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Candidate withdraws from Jefferson County commissioner race

PORT TOWNSEND — A candidate for the Jefferson County Commissioner District 1 position has withdrawn from the race,…

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Chapman gathers biggest war chest in 24th District race

PORT ANGELES — Democratic state House of Representatives candidate Mike Chapman has far outdistanced two Aug. 2 primary…

Thomas Nielsen of Team Sea Runners rings the finish bell in Ketchikan after completing the voyage from Port Townsend. — Race to Alaska ()

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Last four contenders head for Race to Alaska finish line

KETCHIKAN, Alaska — The second Race to Alaska is winding down, with four contestants still out to sea…

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Port Angeles eyes vote for city status change vote

The Port Angeles City Council will consider a petition to put to a public vote a proposal that…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County eyes bid awarding for Undie Road bid

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider awarding a bid for the construction and relocation of Undie Road.…

(Patty Ramsay)

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Ramsay may have dropped out of race for 24th Legislative District

Has Democrat Tammy Ramsay dropped out of the race for a 24th Legislative District seat? Ramsay, a Hoquiam…

(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Paddlers making way across Peninsula during canoe journey to arrive in Port Angeles on Wednesday

The Quileute were scheduled to join the 2016 Paddle to Nisqually today, with the Makah entering into the…

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Port Angeles nonprofit awarded $30,000 in funds for family programs

PORT ANGELES — First Step Family Support Center has been awarded $30,000 in funds for three programs. Eleven…

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GOOD SUNDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/peninsuladailynews, has the highlights, but the print edition…

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New commanding officer takes over at Port Angeles Coast Guard base

PORT ANGELES — U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Mark E. Hiigel has assumed command of Coast Guard Air Station/Sector…

Port Townsend police and East Jefferson Fire-Rescue personnel load a man into a helicopter on the parade ground of Fort Worden State Park on Friday for transportation to a Seattle hospital. — Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News ()

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Man collapses at Fort Worden, is airlifted to Seattle hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — A 64-year-old Lacey man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after he collapsed on the…

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Trial begins for Washington state pair accused of fundraising for al-Shabab

By Matthew Barakat The Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For a woman accused of supporting the Somali terror…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Big Hurt registration now open for Sept. 24 multi-sport race . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Registration is open now for the Big Hurt multi-sport race Sept. 24. The race consists…

The Dungeness Spit is one of several sites featured in the Destination Wild Olympics campaign

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Map released in support of Wild Olympics campaign; two outdoor retailers touting Peninsula’s nature, recreation

Two popular outdoor clothing retailers are encouraging their customers to visit the Olympic Peninsula and support the Wild…

Lisa Sivonen

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Makah fishermen add value to catch at home by processing own fish fillets

By Debbie Preston Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission NEAH BAY — It took 10 years, but today, the Makah…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly ­luncheon meetings are held on the first Monday at noon…

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: Clallam Public Defender director honored for work on bail task force . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Public Defender Director Harry Gasnick recently received a certificate of appreciation of Distinguished Service…

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UPDATE: Search continues for body of man at Lake Sutherland

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff’s Department is asking recreational users of Lake Sutherland to limit their…

The Lady Washington

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WEEKEND: Tall ships in Port Ludlow Marina for the weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 15. PORT LUDLOW — The tall ship Lady Washington, the…

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WEEKEND: Swimming, car contest, sailing on tap for area

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 15. Drag races, a sail-in and a car contest are…