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Jefferson County Auditor Brenda Huntingford, right, watches as clerk Ronnie Swafford loads a stack of ballots that were delivered from the post office on Tuesday into a machine that checks for signatures. The special election has measures affecting the Port Townsend and Brinnon school districts as well as East Jefferson Fire Rescue. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County voters supporting school district measures, fire lid lifts

Port Townsend approving 20-year, $99.25 million construction bond

Crime & Justice

Opening remarks kick off trial

Cases made for aggression, self defense

Rob Birman has served as Centrum’s executive director for 14 years. When the arts nonprofit completes its search for its next leader, Birman will transition into a role focused on capital fundraising and overseeing capital projects for buildings Centrum oversees. (Centrum)

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Centrum signs lease to remain at Fort Worden for next 35 years

Executive director will transition into role focused on fundraising

Olympic Peninsula News Group photo by Pierre LaBossiere/ Runners in the Run The Peninsula’s Elwha Bridge Run take off into the rain Saturday morning.

Sports

Sequim 13-year-old wins women’s division of Elwha Bridge Run

Run the Peninsula organizers report nearly 500 participants compete

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Clallam approves contracts with several agencies

Funding for reimbursement, equipment replacement

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen was crowned by the outgoing queen during a ceremony at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Rhody coronation

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and…

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Jefferson considering new site for solid waste

Commissioners direct further exploration

Crime & Justice

Jury selection in murder trial to continue

Fisher previously pleaded not guilty

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Public feedback still shaping Clallam ordinance on RV usage

Community Development department set to move sections of its proposal

Sara Nicholls, executive director of the Dungeness Valley Health and Wellness Clinic, also known as the Sequim Free Clinic, inspects food items that are free to any patient who needs them. Soroptimist International of Sequim sponsors the food pantry, she said. (Austin James)

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Sequim Free Clinic to celebrate 25th year

Volunteer-driven nonprofit will reach quarter-century mark in October

Jen Colmore, Sequim Food Bank’s community engagement coordinator, has been hired as the executive director. She will start in her new role after outgoing director Andra Smith starts as executive director of the Washington Food Coalition later this month. (Sequim Food Bank)

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Sequim Food Bank hires new executive director

Sequim organization tabs engagement coordinator

Dan Willis of Port Townsend, a docent at the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park, conducts a tour for interested visitors on Thursday. The lighthouse was built in 1878 when Congress approved $8,000 for the light and foghorns. Although the facility is still an active U.S. Coast Guard station, the equipment is monitored and operated remotely and no keepers are present. Regular tours on Saturdays and Sundays will resume in May. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Lighthouse tour

Dan Willis of Port Townsend, a docent at the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park, conducts…

Poet John Delaney with Ramen the cat. Delaney’s collection “Catechisms” is based on their relationship. (John Delaney)

Arts & Entertainment

‘Catechisms’ decribes relationship between poet, cat

Delaney calls his collection a tribute to animals

Crime & Justice

Murder trial set to begin Monday

Fisher pleads not guilty to witness tampering

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the calm waters of the Salish Sea. Whidbey Island is in the distance. Today’s high temperature is forecast to be in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies. Rain is set to return this weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Rowing on the Strait

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the…

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Fire protection may impact insurance rates

New protection class considers nuanced data

The view looking south from Hurricane Ridge, where variable winter weather has limited snow coverage and contributed to pauses in snow sports operations in recent weeks. (Washington’s National Park Fund)

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Lack of snow has impact at Hurricane Ridge

Water equivalent well below average for February

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Port Angeles secures grant to aid in salmon recovery

State Department of Commerce to provide city with $109,000

Port Townsend High School graduates Bryce Harbin and Benja Greene spent their senior year documenting the wrestling season for local athletes from three schools in Jefferson County. (“Tougher: A Wrestling Documentary”)

Arts & Entertainment

Festival to showcase young filmmakers

Three-day event will run from Friday through Sunday

Jovino Santos Neto will appear, along with his Quinteto, at Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday. (Daniel Sheehan)

Arts & Entertainment

Brazilian pianist, composer brings Quinteto to Field Hall

Multifaceted Santos Neto to appear Saturday