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NEWS BRIEFS: Man injured in one-vehicle wreck on Highway 101 near Forks … and other items

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Tax credit available for hiring unemployed veterans

To qualify the veteran must have been honorably discharged, unemployed for more than 30 days and hired into…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Jeff Randall for Jefferson Public Utility District commissioner

Jeff’s leadership, teammwork and willingness to listen to others’ perspectives will get my vote.

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: CD release party set for tonight in PT … and other items

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: CD release party set for tonight in PT … and other items

Entertainment items for the North Olympic Peninsula

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NEWS BRIEFS: Log jams to be installed on Dungeness, Gray Wolf rivers … and other items

News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Next state treasurer sure to be a Republican

Politics

Next state treasurer sure to be a Republican

It’s the first time in state history that two GOP candidates have advanced to the general election in…

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating after two hurt in hit-and-run

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating after two hurt in hit-and-run

Neither the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office nor the county prosecuting attorney would release the names of those involved…

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Jefferson County sheriff’s citizens’ advisory group is now official

The group of community members works to strengthen the link between the department and the community and to…

Port Townsend drinking water free of toxins despite algae growth, officials say

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Port Townsend drinking water free of toxins despite algae growth, officials say

Recent tests on Port Townsend’s reservoirs have discovered some blue-green algae.

A security guard working at the Cascade Mall places flowers at a makeshift memorial Sunday in Burlington to the five victims killed in a shooting at the mall Friday. The 20-year-old man suspected of killing the five people with a rifle at a Macy’s makeup counter had a string of run-ins with the law in recent years, including charges he assaulted his stepfather. (Stephen Brashear/The Associated Press)

Crime & Justice

Before mall shooting, courts ordered mental health treatment

Court records detail a history post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder and depression.

PHOTOS: International mass-rescue drill unfolds in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

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PHOTOS: International mass-rescue drill unfolds in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Among the agencies involved in the drill with the U.S. Coast Guard and local responders were the Canadian…

Communication is biggest lesson from mass-rescue drill near Port Angeles

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Communication is biggest lesson from mass-rescue drill near Port Angeles

The Coast Guard worked with local agencies and Canadian first responders to simulate rescuing 60 people from the…

Design is approved for new Port Townsend school

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Design is approved for new Port Townsend school

Grant Street Elementary is expected to open in 2018.

Crews examining erosion at Elwha River bridge to cause series of Highway 101 closures

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Crews examining erosion at Elwha River bridge to cause series of Highway 101 closures

One-hour traffic delays are expected beginning today.

Quilcene celebrates remodeled tennis, basketball courts with ribbon-cutting

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Quilcene celebrates remodeled tennis, basketball courts with ribbon-cutting

Tuesday’s event was also meant to thank Clayton White, who soon will retire as campground host and maintenance…

Opinion

PAT NEAL: Meeting challenges of hunting season

Once you get your hunting rifle sighted in, keep it locked up far away from loved ones and…

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NEWS BRIEFS: AARP driver safety class offered in Chimacum this week … and other items

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NEWS BRIEFS: Trust lands workshops set for today … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.

Lawmaker, teaching coach vie for state superintendent post

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Lawmaker, teaching coach vie for state superintendent post

The post’s salary is $132,000 a year and is responsible for $9 billion in education spending.

Port of Port Townsend says there is no plan for selling Quilcene Marina

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Port of Port Townsend says there is no plan for selling Quilcene Marina

Officials look to dispell rumors while an online petition shows hundreds against idea of sale.