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NEWS BRIEFS: Overturned log truck closes Highway 101 at Lake Crescent for four hours … and other items

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — U.S. Highway 101 was closed near Lake Crescent for four hours last week after…

Henry Veitenhans, right, regales fellow graduating seniors Gannon Short, Rosemary D’Andrea and Helena Stafford, from left, with tales of his harrowing adventure while crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca in gale-force winds during Thursday’s Race to Alaska. The 17-year-old senior entered the race as his senior project. He arrived in Victoria on Friday morning, after having put in for shelter about a mile from Victoria Harbor, then made his way back to Port Townsend to attend Friday’s graduation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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First Peninsula class of 2017 graduations held

The first of the North Olympic Peninsula’s class of 2017 high school graduations were held Friday.

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Sol Duc bridges to get fresh coat of paint, with some traffic disruptions

FORKS — Two bridges spanning the Sol Duc River 20 miles apart in Clallam County will be repainted,…

Neighborhood about to be built on Port Angeles’ 15th Street

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Neighborhood about to be built on Port Angeles’ 15th Street

PORT ANGELES — They aren’t just building homes. They are building a neighborhood.

Pasternack signed to five-year deal with symphony

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Pasternack signed to five-year deal with symphony

PORT ANGELES — As the Port Angeles Symphony prepares for the start of its new fiscal year July…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners mull contract for Center Road overlay project

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider awarding a contract to Lakeside Industries Inc. for their bid amount…

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Clallam County to fete retiring jail boss

The three Clallam County commissioners will recognize retiring Jail Superintendent Ron Sukert for his 37 years of service…

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Canoe capsizes near Hood Canal Bridge

SHINE — Two people ended up in the water when their motorized canoe capsized on the north side…

Human power wins: French rowers first to cross R2AK’s first finish line

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Human power wins: French rowers first to cross R2AK’s first finish line

PORT TOWNSEND — For the first time ever, a craft operating on human power was the first to…

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Peninsula graduation ceremonies set to begin today

EDITOR’S NOTE: The date of the Forks High School graduation has been corrected.

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Olympic Medical Center beefs up computer security

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center has beefed up its computer security after the “WannaCry” ransomware attack that…

Soroptimists host Port Angeles All-City spelling bee finals

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Soroptimists host Port Angeles All-City spelling bee finals

PORT ANGELES — “Compromise” and “sheriff” won the Port Angeles All-City spelling bees.

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Sequim School District picks capital levy project manager

SEQUIM — The Sequim School District has decided on a project manager to head construction projects funded by…

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Exercise to train for earthquake preparedness; community asked to participate in special kind of food drive

PORT ANGELES — The Washington National Guard will fly into Port Angeles for an exercise coordinating with the…

Employee sues top Clallam prosecutor, alleging sexual harassment

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Employee sues top Clallam prosecutor, alleging sexual harassment

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols has been sued by an office manager who claims…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Hood Canal Bridge closures planned tonight and Saturday night … and other items

SHINE — One-hour closures of the Hood Canal Bridge are planned between 11:59 tonight and 4 a.m. Saturday.

Bodgers create strange objects for steampunk festival

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Bodgers create strange objects for steampunk festival

PORT TOWNSEND — Homemade creations big and small will be on display at this year’s Bodgers Hall for…

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Port Angeles police identify man in apparent suicide

PORT ANGELES — Police this morning identified longtime Port Angeles resident Paul Gerald Sutherland as the 49-year-old man…

Port Angeles School Board approves health center

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Port Angeles School Board approves health center

PORT ANGELES — The proposed health center at Port Angeles High School has earned the approval of the…

Olympic National Forest will hold a fee-free day Saturday in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day. (National Forest Service)

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Fee-free day in Olympic National Forest on Saturday

OLYMPIA — The U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at day-use recreation sites on the Olympic National Forest…