Politics
Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax
Initiative 732 sponsors say residents have a moral responsibility to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses say the tax…
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Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival’s strong numbers could prompt expansion
An estimated 6 tons — 11,500 pounds — of Dungeness crab were consumed at the waterfront festival in…
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Body found in water in Port Hadlock area
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department investigating after man is spotted offshore.
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Weather forecasters predicting stormy weather for Peninsula starting Wednesday
Officials say the first of two strong Pacific storm systems is expected to approach the area this evening…
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Port Angeles School Board seeks student representatives
Students will need to be able to give input to the board and tell peers about board’s actions.
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NEWS BRIEFS: PT speaker to talk about maritime life … and other items
News items for the North Olympic Peninsula
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Vote for Initiative 732 to help save birds and thus the planet
The measure on a carbon tax would help deter burning fossil fuels, the main contributor to climate change.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: There’s no comparison in comparing the two presidential candidates
Hillary Clinton is far and above the more honest and hard-working of the two.
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State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner
The Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Quileute and Jamestown S’Klallam tribes presented the retiring senator with gifts as he…
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Deaf Wonder Dog ‘listens’ with his eyes in Port Angeles
The 1-year-old dog at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society knows several signs and hand gestures.
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Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week
Traffic slowdowns are expected in the area of Front Street and Marine Drive.
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Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse
The order calls for efforts to prevent overdose deaths, including expanding access to naloxone, a medication used to…
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Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse
Gov. Inslee’s executive order on preventing opioid addiction and overdose deaths is praised by local leaders.
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Downtown Pirate Daze postponed in Port Angeles
The event is meant to help foster a relationship between businesses and college students has been rescheduled for…
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Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal
Pro side says removing big money from politics will even the playing field. Opponents worry about limiting First…
Life
BIRD WATCH: Visit to Rocky Mountain National Park a treat for the eyes
With fall in the air, birds are on the move, including mountain bluebirds and Townsend’s solitaires.
Life
HORSEPLAY: 4-H helps riders gain confidence
Members of the Clallam County 4-H team earned awards at the Washington State Fair last month.
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PENINSULA KITCHEN: Crisp, fall evenings inspire recipe re-do
A request from her daughter, combined with the cool autumn evenings, sends Sanford in search of tortellini recipe.
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HELP LINE: Despite our best efforts, everything changes
Mark Harvey laments the changes that life brings.