News

NEWS BRIEFS: Internment talks slated … and other items

Several free and public presentations and events about Japanese-American internment will be held in Sequim, in Port Angeles…

Metamorphic mysteries: Rockhounds get pieces identified at Port Angeles show

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Metamorphic mysteries: Rockhounds get pieces identified at Port Angeles show

PORT ANGELES — John Usher, who has been a rockhound for years, was stumped with a few pieces…

Environmentalists warn about Trump’s Puget Sound budget cuts

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Environmentalists warn about Trump’s Puget Sound budget cuts

By Phuong Le

Politics

Looking ahead in Olympia: Budgets, education funding

OLYMPIA — Legislators from the 24th District had some relatively quiet time last week as House and Senate…

Soroptimist Gala Garden Show gets locals geared up for season

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Soroptimist Gala Garden Show gets locals geared up for season

SEQUIM — Today marks the first day of spring and for many who attended the 19th annual Soroptimist…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Here’s to Kilmer, Murray for keeping Wild Olympics legislation alive

I was pleased to read that U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray have re-introduced the…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Attacking male birds? Search for shiny objects

WELL, IT’S BEGUN. Despite all the rain and cold weather, the robins have determined that it is spring…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: City of Port Townsend conducting water system flushing … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The city of Port Townsend Water Department is conducting water system flushing in the southwest…

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

Entertainment

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

SEQUIM — An African safari and trips to Bali, Kauai and New Orleans’ French Quarter are up for…

News

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau touts second round of tourism enhancement grants

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau has set an application deadline of April 1 for the…

Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

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Sequim J.C. Penney’s doors to stay open

SEQUIM — The North Olympic Peninsula’s only J.C. Penney store will remain open while 138 other locations will…

Port Angeles Downtown Association surprised by chamber director comments, board chief says

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Port Angeles Downtown Association surprised by chamber director comments, board chief says

PORT ANGELES — Members of the Port Angeles Downtown Association were caught by surprise by a top city…

News

Looming Forks police administrator’s retirement raises thoughts of hiring uniformed chief

FORKS — As Forks Police Department Administrator Rick Bart sets his sights on retirement at the end of…

Peninsula authors to hold book reading, signing this Monday

Life

Peninsula authors to hold book reading, signing this Monday

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Peninsula Authors on Monday will offer humor, adventure, inspiration, romance and murder.

Crime

Hearing for woman charged with child rape, animal cruelty delayed

PORT ANGELES — A court hearing for a Port Angeles woman charged with child rape and animal cruelty…

News

Free classes to teach taking care of oiled wildlife

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee will host a pair of free oiled wildlife training…

Port, Sequim leaders look to nurture community alliances

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Port, Sequim leaders look to nurture community alliances

By Erin Hawkins

Life

HELP LINE: How to avoid the Medicare penalty

DESPITE A LOT of good advice to the contrary, almost all of us seem to be getting older…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Plan and plant away to your heart’s desire on Peninsula

AS I’VE MENTIONED before, our weather here is never hot nor cold and is extremely mild.