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Bolts of lighting strike around the rain-obscured Klahhane Ridge area of Olympic National Park south of Port Angeles as thunderstorms work their way across the Olympic Peninsula on Saturday evening. Hundreds of strikes were recorded across the region. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Lightning storm

Bolts of lighting strike around the rain-obscured Klahhane Ridge area of Olympic National Park south of Port Angeles…

Eileen Schmitz, JACE Real Estate owner and Shipley Center board member, presents the keys of the former JCPenney building at 651 W. Washington St. to Shipley Center executive director Michael Smith following the center’s Aug. 8 purchase of the building. At far left is Joyce Gladen of JACE Real Estate, and second from left is Shipley Center board secretary Margaret Cox. (Shipley Center)

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Shipley Center purchases former JCPenney building

Senior organization to put activities under one roof

Work continues on a new bridge at Chicken Coop Creek near Blyn, with the project expected to be completed this fall. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

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Fish barrier removal about halfway complete

Roadwork will continue through fall on US Highway 101

Sarah Scagliotti.

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Youth development leader hired at Olympic Peninsula YMCA

Scagliotti previously worked as a mental health therapist in Jefferson County

An aerial view of the 2620 Road fire taken by state Department of Natural Resources personnel. (Department of Natural Resources)

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Wildfire spreads to 445 acres

Poor visibility grounds aircraft fighting blaze

Marella Coff, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, poses with her goat Danny Boy at the Clallam County Fair on Friday. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

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Clallam County fair draws returners and newcomers alike

Individuals enjoy exhibitions, food and animals at annual agricultural event

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Expenses outpacing revenues for Port of Port Townsend

Boat Haven, RV camping, moorage down from last year

Tim Schilling.

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‘Lonesome Road’ author to sign book in Port Angeles

Memoir deals with family struggles, path to priesthood

The McKinley Paper Co. mill in Port Angeles sits mostly idle on Thursday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Clarity sought for McKinley mill closure

Union, community leaders say there’s been a lack of transparency

Conductor and artistic director Jonathan Pasternack is beginning his 10th season leading the Port Angeles Symphony. (Port Angeles Symphony)

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Port Angeles conductor poised to celebrate milestone season

Pasternack and soloists part of 12 concerts in Port Angeles, Sequim

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Port Townsend issues mandatory conservation measures following transmission leak

PORT TOWNSEND — A mandatory water conservation notice has been issued by the City of Port Townsend to…

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Growing wildfire threatening residences on Duckabush Road

Fire officials tell residents to be ready to evacuate

Kenzi Winters, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, along with her broad-breasted white turkey, Earl, wait for their chance in the show ring on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The fair officially opens today and runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Clallam County Fair opens

Kenzi Winters, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, along with her broad-breasted white…

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Fire levy to return for fall election

Tax is essential for services, chief says

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Port of Port Angeles approves funds to purchase log loader

Taxi lane to be replaced at William R. Fairchild International Airport

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PT outlines new criteria for transportation dollars

City aims to address problem areas, distribute projects fairly

Elva Hulett, left, and James Hoch, Port Angeles' Chase Bank branch manager, right, smiling together, reminiscing Elva's milestone achievement at Chase Bank on August 8, 2024. (Christopher Urquia/Peninsula Daily News)

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Chase employee celebrates 50-year milestone at bank

Elva Hulett describes how technology in the industry has changed

Erin Moilanen of the Crescent Grange arranges the group’s display in preparation for the Clallam County Fair on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Traditional offerings, new activites highlight Clallam fair

Food, music, events part of annual agricultural celebration

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Clallam PUD continues its meter program

Commissioners discuss advanced metering infrastructure

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Four EVs considered for Jefferson County fleet

Charging stations would be needed, public works director says