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From left to right, Queen Aliya Gillett and princesses Keira Headrick and Julianna Getzin will represent the Clallam County Fair at various festivals, parades, Joyce Daze and the Duck Derby. (Clallam County Fair)

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Queen, princesses named for Clallam County Fair

Royalty to represent area at festivals, parades

In her wet felting studio, Sequim artist Lora Armstrong explains how ruching happens in felt work. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim artist uses fabric, color for unique creations

‘Brave combinations’ highlight her work

Black Ball Ferry Line is replacing the pilings on both sides of the slip that the MV Coho uses. The old pilings, which date to 1979, had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The project will be completed before the Coho returns from its annual dry dock and engine maintenance in Anacortes. The ferry will resume its regular winter schedule on Feb. 19. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Piling replacement

Black Ball Ferry Line is replacing the pilings on both sides of the slip that the MV Coho…

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Employees at Port Townsend Food Co-op may form union

Workers cite workplace safety among concerns

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Port of Port Angeles looking at developing property

Agency says having committed partner is first step

Erik Evans of Port Angeles, known as the “Parking Lot Piper,” performs on Tuesday at Sail and Paddle Park on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. Evans often gives a free lunchtime concert on bagpipes at various locations in the Port Angeles area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Parking lot piper

Erik Evans of Port Angeles, known as the “Parking Lot Piper,” performs on Tuesday at Sail and Paddle…

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Prosecutor reviewing possible lawsuit

DNR- managed forestland at center of dispute

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Port of Port Angeles gains foreign trade zone designation

Area would allow businesses to import, export without excise taxes.

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Water Street sewer repair project underway

Work expected to continue until mid-May

After a levy lid lift was approved in November, Clallam County Fire District 2 hired Kevin Denton to fill the deputy chief position that had been vacant for almost a year due to budget constraints. Denton comes to the department with more than 20 years of experience in fire service, many of them spent on the Olympic Peninsula. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

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Clallam fire district 2 hires deputy chief

Position refilled after almost one year of vacancy

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Port Angeles school board agrees on salary for next superintendent

Directors say $220K will help them in competitive search

Nellie Bridge.

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Clallam County names second poet laureate

Two-year term set to begin in April

Claus Janssen, left, and Glenn Jansen, members of Port Townsend Urban Sketchers, sketch the fountain at Manresa Castle in Port Townsend. The group chooses a different location every month and meets at 10 a.m. and sketches until noon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Urban sketching

Claus Janssen, left, and Glenn Jansen, members of Port Townsend Urban Sketchers, sketch the fountain at Manresa Castle…

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Chimacum location selected for a pool

Public facilities district could change site

Kathy Downer, a Sequim City Council member, resigned on Jan. 13 to spend more time with family. She was elected to office in 2021 and reelected to a different position in 2023. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Interviews are set for Sequim opening

Special meeting Feb. 3 for council candidates

Kindergartener Zoey Griffin eats lunch with classmates in Amy Skogsberg’s class. For most of Greywolf Elementary’s history, students have eaten in their classrooms as the school was built without a dedicated cafeteria. A bond proposal includes building a cafeteria at the school, improving its parking lot and bus loop, and updating its air handler and heating units. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim schools bond would include cafeteria at Greywolf Elementary

Transportation center also needs attention, staff say

Layla Forêt is the new market director for the Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market. She formerly served as marketing manager. (Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market)

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Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market hires director

Forêt has worked in marketing for past decade

Commander R.J. Jameson, center, exits the change of command ceremony following his assumption of the role on Friday at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Naval Magazine Indian Island sees change in command

Cmdr. R.J. Jameson steps into role after duties across world

Allen Chen.

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Physician officer goes back to roots

OMC’s new hire aims to build services

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Readers give $111K in donations to Home Fund

Donations can be made for community grants this spring

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