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Tim Morland, front, and Rich Lear of Tualatin, Ore.-based Field Turf USA add fill to the playing surface at the new Monroe Athletic Field on Tuesday at the site of the former Monroe School near Roosevelt Elementary School in Port Angeles. The synthetic turf field, which is expected to be completed by mid-autumn, is being developed by the Port Angeles School District and will be available for community athletic events. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Monroe field prep

Tim Morland, front, and Rich Lear of Tualatin, Ore.-based Field Turf USA add fill to the playing surface at the new Monroe Athletic Field on… Continue reading

 

Petitions developed by local citizens seek to keep the “new” Towne Road unpaved and open to hikers and walkers. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Public comment sought about Sequim’s Towne Road future

Meeting for residents scheduled for Tuesday

 

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Sound regional publisher stresses local connections

Partnerships offer lifeline despite struggling industry

 

A crew from Port Townsend Public Works watches as a backhoe removes water-logged timber from a sinkhole on Kearney Street outside the Food Co-op on Tuesday at the start of construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of state Highway 20/East Sims Way and Kearney Street in Port Townsend. Traffic heading eastbound toward Port Townsend will detour at Benedict Street and turn left on Washington Street to return to Highway 20/East Sims Way. Traffic going westbound away from Port Townsend will turn right at Kearney Street and left onto Jefferson Street to continue on Highway 20. The detour configuration will last about four weeks, according to the state Department of Transportation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Roundabout construction

A crew from Port Townsend Public Works watches as a backhoe removes water-logged timber from a sinkhole on Kearney Street outside the Food Co-op on… Continue reading

A crew from Port Townsend Public Works watches as a backhoe removes water-logged timber from a sinkhole on Kearney Street outside the Food Co-op on Tuesday at the start of construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of state Highway 20/East Sims Way and Kearney Street in Port Townsend. Traffic heading eastbound toward Port Townsend will detour at Benedict Street and turn left on Washington Street to return to Highway 20/East Sims Way. Traffic going westbound away from Port Townsend will turn right at Kearney Street and left onto Jefferson Street to continue on Highway 20. The detour configuration will last about four weeks, according to the state Department of Transportation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Members of the Bagley family of Forsyth, Ill., from left, parents Jessica and Cameron Bagley, and children Cody, 10, Addie, 12, and C.J., 7, look at an information kiosk on the Olympic National Park wildfires on Tuesday in front of the park visitor center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Blazes spread in center of Olympic National Park

Large helicopters requested to keep fires at bay

Members of the Bagley family of Forsyth, Ill., from left, parents Jessica and Cameron Bagley, and children Cody, 10, Addie, 12, and C.J., 7, look at an information kiosk on the Olympic National Park wildfires on Tuesday in front of the park visitor center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Center candidates discuss hospital finances during business forum

Two commission hopefuls are both running unopposed

Wreck shuts down US 101 south of Brinnon for five hours

A semitrailer driver accused of falling asleep at the wheel before running off the roadway south of Brinnon on Monday evening will be… Continue reading

Homelessness, housing top issues for Port Angeles City Council candidates

Miller, Haguewood differ on approach to housing issue

Peninsula College sophomores Ian Coughran, left, and Ciera Skelly were two of seven students participating in the inaugural Pathway Summer School at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory this summer that focused on education and career development in STEM fields. Both Coughran and Skelly plan to pursue degrees in environmental science. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Internship through college presents career pathways

Students part of inaugural class at Sequim laboratory

Peninsula College sophomores Ian Coughran, left, and Ciera Skelly were two of seven students participating in the inaugural Pathway Summer School at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory this summer that focused on education and career development in STEM fields. Both Coughran and Skelly plan to pursue degrees in environmental science. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Bathrooms possible at Ridge in November

Utility project may allow winter access

DNR: Decision on land transfers could be soon

Agency considering Dabob Bay request

Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Eron Berg’s first Drinks with the Director will be on Wednesday.

Port of PT’s Berg invites ‘Drinks with the Director’

Executive Director Eron Berg of the Port of Port Townsend has invited port-based workers and other residents to join him for informal… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Eron Berg’s first Drinks with the Director will be on Wednesday.
Lakeside Industries will pave about a half-mile stretch of North Sequim Avenue on weekday nights for three weeks starting Wednesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim paving project to be completed at night

Further stretch of roadway set for more improvements this year

Lakeside Industries will pave about a half-mile stretch of North Sequim Avenue on weekday nights for three weeks starting Wednesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s signing event on Friday at Tillicum Park. VITs passed through the big tent, meeting Odom as well as Ashley Greene and Rachelle Lefevre. The Twilight series actors greeted ticketholders and signed books and other memorabilia. Volunteers also were in place to take extra photos with the VIT’s cameras/phones. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Forever Twilight Festival in Forks

Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s… Continue reading

Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s signing event on Friday at Tillicum Park. VITs passed through the big tent, meeting Odom as well as Ashley Greene and Rachelle Lefevre. The Twilight series actors greeted ticketholders and signed books and other memorabilia. Volunteers also were in place to take extra photos with the VIT’s cameras/phones. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots along the coastline was sponsored by Washington CoastSavers, a program of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Cleaning up the coast

Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots… Continue reading

Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots along the coastline was sponsored by Washington CoastSavers, a program of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Land Trust seeks harvest season donations

Celebration dinner slated for Sept. 30

Quilcene Parade Grand Marshal Melody Bacchus waves to the crowd on Saturday, the unofficial kickoff to the annual fair. The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs were held Sunday, and the arts and crafts show returned this year. (David Goetze)
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Quilcene parade

Quilcene Parade Grand Marshal Melody Bacchus waves to the crowd on Saturday, the unofficial kickoff to the annual fair. The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon, 10K… Continue reading

Quilcene Parade Grand Marshal Melody Bacchus waves to the crowd on Saturday, the unofficial kickoff to the annual fair. The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs were held Sunday, and the arts and crafts show returned this year. (David Goetze)

Sequim City Council discusses its affordable housing options

City staff to draft declaration, reduced park fees proposal

Wildfire smoke from the Olympic National Park makes its way over Sequim and the Dungeness Valley from Dungeness Cemetery on Saturday. (Steve Jones)

Wildfires surge in Olympic National Park

Smoke, ash seen in Peninsula communities

Wildfire smoke from the Olympic National Park makes its way over Sequim and the Dungeness Valley from Dungeness Cemetery on Saturday. (Steve Jones)
Arabian horse expert Sue Unger connects with Ana the bay mare at Chimacum’s Arabians at Egg I on Saturday. Behind them is liver chestnut Arabian mare Joelle. The farm was one of the stops on the weekend’s Jefferson County Farm Tour, which concluded Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Farm tour

Arabian horse expert Sue Unger connects with Ana the bay mare at Chimacum’s Arabians at Egg I on Saturday. Behind them is liver chestnut Arabian… Continue reading

Arabian horse expert Sue Unger connects with Ana the bay mare at Chimacum’s Arabians at Egg I on Saturday. Behind them is liver chestnut Arabian mare Joelle. The farm was one of the stops on the weekend’s Jefferson County Farm Tour, which concluded Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)