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Body found in water in Port Hadlock area

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department investigating after man is spotted offshore.

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Weather forecasters predicting stormy weather for Peninsula starting Wednesday

Officials say the first of two strong Pacific storm systems is expected to approach the area this evening…

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NEWS BRIEFS: PT speaker to talk about maritime life … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: There’s no comparison in comparing the two presidential candidates

Hillary Clinton is far and above the more honest and hard-working of the two.

Port Townsend Food Co-Op eyes expansion

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Port Townsend Food Co-Op eyes expansion

The market’s board hopes to expand to 14,900 square feet, adding space for staff, shoppers and produce.

State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner

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State Sen. Jim Hargrove honored by tribes, colleagues at Clallam County Democrats dinner

The Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Quileute and Jamestown S’Klallam tribes presented the retiring senator with gifts as he…

Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

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Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

The order calls for efforts to prevent overdose deaths, including expanding access to naloxone, a medication used to…

Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse

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Peninsula health officials applaud governor’s interest in stemming opioid abuse

Gov. Inslee’s executive order on preventing opioid addiction and overdose deaths is praised by local leaders.

Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

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Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

Pro side says removing big money from politics will even the playing field. Opponents worry about limiting First…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Visit to Rocky Mountain National Park a treat for the eyes

With fall in the air, birds are on the move, including mountain bluebirds and Townsend’s solitaires.

Life

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Crisp, fall evenings inspire recipe re-do

A request from her daughter, combined with the cool autumn evenings, sends Sanford in search of tortellini recipe.

Life

HELP LINE: Despite our best efforts, everything changes

Mark Harvey laments the changes that life brings.

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Sunland wastewater treatment plant given oustanding award … and other items

Business news on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Don’t enslave yourself; vote Republican

The Democrats are hoping a carbon tax will bring Mother Nature to heel.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Don’t be suckered in by the character assassinations of Hillary Clinton

The GOP has spent close to $80 million investigating the Clintons and coming up with nothing.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: I predict Trump will pull out of the race by mid-October

The Republican presidential nominee loses in the Electoral College race as opposed to the popular vote and will…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Trump used tax benefit exclusive to real estate developers to his benefit

We need to send a message on Election Day that this potential avoidance of paying taxes for nearly…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: How can Hillary claim to care about American children?

Her policies encourage illegal immigrants and refugees to take our jobs for a lower wage while illegally benefiting…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: A few more elements for right plant, spot

Because your garden should reflect the best aspects of your tastes.