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Wildland fire spreads to 367 acres along Queets River in Olympic National Park

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The Paradise Fire in the Queets Valley had spread to about 367 acres by Wednesday afternoon. Olympic National Park officials continued… Continue reading

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Some Hood Canal beaches closed to shellfish harvesting due to biotoxins

PORT TOWNSEND — Hood Canal beaches from the Hood Canal Bridge to Brown's Point on the Toandos Peninsula have been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting.… Continue reading

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Firefighters confer after dousing a structure fire that occurred in the lower right unit of a house on 27th Street in Port Townsend this afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

None hurt in house fire in Port Townsend this afternoon

PORT TOWNSEND — No one was injured in a house fire in Port Townsend that firefighters extinguished this afternoon. Homeowners were both absent when the… Continue reading

Firefighters confer after dousing a structure fire that occurred in the lower right unit of a house on 27th Street in Port Townsend this afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
A fire burns on the banks of the Queets River in Olympic National Park in this Monday view from a spotting plane. The fire has since grown to 367 acres. (National Park Service)

UPDATE — Olympic National Park fire grows to 367 acres

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A fire in a wilderness area of the Queets River valley has grown to 367 acres as a crew of wildland… Continue reading

A fire burns on the banks of the Queets River in Olympic National Park in this Monday view from a spotting plane. The fire has since grown to 367 acres. (National Park Service)
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Tests underway to determine cause of death of man found on Peabody Creek Trail in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Tests are being conducted to determine the cause of the death of a man whose body was found on the Peabody Creek… Continue reading

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Olympic Crosscutters catcher Tyrus Beckett catches a throw to the plate a little late as Ethan Tufts of the Olympic Tigers scores standing up. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

BASEBALL: Olympic Crosscutters’ rally falls short in loss to Olympic Tigers

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Crosscutters spotted the Olympic Tigers so many runs that their four-run rally in the final two innings gave them barely… Continue reading

Olympic Crosscutters catcher Tyrus Beckett catches a throw to the plate a little late as Ethan Tufts of the Olympic Tigers scores standing up. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

BUSINESS BRIEF: Jefferson Healthcare receives quality management certification

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare has been awarded by DNV GL Healthcare full certification to the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. Jefferson Healthcare is the… Continue reading

BUSINESS: North Olympic Peninsula businesses pursue Chase Bank grant funds

A variety of North Olympic Peninsula businesses are competing for votes in their bids to win a $100,000 grant from Chase Bank’s Mission Main Street… Continue reading

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge marks 100th year with Kids’ Day Saturday

SEQUIM — The “family fun event of the century” at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday will feature live raptors, a treasure chest and… Continue reading

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Enter your young baseball player in Swain’s Little Slugger Photo Contest!

AS PART OF SWAIN'S General Store's 58th anniversary and special sales at its Port Angeles store . . . be part of Swain's Little Slugger… Continue reading

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Locust Street Taxi brings out a crowd for 2012's Concerts on the Dock

From country to Navy band: Outdoor free concert seasons in Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend will offer variety

A VARIETY OF musical styles in early evening settings will again be featured over the summer as Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend hold free… Continue reading

Locust Street Taxi brings out a crowd for 2012's Concerts on the Dock
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New Clallam health officer to begin duties in September

PORT ANGELES — Dr. Christopher Frank will begin his duties as Clallam County health officer Sept. 1. Dr. Jeanette Stehr-Green will remain as interim health… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS: Expanded hours for MV Coho ferry start Thursday . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — The MV Coho ferry will begin its expanded summer schedule Thursday. Black Ball Ferry Line will provide eight sailings a day on… Continue reading

John Clark

Port Townsend theater hosts comedy in discount staging Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” the classic comedy about Egyptologist Lord Edgar and his wives, arrives on the Key City Playhouse stage,… Continue reading

John Clark

Temporary closures coming for Olympic National Forest bridges

OLYMPIA — Temporary bridge closures are expected throughout Olympic National Forest this month while the Forest Service conducts inspections. An under-bridge inspection truck will be… Continue reading

Pauline Yang from Tufts University is among the performers in the Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival throughout this week. ()

Weeklong Chamber Music Fest continues at Port Townsend’s Fort Worden; next public event free on Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — Public events — including two with free admission — continue this week in Centrum's Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival at Fort Worden… Continue reading

Pauline Yang from Tufts University is among the performers in the Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival throughout this week. ()

YOUTH SPORTS: Swain’s routs First Federal in baseball playoffs . . . Swain’s beats Forks in extra innings . . . Babe Ruth title game tonight . . . Elks places third

Swain’s routs First Federal in playoffs PORT ANGELES — Swain’s advanced in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth postseason by defeating First Federal of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Tests underway to determine cause of death of man found on Peabody Creek Trail in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Tests are being conducted to determine the cause of the death of a man whose body was found on the Peabody Creek… Continue reading

View of the Concerts on the Pier area on Port Angeles City Pier. The concert season begins June 24. ()

From country music to Navy band: Outdoor free concert seasons in Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend will offer variety

A variety of musical styles in early evening settings will again be featured over the summer as Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend hold free… Continue reading

View of the Concerts on the Pier area on Port Angeles City Pier. The concert season begins June 24. ()
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COLLEGE SPORTS: Neah Bay’s Moss, five other Pirates honored by Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Miranda Schmillen, Ryley Callaghan, Kasie Lough, Micah Weller, Cherish Moss and Karen Corral were honored at Peninsula College's annual awards ceremony last… Continue reading

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