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Music in the American Wild to bring original compositions to national park starting Aug. 15

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Music in the American Wild, a collaboration featuring seven classical musicians performing original works…

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Clallam County public libraries offering astronomy-inspired events this month

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County public libraries are offering a collection of astronomy-inspired events this month. The “Things…

Veteran Master Gardener John Norgord will present “Wild Berries: In Their Native Habitat and In Our Garden” on Thursday at noon in the county commissioners' meeting room at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

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Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

PORT ANGELES — WSU Master Gardener John Norgord will share tips on finding, identifying and cultivating wild berries…

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Deconstructed fireworks found after State Patrol search in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — State Patrol troopers searched a Port Angeles home and found deconstructed fireworks after a tip…

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Olympic National Park fires prompting no new reports

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — No growth was reported Tuesday in the four wildfires in Olympic National Park. Obstruction…

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NEWS BRIEFS: State Highway 112 to be closed Saturday for Joyce Daze Parade … and other items

JOYCE — State Highway 112 will be temporarily closed from its intersection with Piedmont Road to east of…

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Art Port Townsend festival begins with show opening Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — Dozens of original art pieces submitted by artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest will be…

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Clallam County commissioners discuss rules for short-term rentals; public hearing planned

PORT ANGELES — Unincorporated Clallam County’s growing and unfettered inventory of short-term vacation rentals is on the verge…

Construction crews work Tuesday to expand the intersection at U.S. Highway 101 and Dry Creek Road near Port Angeles. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

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Lower Elwha Klallam tribe looks ahead at economics amid expansion on Highway 101

PORT ANGELES — The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe is continuing to expand its economic reach in the area,…

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Regulators approve clean-water rules connected to fish consumption

The Associated Press SEATTLE — State regulators have adopted new clean-water rules tied partly to how much fish…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat

Clallam County commissioner Mike Chapman won more than 45 percent of the vote and Port Ludlow Republican George…

Wayne Lubin talks with Gov. Jay Inslee

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Democratic incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Bill…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and challenger Todd A. Bloom will advance to the Nov. 8 general election for…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Democrat Kate Dean won a whopping 61.57 percent of the vote and fellow Democrat Tim…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Richards takes early lead in primary election for Clallam County commission race

PORT ANGELES — Democrat Ron Richards was the top choice in Tuesday’s initial count of votes in the…

Wayne Lubin talks with Gov. Jay Inslee

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Inslee to face Bryant, Murray to face Vance; many state races too close to call

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Democratic incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Bill…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Kilmer to face Bloom in general election

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and challenger Todd A. Bloom will advance to the Nov. 8 general election for…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Chapman, Vrable ahead in race for Legislative District 24 state representative seat

Clallam County commissioner Mike Chapman won more than 45 percent of the vote and Port Ludlow Republican George…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Dean, Thomas win spot on general election ballot for Jefferson County commission seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Democrat Kate Dean won a whopping 61.57 percent of the vote and fellow Democrat Tim…