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Police step up distracted driving patrols

The Clallam and Jefferson County Target Zero Task Force is participating in a statewide effort to crackdown on…

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Olympic National Forest plans to reopen campgrounds for season

OLYMPIA — The Olympic National Forest plans to reopen campgrounds for the summer season this month and next.

‘Working Backwards’ exhibit to open Tuesday at Peninsula College

Arts & Entertainment

‘Working Backwards’ exhibit to open Tuesday at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Self-taught artist Stephen O’Donnell’s “Working Backwards” solo exhibition will be on display in the PUB…

Arts & Entertainment

Toastmasters to launch Second Tuesday Speakers series in Sequim

SEQUIM — The Skwim Toastmasters Club, whose members have earned eight educational awards this year, will launch a…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Van De Wege, Tharinger defend the indefensible

Olympic Peninsula lawmakers are still trying to defend the indefensible SB 6617, the public records bill passed earlier…

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: Use prayer to find strength to act

“THE HOLY ONE says to Israel: I bade you pray in the synagogue of your city, but if…

Life

Candidate forum, ‘Catnip and Sip,’ barn dance among activities on Peninsula

A candidate forum, a “Catnip and Sip” event and a free barn dance in Nordland are among the…

“Clouds and Pilings” by Ken Dvorak is on exhibit at Blue Whole Gallery.

Arts & Entertainment

African drums, contest winners and exhibit slated for Sequim Art Walk

SEQUIM — Olympic Theatre Arts will welcome “Zorina Wolf and Friends” to introduce the public to the joy…

News

Hood Canal Bridge closures canceled

SHINE – Night work scheduled Saturday and Sunday on the Hood Canal Bridge has been canceled due to…

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Four-hour delays continue around Lake Crescent

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Four-hour delays are scheduled Monday through Thursday on U.S. Highway 101 as it winds…

Pioneer family matriarch Margaret Lotzgesell dies at 93

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Pioneer family matriarch Margaret Lotzgesell dies at 93

SEQUIM — A mom and a farmer’s wife. A Scout leader. A tutor. A community volunteer. A lifelong…

The National Park Service is considering raising entrance fees at Olympic National Park in an effort to work on a maintenance backlog. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

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Officials rethinking fee hikes: Olympic National Park officials await final plan

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Port Angeles council bans thin plastic carryout bags

PORT ANGELES — After three public hearings and months of debate, the Port Angeles City Council has banned…

Port Angeles council awards $770,000 contract for suicide barriers

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Port Angeles council awards $770,000 contract for suicide barriers

PORT ANGELES — In what was described as a “big win” for Port Angeles, the City Council has…

Crime & Justice

Attempted burglary reported at VFW post in Forks

FORKS — A safe at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9106 in Forks was too strong to pry…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Can’t trust developers, elected officials about marina

It seems that the Port of Port Angeles is considering selling John Wayne Marina to developers.

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe aims to re-establish oyster farm in Dungeness refuge

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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe aims to re-establish oyster farm in Dungeness refuge

SEQUIM — The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe seeks to re-establish an oyster farm in Dungeness Bay and will have…

Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently

Politics

Chapman rails at House GOP, takes issue with leaders who visited area recently

PORT ANGELES — Rep. Mike Chapman on Tuesday fired back at state House Republican leaders who visited Port…

Sequim opens Guy Cole Events Center kitchen after remodel

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Sequim opens Guy Cole Events Center kitchen after remodel

SEQUIM — The refurbished kitchen at the Guy Cole Events Center is open for use.

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Clallam County Planning Commission public hearing today

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6 p.m. today on…