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How the criminal justice system in Clallam County supports accountability in recovery
RECOVERY BEGINS WITH accountability.
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PAT NEAL: There ain’t no bugs on me
IT WAS GOING to be one of those summer days I’d remember all winter.
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The most important thing you’ll watch this summer isn’t your screen
SUMMER ON THE Olympic Peninsula means beach days, paddleboarding, boating, camping, swimming and making memories with family.
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What the Capital Facilities Plan means for Port Angeles residents
EACH YEAR, THE City of Port Angeles updates its Capital Facilities Plan, a planning document that identifies our…
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Aging is an honor
ONE THING I didn’t expect when I accepted the opportunity to manage the Port Angeles Senior &Community Center…
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PAT NEAL: Real questions asked by real tourists
WE’VE ALL HEARD the phrase, “There is no such thing as a stupid question.”
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Let’s talk about DUI
AS WE APPROACH the July 4th holiday, it is a great opportunity to think about and review what…
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PAT NEAL: Have a pleasant Fourth
AS WE APPROACH the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States, we do so with a…
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How will we reach you?
ONE OF THE most common questions emergency managers hear after a major incident is, “Why didn’t I get…
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Summer is a simple season to start positive childhood experiences
SOMETHING SHIFTS IN summer. The pace slows. Kids spill outside. Evenings stretch long enough to linger. For families…
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PAT NEAL: Revenge of the fool hen
IT WAS DAYLIGHT in the forest, my favorite time of day. A time to revel in the absolute…
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College and career bound: Preparing teens for life after graduation
GRADUATION SEASON IS a time of possibility.
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Shining a light on the Peninsula
IT’S OFFICIAL: NEXT week marks the start of summer and the year’s longest daylight.
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POINT OF VIEW: The cost of legacy forest deception
THE LEGACY FOREST Defense Coalition sued the state Department of Natural Resources to stop harvest of the Parched…
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PAT NEAL: Memories of the last day of school
THE LAST DAY of school. I wonder if any words in the English language could have filled me…
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Go outside and touch grass
ONCE UPON A time, you had to put your pants on before engaging with the world.
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Parenting in Focus: Secret talk — creating private codes that strengthen trust
Ever found yourself out in public, gently (or not-so-gently) reminding your child to quiet down?
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About your drinking water
PROVIDING CLEAN, SAFE water is one of our city’s most important responsibilities. Last year, our system delivered more…
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Clallam County Sheriff’s Office supports 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Washington
THE CLALLAM COUNTY Sheriff’s Office is proud to once again participate in the 2026 Special Olympics Law Enforcement…
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PAT NEAL: Life on the river
IN LAST WEEK’S episode, we were examining the curious coincidence of an odd little bird, the Swainson’s thrush,…
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