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Darlene Heskett, left, and Patty Pastore hold signs on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles protesting what they said is inaction by the Port Angeles City Council in handling homelessness and drug abuse in the city, as well as having been termed "vigilantes" for their cleanup efforts. The pair were part of a group of about 15 people taking part in the protest.

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Protesters want action from Port Angeles City Council

Darlene Heskett, left, and Patty Pastore hold signs Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port…

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Police, firefighters rescue paraplegic woman, caretaker

PORT ANGELES — A bed-ridden woman and her caretaker were taken to Olympic Medical Center after a fire…

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Self-guided walks start at Port Angeles garden

PORT ANGELES — With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, Clallam County Master Gardeners are implementing self-guided tours at…

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Peninsula overdose deaths seem to be on the rise

Investigations underway in Clallam, Jefferson counties

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Tons of metal scrap are being hauled away from Midway Metals, avoiding enforcement action against its Port Orchard owner.

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Cleanup starts at Midway Metals

Questions linger over lasting impact

A great client, Karen, has planted numerous types of brassica this last week. Due to her active pet Corgies— who root out any new scent, such as various slug baits, as food — copper mesh has been installed around the border to deter slugs who feast on brassica. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

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A GROWING CONCERN: Brassica a winning play for gardeners

THE NATIONAL COLLEGE basketball championship game went down to the final shot, and Baylor defeated the previously undefeated…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — In-person meeting Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive…

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Travel could cause COVID surge

Health officers encourage 7-day quarantine

A GMC Sierra burned and two propane tanks exploded on Sunday on Kemp Street behind the IGS grocery store on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

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Burning truck leads to propane explosions east of Port Angeles

Windows blown out from blast; no injuries reported

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Health officers: Get vaccinated for your community

Fourth surge could be worse than expected, they say

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EYE ON CLALLAM: County to conduct hearings on proposed charter changes

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a hearing on proposed county charter changes during their Tuesday meeting…

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Clallam, Jefferson county volunteers honored for service

SEQUIM — AmeriCorps Seniors Clallam/Jefferson Retired & Senior Volunteer Program honored dozens of community members representing thousands of…

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North Olympic Library System scheduled book discussions for April

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will continue online book discussion groups throughout April.

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Second suspected OD in 24 hours reported in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Naloxone has saved 33 lives in this city of 20,000 residents since the overdose-reversal medication…

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Peninsula College Foundation extends deadline for scholarship applications

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula College Foundation has extended its application deadline for dozens of scholarships — totaling…

The nonprofit PropagationNation has been distributing free sequoia and redwood seedlings across the state. 

The project aims to combat climate change and increase the diversity of Washington forests, according to a press release. 

Pictured are Sequim residents Susan and Ron Geis picking up redwood seedlings at the Sequim Elks lodge.

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Seedlings distributed in Sequim

Sequim residents Susan and Ron Geis pick up redwood seedlings at the Sequim Elks lodge. The nonprofit PropagationNation…

Family and friends plan to honor the memory of Don Knapp, a longtime coach and volunteer of youth athletics, at the Sequim Little League's James Standard Memorial park on Sunday. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

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Family, friends look to honor Knapp

Longtime coach, volunteer to be remembered Sunday

Sailors from Port Townsend and Port Angeles high schools compete in a regatta on Port Townsend Bay on Saturday, April 3.

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PREP SAILING: Port Angeles, Port Townsend high school sailors take to the bay for first regatta

PORT TOWNSEND — Light winds may have calmed seas and slowed boats, but they didn’t dampen the enthusiasm…

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Lefties centerfielder Ronnie Rust tumbles to the ground after crashing into the fence fielding a long fly ball in the second inning against the Bellingham Bells in June 2019 at Port Angeles Civic Field. The Lefties will begin the 2021 season at home on June 1.

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LEFTIES: Boys of Summer return to Civic Field

PORT ANGELES — The college-aged boys of summer will return to Civic Field June through August, and Port…

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Police agencies, prosecutor decline abuse allegations against Sequim couple

SEQUIM — No charges will be filed against a Sequim elementary school administrator and her husband after law…