Government shutdown leads to cancellation of Kalaloch razor clam digs

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Government shutdown leads to cancellation of Kalaloch razor clam digs

KALALOCH — At the request of Olympic National Park, the state Department of Fish &Wildlife has canceled razor…

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Chimacum Schools names new board member

CHIMACUM — Mike Raymond of Port Ludlow was named the new Chimacum School Board member Tuesday night.

PHOTO: USNS Amelia Earhart heads to the docks

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PHOTO: USNS Amelia Earhart heads to the docks

PORT TOWNSEND — The USNS Amelia Earhart, a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship of the U.S. Navy,…

Port of Port Townsend to change credits to commissioner after complaint

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Port of Port Townsend to change credits to commissioner after complaint

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend officials will change the way the port provides credits to a…

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Jefferson commissioners approve jail program to treat opioid addiction

New grant program is funded through state

Crime

Sentencing set for February for two men in Net Nanny sting

PORT TOWNSEND — One man has pleaded guilty and another was found guilty by a jury following their…

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NEWS BRIEFS: U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer to host town hall meetings next week … and other items

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, will hear from residents of Washington’s 6th Congressional District at a series…

Washington Legislature begins 105-day session

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Washington Legislature begins 105-day session

By Rachel La Corte

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Bill would allow use of marijuana at schools

By Madeline Coats

Kilmer meets with Hurricane Ridge group on funding amid federal shutdown

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Kilmer meets with Hurricane Ridge group on funding amid federal shutdown

Without being able to open, board expects to lose at least $50,000

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Chimacum School District plans consolidation

Enrollment decline leads to changes

Things to watch in Washington Legislature this year

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Things to watch in Washington Legislature this year

Mental health, education, environment, sexual harassment, public records top the list of priorities.

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Morning Jefferson County wrecks attributed to black ice

PORT TOWNSEND — Black ice contributed to back-to-back wrecks on state Highway 104 on Monday morning, one of…

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Sheriff’s Office: Port Hadlock man arrested for alleged attack on grandmother

PORT HADLOCK — A Port Hadlock man has been arrested for allegedly attacking his grandmother at her home.

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Smoke in Port Townsend blamed on inversion layer

PORT TOWNSEND — An inversion layer could have been the cause of an influx of smoke into Port…

History of news: Peninsula journalists take stock during panel on new book

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History of news: Peninsula journalists take stock during panel on new book

PORT ANGELES — A panel of journalists reflected on the history of the local news media and made…

Calf born to endangered orcas; seen in eastern Strait

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Calf born to endangered orcas; seen in eastern Strait

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Port Townsend march: Third annual Womxns Wave only one set for Peninsula, organizers say

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Port Townsend march: Third annual Womxns Wave only one set for Peninsula, organizers say

PORT TOWNSEND — The third annual Womxn’s Wave will march though downtown Port Townsend next Sunday, with organizers…

PHOTOS: Volunteers clean up homeless encampment in Port Angeles

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PHOTOS: Volunteers clean up homeless encampment in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Helping Hands member Bruce O’Rourke drags a tent filled with garbage from a litter-strewn homeless…

Peninsula residents create safety net through Home Fund

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Peninsula residents create safety net through Home Fund

You did it. You created a safety net for our neighbors on the North Olympic Peninsula.