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LETTER: Humanely help cats through spay-neuter practices

In support of Oct. 16 as National Feral Cat Day, practice TNR (trap, neuter, return) to reduce feral…

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First of two storms expected to hit Peninsula on Thursday night

Forecasters predict the second storm could be one of the strongest in Pacific Northwest history.

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NEWS BRIEFS: PA candidate forum set for Wednesday … and other items

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Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

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Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

Democrat Hilary Franz, an environmental attorney, and Republican Steve McLaughlin, a retired Navy commander, are running to be…

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A timber management history lesson

Timber harvest volumes from public lands … have never recovered from the dual endangered species shocks …

Clallam County commissioners mull agreement for William Shore Memorial Pool expansion

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Clallam County commissioners mull agreement for William Shore Memorial Pool expansion

Under the deal, the pool district would help relocate Peninsula Behavioral Health’s Horizon Center, remove its old building…

Port Angeles fifth-graders using new technology in physical activity program

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Port Angeles fifth-graders using new technology in physical activity program

Sqords, activity tracking devices similar to a Fitbit, went to each of the 350 students who opted into…

Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

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Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

Initiative 732 sponsors say residents have a moral responsibility to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses say the tax…

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Professor to discuss carbon emissions policy

Talk will be in Forks on Friday night.

Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival’s strong numbers could prompt expansion

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Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival’s strong numbers could prompt expansion

An estimated 6 tons — 11,500 pounds — of Dungeness crab were consumed at the waterfront festival in…

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Body found in water in Port Hadlock area

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department investigating after man is spotted offshore.

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Weather forecasters predicting stormy weather for Peninsula starting Wednesday

Officials say the first of two strong Pacific storm systems is expected to approach the area this evening…

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Port Angeles School Board seeks student representatives

Students will need to be able to give input to the board and tell peers about board’s actions.

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NEWS BRIEFS: PT speaker to talk about maritime life … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

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LETTER: Vote for Initiative 732 to help save birds and thus the planet

The measure on a carbon tax would help deter burning fossil fuels, the main contributor to climate change.

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LETTER: There’s no comparison in comparing the two presidential candidates

Hillary Clinton is far and above the more honest and hard-working of the two.

State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner

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State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner

The Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Quileute and Jamestown S’Klallam tribes presented the retiring senator with gifts as he…

Deaf Wonder Dog ‘listens’ with his eyes in Port Angeles

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Deaf Wonder Dog ‘listens’ with his eyes in Port Angeles

The 1-year-old dog at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society knows several signs and hand gestures.

Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week

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Old Port Angeles pump station to be demolished this week

Traffic slowdowns are expected in the area of Front Street and Marine Drive.

Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

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Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

The order calls for efforts to prevent overdose deaths, including expanding access to naloxone, a medication used to…