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Children’s clinic sees opposition; nearly 200 get vaccine

PORT TOWNSEND — Nearly 200 children received their first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, Department of…

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Peninsula continues to see COVID-19 transmission

National cases trending up again

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State seeks more than $38 billion from opioid distributors

SEATTLE — After rejecting a half-billion-dollar settlement, Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday took the state’s case against…

River Jensen, 15, sorts one of the many boxes of toiletries she plans to distribute to local agencies prior to Christmas. She's donated thousands of bags to in-need individuals across Clallam County. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim teen River Jensen keeps fundraiser flowing for those in need

Annual Christmas toiletry drive begins

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Troopers: Driver fell asleep before wreck

QUILCENE — A driver from Tonopah, Nev., fell asleep on U.S. Highway 101 at 8:21 p.m. Friday, ended…

Firefighters and medics from Clallam County Fire District 2 pose for photos in front of a flaming house, part of a training exercise on Sunday at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The burn of the donated house allowed firefighters to hone their skills in a live-fire scenario through two days of training sessions. Once extinguished, the site will be cleared to make way for future development. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Hands-on training for firefighters and medics

Firefighters and medics from Clallam County Fire District 2 pose for photos in front of a flaming house,…

The Elwha River breached its banks by Sunday morning at the end of Lower Elwha Road after recent heavy rain. The weather forecast calls for more rain Monday morning before a possibility of some clearing and sunshine on Tuesday. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

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Elwha River flooding

The Elwha River breached its banks by Sunday morning at the end of Lower Elwha Road after recent…

The waters of Lake Pleasant flooded the Lake Pleasant County Park on Monday. The water runs over the West Lake Pleasant Road and into neighboring homes. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Flooding shuts down Highway 101, cutting off West End

Thousands without power at peak of Monday rainstorm

Firefighters for Clallam County Fire District 2 prepare for training on Saturday at a donated house at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The unoccupied house is scheduled to be used for live fire training after noon today when the structure will be ignited and burned to the ground for firefighters to hone their skills in a controlled fire situation. People seeing the blaze or corresponding smoke column are requested not to call 9-1-1. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Firefighters training in Gales Addition on Sunday

Firefighters for Clallam County Fire District 2 prepare for training on Saturday at a donated house at 2354…

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Bentinck range operations planned

ESQUIMALT, B.C. — The Royal Canadian Navy has announced that the land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will…

A fisher from Alberta, Canada, is released into a new home in Olympic National Park.

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Transplanted fishers released into park

Effort aims to increase genetic diversity

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Football team COVID-19 cluster reported

Ventilation concern in long-term care facility outbreak

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Port Townsend Farmers Market makes switch to winter hours

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Farmers Market will begin winter hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…

In this April 2014 photo provided by Olympic National Park,  a log cabin teeters on the eroding bank of the Quinault River in Olympic National Park in Washington.  The cabin has been added to the state list of most endangered historical properties.  Built in 1930, the chalet was used as a lodge, summer ranger station and emergency shelter. It's located in the southwest corner of the park, 13 miles up the Graves Creek trail in the Enchanted Valley.  (AP Photo/Olympic National Park)

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Enchanted Valley chalet meeting Monday

PORT ANGELES — A virtual meeting on Monday will provide an update on the Olympic National Park’s plans…

Marla Tolliver of Neah Bay examines wreaths and hanging holiday decorations on Saturday at the annual Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The free event, which continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features a wide variety of holiday crafts created by a collection of local artists and artisans. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Christmas Cottage craft fair continues Sunday

Marla Tolliver of Neah Bay examines wreaths and hanging holiday decorations on Saturday at the annual Christmas Cottage…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County sets public hearing on ad valorem tax levies

Week’s meeting agendas across Jefferson County

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EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers money for Black Ball Ferry Line

Meetings across Clallam County

Featured speaker Mark Ozias, a Clallam County commissioner, lauds veterans for their service and ability to help restore their communities at a special Veterans Day event at American Legion Jack Grennan Post No. 26 in Sequim. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

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Ozias: Those who have served can help divided nation

Commemorations conducted throughout Peninsula

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Mobile clinic tours set Saturday at Port Angeles High School

PORT ANGELES — An introductory look at a mobile service to bring medical, dental and behavioral health screenings…

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Clallam County Fire District 2 Assistant Chief Dan Huff examines the scene of an RV fire at the Olympic Pines RV Park east of Port Angeles on Wednesday.

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Father, son safe after fire destroys RV home

PORT ANGELES — A father and son lost their home Wednesday when fire severely damaged the 33-foot recreational…