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LETTER: Climate movement

So, you are concerned about the climate crisis and are not sure what to do about it. Know…

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LETTER: Divisive rhetoric

Americans across the country watched in horror as a deranged individual attempted to assassinate our president.

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LETTER: Homeless benefits

When I was younger and dumber, I decided to quit my job because I didn’t like it.

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LETTER: Land of hypocrisy

Congress is doing some major House cleaning: faced with expulsion, Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas,…

Business

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

The Western Flyer, the historic research vessel that became famous after author John Steinbeck wrote chapters of a book while on board in the Sea of Cortez, cruises beneath the towering Mount Baker as she approaches the entrance to Port Townsend Bay on Thursday. After a meticulous restoration, the Flyer was sailed to Sonoma, Calif., the home of Steinbeck, and is now owned by the Western Flyer Foundation. It is a teaching museum in Monterey, Calif. The Flyer will be moored at the Boat Haven Marina in Port Townsend through June 8 and host public tours, student programs and community events before it returns to California. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Western Flyer

The Western Flyer, the historic research vessel that became famous after author John Steinbeck wrote chapters of a…

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Quillayute Airport receives $1.25 million in federal funding

Funds to extend life, safety of facility

A police officer holds position near S. Eunice Street in Port Angeles on Friday. (photo by Tucker Swain)

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Police operation in Port Angeles ends peacefully

Six hour standoff concludes with suspect in custody

The state Supreme Court traveled to Peninsula College on Thursday. A full house in the college’s Little Theater listened to arguments about bias in a jury. The nine justices listened and questioned the lawyers presenting the case. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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State Supreme Court justices hear arguments at Little Theater

Two cases presented before nine-member panel in Port Angeles

Opinion

Take summer traffic safety on the road

AS SUMMER APPROACHES, our community sees more travelers on the roadways, more families enjoying outdoor activities and more…

State Supreme Court Justices Colleen Melody, left, and G. Helen Whitener answer questions Wednesday in teacher Stacey Sanders’ civics and global issues class at Port Angeles High School. The nine-member court is visiting the North Olympic Peninsula as part of its Traveling Court program and will hear oral arguments in two cases at Peninsula College today in a session open to the public. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Justices visit Port Angeles classroom as part of their traveling tour

Nine-member court to hear oral arguments at Peninsula College today

Derrell Sharp, Fire Chief, Port Angeles Fire Department

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Sparky Week teaches fire safety

FOR GENERATIONS, ONE of the surest signs of spring in Port Angeles has been the arrival of Sparky…

Josephine Myers, 11, of Port Angeles feeds some peanuts to a herd of Shetland sheep that are from the Yellow Rock Farm of Port Angeles. Sheep, goats and chickens were the animals of the day during the 43rd annual Shepherd’s Festival at Macleay Hall near Sequim. The festival celebrated local fiber arts, farming and agricultural traditions with live demonstrations and food. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Shepherd’s Festival

Josephine Myers, 11, of Port Angeles feeds some peanuts to a herd of Shetland sheep that are from…

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Port of Port Angeles opens process for seat

Applications accepted until 5 p.m. June 12

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Clallam Transit to create advisory committee

Group to include up to 15 members to broaden outreach

Mary Budke

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Beyond the bell: Hidden power of summer camp

AS THE END of the school year approaches, many parents begin asking the same question: How will my…

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Port Angeles School District plans to sell remaining bonds this fall

Funds to be repaid over 20-year period

Dr. Michael Maxwell is retiring as chief executive officer of the North Olympic Healthcare Network, an organization he helped found in 2015. NOHN was created by converting Family Medicine of Port Angeles into a nonprofit community health center to improve access to care, serve patients regardless of their ability to pay and address unmet healthcare needs in the community. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Doctor who built healthcare network retiring

Family Medicine reorganized as health center

David Harrah of the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend carries the American flag and leads a color guard during a Memorial Day observance at Fort Worden Military Cemetery on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Memorial Day ceremonies

David Harrah of the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend carries the American…

Alysa Thomas, left, and Dean Bartl, both from Port Townsend and employees of Tessera, a facilities management company, place American flags on the graves at the Fort Worden Military Cemetery on Friday, in advance of today’s Memorial Day services. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Flag placement

Alysa Thomas, left, and Dean Bartl, both from Port Townsend and employees of Tessera, a facilities management company,…