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Free airplane flights and bat walk among weekend’s activities on the Peninsula

Events abound across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Salal foliage with berries. (U.S. Forest Service)

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Salal permits in Olympic National Forest to be sold beginning in September

A total of 100 permits will be issued, with a maximum of 15 permits for each harvest unit.

Life

Farmers markets to celebrate on the Peninsula this Saturday

Adults and children are invited to help local farmers markets recognize National Farmers Market Week.

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Volunteers sought to survey chum salmon in Chimacum Creek

A free training session is set for Thursday, Aug. 18 in Port Townsend

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Outdoor concerts set in Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend this week

Greab chairs, picnics and enjoy free music in the open air

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Back-to-school events in Port Angeles, Sequim to provide needed supplies

School supplies, school information, SmileMobile sign-ups and immunizations to be among offerings.

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Registration taken now for Aug. 20 forestry field day in Sequim

The event will be conducted by experts in forest management, wildlife habitat and other forest stewardship disciplines.

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Jefferson commissioners to hold hearing on Port Ludlow Drainage District assessment system ordinance Monday … and other items

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the Port Ludlow Drainage District assessment system…

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to issue call for public hearing on proposed vacation rental ordinances … and other items

Changes would update Clallam County Code 33 by adding a new chapter on vacation rentals and adding new…

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

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Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

Superheroes are the theme for this weekend’s Relay for Life in Forks, an annual event to raise money…

The Cox Valley Fire is shown at mile marker 11 on Hurricane Ridge Road on Wednesday morning. (National Park Service)

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Cooler weather keeps Olympic National Park fires from spreading

Moderate temperatures have slowed fire activity over the past few days in Olympic National Park, a national park…

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

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U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat who grew up in Port Angeles, won 58.65 percent. Bloom, an accountant and…

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Music in the American Wild to bring original compositions to national park starting Aug. 15

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Music in the American Wild, a collaboration featuring seven classical musicians performing original works…

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Clallam County public libraries offering astronomy-inspired events this month

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County public libraries are offering a collection of astronomy-inspired events this month. The “Things…

Veteran Master Gardener John Norgord will present “Wild Berries: In Their Native Habitat and In Our Garden” on Thursday at noon in the county commissioners' meeting room at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

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Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

PORT ANGELES — WSU Master Gardener John Norgord will share tips on finding, identifying and cultivating wild berries…

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NEWS BRIEFS: State Highway 112 to be closed Saturday for Joyce Daze Parade … and other items

JOYCE — State Highway 112 will be temporarily closed from its intersection with Piedmont Road to east of…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Democrat Kate Dean won a whopping 61.57 percent of the vote and fellow Democrat Tim…

Mike Chapman

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Richards takes early lead in primary election for Clallam County commission race

PORT ANGELES — Democrat Ron Richards was the top choice in Tuesday’s initial count of votes in the…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Democrat Kate Dean won a whopping 61.57 percent of the vote and fellow Democrat Tim…

Mike Chapman

News

PRIMARY RESULTS: Richards takes early lead in primary election for Clallam County commission race

PORT ANGELES — Democrat Ron Richards was the top choice in tonight’s initial count of votes in the…