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Winterfest raises record $81K for ski, snowboard operations

The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation raised a record net $81,000 from its annual fundraiser at the Vern Burton Community Center… Continue reading

Three Port Angeles Police Department officers named in fatal shooting incident

Each has at least a decade of experience with department

Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a public hearing on Ordinance 3361, relating to comprehensive planning that will impact the growth of the city. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Comprehensive plan

Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a… Continue reading

Jim Brennan, a seven-year Port Townsend resident, makes comments to a standing-room-only Port Townsend City Council meeting on Monday night. The council was continuing a public hearing on Ordinance 3361, relating to comprehensive planning that will impact the growth of the city. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Comment for RV policy is extended

Clallam is considering ordinance on occupation

Tyler Gage, Port Angeles Fire Department EMS division chief, leads a training for first responders that equips them with skills for handling mental health and substance abuse calls. Called “COAST,” the program was developed by the Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education center operated by the University of Washington School of Social Work. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Grant funds training for first responders

PAFD sponsors event for crisis calls

Tyler Gage, Port Angeles Fire Department EMS division chief, leads a training for first responders that equips them with skills for handling mental health and substance abuse calls. Called “COAST,” the program was developed by the Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education center operated by the University of Washington School of Social Work. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council approves a balanced budget

City manager cites grants for increase in capital projects

Thanksgiving meals scheduled on Peninsula

Thanksgiving meals will be offered across the Peninsula this week. BRINNON • The Halfway House Restaurant will serve a free Thanksgiving meal from 3 p.m.… Continue reading

Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There will be 45 trees and a variety of wreaths, all created by some of the Peninsula’s best designers, some of whom have decorated trees for all 35 years of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation event. Opening ceremonies will begin today at 5 p.m. at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Decorating mode

Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There… Continue reading

Sherilyn Seyler puts the lights on her tree for the Festival of Trees on Monday. Her tree is named “Christmas at the Hucklebeary Ranch.” There will be 45 trees and a variety of wreaths, all created by some of the Peninsula’s best designers, some of whom have decorated trees for all 35 years of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation event. Opening ceremonies will begin today at 5 p.m. at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Applications to be open for Section 8 housing vouchers

The Peninsula Housing Authority will accept applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program from Monday through Dec. 5. Applications will… Continue reading

Camp Beausite Northwest honored with awards

The American Camp Association has recognized Camp Beausite Northwest with its Maple Award for inclusive camp programming and Raina Baker with its Spruce… Continue reading

Clallam behavioral health board recommends funds for 12 programs

Two-year cycle adds up to $1.8 million in support

Grant helps students learn veterinary care

Classes at Dry Creek part of partnership between grange, WSU

Limited lodging trial available at Fort Worden

Washington State Parks will offer limited lodging accommodations at Fort Worden Historical State Park during select weeks through the end of the… Continue reading

Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias, left, has been elected to serve as president of the Washington State Association of Counties for the coming year.

Ozias elected president of state association of counties

Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias has been elected to serve as president of the Washington State Association of Counties for the coming… Continue reading

Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias, left, has been elected to serve as president of the Washington State Association of Counties for the coming year.

Thanksgiving meals scheduled on Peninsula

Thanksgiving meals are being offered across the Peninsula this week. PORT ANGELES • The Port Angeles Corps of the Salvation Army will serve a free… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for United Way of Clallam County fundraiser

Tickets are on sale for the United Way of Clallam County’s Galentine’s Day Posh Pajama Party. The annual fundraiser is set for… Continue reading

Nuxalk Nation launches GoFundMe campaign for those attacked by a grizzly bear on Nov. 20 in Bella Coola. (Nuxalk Nation photo)

Nuxalk Nation launches support effort after grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola

Children and adults remain in recovery while Conservation Officer Service continues its investigation

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • Laísa Condé
Nuxalk Nation launches GoFundMe campaign for those attacked by a grizzly bear on Nov. 20 in Bella Coola. (Nuxalk Nation photo)
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Michael McBurnie, from Bainbridge Island, watches as Port of Port Townsend workers insert shims to help support his 42-foot Leopard catamaran, Celestial Sky, on the hard on Tuesday. McBurnie had the boat out of the water for maintenance as well as to repair damage to the tip of the rudder.
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Hard work

Michael McBurnie, from Bainbridge Island, watches as Port of Port Townsend workers insert shims to help support his 42-foot Leopard catamaran, Celestial Sky, on the… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Michael McBurnie, from Bainbridge Island, watches as Port of Port Townsend workers insert shims to help support his 42-foot Leopard catamaran, Celestial Sky, on the hard on Tuesday. McBurnie had the boat out of the water for maintenance as well as to repair damage to the tip of the rudder.
Candidates for the 2026 Clallam County Fair royalty are, from left, Tish Hamilton, Keira Headrick, Julianna Getzin, Makenzie Taylor and Jasmine Green. Molly Beeman is not pictured.

Six candidates running for Clallam County Fair royalty

Clallam County Fair Royalty has announced six candidates running for 2026 Clallam County Fair royalty. The theme for next year’s fair, which… Continue reading

Candidates for the 2026 Clallam County Fair royalty are, from left, Tish Hamilton, Keira Headrick, Julianna Getzin, Makenzie Taylor and Jasmine Green. Molly Beeman is not pictured.
Eric and Tina Thomson, owners of Tedesco’s Italian Fresh, moved to Sequim in 2016. They fell in love with the area after they visited Tina’s son, Dustin Miller, who is the restaurant’s bar manager. Eric serves on the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors, and he and his family support several local causes. (Monica Berkseth/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Tedesco’s restaurant built on family name

Owners, support WAG, food bank and other local causes

Eric and Tina Thomson, owners of Tedesco’s Italian Fresh, moved to Sequim in 2016. They fell in love with the area after they visited Tina’s son, Dustin Miller, who is the restaurant’s bar manager. Eric serves on the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors, and he and his family support several local causes. (Monica Berkseth/Olympic Peninsula News Group)