U.S. Navy An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

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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…

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

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…

Fire south of Port Townsend out before firefighters arrive

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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…

Arts & 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…

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Cars to be purchased for Port Townsend police, public works

The total cost for the new vehicles will be $270,000.

Life

Bereavement support workshops offered in Port Townsend

Registration begins Sept. 8 at Jefferson Healthcare.

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Jury sides with University of Washington surgeon in bone cement trial

Jurors ruled that the doctor did not act below the standard of medical care when he used Norian…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles group members to discuss camps, drug dealing tonight … and other items

News items from the North Olympic Peninsula.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Spaces for vendors at the Clallam County Fair still open … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

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Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

John de Graaf tells Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce of benefits for workers and the state.

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State wildlife staff kills 2 wolves in northeast Washington

The animals included this year’s breeding female.

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Scientists discover how Zika virus harms fetuses

Researchers have identified proteins potentially responsible for causing microcephaly.

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Immunization clinics offered in Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim

Back-to-school effort starts Thursday.

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Resurfacing scheduled to start today on some Olympic National Park roads

Hurricane Ridge Road work starts today while Hurricane Hill Road is set to close Tuesday.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Free concerts set for Port Angeles this summer … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Quilcene basketball, tennis courts spruced up with fresh layer of asphalt, new paint job

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Quilcene basketball, tennis courts spruced up with fresh layer of asphalt, new paint job

Effort at Quilcene Community Center was led by Clayton White.

Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda

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Memory of Sequim woman honored at center in Uganda

Ashlea Center pays tribute to memory of Ashlea Erwick, who died this year after struggles with addiction.

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

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Port Townsend City Council to consider letter to Navy on Growler noise today

Draft letter to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s commanding officer says the area of study is too narrow.

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Warm, dry weather raises concern of fire spread in Olympic National Park

With warm weather forecast, fires could surge, fire officials say.

Life

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Taste-testing muffins prompts recipe

I HAD THE very distinct honor two weeks ago of helping taste muffins made by the summer culinary…