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Olympic National Park road to Rialto Beach to close Thursday for repairs

Mora Road, from the ranger station to the beach, will be closed for roughly a week for repair…

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Spay and neuter clinic set Oct. 26; Part D presentation set today in Port Townsend

Business news items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Families reach $60 million in Oso landslide settlements

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Families reach $60 million in Oso landslide settlements

Survivors and family members settled with the state of Washington and a timber company over the deadly March…

Different experiences provide contrast in state auditor’s race

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Different experiences provide contrast in state auditor’s race

Mark Miloscia is a state senator with a background in conducting audits. Pat McCarthy runs one of Washington’s…

Jerry Harvey Hyasman

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Volunteers continue to search for missing Quinault elder

Jerry Harvey Hyasman, also known as Jerry Pies, was last seen Oct. 4 near Copalis Crossing in Grays…

Washington voters to decide whether to re-elect Gov. Inslee

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Washington voters to decide whether to re-elect Gov. Inslee

The incumbent’s Republican challenger is former Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Port of PA meeting set this morning … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.

Chimacum Grange to host forum tonight for Jefferson County Public Utility District hopefuls

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Chimacum Grange to host forum tonight for Jefferson County Public Utility District hopefuls

Another voter forum, this one Thursday in Port Townsend, will focus on ballot initiatives.

Volunteers turn 1,500 pounds of apples into applesauce for those in need

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Volunteers turn 1,500 pounds of apples into applesauce for those in need

Effort by Clallam County’s Washington State University Extension Office aims to ease storage issue for food banks.

Opinion

FROM A WRITER’S NOTEBOOK: It’s all about the journey

I have a limited tolerance for generic questions about where I see myself in the future. Life can…

Opinion

PAT NEAL: Treat orca in more kingly way

The recent orca deaths beg the question: Is it worth killing killer whales for whatever data the killing…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Trump does not have the temperament to be president

The Republican presidential candidate would pose a danger to not only the U.S. but the world.

Fire destroys outbuilding on Marrowstone Island

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Fire destroys outbuilding on Marrowstone Island

The blaze that broke out on Griffiths Point Road was contained in about 30 minutes and no one…

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First of two storms expected to hit Peninsula on Thursday night

Forecasters predict the second storm could be one of the strongest in Pacific Northwest history.

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NEWS BRIEFS: PA candidate forum set for Wednesday … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

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Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

Democrat Hilary Franz, an environmental attorney, and Republican Steve McLaughlin, a retired Navy commander, are running to be…

Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry down to one-boat schedule starting today

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Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry down to one-boat schedule starting today

The change in schedule will last until Jan. 7, 2017.

Port of Port Townsend facing challenges in 2017 budget due to repairs, projects list

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Port of Port Townsend facing challenges in 2017 budget due to repairs, projects list

Yhe port is looking at $16 million worth of capital projects — many of which are much-needed repairs.

Quilcene residents air grievances with Port of Port Townsend

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Quilcene residents air grievances with Port of Port Townsend

Herb Beck Marina at core of complaints following port budget discussions.

Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

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Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

Initiative 732 sponsors say residents have a moral responsibility to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses say the tax…