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Port of Port Townsend director given raise

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend’s executive director, Sam Gibboney, received a $10,000 raise after a…

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Mount St. Helens Monument scientist leaves legacy

By Jackson Hogan

Olympic National Park Visitor Center closes today; services offered nearby

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Olympic National Park Visitor Center closes today; services offered nearby

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles will be temporarily closed beginning today…

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The sun shines behind a flagpole in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles at mid-morning on Tuesday as layers of smoke from wildfires in eastern Washington and Montana filter the light to shades of orange and red.

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Smoke expected to clear from Olympic Peninsula by Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Ash that fell as smoke across the North Olympic Peninsula obscured the sun Tuesday is…

Historic yacht getting hull work in Port Townsend before heading back to water

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Historic yacht getting hull work in Port Townsend before heading back to water

PORT TOWNSEND — The historic El Primero, a yacht that has hosted several presidents and a number of…

Carlsborg girl begins second year of campaign to provide toiletries to homeless

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Carlsborg girl begins second year of campaign to provide toiletries to homeless

CARLSBORG — A Carlsborg girl who handed out 1,282 gift bags full of toiletries to homeless people in…

Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

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Ships slowing in busy channel to protect endangered orcas

By Phuong Le

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End

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WEST END NEIGHBOR: Keeping it simple and cool on the West End

A YOUNG BLACK dog named Poncho was lying in the shade created by the underbelly of a dusty…

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Klahowya Campground closes today for water system upgrades

PORT ANGELES — Klahowya Campground in Olympic National Forest will be closed until next spring beginning early today…

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State says judge erred in dismissing Tesoro refinery fines

By Phuong Le

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Air quality alert issued for Clallam and Jefferson counties tonight

An air quality alert has been issued for Clallam and Jefferson counties.

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Enhanced burn ban back in Jefferson County; Natural Resources bars fires on its lands

An enhanced burn ban is back in effect in Jefferson County, and the state Department of Natural Resources…

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Delays to lengthen around Lake Crescent starting Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Come Thursday, it’s going to get a lot harder to travel to and from the…

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Registration open for the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup

Registration is open now for volunteers who want to participate in the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup on Sept.…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Great Strait Sale starts Saturday … and other items

The annual Great Strait Sale is coming up.

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Preview of films for Port Townsend festival screen on Bainbridge Island

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Looking to curb your anticipation for the Port Townsend Film Festival for just a couple…

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Buffalo Ruckus to perform at Fort Worden on Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — Rainshadow Recording Studio’s bound to raise some ruckus Thursday with its choice of musical act.

Port Townsend magician competes on national stage

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Port Townsend magician competes on national stage

PORT TOWNSEND — Joey Pipia doesn’t buy his props from magic supply stores.

Jefferson County Courthouse to get security upgrades

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Jefferson County Courthouse to get security upgrades

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Courthouse is implementing new security measures that will require visitors to the…

Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfire worries; red flag warning issued

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Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfire worries; red flag warning issued

PORT ANGELES — As the growing Jolly Mountain Fire in Kittitas County threatens thousands of homes in Ronald…