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Oral testimony on Jefferson County draft shooting range law expunged

PORT TOWNSEND — All oral testimony given on Oct. 1 about a proposed county shooting range ordinance will…

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Jefferson, Clallam county commisioners head to D.C.

PORT TOWNSEND — The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will host approximately 100 state and local elected…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Paddlers Club lecture set for today … and other items

SEQUIM — The Olympic Peninsula Paddlers Club will host a lecture from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.

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PAT NEAL: What day is it, anyway?

HOW WAS YOUR Indigenous Peoples Day?

PHOTO: A krazy kompetition

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PHOTO: A krazy kompetition

Everest Ashford, 12, of Port Townsend takes his Kinetic entry through the mud bog at the Jefferson County…

Fate of massive Port Townsend tree in the air after portion damages vehicles, wires

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Fate of massive Port Townsend tree in the air after portion damages vehicles, wires

PORT TOWNSEND — A beloved Monterey cypress tree in the uptown district, said to be 150 years old,…

Peninsula College awarded $2.2 million federal grant

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Peninsula College awarded $2.2 million federal grant

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College announced Monday it will receive a $2.2 million grant from the federal Department…

Jefferson County proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day

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Jefferson County proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day

PORT TOWNSEND — The second Monday in October was unanimously proclaimed Indigenous Peoples Day in Jefferson County by…

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Business tax webinar set Wednesday

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Revenue will host a free live webinar for new and small business…

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison hold first debate

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U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison hold first debate

By Rachel La Corte

Interim port director glad to return home to Port Townsend

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Interim port director glad to return home to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Saying that he’s now returned home, Jim Pivarnik has settled in at the helm of…

Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

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Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

By Martha Bellisle

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NEWS BRIEFS: Puget Sound Anglers meet … and other items

Puget Sound Anglers meet Tuesday

Emergency workers at the scene of a fatal wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Brinnon on Sunday afternoon. (Washington State Patrol)

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Port Townsend woman killed in Brinnon wreck

BRINNON — A 72-year-old Port Townsend woman driving northbound on U.S. Highway 101 died Sunday afternoon after an…

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HELP LINE: Now is the time to become a Tax-Aide volunteer

YOU KNOW WHAT today is, right?

Life

BIRD WATCH: Song sparrows make their presence known through sound

SONG SPARROWS LIKE clean water.

Kinetic contraptions compete today in Port Townsend

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Kinetic contraptions compete today in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The road, sand and mud kourses of Port Townsend’s 36th Kinetic Skulpture Race are today.

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney incumbent Michael Haas, left, and challenger James Kennedy met at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County prosecuting attorney, challenger wrangle at forum

CHIMACUM — Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Michael Haas and challenger James M. Kennedy sparred over experience and office…

Jefferson County District Court Judge candidates Mindy Walker, left, and Noah Harrison met Thursday evening at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

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Jefferson County District Court judge hopefuls discuss experience, goals

CHIMACUM — Candidates for District Court judge discussed their experience, qualifications and goals for the position during a…

European green crab’s reach stretches across North Olympic Peninsula

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European green crab’s reach stretches across North Olympic Peninsula

The European green crab now spans the North Olympic Peninsula, having been found among fallen trees in the…