A marine biologist in the making, Ayla Barnett, 18 months, of Quilcene, sorts through a clump of seaweed during an outing on Tuesday with the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee at Point Hudson with her mother Sierra. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Baby biologist

A marine biologist in the making, Ayla Barnett, 18 months, of Quilcene, sorts through a clump of seaweed…

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Port Townsend delays an update to agricultural policy

City council cites s taff constraints, other obligations

A fire engine sits along Spartan Avenue in front of Forks High School during an investigation on Wednesday of a shooting threat on campus. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Forks schools go into lockdown after shooting threat is reported

Students dismissed after scheduled half-day of classes Wednesday

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Contract awarded for Port Angeles wastewater capacity project

Funds also approved for 4PA, LTAC recommendations

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Jury convicts man of child molestation

Port Ludlow man could face up to life in prison when sentenced May 8

Led by teacher Jennifer Manning, a group of third-graders from Salish Coast Elementary School in Port Townsend heads toward the Marine Science Center to begin a Tuesday field day studying seaweed on the beach at Battery Kinzie near the Point Wilson Lighthouse. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Field trip

Led by teacher Jennifer Manning, a group of third-graders from Salish Coast Elementary School in Port Townsend heads…

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EMS levy set for August ballot

Measure would need 60 percent supermajority

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Quilcene marina to host first Blessing of the Fleet event

Offshore parade, water taxi tours, history, food and music set Saturday

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Clallam County commissioners approve new court fee schedule

Commissioners OK an easement for PUD junction connection

An American Constellation cruise ship deckhand throws a mooring line to Port of Port Townsend staff members Azariah Helies and Kimberlie Webber to catch so the ship can tie up at the Union Pier in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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American Constellation visit

An American Constellation cruise ship deckhand throws a mooring line to Port of Port Townsend staff members Azariah…

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Clallam County hears argument to bump code enforcement hours

Part-time position may increase weekly work to help rising caseload

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Members appointed to drainage district

Board to organize election for spring 2028 and work with conservation group

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Questions center on safety measures

Panelists say resources, evidence part of response

Port Townsend Main Street Program volunteers Kate Dwyer, rear, prune a flannel tree while Paulette Dell’Ario plants a marigold during a Saturday Earth Day event at the Adams Street Park in downtown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Earth Day touchups

Port Townsend Main Street Program volunteers Kate Dwyer, rear, prune a flannel tree while Paulette Dell’Ario plants a…

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Sequim council delays support

Tribe asks for letter for potential transfer

Clallam County Fire District 3 fire commissioners continue to seek options to fund new stations, such as for Carlsborg Station 33, which firefighters say is too small and in poor condition. Commissioners voted down performing a community survey on a potential bond because they felt it was too costly and would conflict with a potential Emergency Medical Services levy lid lift in the coming years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim fire commissioners pause bond survey discussion

Regional districts meeting for joint management strategies

Longtime Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club members, from left, Nancy Davis, Alicia Crawford and Joanne Thoma share a story during the club’s 40th anniversary party. They’re standing by the “Sunbonnet Sue Friendship Quilt” that was one of a handful of quilts on display. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sunbonnet Sue club celebrates 40th anniversary

Quilters’ annual show will return Aug. 7-8

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Olympic Medical Center board asks for more transparency from leaders

Chief physician officer role may change to more administrative duties

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RE:SOUND music festival set this weekend

Event to be staged at multiple downtown Port Angeles locations

Daniel Baldacci.

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Field Hall to host speaker for Rio tour

Event in February to benefit OMC Foundation