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Clallam County firefighters assist in battling Eastern Washington wildfire

The blaze in Stevens County has been challenging for firefighters because of steep terrain and accessibility to the…

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Politics

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Brian Coughenour and Dave Neupert come down on different sides of idea that would direct veterans toward treatment.

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Pet-related events hosted at Sequim business this Saturday … and other items

Business events across the North Olympic Peninsula.

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State Patrol: Motorcyclist strikes pickup truck from behind on Highway 112

Port Angeles man in serious condition in Seattle hospital after wreck near Freshwater Bay Road.

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Free entrance to national and state parks, activities to mark centennial this week

North Olympic Peninsula locations to start waiving fees Thursday.

Crime & Justice

Two men arraigned on kidnapping charges following incident in Sequim

Christopher Charles Cooper and Jerez Darren McGrew have pleaded not guilty.

Eastern Washington fires destroy homes, force evacuations in Spokane region

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Eastern Washington fires destroy homes, force evacuations in Spokane region

One fire jumped the Spokane River and threatened a small community on the Spokane Indian Reservation.

Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik

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Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik

Gathering on Sept. 4 will honor 2015 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

Port of Port Angeles officials identify gaps in preparedness after Cascadia Rising drill

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Port of Port Angeles officials identify gaps in preparedness after Cascadia Rising drill

Equipment, communication highlighted in presentation to commissioners on devastating earthquake scenario.

Peninsula Behavioral Health director to retire after decade of growth

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Peninsula Behavioral Health director to retire after decade of growth

Peter Casey, 66, will retire at month’s end.

Opinion

LETTER: Port Angeles’ fluoridation decision will have impact far into future

I directly witnessed the slow, steady improvement in the teeth of my patients since water fluoridation began.

News

Clallam commissioners briefed on draft Cascadia Rising evaluation, improvement plan

Officials: Earthquake drill was first step in response plan for major disaster.

Life

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Food opportunities can be found while foraging on land or in the sea

Be sure to leave no trace and cause no damage while gathering food on the Peninsula.

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

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Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Park Service officials have moved to suppress Godkin fire flames a quarter mile from park camp structures.

Largest of Olympic National Park fires now tops 700 acres

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Largest of Olympic National Park fires now tops 700 acres

Officials expect moderated fire activity with lower termperatures following warm spell.

Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles

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Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles

Organizers: Members get first chance Thursday with wide variety of items at fundraising event.

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Recent hire brings Port Townsend Police Department to full staffing levels

Plan calls for two full-time detectives and a school resource officer once all new officers are fully trained.

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Tort claim could end in repeal of emergency measure against large buildings in rural Clallam areas

Claimant is a woman who wants to build a 32,000-square-foot bed and breakfast on East Sequim Bay Road.

Jefferson County’s Proctor House offers unique solution for troubled youth

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Jefferson County’s Proctor House offers unique solution for troubled youth

Juveniles who have offended can still attend school, after-school programs and maintain jobs while serving time in detention.

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Ethical conduct complaint against four Port Angeles City Council members dropped

The move clears the way for the council to mull whether Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd should be verbally…