Forks officer accused of rape resigns for medical reasons

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Forks officer accused of rape resigns for medical reasons

FORKS — Former Forks Police Officer Mike Gentry resigned for medical reasons May 18 while an FBI investigation…

Crime & Justice

Fourth arrest reported in alleged Peninsula drug ring

PORT ANGELES — Federal and local law enforcement have arrested four people, breaking up what officials are calling…

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 adds seven firefighter/EMTs

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Clallam County Fire District No. 2 adds seven firefighter/EMTs

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Fire District No. 2 has seven new volunteer firefighter/EMTs after the new recruits…

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Coast Guard rescues three people from pleasure craft near Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Coast Guard crews rescued three people aboard a 68-foot pleasure craft that was taking on…

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Samples earns medical center leadership award … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Physicians specialty clinic manager Michelle Samples received an OMC leadership award.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim choral group wins Most Improved Chorus … and other items

SPOKANE — The Sequim-based Grand Olympics Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s International won the Most Improved Chorus award at…

Business

ON THE WATERFRONT: Remember life jackets, radio for fun, safe boating

MONDAY IS MEMORIAL Day, a federal holiday that was originally known as Decoration Day and originated in the…

Elwha hotel land sale delayed; city, tribe say sale still to go forward

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Elwha hotel land sale delayed; city, tribe say sale still to go forward

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles and Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe officials continue to hash out details of a…

Port Angeles mayor to resign tribal planner post

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Port Angeles mayor to resign tribal planner post

PORT ANGELES — Mayor Sissi Bruch soon will be free from the potential conflict-of-interest bonds of her day…

PHOTO GALLERY: Juan de Fuca Festival continues today, Monday in Port Angeles

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PHOTO GALLERY: Juan de Fuca Festival continues today, Monday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The Juan de Fuca Festival continues today and Monday with performances by many returning favorites…

Sequim man sentenced for road rage

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Sequim man sentenced for road rage

PORT ANGELES — A Sequim man charged in the Net Nanny child-sex sting must serve 60 days in…

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No trail access during paving of East Beach Road segment this week

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Strider Construction will pave the west end of East Beach Road between the Lyre…

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Road work takes a break on Highway 101 around Lake Crescent

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Road work is on hiatus this weekend on U.S. Highway 101 around Lake Crescent,…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Tricks of the gardening trade for late spring

MAY JUST KEEPS rolling on with Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer happening this weekend.

Life

BIRD WATCH: Spring brings about a welcome greeting

A MORNING GREETING, especially an unexpected one, can get your day off to a good start.

Life

HELP LINE: Help is available to kin raising others’ children

IF YOU, OR someone you care about, is raising some other relative’s child (or children), this could do…

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Most Olympic National Park campgrounds, roads now open for season

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Most roads and campgrounds are open for the season in Olympic National Park.

HORSEPLAY: New miniature horse helps build child’s confidence

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HORSEPLAY: New miniature horse helps build child’s confidence

I’M HEARING THE sound of little hoof beats scurrying about the yard these days, and loving it.

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Choose My Plate plan provides healthful meal

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PENINSULA KITCHEN: Choose My Plate plan provides healthful meal

FORGIVE ME WHILE I geek out a little about nutrition.

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Memorial Day ceremonies planned on Peninsula today, Monday

Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula.