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Forks: Test launch of space vehicle tentatively set for Saturday
FORKS — The first launch of Space Transport Corp.’s Rubicon rocket — ultimately intended to send a person…
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Port Angeles: Sculptor’s creation that seemingly defies gravity wins hearts of visitors, too
PORT ANGELES — Ask artist Carl Jara how he seemingly defies gravity with his winning sand sculpture, “Ecsta-sea,”…
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Clallam: Candidate filing for fall elections to be held next week
PORT ANGELES — Filing begins Monday for Clallam County candidates seeking election in the fall. Up for election…
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‘Slow slip’ silent earthquake occurs again under North Olympic Peninsula and moves into Canada
They call it a “slow slip,” a silent earthquake on the deep part of the Cascadia subduction zone.…
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Port Angeles, Clallam County agree to trash transfer pact; Sequim to consider joining in
The Port Angeles City Council and Clallam County commissioners took the first giant step Tuesday toward shipping most…
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Clallam: Process to change how county dumps its garbage likely to begin today
Clallam County commissioners are poised to approve an agreement with the city of Port Angeles today that will…
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Clallam: Deal struck to provide smoking area near county courthouse
Clallam County leaders appear headed toward a compromise that will provide a smoking area for the public and…
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Sequim: Lavender Festival success hailed
SEQUIM — The new fashion statement at this year’s Sequim Lavender Festival is a purple product innovation intended…
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West End: Couple puts their Sekiu resort up on the auction block — eBay
SEKIU — Olson’s Resort, one of the oldest sport-fishing resorts and marinas on the North Olympic Peninsula, is…
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Clallam: Covered fairgrounds arena proposed to county commissioners
PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Fair Board and horse enthusiasts have saddled up a proposal to enclose the…
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Competitive mountain-biker, 73, travels tough trails as a winner
DUNGENESS — Al Piemme has finished a mountain bike race before with a couple of broken ribs. “But…
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Port Angeles: Cleanup of ex-pulp mill site won’t be finished until late 2006, business association told
PORT ANGELES — The environmental cleanup of the property that once housed the Rayonier pulp mill will last…
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Port Angeles: Property of former pulp mill might be another Klallam archaeological site in the future
PORT ANGELES — The property of the former Rayonier pulp mill near the mouth of Ennis Creek could…
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Clallam: Cat licensing required in new county animal ordinance
A new Clallam County animal code requires the licensing of cats and increases license fees intended to encourage…
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Port Angeles: People nurse switches to critters as new executive director of Humane Society
PORT ANGELES — An Agnew resident with 35 years of health-care management experience in nursing was hired Monday…
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Lake Sutherland: Herbicides in lake opposed by state, county weed control chief says
The state Department of Ecology opposes the use of herbicides to eradicate a pesky underwater weed in Lake…
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Lake Sutherland: Property owner distributes post cards opposing taxing district on water weed
LAKE SUTHERLAND — A property owner and scuba diver who has pulled Eurasian milfoil from the lake have…
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Clallam: Humane Society to name executive director tonight
PORT ANGELES — the Clallam County Humane Society board is expected to hire a new executive director tonight,…
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Dungeness: Homes in county buyout due to be demolished
Clallam County officials expect soon to demolish three of four homes acquired through a federally funded land buyout…
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Anti-annexation signs return in wake of potential water shutoff to unincorporated areas east of Port Angeles
PORT ANGELES — Add potential water rationing to the list of hot-button issues simmering in the outskirts east…