China ban unlikely to affect region; Peninsula officials say contamination low in recycling

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China ban unlikely to affect region; Peninsula officials say contamination low in recycling

PORT TOWNSEND — China’s announcement that next year it will decline to accept some shipments of mixed plastics…

Fire chars Glen Cove home

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Fire chars Glen Cove home

PORT TOWNSEND — A fire gutted a home in Glen Cove after the homeowner left the stove on,…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Zombie Crawl lurches into Port Townsend this Saturday … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The 2017 Port Townsend Zombie Crawl will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Hoh River to be reopened to fishing on Saturday

The Hoh and South Fork Hoh rivers are to be reopened to fishing Saturday, the state Department of…

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Post-earthquake survival tips to be presented at Joyce fair Saturday

JOYCE — Post-earthquake survival tips will be offered at a fair in Joyce on Saturday.

Second storm this week roars into east, west sides of Peninsula

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Second storm this week roars into east, west sides of Peninsula

Hundreds of customers lost power Wednesday as wind and rain moved through the North Olympic Peninsula.

Quake drill this morning at 10:19 across North Olympic Peninsula

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Quake drill this morning at 10:19 across North Olympic Peninsula

Drop. Cover. Hold on.

Dogs euthanized after attacking Sequim man

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Dogs euthanized after attacking Sequim man

SEQUIM — Two of three dogs that attacked a Sequim man were euthanized last week at the Clallam…

Open house today to gather comment on Point Hudson plan

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Open house today to gather comment on Point Hudson plan

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend officials, who are seeking public input on a long-term plan for…

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Port Angeles School Board seeks appraiser, to discuss proposed levy

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles School Board will consider approving an appraiser for three properties and is…

Sequim School Board approves teacher contract

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Sequim School Board approves teacher contract

SEQUIM — The Sequim School Board has approved a new contract for Sequim teachers.

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Peninsula protests planned Monday in conjunction with Global Day of Action

Olympic Climate Action plans peaceful protests in conjunction with the Global Day of Action — a worldwide movement…

Port Angeles police investigating apparent suicide on Olympic Discovery Trail

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Port Angeles police investigating apparent suicide on Olympic Discovery Trail

PORT ANGELES — A woman who died in an apparent suicide on the Olympic Discovery Trail on Thursday…

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“Slow Down, Move Over” emphasis patrol starts today

OLYMPIA — The State Patrol will conduct a statewide “Slow Down, Move Over” emphasis patrol today through Friday…

Sen. Murray gets Greywolf tour

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Sen. Murray gets Greywolf tour

SEQUIM — Progress at Greywolf Elementary School — both in and about its classrooms — is getting plenty…

Forest-thinning project saved homes but highlights obstacles

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Forest-thinning project saved homes but highlights obstacles

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Ecology lays out plan for considering Pacific shore projects

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on a draft plan to address how…

Season’s rain, wind begins: Storms also expected today, Saturday after Tuesday blow

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Season’s rain, wind begins: Storms also expected today, Saturday after Tuesday blow

The first storm of the fall season blew into the North Olympic Peninsula on Tuesday, with a second…

Indigent defense changes: Clallam County commisioners aim to save money

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Indigent defense changes: Clallam County commisioners aim to save money

PORT ANGELES — In an effort to save money, two Clallam County commissioners are working to restructure public…

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Pilot project to help students complete GEDs

PORT ANGELES — United Way of Clallam County and Peninsula College have collaborated on a fund to help…