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What is a cold case?

By Paul Gottlieb

Lower Elwha Police Chief Sam White was on a task force that explored the issue of missing and murdered indigenous people statewide. (Paul Gottlieb/Special to Peninsula Daily News)

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Missing, murdered indigenous legislation signed

Task force to seek answers to unsolved cases

Arlene Alen.

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Jefferson chamber chief leaves for Walla Walla post

Board president: ’She’s done a phenomenal job’

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Hybrid, alternative uses favored for golf course

High school student top priority is housing

Sara Eldridge, of Quilcene High School, won Best in Show for her Clay and Yarn piece, "Ellis Dee.”

Arts & Entertainment

Olympic Peninsula High School Art Exhibition names winners

PORT ANGELES — The Pirate Union Building Gallery of Art has announced the winners of its 2023 Olympic…

Opinion

PAT NEAL: Good news and bad news

WHO SAYS THERE’S no good news? The Lower Elwha Klallam Ceremonial and Subsistence Fishery will open for coho…

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Peninsula College announces honor roll

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College has announced the names of students who made its president’s list and honor…

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Art Wave student art displayed this month

PORT TOWNSEND — During the month of May, 30 merchants throughout the historic district are showcasing student artwork…

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‘Since I Been Down’ screens today in PT, Thursday in PA

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College will screen the film “Since I Been Down” followed by a discussion in…

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Jefferson County de-prioritizes psychedelics

Commissioners state support for decriminalization

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Hood Canal Bridge to be closed for lighting repairs

SHINE — The state Department of Transportation will replace lighting hardware on the Hood Canal Bridge in June.…

Port Townsend’s Erica Bauermeister has published her fifth novel, “No Two Persons,” and will give a reading at the Cotton Building this Tuesday evening.

Arts & Entertainment

Nine lives plus one: Local author’s novel explores connections

PORT TOWNSEND — This one was “a high-wire act,” the author said of her latest book.

Molly Yanoff Odell, 12, and Darby Berg, 12, both from Port Townsend, model 1890 swimwear costumes during a Victorian Era fashion show at the Legion Hall on Saturday. The girls took part in the Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Festival, which was at various venues over the weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Victorian Festival

Molly Yanoff Odell, 12, and Darby Berg, 12, both from Port Townsend, model 1890 swimwear costumes during a…

State Legislative Support Services 

Current and past state legislators who have represented the 24th District over the past 30 years — representatives for two-year terms, senators for four-year term — gathered at the state Capitol recently at Sen. Kevin Van De Wege’s request to catch up and reminisce. “The vast majority of districts have regular turnover,” he said. From left are former Rep. Jim Buck of Joyce, Rep. Steve Tharinger of Port Townsend, Van De Wege of Port Angeles; former Sen. Jim Hargrove of Hoquiam, former Rep. Lynn Kessler of Hoquiam and Rep. Mike Chapman of Port Angeles.

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24th District legislators reunion

State Legislative Support Services

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Give early bulbs a fond farewell

WELL, MY FAVORITE month of the year and absolutely favorite holiday is only 2 days away — Mayday!

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Todd Ortloff Show

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30…

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Jefferson allocates ARPA funds

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County received more than $6.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA) funding…

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City of Port Townsend begins poet laureate program

PORT TOWNSEND — The City of Port Townsend is seeking applicants for a poet laureate program.

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Jefferson County Duckabush plan gets largest grant

$81.7 million given to county