A maritime-themed relay race with exposure suits was part of the final-day celebration of the Blue Heron Maritime Discovery Program in 2016.

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Port Townsend, Chimacum students to tell of maritime discoveries in innovative program

PORT TOWNSEND — Students will lead celebrations in Chimacum and Port Townsend that mark eight years of the…

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18-year-old dies in single-car wreck after car plunges down embankment

SEQUIM — An 18-year-old Port Angeles teenager died Friday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after the vehicle…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Young students’ artwork on display in downtown Port Angeles … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Artwork by young students is hanging in downtown businesses through May 31.

Port Angeles council to make public comment periods mandatory at all committee meetings

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Port Angeles council to make public comment periods mandatory at all committee meetings

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles City Council members will make public comment sessions mandatory for city advisory committees,…

In this Tuesday photo provided by Chelan County Fire District 3, logs burn near Leavenworth. The wildfire that started at an old log-storage site has prompted evacuation orders for homes and cabins at a popular Washington state hiking and skiing destination, officials said Wednesday. (Ben Torkelson/Chelan County Fire District 3 via AP)

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Wildfire near Leavenworth about 50 percent contained, officials say

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A marmot is seen on top of Mount Dana in Yosemite, Calif. (Inklein via Wikipedia)

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Olympic National Park officials seeking marmot monitors

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Olympic National Park is now accepting volunteer applications for the Olympic Marmot Monitoring Program…

U.S. denies visa to Togo man who works with Rotary Club to build toilets for his village

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U.S. denies visa to Togo man who works with Rotary Club to build toilets for his village

PORT ANGELES — In hopes of spreading awareness about the need for Nor’Wester Rotary’s toilet-building program in a…

Makers Square remains in planning, design phase at Fort Worden

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Makers Square remains in planning, design phase at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Public Development Authority is still in the planning phase for an arts…

Chimacum club honored for food sharing program

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Chimacum club honored for food sharing program

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum We Act Club, a service club that works on issues both local and global,…

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Clallam commissioners review more issues on vacation rentals

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners will each compile a list of issues with proposed regulations on bed-and-breakfast…

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Port Angeles police probing attempted robberies

PORT ANGELES — Police are asking for information in the investigation of two attempted robberies.

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New state poet laureate sought

SEATTLE — Applications are now being accepted for Washington state’s next poet laureate.

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Disabled tug towed into Port Angeles Harbor, then taken to Seattle

SEATTLE — A disabled tug and its 320-foot barge that were towed into Port Angeles Harbor on Wednesday…

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Thursday events in Port Angeles to honor Raymond Carver

PORT ANGELES — A number of events to honor the late poet and writer Raymond Carver are planned…

More invaders found: Invasive green crabs on the rise on Peninsula

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More invaders found: Invasive green crabs on the rise on Peninsula

SEQUIM — The invasive European green crab count continues to rise on the Dungeness Spit.

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Jefferson Healthcare seeks input from Quilcene, Brinnon on health care needs

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioners are looking to the residents of south Jefferson County to give…

Volunteers sought for Olympia oyster monitoring in Quilcene Bay

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Volunteers sought for Olympia oyster monitoring in Quilcene Bay

QUILCENE — The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee is seeking volunteers to monitor Olympia oyster populations as part…

Washington loses legal fight, might pay up to $2 billion to save salmon

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Washington loses legal fight, might pay up to $2 billion to save salmon

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Collection adds more to upcoming Forever Twilight in Forks festival

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Collection adds more to upcoming Forever Twilight in Forks festival

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NEWS BRIEFS: PC screening PTSD film Wednesday … and other items

FORKS — Peninsula College’s Magic of Cinema will feature “Healing the Warrior’s Heart” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at…