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Quilcene Fire Rescue crews examine a single-propeller airplane on Tuesday after the pilot made an emergency landing in an open field. The pilot had reported engine failure and an onboard fire. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

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Pilot makes emergency landing in open field

QUILCENE — A pilot of a small, single-propeller aircraft safely made an emergency landing in an open field…

Park visitors look at a huge inflatable globe that was on display in the Commons at Fort Worden State Park for Global Earth Repair Convergence through Monday. The globe is the work of Eric James Morris of Orcas Island, sitting on the tailgate, who has been making globes for more than 40 years. The convergence had a number of workshops, panels, vendors and music over a five-day period to help bring the world together and to heal and cool the planet. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Global Earth Repair

Park visitors look at a huge inflatable globe that was on display in the Commons at Fort Worden…

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Rhododendron Festival activities start tonight

Parades, races, contests, food and music are set

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PAT NEAL: The First Salmon Festival

THESE ARE THE days we’ve waited for all winter. When it’s possible to sit outside without frostbite or…

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Tickets on sale for Butoh Festival performances

PORT TOWNSEND — Tickets are on sale for main stage performances at the Salish Sea Butoh Festival.

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Fifth person files to run for Congress

Election filing week ended with another dozen people adding their names to those running for office.

James McGrath Morris.

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Writer-in-residence set for public events

Biographer to speak during Thursday’s Studium lecture

Jewelry by Jackie Sathe will be on display throughout May at the Port Ludlow Art League.

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Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

PORT LUDLOW — The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Jackie VanNoy and Jackie Sathe…

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Group rejects Port Townsend’s counteroffer on comprehensive plan

Moratorium on new zoning code required, representative says

Karen Griffiths
WAG’s Barb Brabant and CVAR’s lead medical supervisor Sara Penhallegon are ready more supplies for the low-income clinic. To donate or get on the clinics’ wait list, visit wagsequimwa.com or centervalleyanimalrescue.org.

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HORSEPLAY:WAG, CVAR offer low-income spay/neuter clinics

IT’S PRETTY CUT and dried. Unplanned litters of kittens and puppies have led to an explosion of the…

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m.…

Jefferson Healthcare COO Jake Davidson, left, and U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, D-Port Orchard, tour Jefferson Healthcare’s new Port Ludlow facility on Tuesday. (U.S. Rep. Emily Randall’s office)

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Jefferson Healthcare to expand south Jefferson County services

$1 million in funding secured by U.S. Rep. Emily Randall

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Fourth candidate files to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Primary races set for Congress seat, legislative position

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Charter Review town hall meetings to be discussed

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Committee members sought for ‘Against’ statements

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Auditor’s office is seeking county residents to serve on the “Against” committees…

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Overnight Hood Canal bridge closures set to begin Monday

SHINE — The state Department of Transportation has announced a series of overnight closures of the Hood Canal…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: The unconditional love of mothers

THE GIVING TREE by Shel Silverstein is a children’s book about a boy and a tree.

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Artistic director to be honored following concert

Music performances, art exhibits and plant sales highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance set for Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present Handel and Bach at 2 p.m. Sunday…