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WEEKEND: Summer Jamboree mixes food, music in Chimacum today

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

Joy in Mudville — from left

Winchester chimes test on Monday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Winchester chimes will be heard at noon Monday in Clallam and Jefferson counties during a test of the tsunami siren system. The North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

A driftwood fire is burning on Rialto Beach. (Jessica Hurley)

Driftwood fire reported at Rialto Beach near LaPush

LAPUSH — Firefighters are battling a driftwood fire on Rialto Beach that broke out this afternoon. “It is in some of the big driftwood logs… Continue reading

A driftwood fire is burning on Rialto Beach. (Jessica Hurley)
(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

UPDATE: Olympic National Park fire could flare up today

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Firefighters are preparing for increased activity on a lightning-caused fire in the Queets River valley today as weather conditions are expected… Continue reading

(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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

PORT ANGELES Sol Duc Falls walk PORT ANGELES — Walkers are invited to join the Olympic Peninsula Explorers on Saturday for a 3.5-mile or 6.2-mile… Continue reading

BASEBALL: Olympic Crosscutters sweep doubleheader with Spanaway

SPANAWAY — Two seven-run third innings provided the Olympic Crosscutters more than enough scoring for a dominant road sweep of the Spanaway Lake Monsters. The… Continue reading

Bloodworks Northwest center anemic, issues call for donors

SEATTLE — Bloodworks Northwest has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors, saying collections have dipped sharply because of mounting heat and summer vacations. There… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Port Angeles animal clinic celebrates anniversary . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Blue Mountain Animal Clinic, 2972 Old Olympic Highway, recently celebrated 35 years in business and will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony with… Continue reading

Sequim's Alex McMenamin

GOLF: Brown earns Washington State Women’s Amateur title; Sequim’s Priester second in Super Senior Amateur

SEQUIM — Washington State University golfer Alivia Brown was a model of consistency as she cruised to a wire-to-wire victory Thursday in the Washington State… Continue reading

Sequim's Alex McMenamin
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Help with July 4 Port Angeles fireworks show sought by Chamber of Commerce

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce, which is putting on the gala fireworks show that climaxes the town's Independence Day celebration… Continue reading

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Clallam County Fire District No. 4 volunteer Donovan Christie wears the new MSA G1 breathing apparatus during a recent training exercise. (Clallam County Fire District No. 4)

Joyce firefighters first in Clallam to receive state-of-art equipment

JOYCE — Clallam County Fire District No. 4 says it has become the first in the county to obtain a newly certified self-contained breathing apparatus.… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 4 volunteer Donovan Christie wears the new MSA G1 breathing apparatus during a recent training exercise. (Clallam County Fire District No. 4)
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary 2015 Volunteers of the Year Sally and Paul Parker. (Heidi Pedersen/NOAA)

Neah Bay volunteers Paul and Sally Parker awarded by Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary for commitment

NEAH BAY — Two Neah Bay residents have been selected as the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary's 2015 Volunteers of the Year. Paul and Sally… Continue reading

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary 2015 Volunteers of the Year Sally and Paul Parker. (Heidi Pedersen/NOAA)

NEWS BRIEF: Community HU song set early Sunday in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — There will be a community HU song gathering in the Sequim Library's meeting room, 630 N. Sequim Ave., at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. The… Continue reading

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Olympic National Forest adds burn ban to others already across Olympic Peninsula

Olympic National Forest today restricted outdoor fires in Forest Service lands surrounding Olympic National Park in light of the declared drought conditions that have created… Continue reading

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Olympic National Forest calls for infrastructure project proposals

OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST — The national forest is seeking proposals for projects that improve forest health, water quality or existing infrastructure. It is seeking the… 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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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: 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