Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

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Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

The goal is to heighten awareness of local emergency resources throughout Jefferson County.

Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

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Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

University of Washington professor Cliff Mass predicts the state will warm by 3 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit by…

UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push

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UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push

Olympic National Park rangers continued to search Friday for the body of Clifford Dopps, 74.

Port Angeles residents fume over RVs, camping

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Port Angeles residents fume over RVs, camping

Business residents and business owners talked to police this week about roving RVs, campers and panhandlers.

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Officials on watch for spurt in Olympic National Park fires

The fires are expected to grow with the onset of hot, dry conditions, the National Park Service said.

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NEWS BRIEFS: State accepting nominations for 2016 Corporations for Communities Award … and other items

News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Miriam Ransom

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Two assistant principals hired in Port Angeles School District

One is a replacement, while the other is a new position.

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Complete burn bans called for North Olympic Peninsula

The state Department of Natural resources raised the fire danger Thursday afternoon.

Officers are stationed outside the West Kelso Flying K gas station after an officer-involved shooting there Wednesday. A Kelso patrolman shot and killed a man who attacked a customer, a store clerk and the officer himself with a walking stick. (Lauren Kronebusch/The Daily News via AP)

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Police: Kelso officer kills attacker wielding walking stick

The suspect, a 27-year-old black man described as a transient, was reported to have shoplifted from a gas…

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

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Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Clothes can be dropped off today and Friday, and coupon-holders can come back for other items Saturday.

Cherie Kidd

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Port Angeles City Council outlaws profanity from its members

Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd’s suggestion prompted by Councilman Lee Whetham’s words.

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Port Angeles City Council to form subcommittee focused on education, fluoride options

Move to inform water users on maintaining dental health follows decision to halt public fluoridation.

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

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Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Report points to higher than state average numbers for noncompliance in both Clallam and Jefferson counties.

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State Department of Natural Resources bans all campfires on state land

Hot, dry weather expands burn ban through Sept. 30.

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Clallam County eyes Solmar intersection improvements

Five wrecks have been reported near the intersection of the 25 mph residential roads since 2009, the county…

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Free telescope viewing resumes Monday night on Hurricane Ridge

John Goar will lead the gatherings into next month.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Joy in Mudville to perform at Fort Flagler next month … and other items

News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge to host program on minimizing effects on environment

The program will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 3 in Sequim.

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

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Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

The 38-year-old fell above the large slide area on the trail near Lake Crescent and was transported by…

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

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Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Music and art festival runs through Saturday at the Dragon’s Nest with part of proceeds going to Jumping…