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Wildfire smoke pools on Elwha Reservation, Port Angeles on Friday

Rains expected to begin Saturday

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Port Angeles approves increase in sales tax

Move raises city’s retail sales tax to 8.7 percent

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Port of Port Angeles approves hangar site design contract

Commissioners have first look at 2024 capital projects budget

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DOT truck breakdown causes backup east of Sequim

SEQUIM — A broken down state Department of Transportation construction truck backed up eastbound U.S. 101 traffic from…

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Port Townsend golf course, Sequim manufactured housing halt before panels next week

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Petitions developed by local citizens seek to keep the “new” Towne Road unpaved and open to hikers and walkers. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Public comment sought about Sequim’s Towne Road future

Meeting for residents scheduled for Tuesday

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Sound regional publisher stresses local connections

Partnerships offer lifeline despite struggling industry

Tim Morland, front, and Rich Lear of Tualatin, Ore.-based Field Turf USA add fill to the playing surface at the new Monroe Athletic Field on Tuesday at the site of the former Monroe School near Roosevelt Elementary School in Port Angeles. The synthetic turf field, which is expected to be completed by mid-autumn, is being developed by the Port Angeles School District and will be available for community athletic events. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Monroe field prep

Tim Morland, front, and Rich Lear of Tualatin, Ore.-based Field Turf USA add fill to the playing surface…

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Power restored after more than 6,300 lose electricity

PORT ANGELES — A fault on a Bonneville Power Administration transmission line serving the West End knocked out…

Members of the Bagley family of Forsyth, Ill., from left, parents Jessica and Cameron Bagley, and children Cody, 10, Addie, 12, and C.J., 7, look at an information kiosk on the Olympic National Park wildfires on Tuesday in front of the park visitor center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Blazes spread in center of Olympic National Park

Large helicopters requested to keep fires at bay

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Olympic Medical Center candidates discuss hospital finances during business forum

Two commission hopefuls are both running unopposed

Crime & Justice

Sequim man jailed for alleged assault, eluding police, other counts

PORT ANGELES — A 59-year-old Sequim resident remained in the Clallam County jail on $50,000 bail Tuesday after…

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group

Ellen Dryke and Kassie Montero examine salmon eggs while learning about the American Dipper at the 2019 Dungeness River Festival. After a hiatus, the festival returns Friday.

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River Fest returns on Friday after hiatus

One-day free event set in and around Railroad Bridge Park

Arts & Entertainment

Storytellers invited to ‘slam’ on Friday

PORT ANGELES — Out Loud Story Slam will be at Studio Bob in Port Angeles on Friday.

Peninsula College sophomores Ian Coughran, left, and Ciera Skelly were two of seven students participating in the inaugural Pathway Summer School at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory this summer that focused on education and career development in STEM fields. Both Coughran and Skelly plan to pursue degrees in environmental science. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Internship through college presents career pathways

Students part of inaugural class at Sequim laboratory

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Bathrooms possible at Ridge in November

Utility project may allow winter access

Lakeside Industries will pave about a half-mile stretch of North Sequim Avenue on weekday nights for three weeks starting Wednesday. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim paving project to be completed at night

Further stretch of roadway set for more improvements this year

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Captain Joseph House gala coming up

SEQUIM — Reservations are due on Sunday for the 11th annual Captain Joseph House Foundation Gala Dinner and…

Wildfire smoke from the Olympic National Park makes its way over Sequim and the Dungeness Valley from Dungeness Cemetery on Saturday. (Steve Jones)

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Wildfires surge in Olympic National Park

Smoke, ash seen in Peninsula communities

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Sequim City Council discusses its affordable housing options

City staff to draft declaration, reduced park fees proposal