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Forks, Jefferson Healthcare among hospitals to be recognized

SEATTLE — The Washington State Hospital Association has recognized Forks Community Hospital and Jefferson Healthcare under its Critical…

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Free summer concerts continue across Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week.

Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13 at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.

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Children’s art class to use recycled materials

PORT ANGELES — Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July…

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A GROWING CONCERN: Ask not what your garden can do for you

AS OUR NATION finishes celebrating its Independence Day, I also reflect on history this week.

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Forks council to discuss police body cameras

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

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BACK WHEN: 100 years of automobile history on the Peninsula

SOMETIMES WE FORGET just how much things change. Our surroundings are always changing. Our lives are changing. Our…

Pie contest judges, from left, Jeff Tocher, Laurel Hargis and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, along with event sponsor Country Aire Natural Foods representatives Kristina Fallon, Katie Meyers and Caeron Alarcon, make their choices during Thursday’s annual Independence Day apple pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 26 pies were entered into the contest with first-place honors going to Xaven McCarty of Seattle, Elisabeth Pennell of Mukilteo in second and Selena Reach of Port Angeles taking third. The contest was dedicated the late legacy judge and former Peninsula Daily News publisher John Brewer, represented by a photo in front of an empty chair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Family, patriotism highlight Fourth of July festivities

Cornhole tournament, apple pie contest part of celebration

Sequim City Council member Vicki Lowe and Sequim School Board president Eric Pickens talk at a joint meeting at the city council’s chambers on June 25. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim city, school leaders discuss housing

Enrollment has decreased, but several projects are in pipeline

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Music festival, art walks this weekend on Peninsula

A music festival, art walks and other live music will be featured across the North Olympic Peninsula this…

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Man arrested for weapons offenses

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man was arrested on investigation of first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Look close to see the potential

I HAVE ALWAYS had a love for cars. As a boy, I would save up to buy Matchboox…

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Sunday program set for OUUF

PORT ANGELES — Julia McKenna Blessing will present “Dare to Take the Road Less Traveled” at 11 a.m.…

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “God Knows Why” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

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Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “God Knows Why” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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OMC seeks levy lift on August ballot

Increase would provide $12 million annually to hospital

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Community chimes in for Sequim Comprehensive Plan

Survey online, more events to come

Marie Moran of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks available at the TNT Fireworks stand operated by the Seattle International Christian Church in the parking lot of the Safeway store at 2709 E. Highway 101 near Port Angeles on Tuesday. In Clallam County, the discharge of consumer fireworks are allowed between 9 a.m. and midnight on Thursday for areas east of the Elwha River and at all times west of the Elwha. They are banned in the cities of Port Angeles and Sequim. In Jefferson county, fireworks are banned in the city of Port Townsend and allowed in most other areas with hours limited to 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to midnight on Independence Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Celebration preparation

Marie Moran of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks available at the TNT Fireworks stand operated…

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McKinley Paper Mill layoffs to have widespread impact

Economic loss, worker retraining discussed

Quillayute Valley School District Superintendent Diana Reaume addresses those on the tour as state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, right, looks on. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Franz highlights importance of timber revenue for education

State Commissioner of Public Lands visits Forks High School

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PAT NEAL: The Fish Cop Employment Security Act

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news. The 2024-25 Washington state fishing regulations came out.

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Artists’ reception Friday at Blue Whole Gallery

SEQUIM — Blue Whole Gallery will host a reception for Jeannine Chappell and Jane Smith from 5 p.m.…