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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.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Follies abound in Jefferson County, local decision-making

Barbara Tuchman’s best-seller, “The March of Folly,” well-describes the misadventures that pass for statecraft in and around our…

Life

Relay for Life events gear up in Clallam, Jefferson

SEQUIM — Port Angeles and Sequim are joining forces this year to raise money for cancer research in…

Entertainment

Port Townsend plans big bash for Independence Day

PORT TOWNSEND — Independence Day in Port Townsend marks one of the biggest days for Fort Worden and…

Entertainment

Fourth festivals to light up Neah Bay, Chimacum

The annual Independence Day celebrations in Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Forks won’t be the only shows of…

Entertainment

Strawberries, music and preparation for winter veggies on the calendar this week

Strawberry shortcake, music and plans for winter gardens are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this…

Diane Gale’s wood-fired ceramics will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery on Saturday for Port Townsend’s Art Walk. (Diane Gale)

Entertainment

‘Dutch Golden Age,’ rainforest, jazz and steampunk highlights on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

PORT TOWNSEND — The warm glow and intricacy of the “Dutch Golden Age” meets contemporary settings in Stephanie…

Cabinets of Curiosities contained any number and variety of interesting items. These shelves hold a scientifically cataloged egg collection, a Bering Strait kayak and stoneware beer bottles from Polk Marine Park, among other items. (Bill Tennent)

Entertainment

Port Townsend museum’s Cabinet of Curiosities hopes to pique your interest

PORT TOWNSEND — Stuffed birds, bird eggs, shells and coral, a Bering Strait kayak, stonewater beer bottles, old…

Entertainment

Fiddle Tunes offers up four concerts in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Fiddle Tunes, a weeklong fiddle camp and workshop, kicks off Sunday at Fort Worden State…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Why would any American vote to repeal Obamacare?

To misquote a famous saying, “There are lies, damn lies and politics.”

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: It’s up to us and our votes to change fabric of government

We have a president who’s not trustworthy, who lies repeatedly and who, it seems, will never be rejected…

Gov. Jay Inslee talks to reporters about ongoing budget negotiations Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

Politics

Lawmakers reach budget agreement ‘in principle’; no details released

By Rachel La Corte

Neighbors speak at hearing about pot grow plans on Marrowstone Island

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Neighbors speak at hearing about pot grow plans on Marrowstone Island

PORT TOWNSEND — A public hearing on a proposed marijuana growing and processing operation on Marrowstone Island included…

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Intersection in PA closed to all traffic … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The intersection at Marine Drive and Cedar Street will be closed today at 7 p.m.…

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Forks Peninsula College campus offers adults chance to earn high school diploma

FORKS — Classes will begin Monday in Forks for residents interested in earning their high school diploma or…

Wet winter ups the ante for hikers on popular U.S. trail

News

Wet winter ups the ante for hikers on popular U.S. trail

By Brian Melley

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: No way truthful, accurate to claim Trump keeping promises to American people

The most recent excuse being used by Republicans in Congress and the White House to pursue their same…

Fireworks go on sale statewide starting at noon today

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Fireworks go on sale statewide starting at noon today

Fireworks go on sale at noon statewide today, but that doesn’t mean they are legal everywhere.

News

Final clue released in Port Townsend Film Festival Guess the Guest contest

PORT TOWNSEND — Have you guessed it yet?