Angeles candy store reopens after flood forced closure

Damaged areas rebuilt in nine-month effort

Bob and Lindi Lumens reopened Northwest Fudge & Confections in downtown Port Angeles earlier this month after a flood last January forced a nine-month closure. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Peninsula boards to host budget discussions

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

A fire on Nov. 16 destroyed a trailer in which the Freeze family was living in Joyce. (GoFundMe)

Funding helping family after fire

Trailer destroyed in Nov. 16 incident in Joyce

A fire on Nov. 16 destroyed a trailer in which the Freeze family was living in Joyce. (GoFundMe)
Volunteer Rachel Heath helps serve a full Thanksgiving meal at the Salvation Army Pantry on Wednesday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Salvation Army, volunteers serve community meals

Largest turnout in three years continues to rise in numbers, Capt. Crystal Birks says

Volunteer Rachel Heath helps serve a full Thanksgiving meal at the Salvation Army Pantry on Wednesday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday season to begin Saturday

Live music, tree lighting set for Port Angeles fountain

The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet performed the history of the Nutcracker Ballet through narration and dance inside LED-lighted Christmas ornaments. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Nutcracker history

The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet… Continue reading

The 35th Festival of Trees had its Gala Opening on Tuesday outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles City Ballet performed the history of the Nutcracker Ballet through narration and dance inside LED-lighted Christmas ornaments. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Peninsula Home Fund celebrates its 36th year

One grant helped patients with Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County

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