Olympic National Park absorbing closed North Shore Resort at Lake Quinault

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Olympic National Park absorbing closed North Shore Resort at Lake Quinault

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Once described on an Olympic National Park visitor website as “the jewel of the…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Kale, kale, the gang’s all here

SINCE FALL WILL arrive on the Peninsula this coming Saturday at 6:54 p.m., its warm and earthy tones…

BACK WHEN: Grant Street School, built for Port Townsend, no longer exists

Life

BACK WHEN: Grant Street School, built for Port Townsend, no longer exists

GRANT STREET GRADE School has disappeared.

Life

HELP LINE: What to expect with the new Medicare cards

WE’VE BEEN HERE before, but I see that with the growing level of noise about new Medicare cards…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Liven up a long drive with birding

A LONG DRIVE awaits you if Spokane is your destination. Many travelers look upon this adventure as long…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar & Grill,…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Supports Mindy Walker for Jefferson District Court judge

Citizens of all of Jefferson County, I am confident that we agree that we all deserve a dedicated,…

News

Special patrol set for commercial truck brakes this week

State Patrol troopers will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicles with brake issues during Brake Safety…

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State waives make-up days for new Port Townsend elementary school

PORT TOWNSEND — The State Board of Education has approved a waiver for Salish Coast Elementary that means…

Crime

Man arrested for investigation of Port Townsend arson

PORT TOWNSEND — A man with no known address has been arrested for investigation of arson and other…

Man arrested for investigation of drunken driving after rolling vehicle near Chimacum

Crime

Man arrested for investigation of drunken driving after rolling vehicle near Chimacum

CHIMACUM — A 40-year-old Port Townsend man suspected of driving drunk was arrested Sunday morning after he fell…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim calls for art donations … and other items

SEQUIM — Olympic Theatre Arts (OTA) is calling for donations of original art for its annual fundraiser.

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New Habitat construction manager … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Habit for Humanity of Clallam County has announced new construction manager Ben Pacheco.

News

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Conservation Futures to be discussed at county meeting

Jefferson County commissioners will consider setting an Oct. 1 hearing on Conservation Futures project applications when they meet…

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: A good word for an anxious heart

I OFTEN HAVE a yellow highlighter in my hand when I read. Sometimes I use it. But sometimes…

Jefferson County tour spotlights working farms

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Jefferson County tour spotlights working farms

PORT TOWNSEND — Farms, animals, food and crafts will be celebrated during the 16th annual Jefferson County Farm…

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State Transportation Commission hears of issues related to Peninsula’s isolation

PORT ANGELES — A state panel was immersed in North Olympic Peninsula transportation issues this week.

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Funding swap discussed: State panel told change would ease building infrastructure

PORT ANGELES — It would be faster and less expensive for small cities and rural counties to build…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Unity speaker on the schedule for weekend service … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Unity in the Olympics’ 10:30 a.m. Sunday service speaker will be Donna Little.

The Chimacum Grange celebrates 100 years of service to the agriculture community with a pancake breakfast Sunday. Feeding the pig bank held by grange Treasurer Al Latham is Katy McCoy, member of the advisory council. Grange events coordinator Tia Taylor, left, and Program Director James Fritz are hoping to raise money to help offset the cost of operating the building, constructed in 1932. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

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Chimacum Grange marks century of service

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum Grange will celebrate a century of service to the agricultural community this weekend with…