A section of a spruce tree in front of the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., crashed to the ground in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting Regimental Tree Care to remove the entire tree Wednesday. The multiple trunks of the tree had formed a basket, which collected water and debris and caused the tree to rot; the extreme heat earlier this week may have been a factor too, said Regimental’s Rachael Cecil. “We’re sad that we lost a tree,” said Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Tyler, “but it had to be removed for the safety of the public and the building.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Fallen tree removed

A section of a spruce tree in front of the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., crashed…

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Another COVID death reported in Clallam County

Health officers: Victim was unvaccinated

Paula Walters of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks on display on Tuesday at a fireworks tent operated by the Clallam County Amateur Radio Club at the Safeway shopping plaza on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Fourth of July events planned on North Olympic Peninsula

Hot, dry weather prompts changes in Forks, Jefferson County

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Peninsula temps fall after blast of heat

All-time records smashed

The Owl Cigars mural is one of many stops on the Jefferson County Historical Society’s “Vanishing Murals” walking tours starting in July. Owl’s message was among the company’s numerous advertisements on walls across the country. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Historical walks set to explore Port Townsend murals

Advertisements on buildings featured on new 1-mile walk

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Health officers: Unvaccinated should keep wearing masks

Although most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, unvaccinated and high-risk residents still are urged to continue to wear…

Jeffco Vamonos founder Amy Bartlett, pictured at Chetzemoka Park in late May, has established a nonprofit organization to provide mentorship and experiential learning for local teens. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jeffco Vamonos plans youth trips to Seattle and beyond

Organization aims to work with youth who enter ‘loop’

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New heat records on books

West End airport notches 109

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Nordland man found guilty of second-degree murder

Sentencing expected later this month

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State lifting COVID-19 health restrictions

New Clallam County outbreak reported

Best of the Peninsula 2021.

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Best of the Peninsula 2021 voting now underway

Show your favorite businesses how important they are

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Three candidates set to debate for Port Townsend City Council position

Forum on Thursday on Zoom; questions due this Tuesday

The sun rises behind the Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend, bringing with it a heat advisory for the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. The National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning will be in effect until 9 p.m. Monday. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)

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Mercury rising

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More record heat today

Marine air should help Tuesday

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Blue Heron Middle School principal finalists to meet public

Online event set Monday

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Strait Turners to meet Tuesday

GARDINER — Strait Turners, a local woodturners group, will meet at noon Tuesday.

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Cooling centers open on North Olympic Peninsula

As the area continues to swelter, at least four areas are serving as cooling centers in Clallam and…

Fire crews work to extinguish a brush fire sparked near Brinnon on Monday afternoon and fully extinguished early Tuesday morning. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

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Downed power line sparks brush fire near Brinnon

BRINNON — A brush fire burned about three-quarters of an acre near Brinnon.

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Long-term care outbreak done; church adds two cases

Health officer: Naming them wouldn’t help public

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Cutline: Congratulations to PA’s high school equestrian team for winning medals  at the WAHSET State Finals held last weekend in Moses Lake. Sara Holland, left, won the bronze while  Sydney Hutton’s high score gained  her first place and the gold medal in Hunt Seat Equitation over fences.  Amelia Kinney, right, triumphed over all with a first place time of 3.89 that helped her bring  home the gold in Breakaway roping.

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HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles equestrians place at state finals

SUMMER FUN, BLUE skies, green pastures and long days of sun are finally upon us. It’s certainly a…