Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Shame on the immature men who are seeking Clallam pet licensing information

There are two immature, mean-spirited men who want to waste taxpayers’ money (desperately needed for worthy causes) and…

Olympic National Park Visitor Center closes today; services offered nearby

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Olympic National Park Visitor Center closes today; services offered nearby

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles will be temporarily closed beginning today…

Sequim looks to gather input on envisioning better future

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Sequim looks to gather input on envisioning better future

By Matthew Nash

Dungeness woman continues skydiving at 84

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Dungeness woman continues skydiving at 84

By Matthew Nash

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The sun shines behind a flagpole in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles at mid-morning on Tuesday as layers of smoke from wildfires in eastern Washington and Montana filter the light to shades of orange and red.

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Smoke expected to clear from Olympic Peninsula by Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Ash that fell as smoke across the North Olympic Peninsula obscured the sun Tuesday is…

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Port Angeles eyes code changes for advisory panels

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles City Council will consider today code revisions that would encourage citizen participation…

Carlsborg girl begins second year of campaign to provide toiletries to homeless

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Carlsborg girl begins second year of campaign to provide toiletries to homeless

CARLSBORG — A Carlsborg girl who handed out 1,282 gift bags full of toiletries to homeless people in…

Hearing to decide if accused murderer should be made to take medication

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Hearing to decide if accused murderer should be made to take medication

PORT ANGELES — A Bainbridge Island teen charged with killing a 71-year-old Sequim woman will have a court…

Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

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Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

By Phuong Le

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State panel to discuss fishing ban on Elwha River during meeting in Port Angeles

OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will tour the Elwha River watershed after a briefing on…

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End

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WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End

A YOUNG BLACK dog named Poncho was lying in the shade created by the underbelly of a dusty…

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Klahowya Campground closes today for water system upgrades

PORT ANGELES — Klahowya Campground in Olympic National Forest will be closed until next spring beginning early today…

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State says judge erred in dismissing Tesoro refinery fines

By Phuong Le

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Air quality alert issued for Clallam and Jefferson counties tonight

An air quality alert has been issued for Clallam and Jefferson counties.

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Enhanced burn ban back in Jefferson County; Natural Resources bars fires on its lands

An enhanced burn ban is back in effect in Jefferson County, and the state Department of Natural Resources…

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Delays to lengthen around Lake Crescent starting Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Come Thursday, it’s going to get a lot harder to travel to and from the…

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Registration open for the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup

Registration is open now for volunteers who want to participate in the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup on Sept.…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Great Strait Sale starts Saturday … and other items

The annual Great Strait Sale is coming up.

Port Angeles police seek man who failed to appear in court

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Port Angeles police seek man who failed to appear in court

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police request the public’s help in finding a Port Angeles man who did…

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Sequim district, teachers in mediation over contracts

SEQUIM — Sequim teachers and the Sequim School District are getting some outside help with contract negotiations.