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Port Angeles City Council to form subcommittee focused on education, fluoride options

Move to inform water users on maintaining dental health follows decision to halt public fluoridation.

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

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Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Report points to higher than state average numbers for noncompliance in both Clallam and Jefferson counties.

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State Department of Natural Resources bans all campfires on state land

Hot, dry weather expands burn ban through Sept. 30.

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Clallam County eyes Solmar intersection improvements

Five wrecks have been reported near the intersection of the 25 mph residential roads since 2009, the county…

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Free telescope viewing resumes Monday night on Hurricane Ridge

John Goar will lead the gatherings into next month.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Joy in Mudville to perform at Fort Flagler next month … and other items

News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Opinion

PAT NEAL: In the future, these will be the good ol’ days of salmon fishing

The corrupt and incompetent mismanagement of our fisheries will lead to fishing’s demise.

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Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge to host program on minimizing effects on environment

The program will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 3 in Sequim.

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

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Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

The 38-year-old fell above the large slide area on the trail near Lake Crescent and was transported by…

Clallam County fair begins Thursday in Port Angeles

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Clallam County fair begins Thursday in Port Angeles

“Cowboy Boots & Country Roots” to be on display through Sunday at fairgrounds.

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Politics

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Position 2 state Rep. Steve Tharinger, 67, the longtime incumbent Democrat, said he’s for the increases, while John…

New career firefighters/EMTs for Clallam County Fire District No. 2 are, from left, Neil Crumley, Zachary Gear and Tyler Reid. (Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District No. 2)

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Clallam County Fire District 2 hires three full-time career firefighters

The firefighters were selected through a competitive examination process held in June that was open to current volunteer…

Entertainment

Free outdoor concerts set this week in Port Angeles, Port Townsend

In Port Angeles, the Ian McFeron Band will perform folksy rock ‘n’ roll at 6 p.m. today at…

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Clallam County OKs change order for floral barn upgrade

Commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday to approve the $7,839 change order with Aldergrove Construction of Port Angeles.

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Jury sides with University of Washington surgeon in bone cement trial

Jurors ruled that the doctor did not act below the standard of medical care when he used Norian…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles group members to discuss camps, drug dealing tonight … and other items

News items from the North Olympic Peninsula.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Spaces for vendors at the Clallam County Fair still open … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

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Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

John de Graaf tells Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce of benefits for workers and the state.

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Clallam County faced with $1.7 million dilemma on McDonald Creek bridge replacement

Officials must decide whether to spend money on temporary span near Agnew or reroute traffic for eight months…

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State wildlife staff kills 2 wolves in northeast Washington

The animals included this year’s breeding female.