News
Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far
University of Washington professor Cliff Mass predicts the state will warm by 3 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit by…
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UPDATE: Search continues for man killed when boat capsizes near La Push
Olympic National Park rangers continued to search Friday for the body of Clifford Dopps, 74.
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Officials on watch for spurt in Olympic National Park fires
The fires are expected to grow with the onset of hot, dry conditions, the National Park Service said.
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NEWS BRIEFS: State accepting nominations for 2016 Corporations for Communities Award … and other items
News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Life
Uptown Street Fair to celebrate Port Townsend neighborhood Saturday
The local fair will take over two Port Townsend streets with live music, food and children’s activities
News
Complete burn bans called for North Olympic Peninsula
The state Department of Natural resources raised the fire danger Thursday afternoon.
Business
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Operations at clinics in PT are changing; Heating company opens in Sequim
Business items for the North Olympic Peninsula
News
Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary
Clothes can be dropped off today and Friday, and coupon-holders can come back for other items Saturday.
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Port Angeles City Council outlaws profanity from its members
Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd’s suggestion prompted by Councilman Lee Whetham’s words.
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Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors
Report points to higher than state average numbers for noncompliance in both Clallam and Jefferson counties.
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State Department of Natural Resources bans all campfires on state land
Hot, dry weather expands burn ban through Sept. 30.
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Free telescope viewing resumes Monday night on Hurricane Ridge
John Goar will lead the gatherings into next month.
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NEWS BRIEFS: Joy in Mudville to perform at Fort Flagler next month … and other items
News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Opinion
PAT NEAL: In the future, these will be the good ol’ days of salmon fishing
The corrupt and incompetent mismanagement of our fisheries will lead to fishing’s demise.
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Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday
Music and art festival runs through Saturday at the Dragon’s Nest with part of proceeds going to Jumping…
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Port Townsend City Council to send letter to Navy about Growler noise
The letter will say the area of study for potential effects of increased Growler operations at Whidbey Island…
Politics
Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage
Position 2 state Rep. Steve Tharinger, 67, the longtime incumbent Democrat, said he’s for the increases, while John…
News
Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive
When firefighters arrived, they found that neighbors had already extinguished the fire using three garden hoses, a fire…
Entertainment
Free outdoor concerts set this week in Port Angeles, Port Townsend
In Port Angeles, the Ian McFeron Band will perform folksy rock ‘n’ roll at 6 p.m. today at…
News
Cars to be purchased for Port Townsend police, public works
The total cost for the new vehicles will be $270,000.