The National Park Service is considering raising entrance fees at Olympic National Park in an effort to work on a maintenance backlog. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

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Officials rethinking fee hikes: Olympic National Park officials await final plan

Paul Gottlieb

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Port Angeles council bans thin plastic carryout bags

PORT ANGELES — After three public hearings and months of debate, the Port Angeles City Council has banned…

Port Angeles council awards $770,000 contract for suicide barriers

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Port Angeles council awards $770,000 contract for suicide barriers

PORT ANGELES — In what was described as a “big win” for Port Angeles, the City Council has…

Crime

Attempted burglary reported at VFW post in Forks

FORKS — A safe at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9106 in Forks was too strong to pry…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Can’t trust developers, elected officials about marina

It seems that the Port of Port Angeles is considering selling John Wayne Marina to developers.

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe aims to re-establish oyster farm in Dungeness refuge

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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe aims to re-establish oyster farm in Dungeness refuge

SEQUIM — The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe seeks to re-establish an oyster farm in Dungeness Bay and will have…

Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently

Politics

Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently

PORT ANGELES — Rep. Mike Chapman on Tuesday fired back at state House Republican leaders who visited Port…

Sequim opens Guy Cole Events Center kitchen after remodel

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Sequim opens Guy Cole Events Center kitchen after remodel

SEQUIM — The refurbished kitchen at the Guy Cole Events Center is open for use.

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Clallam County Planning Commission public hearing today

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6 p.m. today on…

Opinion

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: No camera, just connection

AN UNMEDIATED ENCOUNTER: It’s what I hoped for on the whale-watching boat.

Opinion

PAT NEAL: The Olympic Peninsula Treasure Hunt

OVER THE YEARS there have been many stories, legends and fables of lost treasures buried in the Olympic…

Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war

Business

Washington state apple, cherry industries wary of trade war

By Nicholas K. Geranios

Police looking at ‘red flags’ before California cliff crash

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Police looking at ‘red flags’ before California cliff crash

By Gene Johnson and Phuong Le

Crime

Bail set at $20,000 for Sequim man who led police on chase

SEQUIM — A 36-year-old Sequim man authorities said refused to take a breathalyzer test had bail set at…

OPNET funding held up in sanctuary cities litigation

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OPNET funding held up in sanctuary cities litigation

PORT ANGELES — The Department of Justice is withholding approved funding for the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team…

Nurse to challenge Chapman for district state rep seat

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Nurse to challenge Chapman for district state rep seat

PORT ANGELES — A licensed practical nurse who spearheaded the successful drive against an affordable housing initiative in…

Entertainment

Tea and container gardens at two libraries

The Sequim and Port Angeles libraries will hold CreativiTea events Wednesday and Thursday.

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Siren test set for noon today

PORT ANGELES — Winchester chimes will be heard at noon today in Clallam and Jefferson counties during a…

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles High School NJROTC garners regional wins … and other items

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NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles High School NJROTC garners regional wins … and other items

MARYSVILLE — The Port Angeles High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) placed in the NW…

Port Angeles Food Bank, volunteers provide ‘Break Bags’ for students

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Port Angeles Food Bank, volunteers provide ‘Break Bags’ for students

PORT ANGELES — For many students, spring break means a week of rest and relaxation and no homework.