North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups

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North Olympic Peninsula’s ‘music man’ dies; Dewey Ehling left mark on myriad groups

Longtime conductor of the Peninsula Singers and Port Townsend CommunityOrchestra died Sunday of pneumonia.

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State Supreme Court justices to visit Jefferson County on Friday

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen and Justice Mary Yu will present a session on key state Supreme Court decisions.

Sequim City Council votes down zoning code updatesSequim City Council votes down comprehensive plan update

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Sequim City Council votes down zoning code updatesSequim City Council votes down comprehensive plan update

The changes would have implemented new zoning regulations.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Remote-controlled sailboat class set Saturday for Port Ludlow … and other items

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Sequim’s Keying Around pianos sold at auction

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Sequim’s Keying Around pianos sold at auction

The pianos sold for $500 and $600 each.

Sequim police chief talks about changing attitudes toward police

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Sequim police chief talks about changing attitudes toward police

Bill Dickinson tells Sequim Chamber meeting he’s seen even local attitudes toward law enforcement shift in recent months.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Sea shanty sing-a-long set for Port Townsend tonight … and other items

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Scientists are asking the public to watch out for European green crabs in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Puget Sound. The Washington Sea Grant crab team has been monitoring for the invasive crab and hasn’t found any. (Washington Sea Grant)

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Coast is clear: European green crabs absent from Strait of Juan de Fuca — so far

Scientists and members of the public are on the lookout for the invasive species.

Randy Johnson

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It’s Richards, Johnson in November race for Clallam County commission

In today’s count of ballots, Johnson edged Gabe Rygaard by 192 votes in the top-two primary race.

Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

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Man falls overboard from sailboat, rescued in Port Townsend Bay

Man was shaking, had slurred speech after getting out of water

Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

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Shoreline restoration project at Fort Townsend nears completion

Restoration of a beach at Fort Townsend, slated for completion this week, will provide easier access for both…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Book-inspired music set for Port Hadlock on Saturday … and other items

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Time needed for Hanford ecosystem to recover from fire

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Time needed for Hanford ecosystem to recover from fire

The Range 12 Fire consumed about half the Arid Lands Ecology Reserve in Southeast Washington.

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Port Angeles man cited for reckless driving after hitting vehicles downtown

Police: Driver said his van had defective brakes and steering.

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Clallam County commissioners to mull contract extension for legal representation today

A short-term extension give county officials time to re-examine human resources legal services.

Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

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Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response

Port facilities will be important resources when bridges become impassable, electronic communications and electric generation go silent, and…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Meeting set Tuesday for Port Angeles budget update … and other items

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New manager has started at Sequim YMCA

Kurt Turner brings 10 years of experience in YMCAs in Texas, most recently as the membership director of…

Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour

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Rare red poll cattle now living on Marrowstone Island; animals to be featured on Jefferson County Farm Tour

The herd at Twin Vistas Ranch was a donation — estimated at $25,000 — to the Washington State…

98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

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98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings

Seattle Harbor Patrol Boat No. 1 — now in the possession of the Port of Port Townsend —…