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An EA-18G Growler aircraft is displayed for a media availability at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., December 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Watkins/Whidbey News-Times

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Navy to resume EA-18, F/A-18 flight operations

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND — Naval Air Forces directed EA-18 Growler and F/A-18 Super Hornet squadrons to…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S.…

Clallam County Fire District Commissioners Ben Pacheco, left, and Donna Buck accept the first-place trophy for the Washington Fire Commissioners Association’s Management Excellence Award. (Clallam County Fire District No. 4)

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Joyce Fire Department honored third year in a row

JOYCE — The Joyce Fire Department has been awarded first place for management excellence by the Washington Fire…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to consider settlement

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on settlement negotiations with Port Ludlow Associates, and may…

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Port Angeles to mull way to avoid fire insurance rating downgrade

The Port Angeles City Council will consider one of seven measures to prevent a downgrade of the city’s…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim City Band concert canceled; next one slated for March … and other items

SEQUIM — The Sequim City Band’s holiday concert, “Sounds of the Season,” scheduled for this Wednesday, has been…

First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center

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First Federal Foundation donates to cancer center

PORT ANGELES — First Federal Community Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Olympic Medical Center Foundation for the…

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

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Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Author Matt Nienow will sign copies of his book of poetry, “House of Water,” during…

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Christmas carols and other holiday events to ring on Peninsula this weekend

Christmas caroling, and other holiday events, as well as a Standing Rock rally and Amnesty International letter-writing are…

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NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Love Is Simple’ topic for Sunday discussion in Sequim … and other items

SEQUIM — Spiritual group Eckankar will host a talk, “Love Is Simple,” at the Sequim Library, 630 N.…

Julie Gertler

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Changes announced for Fund for Women & Girls

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Community Foundation Fund for Women &Girls is evolving, according to the new…

Sequim author to sign copies of art, poetry book Sunday

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Sequim author to sign copies of art, poetry book Sunday

SEQUIM — In her book, “Haiku &Mandala: The Wedding of Ancient Art,” Sequim author Ruth Marcus has fused…

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Raptors on display at Gardiner store on Dec. 17

GARDINER — The Northwest Raptor &Wildlife Center will present live birds of prey at Wild Birds Unlimited in…

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Holiday sales set this weekend on Peninsula

Seeking ideas for unique gifts to buy at the last minute?

Jessie Young performs at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Young is from Port Angeles and is currently an NYC-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer. (Natalie Fiol)

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Port Angeles Dance Center plans special classes later this month

PORT ANGELES — A dancer, choreographer and teacher from New York City will conduct three open workshops for…

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Holiday events planned on Peninsula

Special holiday events are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula, with many this weekend.

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

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Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

PORT TOWNSEND — The third annual Winter Stringfest will be onstage in Port Townsend on Saturday with roughly…

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Youth urged to create at Port Angeles library

PORT ANGELES — Free Lego Junior Maker programs are planned at the Port Angeles Library from 10 a.m.…

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NEWS BRIEF: PA schools pick board president … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Joshua Jones has been elected the 2017 Port Angeles School Board president.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: Business relaunches with new name, look, website … and other items

PORT ANGELES — A longtime Port Angeles business is reframing itself.