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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 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

 

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

 

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

 

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)
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)
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.
Every holiday season, crews string colorful Christmas lights on every shrub and tree at 7 Cedars and other Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe properties. (Patrick Walker/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

7 Cedars casino to offer Holiday Light Tours

Plans expected to boost offseason tourism, chamber director says

Every holiday season, crews string colorful Christmas lights on every shrub and tree at 7 Cedars and other Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe properties. (Patrick Walker/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal at a compost landfill in Port Townsend. The corps was at Fort Worden State Park, thinning out aggressive growing lupin and invasive scotch broom. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Scotch broom removal

Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal… Continue reading

Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal at a compost landfill in Port Townsend. The corps was at Fort Worden State Park, thinning out aggressive growing lupin and invasive scotch broom. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Washington Festival and Events Association’s 2025 Pacific Northwest Summit Award winners were presented Oct. 30 at the WFEA Awards Dinner and Auction in the Regency Ballroom in Bellevue. The event of the year award in the small market category was the Lower Elwha Canoe Paddle, accepted by tribal chair Frances Charles. (Shanna Paxton Photography)

Paddle Journey, Forever Twilight earn top awards at conference

About 40,000 people, more than 100 canoes visit Lower Elwha Tribe

The Washington Festival and Events Association’s 2025 Pacific Northwest Summit Award winners were presented Oct. 30 at the WFEA Awards Dinner and Auction in the Regency Ballroom in Bellevue. The event of the year award in the small market category was the Lower Elwha Canoe Paddle, accepted by tribal chair Frances Charles. (Shanna Paxton Photography)
Retired Capt. John Hakanson of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps speaks about his military experience on Tuesday during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Port Angeles High School auditorium. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Community honors veterans with music, recognition

Ceremony hosted at PAHS auditorium instead of hangar on Ediz Hook

Retired Capt. John Hakanson of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps speaks about his military experience on Tuesday during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Port Angeles High School auditorium. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Gwyn Gallis, left, helps Pauline Olsen at the Soroptimist booth at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center during a holiday craft fair on Saturday. Soroptimists were even selling their annual Elegant Gourmet Coupon Book for $10. They can also be purchased at Blackbird Coffee House, Fogtown Coffee Bar, Jim’s Pharmacy, Odyssey Book Store, Sweet Spot Sequim and Sequim Shoe Repair. More than a dozen vendors filled the building for holiday shoppers. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Craft fair

Gwyn Gallis, left, helps Pauline Olsen at the Soroptimist booth at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center during a holiday craft fair on Saturday.… Continue reading

Gwyn Gallis, left, helps Pauline Olsen at the Soroptimist booth at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center during a holiday craft fair on Saturday. Soroptimists were even selling their annual Elegant Gourmet Coupon Book for $10. They can also be purchased at Blackbird Coffee House, Fogtown Coffee Bar, Jim’s Pharmacy, Odyssey Book Store, Sweet Spot Sequim and Sequim Shoe Repair. More than a dozen vendors filled the building for holiday shoppers. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Bagpiper Rick McKenzie, who performed “Amazing Grace” during the 2023 regional Veterans Day ceremony in the hanger at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles, is scheduled to perform at this year’s ceremony, which will be held at the Port Angeles High School auditorium due to the federal government shutdown. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Veterans Day event moved to Port Angeles High School auditorium

Ceremony moved from air station due to federal government shutdown

Bagpiper Rick McKenzie, who performed “Amazing Grace” during the 2023 regional Veterans Day ceremony in the hanger at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles, is scheduled to perform at this year’s ceremony, which will be held at the Port Angeles High School auditorium due to the federal government shutdown. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend city employees work to clean up the Evans Vista homeless encampment on Thursday. The city hired Leland Construction of Roy to help with the process, which was initiated by the Port Townsend City Council in September. The city gave camp residents until Monday to vacate the premises and began the sweep of the area on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Camp cleanup

Port Townsend city employees work to clean up the Evans Vista homeless encampment on Thursday. The city hired Leland Construction of Roy to help with… Continue reading

