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NEWS BRIEFS: Smoke briefly closes store in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM —The Safeway store in Sequim was evacuated Friday because of smoke coming from a vent, Clallam County…

Port Angeles Elementary School spelling bee winners stand with Soroptimist Jet Set bee organizers. From left are

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The bee’s knees: Port Angeles students spell their way to victory in citywide contest

PORT ANGELES — Correct spellings of “calmness” and “granola” clinched the contests for the top winners of the…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Monthly luncheon meetings usually are held on the second Wednesday…

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: Community bank hires Port Angeles branch vice president, manager . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Laurie Szczepczynski recently joined Sound Community Bank as vice president and the Port Angeles branch…

Keith Nestor of the Washington State Patrol bomb squad prepares a robotic vehicle to enter an apartment at 1019 W. 18th St.

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2ND UPDATE: No bomb found at Port Angeles residence; evacuated neighbors allowed back in homes

PORT ANGELES — Investigators found components that possibly could be used in an explosive device but no actual…

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WEEKEND: Runners warming up for North Olympic Discovery Marathon; Event expo, children’s race scheduled Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Runners from 30 states and a number of foreign countries — including Denmark, France and…

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WEEKEND: 37th annual Chili Cook-off Sunday at Jefferson County Fairgrounds; horseshoe competition starts at 1 p.m.

PORT TOWNSEND — The 37th annual Chili Cook-Off will take place Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The…

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WEEKEND: Last contra dance of the season Saturday at Black Diamond Community Hall

PORT ANGELES — The Black Diamond Community Hall will host the last contra dance of the season this…

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WEEKEND: Berries and beach walks on the Peninsula this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, June 3. A workshop about preserving berries in Sequim and guided…

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WEEKEND REWIND: Commencement ceremonies planned across the Peninsula this month

Commencement ceremonies are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula this month. Here is the schedule: Friday, June 3…

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WEEKEND REWIND: Traffic delays planned as roadway work begins on three North Olympic Peninsula highways

Drivers can expects delays at both ends of the North Olympic Peninsula this month. Today and Thursday, drivers…

Don Shumway

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WEEKEND REWIND: Auburn angler wins Sekiu halibut derby

SEKIU — Don Shumway of Auburn won the 20th annual Clallam Bay/Sekiu Halibut Derby on Sunday. Shumway caught…

Kenny Riggs of Port Angeles is all smiles as he holds the 78.7-pound halibut he landed off of Ediz Hook on Sunday to win the $5

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WEEKEND REWIND: Port Angeles’ Kenny Riggs wins 16th annual halibut derby [Updated: with prize winners]

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles angler Kenny Riggs landed a 78.7-pound halibut to take the $5,000 top prize…

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WEEKEND REWIND: Olympic Hot Springs Road repair plans under review

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Plans for a long-term temporary bridge to span a washout on Olympic Hot Springs…

Keith Nestor of the Washington State Patrol bomb squad prepares a robotic vehicle to enter an apartment at 1019 W. 18th St.

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2ND UPDATE: No bomb found at Port Angeles residence; evacuated neighbors allowed back in homes

PORT ANGELES — Investigators found components that possibly could be used in an explosive device but no actual…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Monday deadline for female veterans conference in Port Townsend . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The advance registration deadline is Monday for a one-day conference in Port Townsend for female…

Veteran Master Gardeners

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Advice on growing vegetables set during quick garden walk in Port Angeles on June 10

PORT ANGELES — What vegetables should be planted now? How can you conserve water in the vegetable garden?…

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Motorized mayhem tonight, Saturday in Port Angeles . . . Fun run Saturday in Forks . . . Forks football players seeking odd jobs

Motorized mayhem in Port Angeles PORT ANGELES — American Thunder, a monster truck thrill show, roars into the…

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Free admission to state parks this Saturday

Entry will be free into state parks on two days this month, including this coming Saturday. Visitors will…

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WEEKEND: Berries and beach walks on the Peninsula this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, June 3. A workshop about preserving berries in Sequim and guided…