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Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

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Conservation district sets special meeting

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Conservation District board has called a special meeting for 12:30 p.m. today,…

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Jefferson Healthcare sets workshop

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners will conduct a facilitated governance workshop during a special…

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Following local cities, Jefferson County proclaims rights for orcas

County becomes first in state to make declaration

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Scouring under Highway 19 closes lane near Chimacum

CHIMACUM – A 25-mph speed limit and one-way alternating traffic is in place on state Highway 19 between…

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Garden club to meet Thursday

QUILCENE — Bridget Gregg will present “The Master Gardener Program: A Gardening Resource for the Community” at 1…

Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center exhibit at Fort Worden State Park, points to the eye slit of Sylvia, a 3-year-old male giant Pacific octopus named after Sylvia Earle, the first female chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The center is awaiting a permit from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to be released back his original habitat, which is under the science center pier. Giant Pacific octopuses die after mating and live no more than 3 or 4 years. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Soon to be released

Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center exhibit at Fort Worden State Park, points…

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Four flu deaths on Peninsula

COVID-19 cases flat despite records spike

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Jefferson County drafts guidelines for remaining Rescue Plan funding

‘Last call’ to apply for federal relief dollars

Melody Douglas, left, and Paige Govia.

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Candidates named for Rhody Festival royalty

Queen to be crowned in March 5 ceremony

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Point Hudson Marina could reopen early

Contractor ahead of schedule in Port Townsend

EcoArt, a solo exhibition by artist Karen Hackenberg of Port Townsend, will be on view at Peninsula College from Wednesday through March 16.

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Solo exhibition artist inspired by Pop Art

EcoArt show planned at Peninsula College

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Jefferson Healthcare special meeting set

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners will hear an update on the building expansion and…

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PT golf course on city council agenda

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. today includes on the agenda discussion…

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Volunteers participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Worden State Park carry a load of European dune grass on Monday to a waiting truck for disposal. The group, made up of employees of the Marine Science Center and other volunteers, worked to remove European dune grass that was planted by the park service to control erosion but later discovered it was choking out the native plants. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Day of service

Volunteers participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Worden State Park carry a load…

Derek Kilmer.

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Fix Congress panel expires, but chair hopes work will continue

Kilmer led effort to improve lawmaking body

Kat Agudo.

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Key City given $10,000 grant for REDD production

PORT TOWNSEND — Key City Public Theatre has received a $10,000 grant to support the production of REDD…

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Author talks organization

PORT HADLOCK — Dana K. White will discuss her books “Organizing for the Rest of Us” and “Decluttering…

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Bill would tighten DUI limit

Peninsula law enforcement reacts to proposed legislation