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NEWS BRIEFS: Toys available for children of federal employees; banks offer help

PORT ANGELES — The Salvation Army is offering a hand to families hurt by the partial federal government…

News

Kilmer: Pay the Coast Guard, end shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer on Wednesday called for an end to the partial federal government shutdown…

Opinion

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: ‘Heart stories’ wanted

TELLING THE TRUTH is a revolutionary act, wrote George Orwell.

Opinion

PAT NEAL: From elk to puncheon trails

IN LAST WEEK’S episode we were considering the evolution of the Olympic Peninsula infrastructure while cruising the highways…

New assistant chief named at East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

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New assistant chief named at East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Pete Brummel will replace Deputy Chief of Training and Operations Ted Krysinski when he retires.

Dedication ceremony, tours of Salish Coast Elementary School planned Saturday

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Dedication ceremony, tours of Salish Coast Elementary School planned Saturday

Port Townsend mayor, Jefferson County commissioner and state representative set to take part

Inslee highlights climate in State of the State address

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Inslee highlights climate in State of the State address

Cites concerns over snowpack, ocean temperatures, wildfires

Clallam County applies for millions in disaster funds after storms

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Clallam County applies for millions in disaster funds after storms

Jefferson PUD lists $256,000 in storm-related costs for FEMA

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Peninsula College offering $100K in scholarships

PORT ANGELES — Beginning Tuesday, the Peninsula College Foundation will offer more than $100,000 in scholarships to students…

News

Lawmaker pitches target-shooting areas on some state-managed lands

By Sean Harding

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Native American voting rights bill proposed

By Emma Epperly

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…

News

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…

News

Jefferson commissioners approve jail program to treat opioid addiction

New grant program is funded through state

Crime & Justice

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…

News

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

Politics

Bill would allow use of marijuana at schools

By Madeline Coats