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Clallam County Fire District 2 firefighters at the blaze near Lake Sutherland. Clallam County Fire District 2

Small fire put out near Lake Sutherland

PORT ANGELES — A small brush fire south of Lake Sutherland was extinguished by Clallam County Fire District 2 firefighters on Thursday near a logging… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District 2 firefighters at the blaze near Lake Sutherland. Clallam County Fire District 2
Firefighters extinguish a blaze in a grassy field Wednesday afternoon in Sequim. Clallam County District No. 3

Firefighters quickly extinguish grass fire in Sequim lot

SEQUIM — A quick-moving and smoky grass fire concerned those living in neighboring apartment complexes earlier this week, but it was quickly extinguished, a fire… Continue reading

Firefighters extinguish a blaze in a grassy field Wednesday afternoon in Sequim. Clallam County District No. 3

MORE BANG THIS WEEKEND: Fourth of July may be over but the fun goes on across Peninsula

The fireworks, concerts, parades and picnics of the Fourth of July are over ­ — but in Forks, Sequim, Port Townsend and Brinnon, the celebration… Continue reading

Mason Ziegler

Participate in Mason Ziegler Memorial Scholarship Benefit events this Saturday, July 6

MASON ZIEGLER WAS the kind of person you could always depend on. “He was the counselor to all his friends,” said Tami Ziegler, who is… Continue reading

Mason Ziegler
Ready, set, action! Enter PDN-PDQ Three-Minute Film Competition!

Ready, set, action! Enter PDN-PDQ Three-Minute Film Competition!

WHETHER YOU ARE a seasoned film veteran, an amateur or a filmmaking team who is just getting started, if you know how to create a… Continue reading

Ready, set, action! Enter PDN-PDQ Three-Minute Film Competition!

WEEKEND: Actor to give her final local performance Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — PT Shorts, the free literary reading held every first Saturday of the month, will celebrate the late Ray Bradbury, the soon-to-relocate Denise… Continue reading

WEEKEND: An array of fun events on North Olympic Peninsula

EDITOR'S NOTE — "Today" is Friday (July 5). SIPPING CIDER IN in Port Townsend or enjoying strawberry shortcake at the Port Angeles Farmers Market are… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Sequim restaurant to host photographer’s artwork; reception Sunday

SEQUIM — Nourish, a new restaurant at 1345 S. Sequim Ave., is hosting a fine art photography show by Jan Kepley, and the public is… Continue reading

CELEBRATE! Independence Day celebrations across North Olympic Peninsula

CELEBRATE! Independence Day celebrations across North Olympic Peninsula

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect that the first community photo in Sequim is at 2:30 p.m. today. Fireworks, festivals, parades and… Continue reading

CELEBRATE! Independence Day celebrations across North Olympic Peninsula
The Grand Quest

Cargo ship loses steering, towed to Port Angeles for repairs

PORT ANGELES — A cargo ship lost steering off Port Angeles just after midnight Wednesday and was towed into the Port Angeles Harbor for repair.… Continue reading

The Grand Quest
A pickup truck burns Tuesday at the Jefferson County International Airport. Crystal Craig/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Fire destroys truck at Port Townsend airport

PORT TOWNSEND — A pickup owned by a part-time Port Townsend resident burst into flames and was destroyed near the Spruce Goose restaurant at the… Continue reading

A pickup truck burns Tuesday at the Jefferson County International Airport. Crystal Craig/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Odor, haze prompt evacuation of Sequim hotel

SEQUIM — An odor and haze that were never identified prompted the brief evacuation of 99 people from the Holiday Inn Express earlier this week.… Continue reading

Mason Ziegler

Participate in Mason Ziegler Memorial Scholarship Benefit events this Saturday, July 6

MASON ZIEGLER WAS the kind of person you could always depend on. “He was the counselor to all his friends,” said Tami Ziegler, who is… Continue reading

Mason Ziegler

SPORTS: Wilder Baseball’s Firecracker Classic starts at Civic Field in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Wilder Baseball, on a 12-game tear, opens its popular 15th annual Dick Brown Memorial Firecracker Classic tonight against a neighboring Canadian team… Continue reading

Smoky grass fire in Sequim contained quickly

SEQUIM — A quick-moving and smoky grass fire concerned those living in neighboring apartment complexes today but was quickly extinguished, a fire department spokesman said.… Continue reading

Coast Guard to install Mats Mats navigation light

PORT TOWNSEND — The U.S. Coast Guard said today it will start construction Monday of the Klas Rock Light, Monday, an aid to navigation structure… Continue reading

A team of firefighters seek the source of an odor and haze in a hallway of the Holiday Inn Express in Sequim. The source was never found. Clallam County Fire District No. 3

Mystery odor prompts brief evacuation of Sequim Holiday Inn Express

SEQUIM — An odor and haze that were never identified prompted the brief evacuation of 99 people from the Holiday Inn Express last night (Tuesday).… Continue reading

A team of firefighters seek the source of an odor and haze in a hallway of the Holiday Inn Express in Sequim. The source was never found. Clallam County Fire District No. 3
The Marine 16 returns to Port Townsend with a father and his son who were being pushed away from shore by high winds on Monday afternoon. Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Family of five rescued in kayaks near Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — A family of five was rescued this week after strong currents and high winds pushed their kayaks far offshore of Point Wilson.… Continue reading

The Marine 16 returns to Port Townsend with a father and his son who were being pushed away from shore by high winds on Monday afternoon. Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue
Mason Ziegler

Participate in Mason Ziegler Memorial Scholarship Benefit events this Saturday, July 6

MASON ZIEGLER WAS the kind of person you could always depend on. “He was the counselor to all his friends,” said Tami Ziegler, who is… Continue reading

Mason Ziegler

Woman in satisfactory condition following Port Angeles rollover

PORT ANGELES — A 68-year-old woman was listed in satisfactory condition at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles on Tuesday in the wake of Monday’s… Continue reading