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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County eyes extending pot moratorium

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss a moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses when they meet Monday. The special meeting will begin at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Creation’ movie to be shown Tuesday in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — To celebrate the birthday of Charles Darwin, the Port Angeles Freethinkers will be showing “Creation” in the Carver Room at the Port… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Author talks about new book Monday in Port Angeles . . . ONP speaker Tuesday . . . free Tax-Aide service . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Marine biologist and author Susan Scott will give a photo-illustrated presentation on her new book, Call Me Captain: A Memoir of a… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center apparent successful bidder on Front Street office building

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center is the apparent successful bidder on an office building at 801 E. Front St. that could get full occupancy… Continue reading

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Putting together a 2015 speakers list? PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

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State lists measles vaccination exemptions at North Olympic Peninsula schools

The state Department of Health has reported statistics on school students who were exempted from immunization requirements, including those for measles, for the 2011-12 school… Continue reading

Updated DNR maps available for Chewelah, Mount Baker and Mount Adams

DNR updates wildland maps Peninsula Daily News OLYMPIA — The state Department of Natural Resources is offering three updated public lands maps covering the areas… Continue reading

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WANTED: A few good Clallam heroes for Community Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

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WANTED: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

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East Jefferson Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Brian Tracer

Worker injured in Port Townsend boat fire

PORT TOWNSEND — A worker was injured when he tried to put out a fire on a 40-foot wooden boat undergoing renovations in the boat… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Brian Tracer
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Brian Tracer

Worker injured in Port Townsend boat fire

PORT TOWNSEND — A worker was injured when he tried to put out a fire on a 40-foot wooden boat undergoing renovations in the boat… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Brian Tracer
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Moser, Quilcene deputy fire chief, dies following fight with cancer

QUILCENE — Robert “Moe” Moser, deputy chief of the Quilcene Fire Department, has died. Moser, 78, died Saturday, said Gordon Pomeroy, Quilcene fire chief. Moser… Continue reading

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The endangered trestle area on the western end of Dungeness River Bridge. (Clallam County Sherif's Office)

UPDATE: Dungeness River bridge remains in precarious position as Peninsula dries out after floods (with VIDEO)

EDITOR'S NOTE: Here's a link to a detour map for Olympic Discovery Trail bikers: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/628596354. Flooding on the North Olympic Peninsula was reduced Sunday as… Continue reading

The endangered trestle area on the western end of Dungeness River Bridge. (Clallam County Sherif's Office)

2-year, 3-month prison sentence in Forks rape case involving 12-year-old girl

PORT ANGELES — A Forks man has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape of a… Continue reading

Auditions for ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ set Monday

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Community Players will hold tryouts for “Moon Over Buffalo,” their spring comedy, at 7 p.m. this coming Monday at… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Bank promotes Port Angeles branch manager . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Laurie Szczepczynski has been named First Federal Bank's vice president and business development officer. Szczepczyn­ski's duties include a specialized focus on deposit… Continue reading

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Change-of-plea hearing set in Port Angeles murder, kidnapping case

PORT ANGELES — A plea agreement is in the works for Gary Carl Borneman, a Port Angeles man charged in the October murder of Gerald… Continue reading

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A swift-water rescue team operates with an inflatable boat in the Duckabush floodwaters Friday morning in this photo from Patrick Nicholson of Fire District No. 4 (Brinnon). ()

Duckabush River recedes after flooding Brinnon-area neighborhood; another slide falls

BRINNON — Flood waters began to recede Saturday as another slide blocked part of Duckabush Road near Brinnon after Friday floods pushed about a dozen… Continue reading

A swift-water rescue team operates with an inflatable boat in the Duckabush floodwaters Friday morning in this photo from Patrick Nicholson of Fire District No. 4 (Brinnon). ()

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce — Weekly ­luncheon meetings are held Mondays at noon at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. This… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Economic Development Council’s strategic plan eyed by commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider a resolution adopting the Clallam County Economic Development Council’s strategic plan Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 10… Continue reading