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Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire

Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire

“We have people in place now, and structure protection in place ready to turn on,” a fire spokesperson said.

Firefighters protect structures quarter-mile from Olympic National Park fire
Howard Street Extension in Port Townsend on its way

Howard Street Extension in Port Townsend on its way

The groundbreaking Friday, with construction to start Monday, was the culmination of more than 20 years of planning.

Howard Street Extension in Port Townsend on its way

Overdose Awareness rally set Tuesday in Port Angeles

The rally will begin at 5:15 p.m. on the steps of the Clallam County Courthouse.

Peninsula firefighters continue to battle blazes in Eastern Washington

They were kept on the fire line because of red-flag warnings and fire weather watches.

Port Angeles man injured in head-on collision near Lake Crescent Lodge

Port Angeles man injured in head-on collision near Lake Crescent Lodge

A Ford Explorer and a white box truck collided head-on on U.S. Highway 101, a fire official said.

Port Angeles man injured in head-on collision near Lake Crescent Lodge

Mass shooter drill planned at Greywolf Elementary School in Carlsborg this Friday

“We hope nothing like this will ever happen, but we need to be prepared just in case it does,” one official said.

Hayes Fire eats another 1,500 acres of Olympic National Park

Hayes Fire eats another 1,500 acres of Olympic National Park

Warm, dry weather has contributed to its explosive return.

Hayes Fire eats another 1,500 acres of Olympic National Park
Some Clallam firefighters to come home

Some Clallam firefighters to come home

A few Clallam County Fire District No. 2 crew members are expected to return today.

Some Clallam firefighters to come home

Paint the Peninsula reception on Saturday at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

On display will be artists’ impressions of the outdoor beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula.

Conditions set for Port Townsend teacher who threatened principal

Charges will be dropped if he can stay out of trouble for two years.

Free telescope viewing is available on Hurricane Ridge

John Goar will lead the gatherings into next month.

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

The event celebrates the establishment of the National Park Service on Aug. 25, 1916.

Birthday party, free entry at Olympic National Park to mark Park Service centennial

Paint the Peninsula artists capture outdoor beauty

Tickets to the reception and awards ceremony are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

Forum considers downtown panhandlers in Port Angeles

Police Chief Brian Smith tells those at the meeting that a 60-day program of tighter enforcement appears to be working.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks looking to return to its roots

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks looking to return to its roots

A new turf field, position changes and a return to a punishing offense

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks looking to return to its roots
State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit

State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit

Among the recommendations was replacing outdated accounting software that wasn’t fit for the electrical utility.

State finds deficiencies in Jefferson County PUD audit
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Port Townsend a bit of a mystery heading into the season
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Port Townsend a bit of a mystery heading into the season
Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula

Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula

The blaze was caused by a section of a tree falling into power lines.

Brush fire ignites reminder of burn bans on North Olympic Peninsula