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State representative candidate Thomas Greisamer uses a toy ladybug as a metaphor for how he intends to “clean up Olympia” if elected as incumbent state Rep. Steve Tharinger looks on during a Clallam County League of Women Voters forum Wednesday in Port Angeles. — Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

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District 24 state representative, challengers differ on issues during Port Angeles candidates forum

PORT ANGELES — Dr. Stafford Conway, Dr. Thomas Greisamer and incumbent state Rep. Steve Tharinger offered differing views…

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Hoof rot hits elk south of North Olympic Peninsula but stays out of area so far

PORT ANGELES — As the state Department of Fish and Wildlife gears up for a survey of elk…

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Interfor to shut down operations in Beaver, Forks until market conditions change; 90 workers to be affected

PORT ANGELES — Citing tough market conditions and a challenging fiber supply, Interfor announced Tuesday that it will…

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Interfor to shut down operations in Beaver, Forks until market conditions change; 90 workers to be affected

PORT ANGELES — Citing tough market conditions and a challenging fiber supply, Interfor announced Tuesday that it will…

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Armstrong Marine in Port Angeles cuts workforce by 15; company cites delayed contracts for temporary reduction

PORT ANGELES — Armstrong Marine Inc. has put 15 employees on temporary standby because of delayed government and…

A truck drives along Towne Road near the Old Dungeness Schoolhouse on Monday. Clallam County commissioners are considering re-routing the road as upgrades are made to the Dungeness River levee that runs alongside Towne Road. — Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

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Clallam County commissioners to weigh options for Towne Road amid setback of Dungeness River levee

PORT ANGELES — Should Clallam County close the north end of Towne Road for the Dungeness River levee…

The Olympic Discovery Trail follows an abandoned railroad grade through the Sol Duc Valley. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

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See for yourself: Portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail opens in Sol Duc Valley

A newly paved section of the Olympic Discovery Trail beckons in the scenic Sol Duc Valley. The multipurpose…

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Olympic Medical Center lauds state Sen. Hargrove for support of funding bill

PORT ANGELES — State Sen. Jim Hargrove was praised this week for his “tireless efforts” to pass a…

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Lower Elwha Klallam tribe earns environmental award; presentation set later this month in Seattle

PORT ANGELES — The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe has earned a statewide award for its environmental education and…

Kathy Wahto

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Demand for housing services for homeless and near-homeless on rise in Clallam County, commissioners told

PORT ANGELES — Although homelessness declined by 13.5 percent in Clallam County this year, shelter providers say the…

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Olympic Medical Center lauds state Sen. Hargrove for support of funding bill

PORT ANGELES — State Sen. Jim Hargrove was praised this week for his “tireless efforts” to pass a…

The bronze sculpture “Homage to Eliza” cast by Port Angeles sculptor Duncan McKiernan has been accepted by the University of Victoria for display at the university's Legacy Art Galleries. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

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Port Angeles artist to send piece to University of Victoria

PORT ANGELES — Duncan McKiernan has been given the green light to donate one of his favorite bronze…

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Olympic National Forest seeks input for road analysis; meeting set today in Forks with more dates to come

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Forest is asking the public to share the places they go and the…

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Olympic nominated in best national park contest; online voting ends July 14

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park is one of 20 contenders in an online best national park contest…

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Olympic Discovery Trail trailhead eyed for Kitchen-Dick Road area

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula Trails Coalition is applying for a state grant to build a trailhead for…

Kathy Wahto

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Demand for housing services for homeless and near-homeless on rise in Clallam County, commissioners told

PORT ANGELES — Although homelessness declined by 13.5 percent in Clallam County this year, shelter providers say the…

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Lower Elwha Klallam tribe earns environmental award; presentation set later this month in Seattle

PORT ANGELES — The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe has earned a statewide award for its environmental education and…

The bronze sculpture “Homage to Eliza” cast by Port Angeles sculptor Duncan McKiernan has been accepted by the University of Victoria for display at the university's Legacy Art Galleries. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

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Port Angeles artist to send piece to University of Victoria

PORT ANGELES — Duncan McKiernan has been given the green light to donate one of his favorite bronze…

Clallam County is one of the last stands of the rare Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly. —Photo by Aaron Barna/for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Endangered butterfly seems to like Clallam the best in quest for survival

PORT ANGELES — An endangered butterfly is holding its own in Clallam County, where seven of 11 known…

Clallam County is one of the last stands of the rare Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly. —Photo by Aaron Barna/for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Endangered butterfly seems to like Clallam the best in quest for survival

PORT ANGELES — An endangered butterfly is holding its own in Clallam County, where seven of 11 known…