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Hood Canal Bridge one-hour closures to start early June 7; could impact delivery of newspapers

SHINE — One-hour closures of the Hood Canal Bridge have been rescheduled and will now begin in the…

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Man wrecks motorcycle while fleeing deputies near Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A 28-year-old Port Townsend man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after he wrecked his…

Scholarship winners Emily Kunz, left, and Maren Johnson were among 32 young women recognized during the May meeting of the Association of American University Women of Port Townsend and its affiliate, the University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County.

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AAUW Port Townsend, University Women’s Foundation award $55,000 in scholarships

PORT TOWNSEND — Thirty-two young women from East Jefferson County will receive scholarships and awards totaling $55,000 from…

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Special Olympics Torch Run today on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — Law enforcement and others will gather to run the torch in support of the Special…

Suspect arrested in campground attack that killed Quinault tribal member

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Suspect arrested in campground attack that killed Quinault tribal member

TAHOLAH — A 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening in connection to the fatal hit-and-run at the Donkey…

Funtastic files for testimony after three are hurt in Ferris wheel fall

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Funtastic files for testimony after three are hurt in Ferris wheel fall

PORT TOWNSEND — Legal maneuvering has begun over a fall from a Ferris wheel during the Port Townsend…

The Wild Rose Chorale celebrates its anniversary with the program “25 Years and Counting” in two concerts Friday and Saturday. Current personnel include Al Thompson, JES Schumacher, Charles Helman, Doug Rodgers, Marj Iuro, Brian Goldstein, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Pete Parrish)

Arts & Entertainment

Port Townsend a cappella choir to mark 25th anniversary with pair of concerts

PORT TOWNSEND — “Plunk, plunk, plunk. Bid-l-id-l-up-pah-pah-pah. Tiddle-ee-poo!”

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Maritime Discovery Initiative projects on display today

PORT TOWNSEND — Students and teachers from the Port Townsend School District today will share examples of just…

Opinion

PAT NEAL: A lack of faith in Hoh River Trust

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news for those of us who love the Hoh River.

In an April 29 photo provided by John Rudoff, Jeremy Joseph Christian, right, is seen during a Patriot Prayer organized by a pro-Trump group in Portland, Ore. (John Rudoff via AP)

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Unease about white supremacy grows after Portland stabbings

By Gillian Flaccus and Steven Dubois

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NEWS BRIEFS: Port Townsend police seek help locating man said to have exposed himself … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man said…

Hoquiam man charged with manslaughter, 3 other charges after ‘flooring’ truck

Crime & Justice

Hoquiam man charged with manslaughter, 3 other charges after ‘flooring’ truck

MONTESSANO — A 31-year-old Hoquiam man was charged Wednesday in Grays Harbor District Court in the hit-and-run death…

Opinion

LETTER: Forest Service signs should say, enjoy this road, but proceed at your own risk

If you wish for an exciting, jaw-jarring event, find the nearest U.S. Forest Service road.

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Singular man’s one-of-a-kind collection

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WEST END NEIGHBOR: Singular man’s one-of-a-kind collection

“YOU’LL NEVER SEE anything like this again, certainly not on the Olympic Peninsula,” said Rene Davis while looking…

T.J. Quandt was promoted to business manager for the Port of Port Townsend in April. Quant has worked for the Port for seven years in the boat yard and on moorage. (Port of Port Townsend)

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Port of Port Townsend adds positions and fills long-vacant post

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend has added two new positions and filled a third one…

Oracle Holms of Port Hadlock places flags at the gravestones of veterans in the cemetery at Fort Worden on Monday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

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Hundreds join American Legion members for Memorial Day in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Members of American Legion Post 26 were joined by hundreds of community members Monday as…

Construction underway on Discovery Bay section of Olympic Discovery Trail

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Construction underway on Discovery Bay section of Olympic Discovery Trail

PORT TOWNSEND — Construction has begun on a long-awaited Discovery Bay section of the Olympic Discovery Trail, which…

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Port Orchard might ditch second-class city status; Port Angeles considers adopting it

PORT ANGELES — Port Orchard residents are close to taking away their city as an example held up…

Trump’s budget cuts West Coast quake warning system funding

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Trump’s budget cuts West Coast quake warning system funding

The Associated Press

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NEWS BRIEFS: Chain gang crews busy clearing roads … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Chain Gang picked up the Chain Gang 4 vehicle from…