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Port Townsend code may streamline building conversions

Council to consider a second reading at June 15 meeting

The Big Red Barn Farm has been purchased by the North Olympic Land Trust. (John Gussman)

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Land trust purchases historic Dungeness farm

An original homestead with largest barn is secured for $6.25 million

Colleen McAleer.

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Clallam EDC director plans to resign post

McAleer to work in real estate, stay on port commission

Crew chief Shawn Wiles, left, and Will Humistan of the Port Townsend Parks and Recreation department inspect an irrigation fitting on Monday that broke over the weekend on the corner of Water and Monroe streets. The constant pressurization of the fitting took its toll after 20 years of service and will need to be replaced. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Replacement fitting

Crew chief Shawn Wiles, left, and Will Humistan of the Port Townsend Parks and Recreation department inspect an…

Crime & Justice

Man to serve more than 11 years for sex crimes conviction

Prosecuting attorney argues for sentence above standard range

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Port Angeles, Sequim to pay for defense contacts in 2027

June 30 deadline set for parties to agree on criminal justice pact

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State audit reviews Clallam PUD energy act compliance

Utility used renewable credits in geothermal, solar

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Jefferson County officials warn of elevated fire season

County tracking uptick of COVID-19 in wastewater samples

Team Tritons, from left, Dave Jensen of Truckee, Calif., Rich Long of San Clemente, Calif., and Andrew McEwan of White Salmon paddle their Carbonology three-man Surfski the last few meters to the beach at the Northwest Maritime beach to win the annual Seventy48 race from Tacoma to Port Townsend. The 70-mile race started at 7 p.m. Friday and ended at 4:50 a.m. Saturday after nine hours and 50 minutes of continuous paddling. This was the second win in a row for Team Tritons. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Seventy48 winners

Team Tritons, from left, Dave Jensen of Truckee, Calif., Rich Long of San Clemente, Calif., and Andrew McEwan…

A PNNL-Sequim spokesperson said bringing water from the city of Sequim to the West Sequim Bay Road campus will “support the development of next-generation ocean energy technologies and strengthen coastal energy security and grid reliability.” (Andrea Starr/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks Sequim water extension

Sewer lift station currently on hold

A new effort through the Sequim Education Foundation and Sequim High School students called the Student Community Partnership Initiative has set a $20,000 matching grant to support students and families through St. Vincent de Paul. Donors can provide funds to the Sequim nonprofit through June 30 by mail to St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 2114, Sequim, WA 98382. Some of those involved in the effort include, from left, Executive Director Lauren Denton of the Sequim Education Foundation, Sequim High School junior Olive Bridge, freshman Kendall Adolphe, senior Laila Sundin, Ed Koszykowski of St. Vincent de Paul, senior John Pehrson and Mike Flynn of St. Vincent de Paul. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Students form board to support families, nonprofits

New initiative group looks to connect kids, community

Cindy Zechenelly is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award through the President’s Volunteer Service Award program managed by Points of Light. She’s served more than 4,000 hours as a co-founder of Sequim’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), sponsored by Clallam County Fire District 3. Here, Zechenelly hugs Fire Chief Justin Grider on May 19. (Charles Meyer)

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CERT co-founder receives lifetime achievement award

Fire District officials say Zechenelly has exceeded 4,000 hours

The Western Flyer, the historic research vessel that became famous after author John Steinbeck wrote chapters of a book while on board in the Sea of Cortez, cruises beneath the towering Mount Baker as she approaches the entrance to Port Townsend Bay on Thursday. After a meticulous restoration, the Flyer was sailed to Sonoma, Calif., the home of Steinbeck, and is now owned by the Western Flyer Foundation. It is a teaching museum in Monterey, Calif. The Flyer will be moored at the Boat Haven Marina in Port Townsend through June 8 and host public tours, student programs and community events before it returns to California. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Western Flyer

The Western Flyer, the historic research vessel that became famous after author John Steinbeck wrote chapters of a…

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Quillayute Airport receives $1.25 million in federal funding

Funds to extend life, safety of facility

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Jefferson PUD to explore new energy assistance model

Tiered support would impact most in need, reduce cost for ratepayers

Queen of Angels school is shown in the 1920s. The school first opened for the 1926-27 school year and is celebrating its 100th anniversary. (Queen of Angels School)

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Queen of Angels to celebrate its centennial

Catholic school first opened for 1926-27 academic year

A police officer holds position near S. Eunice Street in Port Angeles on Friday. (photo by Tucker Swain)

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Police operation in Port Angeles ends peacefully

Six hour standoff concludes with suspect in custody

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Coughing dog disease confirmed with testing

Clinic says viral infection is species specific

The state Supreme Court traveled to Peninsula College on Thursday. A full house in the college’s Little Theater listened to arguments about bias in a jury. The nine justices listened and questioned the lawyers presenting the case. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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State Supreme Court justices hear arguments at Little Theater

Two cases presented before nine-member panel in Port Angeles

Former Lower Elwha Klallam tribal chairwoman Frances Charles speaks in 2019 about a proposed longhouse to be built next to Field Arts & Events Hall on the Port Angeles waterfront. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News file)

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Elwha votes for new chair position

Charles says she’s proud of many accomplishments