Port Townsend city employees work to clean up the Evans Vista homeless encampment on Thursday. The city hired Leland Construction of Roy to help with the process, which was initiated by the Port Townsend City Council in September. The city gave camp residents until Monday to vacate the premises and began the sweep of the area on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Byron Eisele, 13, of Port Townsend, assembles a build-your-own sculpture from a kit made by Seth Rolland while at the 20th annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show at the American Legion Hall last weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Sculpture kit

Byron Eisele, 13, of Port Townsend, assembles a build-your-own sculpture from a kit made by Seth Rolland while at the 20th annual Port Townsend Woodworkers… Continue reading

Byron Eisele, 13, of Port Townsend, assembles a build-your-own sculpture from a kit made by Seth Rolland while at the 20th annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show at the American Legion Hall last weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
From left to right, Neva Miller, Ray Farrell, Shellie Andrews and Ryan O’Hara process election ballots on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Initial results were posted after press time and are available at www.peninsuladailynews.com. For full coverage, see Thursday’s print and online editions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Election results online

From left to right, Neva Miller, Ray Farrell, Shellie Andrews and Ryan O’Hara process election ballots on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in… Continue reading

From left to right, Neva Miller, Ray Farrell, Shellie Andrews and Ryan O’Hara process election ballots on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Initial results were posted after press time and are available at www.peninsuladailynews.com. For full coverage, see Thursday’s print and online editions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Janna Hall, 71, who said she lived at a homeless camp in Port Townsend for seven weeks, looks over her possessions that were to be moved by 5 p.m. Monday. Hall said she will be moving to an apartment in Portland today and she hopes to work part-time as a caregiver. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Homeless residents asked to move from encampment

Providers offer case management, help with transportation

Janna Hall, 71, who said she lived at a homeless camp in Port Townsend for seven weeks, looks over her possessions that were to be moved by 5 p.m. Monday. Hall said she will be moving to an apartment in Portland today and she hopes to work part-time as a caregiver. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jaclyn Wagner, co-owner of Sunshine Cafe and Bar, carries out an order to customers. She and her partner Alex Kirchner bought the restaurant just over a year ago and encourage locals to make it a weekly stop, whether for lunch or just coffee. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim business owners reflect on staying positive

Sunshine, Cardquest leaders talk about efforts to grow

Jaclyn Wagner, co-owner of Sunshine Cafe and Bar, carries out an order to customers. She and her partner Alex Kirchner bought the restaurant just over a year ago and encourage locals to make it a weekly stop, whether for lunch or just coffee. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Linda Briley of Port Angeles sorts through bins of fresh fruit and vegetables at a traveling version of The Market, operated by the Port Angeles Food Bank, during a stop on Wednesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Angeles. The Mobile Market makes weekly stops at nine locations around Port Angeles and Joyce, offering free food supplies and meals for those in need. Times and locations can be found at www.pamarket.org. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Mobile market

Linda Briley of Port Angeles sorts through bins of fresh fruit and vegetables at a traveling version of The Market, operated by the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Linda Briley of Port Angeles sorts through bins of fresh fruit and vegetables at a traveling version of The Market, operated by the Port Angeles Food Bank, during a stop on Wednesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Angeles. The Mobile Market makes weekly stops at nine locations around Port Angeles and Joyce, offering free food supplies and meals for those in need. Times and locations can be found at www.pamarket.org. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Mara, 3, held by her father Mike Karas, watch as her mother, Molly, launches a kite into the 15 mph winds off the rocks at the Point Wilson Lighthouse on Sunday at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Kite weather

Mara, 3, held by her father Mike Karas, watch as her mother, Molly, launches a kite into the 15 mph winds off the rocks at… Continue reading

Mara, 3, held by her father Mike Karas, watch as her mother, Molly, launches a kite into the 15 mph winds off the rocks at the Point Wilson Lighthouse on Sunday at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned to use the leaves as mulch in their garden. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Garden mulch

Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned… Continue reading

Brad Jensen and his wife MaryJo MacKenzie, both of Port Townsend, rake and gather leaves on Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The couple planned to use the leaves as mulch in their garden. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)