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PAT NEAL: The horse fly menace

THIS IS A story about wilderness survival, told in hopes it will provide inspiration to others.

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Politics

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Sheriff David Stanko and challenger Detective Joe Nole disagreed on a number of issues while…

Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles

Politics

Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Two candidates for the state Legislature who want to represent the 24th District differed on…

Officials: Be aware of scams targetting PUD customers

Crime

Officials: Be aware of scams targetting PUD customers

North Olympic Peninsula public utility districts are warning customers to be wary of scammers as fraudulent activity is…

News

Land Trust picnic reservations due Monday

PORT ANGELES — Reservations for the North Olympic Land Trust’s fifth annual Land Trust Family Picnic are due…

Port Angeles police investigate cat killing

Crime

Port Angeles police investigate cat killing

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles pet owner is mourning after her 7-year-old cat Tarot was apparently violently…

A 73-year-old man was seen falling from the Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship near the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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Man dies after fall from cruise ship in Strait

By Nicole Crescenzi

PHOTO: Off to the races at Tillicum Park in Forks

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PHOTO: Off to the races at Tillicum Park in Forks

Children compete in gunny sack races at Tillicum Park in Forks on Sunday as part of the Kiddies…

Port Angeles considers downtown ice skating rink

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Port Angeles considers downtown ice skating rink

PORT ANGELES — A rented, portable ice skating rink lies on the horizon that organizers hope will attract…

Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety

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Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety

PORT TOWNSEND — With summer in full swing, downtown stores are experiencing a welcome increase in business due…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Republican Women set to meet in Port Townsend … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The Republican Women of Jefferson County plan to meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Marrowstone Island author releases debut novel

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Marrowstone Island author releases debut novel

NORDLAND — Meet the author who celebrated the release of her debut novel at Chuck E. Cheese’s, with…

Kilmer: Bill aims to expand broadband access

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Kilmer: Bill aims to expand broadband access

PORT ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer plans to introduce a bill this month that would help expand…

Crime

Competency evaluation delays hearing for man accused of stabbing

PORT TOWNSEND — A hearing for a Port Angeles man accused of stabbing a Port Townsend man has…

Entertainment

Free outdoor concerts scheduled in Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend this week

Port Townsend will offer its first free outdoor concert of the summer this week.

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NEWS BRIEFS: KONP talk guests slated for this week … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1:05 p.m. to

Life

HELP LINE: To prevent falls, keep moving your body

THE INSIGHTFUL, DISCERNING and piercingly intelligent among us, defined by the fact that they’ve been following this column…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Lots to see with this little bird

“Psaltriparus minimus” is quite a mouthful – especially when you consider it is a name that belongs to…

Marine trades report to be presented Thursday

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Marine trades report to be presented Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — The importance of the marine trades sector in Jefferson County and the region will be…

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Fire district to place levy lid lift on November ballot

SEQUIM — Voters in the Sequim area and a small part of East Jefferson County will consider this…