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Port Angeles’ newest radio station will focus on classic hits from late 1960s until early 1990s, owner says

PORT ANGELES — A second commercial Port Angeles radio station will focus on music rather than talk when it debuts in mid-July. KSTI-FM will start… Continue reading

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Unemployment rate remains below 8% on North Olympic Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — Unemployment remained below 8 percent on the North Olympic Peninsula as the Clallam and Jefferson County labor forces grew by a combined… Continue reading

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Vote for your favorites in Swain’s Little Slugger Photo Contest!

THE ENTRIES ARE in, and voting is under way to determine the winners of prizes in Swain's General Store's 58th anniversary Little Slugger Photo Contest!… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Crab feed, plane rides, more on tap on Peninsula this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, June 26. World War II planes, a crab feed, a roller derby bout and a geology lecture are… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Family support center hosts summer concert tonight in Port Angeles

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, June 26. PORT ANGELES — First Step Family Support Center, the Clallam County agency known for its Snowgrass… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Human-powered craft race Saturday in Port Townsend’s Rat Island Regatta

PORT TOWNSEND — Watercraft under human power will race for awards during the Rat Island Regatta on Saturday. Two courses are offered: a short race… Continue reading

Rob and Renee Johnston have found ways to overcome the wind and poor soil in their garden

WEEKEND: Petals & Pathways tour Saturday plays up unique gardens in Sequim

SEQUIM — Those who take the 22nd annual Petals & Pathways home garden tour Saturday won't have to travel far to see seven unique gardens.… Continue reading

Rob and Renee Johnston have found ways to overcome the wind and poor soil in their garden

WEEKEND: Radio operators to have a Field Day on Peninsula this weekend

Members of the public are invited to join in amateur radio emergency broadcasting exercises on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. Amateur radio clubs in… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Summer Band and conductor Karl Bach

WEEKEND: Summer Band returns to Port Townsend’s Chetzemoka Park this Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The 35-piece Port Townsend Summer Band will return to Chetzemoka Park this Sunday afternoon, bringing the music of George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Summer Band and conductor Karl Bach
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WEEKEND: Sunday Jamboree mixes food, music in Chimacum

CHIMACUM — With the theme of “music for all ages all day,” Finnriver Farm & Cidery will host the Summer Jamboree this Sunday: a morning… Continue reading

Joy in Mudville — from left

WEEKEND: Wall-raising set Saturday for Habitat house in Forks

FORKS — Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County will raise the first wall of a new house at 1 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Writers on Spit changes location for reading tonight in Sequim

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, June 26. SEQUIM — In a new location and featuring a community table to promote workshops and writers'… Continue reading

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Port Angeles man charged with pointing shotgun at another

PORT ANGELES — A 27-year-old Port Angeles man who allegedly pointed a shotgun at another man during an argument Wednesday has been charged in Clallam… Continue reading

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Summer high school league tips off Thursday at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Seven area high school boys basketball programs begin play in the Peninsula College High School Summer League today. Each of the eight… Continue reading

Olympic's Gavin Velarde left

BASEBALL: Crosscutters hold back Klahowya at Civic Field

PORT ANGELES — Daniel Harker shut down Klahowya’s rally to secure the Olympic Crosscutters’ 5-3 win at Civic Field. The Crosscutters built up a 5-0… Continue reading

Olympic's Gavin Velarde left

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New hours set for boutique in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — Karol’s Accessories Boutique, 609 W. Washington St., No. 6, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays starting this Monday. The… Continue reading

Input being sought on state ferry fare increase proposal

OLYMPIA — The state ferry system plans fare increases beginning in October and is taking public comment on the proposal now. Fares would be increased… Continue reading

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Jail fight under investigation; Clallam County prosecutor to mull charges

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam County jail inmate could face new charges after allegedly assaulting a fellow inmate. Nicholas J. Johnson, 26, is being held… Continue reading

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The new Sequim Civic Center

Making room: Sequim Civic Center up and running, on display [ GALLERY, VIDEO ]

THE NEW SEQUIM Civic Center is built to last. “Another 30, 40 or 50 years,” City Manager Steve Burkett said at its grand opening a… Continue reading

The new Sequim Civic Center

Motorcyclist hospitalized after deer hit on state Highway 112 near Joyce

JOYCE — A motorcyclist was treated and released Wednesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a deer on state Highway 112. At 6:33 a.m., John… Continue reading