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Quinault fete Chief Taholah Days

TAHOLAH — Chief Taholah Days, the Quinault Indian Nation’s biggest celebration of the year, continues today through Tuesday.

From left, Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville; Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn; and Sen. Randi Becker, R-Eatonville, confer on the Senate floor Friday at the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Politics

Governor sign $43.7 billion budget, avoids partial shutdown

By Rachel La Corte

Politics

New state mental health budget ‘doesn’t look promising’

By Martha Bellisle

W. Ron Allen

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Yes, the Redskins name is offensive to us tribal members; please understand why

As chairman and CEO of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, I feel compelled to respond to the June 22…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: While Trump being criticized, important issues taking a back seat

Wow.

Business

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim Visitor Information Center plans new volunteer training Wednesday … and other items

SEQUIM — The Sequim Visitor Information Center will hold a new volunteer orientation class at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Gov. Jay Inslee signs a new two-year state operating budget Friday at the Capitol in Olympia. The budget was approved by the Legislature earlier in the day, just in time to avert a partial government shutdown. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press

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Governor signs $43.7 budget deal, averting partial state government shutdown

By Rachel La Corte

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend hearing examiner public hearings set

Two Port Townsend city hearing examiner public hearings are on the docket Friday.

Entertainment

Centrum begins Free Fridays at the Fort today

PORT TOWNSEND — Centrum will offer free live performances on the lawn of the Nora Porter Commons at…

Entertainment

Voice Works participants lift voices for concerts this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Public performances cap Centrum’s annual Voice Works workshop this weekend.

The Olympic Express Big Band will perform in Coyle on Saturday.

Entertainment

Two outdoor concerts bask in Coyle this weekend

COYLE — The Concerts in the Woods series will step outdoors this weekend with an Outdoor Concert on…

Entertainment

Free outdoor concerts resound across Peninsula

The Sequim City Band’s Fourth of July concert Tuesday will serve as the Music in the Park event…

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: Be careful not to let fear guide your actions; instead, trust in God

A RECENT TORAH portion tells the story of Moses sending scouts from each of the 12 tribes into…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles port to talk Lincoln Park trees at special meeting today … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles commissioners will discuss removal of trees from Lincoln Park when…

Strait Shot: Feedback ‘positive’ but room for more on Bainbridge Island-Port Angeles bus

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Strait Shot: Feedback ‘positive’ but room for more on Bainbridge Island-Port Angeles bus

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Transit’s new bus service from Port Angeles to the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal is…

Command changes at Naval Magazine Indian Island

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Command changes at Naval Magazine Indian Island

INDIAN ISLAND — Cmdr. Nick Vande Griend turned over command of Naval Magazine Indian Island to Cmdr. Rocky…

Study links at-risk orcas’ failed pregnancies to scarce food

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Study links at-risk orcas’ failed pregnancies to scarce food

By Phuong Le

Details of state budget plan released: Property tax, online retail sales tax among provisions

Politics

Details of state budget plan released: Property tax, online retail sales tax among provisions

By Rachel La Corte  

News

Three hurt in Chimacum wreck

CHIMACUM — Three people were injured in a single-vehicle collision after the driver said he fell asleep and…

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Burn bans go into effect Saturday

Seasonal burn bans go into effect across the North Olympic Peninsula on Saturday.