The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)

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Ridge fire 75 percent contained, park says

Hurricane Ridge Road open to public

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Jess Doenges of the Olympic Peninsula-based Bread and Gravy performs at Jammin' in the Park on Saturday at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by Nor'Wester Rotary and Koenig Subaru, featured an afternoon of music, food and childrens activities.

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Jammin’ in the Park in Port Angeles

Jess Doenges of the Olympic Peninsula-based Bread and Gravy performs at Jammin’ in the Park on Saturday at…

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Diana Bossell, dietary manager with Peninsula Behavioral Health, grills hot dogs and hamburgers during a barbecue picnic and resource fair in honor of Overdose Awareness Day, observed on Thursday at Peninsula Behavioral Health’s Horizon Center in Port Angeles. The event, co-hosted by the North Olympic Healthcare Network, was designed to raise awareness of substance abuse and the effects of overdoses on victims and their families. Overdose Awareness Day included a rally at the Clallam County Courthouse and a remembrance march to Port Angeles City Pier.

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Overdose Awareness Day in Port Angeles

Diana Bossell, dietary manager with Peninsula Behavioral Health, grills hot dogs and hamburgers during a barbecue picnic and…

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A work crew erects a tent in a city parking lot in the 100 block of West Front Street in downtown Port Angeles on Friday in preparation for Sunday's First Federal centennial celebration.

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First Fed offers free celebration on Sunday

PORT ANGELES — First Fed is throwing a free community party on Sunday to celebrate its first 100…

Education

Peninsula public schools resuming classes

Three North Olympic Peninsula public school districts have already resumed classes after summer break while others will open…

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Fire at pre-school put out with all safe

PORT ANGELES — A fire in the basement of the Madrona Children’s Academy pre-school was extinguished quickly on…

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Longtime river guide skeptical of fish restoration

Pat Neal tells Kiwanis some projects do more harm than good

Crime & Justice

Charges dismissed during trial in 2020 assault, burglary case

PORT ANGELES – Assault and burglary charges against an Oregon man dating from 2020 were dismissed during trial…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Plenty of labor left for late summer days

CAN YOU BELIEVE it? September is already upon us!

Business

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Noon Rotary — Meets at noon on Wednesdays at Asian Buffet, 1940 E. First St.…

Cover from the book “Sapho” by Alphone Daudet. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JOHN MCNUTT)

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BACK WHEN: A rose by any name? The story of Washington place names

WHAT’S IN A name? We do live in an area with many interesting names. Some of those names…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding your voice in prayer

I OFTEN IMAGINE what it would be like to be a visitor for the first time attending one…

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Climate forum set for Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Tony Billera will present “Our Transportation Footprint on the Olympic Peninsula: How to reduce our…

The Rev. Cindy Akana

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Program scheduled for OUUF on Sunday

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Cindy Akana will answer the question “Soothing Spiritual Practices” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Jamal Rahman will present “Stories and Poetry” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

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Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship speaker set

PORT ANGELES — Jamal Rahman will present “Stories and Poetry” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Collective bargaining pact OK’d in PASD

Process smoother than last year

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First Fed marks centennial with big celebration

PORT ANGELES — First Fed will celebrate its centennial on Sunday with live music, a variety of family…

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Rain reins in Hurricane Fire but drier weather is expected

Road to popular resort remains closed

Arts & Entertainment

Bring Your Own Erotic Art Show closing

PORT ANGELES — The closing reception for the Fourth Bring Your Own Erotic Art Show will be from…