Farmer Sam McCullough uses his combine to harvest quinoa near Sequim. Quinoa, a trendy South American grain, barely has a foothold in American agriculture, but a handful of farmers and university researchers are working toward changing that. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

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South American grain takes root in Sequim

Nash Huber harvests quinoa commercially last month

10,000 pounds: Visitors devour crab at Port Angeles festival

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10,000 pounds: Visitors devour crab at Port Angeles festival

Festival continues today at City Pier, rain or shine.

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Port Angeles School Board puts replacement levy on February ballot

The board chooses a $9.1 million replacement educational programs and operations levy.

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Storms blows into Peninsula, turns to rain

Trees were toppled and outages hit some areas.

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Port of Port Angeles taking another look at Boat Haven management proposals

A special telephone meeting to review the proposals will be announced soon.

Olympic Hot Springs Road closed to all starting Monday

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Olympic Hot Springs Road closed to all starting Monday

Not even pedestrians or bicyclists can use the road past the park entry at Madison Falls.

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Daytime closures to resume at U.S. Highway 101 Elwha River bridge

Exact times of the closures Monday and Tuesday will depend on work progress.

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State warns against eating too many razor clams

Domoic acid is a naturally occurring toxin frequently found in shellfish and at high levels may cause amnesic…

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Secretary of state offers voting information in pamphlet

Those who do not receive a pamphlet by Oct. 17 are urged to contact the Elections Division.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Ajax Cafe to close after dinner tonight until further notice … and other items

News events across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Mad Hatter’s Tea raises funds for cancer center, Operation Uplift

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Mad Hatter’s Tea raises funds for cancer center, Operation Uplift

Fancy hats are a hallmark of the annual event.

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Two Elwha Casino regulars win big in national tournament

Two locals bring home big prize from Las Vegas event.

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Harvest of Hope fundraiser set Saturday in Sequim

Event will raise money for cancer centers.

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EYE ON CLALLAM: County eyes grant for marine resources committee

And other meetings across the county.

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Olympic National Park announces winter campground schedule

Some will close, while others will remain open year-round.

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Fall landscaping for birds to be presented Saturday

“Backyard Birding” can be taken either as individual classes or in a series.

Sunday fall concert set at Pioneer Memorial Park

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Sunday fall concert set at Pioneer Memorial Park

Modern American classics will be featured in the Sequim performance.

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ISSUES OF FAITH: ‘Beyond the divisions, there is a field’

There are some “holy moments” where the wholeness of things is demonstrated and felt, a unity that goes…

Hickory Shirt Heritage Days celebrates strong women behind strong loggers

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Hickory Shirt Heritage Days celebrates strong women behind strong loggers

The event continues through Sunday with gatherings scheduled throughout Forks.

Thousands flock to Port Angeles for weekend’s crab fest

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Thousands flock to Port Angeles for weekend’s crab fest

Annual festival offers crab dinners, many vendors and activities