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NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam County increases accessibility to vote ahead of election … and other items

News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Peninsula fall foliage primed for viewing

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Peninsula fall foliage primed for viewing

While hikes and drives uncover a beautiful palette of colors, they are the result of a wonder of…

Port Angeles lodging tax panel recommends Civic Field upgrades

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Port Angeles lodging tax panel recommends Civic Field upgrades

The committee urged spending $150,000 ahead of the move-in of a new West Coast League baseball team in…

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Port Angeles Waterfront Center gains nonprofit status, hires architectural firm

LMN Architects of Seattle will conduct a pre-design study and report on the construction of a performing and…

Clallam health board backs efforts to raise tobacco sales age

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Clallam health board backs efforts to raise tobacco sales age

Board members voted to call on the Legislature to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco and nicotine…

Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

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Peninsula College to host grand opening of its new Port Townsend campus Monday

The public, students and staff are invited from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a brief ceremony, refreshments…

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Port Angeles Elks Lodge cancels Fifth Floor hauntings

Not enough volunteers were available to provide spooks, an organizer said.

Crime & Justice

Arraignment reset on Port Angeles child rape, animal cruelty charges

The rescheduling to next Friday is due to new evidence in Deanna Marie Wilson’s case, Clallam County Superior…

Crime & Justice

Clallam Sheriff’s Office probes burglaries east of Port Angeles

There have been a “handful” of reported burglaries and vehicle prowls off Leighland Avenue, Hickory Street, North Larch…

ON THE WATERFRONT: Why ‘Endeavor Blue’ is featured on Polar tankers

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ON THE WATERFRONT: Why ‘Endeavor Blue’ is featured on Polar tankers

It was the favorite color of Sir Thomas Octave Murdock (T.O.M.) Sopwith, the famed aircraft and boat designer…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: I’m for Dave Neupert because, as he says, he ‘loves the law’

Everything about that statement showcases the Clallam Superior Court judge candidate’s qualifications and best qualities.

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LETTER: It’s time we had a criminal justice system that serves us

Vote for Dave Neupert for Clallam County Superior Court judge to address the issues facing our veterans.

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LETTER: Brian Coughenour has the skill sets, guts to stay a great Superior Court judge

The Clallam official is a hard worker who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty.

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LETTER: Vote Ron Richards to prevent timber interests from taking over Clallam board

Regardless of how you feel about the national election, be sure to cast your ballot for local positions.

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LETTER: Put Randy Johnson to work as Clallam commissioner

Randy’s plain talk and management style have not only shown his effectiveness but garnered him a wide array…

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LETTER: Randy Johnson a selfless community leader

He’s the best candidate for Clallam commissioner because he cares and can keep us on the right track.

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LETTER: Endorsing I-732 will only garner more red tape, regulations

Why does Washington state, which has one of the lowest CO2 emission rates per person, need a carbon…

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LETTER: A yes vote on Initiative 732 our best way of preserving fisheries

The carbon tax measure would put a price on using carbon versus clean energy.

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LETTER: Choose freedom in rejecting I-1433

The minimum wage hike initiative is the same as past ones: misguided intentions with bad consequences.

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LETTER: Rep. Kilmer flim-flams on answer about corporate personhood

He hasn’t sponsored a House resolution similar to a constitutional amendment called for in the wake of the…