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Garden tour, preparedness fair this weekend

A self-guided garden tour, an emergency preparedness fair and the nationwide amateur radio Field Day are set as…

A lightning-caused fire is burning about 5 miles west of Mount Olympus in Olympic National Park.

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Fire reported in Olympic National Park

PORT ANGELES — Fire crews were responding Thursday to the Mt. Tom Creek fire in Olympic National Park,…

David Nakagawara, project manager for the Port of Port Townsend, turns on a light in one of the refurbished rooms in a building at Point Hudson in what was known as the Junior Officers Quarters. The lights, doors and door knob are original from the time the building was built in 1935. Attention to detail to keep the buildings authentic and original was paramount during the remodel. The port plans to rent the units for short-term stays. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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From fittings to windows, port true to original quarters

New ventilation system will keep persistent odor outdoors

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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe makes its case to Jefferson commissioners

Officials state reasons to support land transfer

Alice Howe and Freebo will perform two concerts in Port Townsend this weekend.

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Alice Howe, Freebo to host two concerts this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Alice Howe and Freebo will perform two concerts and lead a songwriting workshop in Port…

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Jefferson County Preparedness Day set for Saturday

CHIMACUM — Jefferson County and the Production Alliance will present Preparedness Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

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Jefferson PUD updates its low-income assistance program

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Public Utility District customers will see a new item on their bills beginning…

East Jefferson Fire Rescue responders contained a wildfire on Wednesday in the forested area near Mill Road and state Highway 20. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

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East Jefferson firefighters contain wildland fire near Mill Road

PORT TOWNSEND — East Jefferson Fire Rescue crews contained a brush fire on Wednesday in the forested area…

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Chimacum Drainage District to meet Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Chimacum Drainage District will hear the results of a temperature survey of Chimacum Creek…

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PAT NEAL: Revenge of the fool hen

IT WAS DAYLIGHT in the forest, my favorite time of day. A time to revel in the absolute…

Graduating seniors from the 136th commencement of Port Townsend High School pose for a photo by another graduate before their ceremony on Thursday in McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend graduates

Graduating seniors from the 136th commencement of Port Townsend High School pose for a photo by another graduate…

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Projects planned for Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend

Gazebo, kitchen shelter among facilities

“Sunrise Sail” by Mitchel Osborne of Port Townsend will appear in “Northwest Expressions,” the summertime show at Northwind Art in Port Townsend. (Mitchel Osborne)

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Summertime show to open at Northwind Art

PORT TOWNSEND — As she examined hundreds of submissions to the “Northwest Expressions” art exhibition, juror Anne Pfeiffer…

Lino Rivera, a classical pianist, will perform for Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

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Classical pianist to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

PORT TOWNSEND — Lino Rivera will present Musical Evolution: From Works for Voice, Organ, Orchestra and Opera at…

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Oak Bay added to list of shellfish closures on Peninsula beaches

PORT TOWNSEND — Beaches in Oak Bay have been closed for recreational shellfish harvesting due to high paralytic…

Nathanael O’Hara.

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Port Townsend School Board director steps down

PORT TOWNSEND — Nathanael O’Hara has resigned from the Port Townsend School District’s board of directors.

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Community center to host food project

Plant-based meals, conversation will culminate with July 4 presentation

Joe Roubal of Port Townsend, a retired cartographer and programmer, recovers his drone after a 15-minute flight over kelp beds about 400 meters off North Beach in Port Townsend on Wednesday. The drone was programmed to fly a specific route while taking photos every two seconds. Roubal wrote a computer program to process the images for study and mapping. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Kelp mapping

Joe Roubal of Port Townsend, a retired cartographer and programmer, recovers his drone after a 15-minute flight over…

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Port Townsend City Council updates its housing code

Code now complies with state legislation

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, left, toured the Black Ball Ferry Line at Terminal 1 with CEO Rian Anderson on Thursday as part of a one-day visit to Port Angeles. Randall also met with North Olympic Healthcare Network CEO Terri Sabella, Peninsula College President Suzy Ames and attended an evening fundraiser. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Representative visit

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, left, toured the Black Ball Ferry Line at Terminal 1 with CEO Rian Anderson…