Politics

Bill adds protections of religious community centers against hate crimes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill co-written by U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer to protect religious community centers against hate…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Chimacum Grange meets … and other items

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum Grange will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. today.

News

More Peninsula beaches closed to shellfish harvest

The state has closed Clallam County’s Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches from the Lyre River east to…

Clallam, Jefferson see voter turnout boost in primary with prepaid postage

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Clallam, Jefferson see voter turnout boost in primary with prepaid postage

PORT ANGELES — Clallam and Jefferson counties each saw a significant increase in voter turnout during the August…

News

Sequim man awarded attorney fees by state Supreme Court

PORT ANGELES — The state Supreme Court has ruled that a Sequim man who beat criminal marijuana charges…

Repairs set to begin soon for Salish ferry

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Repairs set to begin soon for Salish ferry

PORT TOWNSEND — The MV Kennewick will be the only ferry serving the Port Townsend-Coupeville route for the…

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Cause of fire that destroyed Forks-area mill undetermined

FORKS — The fire that destroyed a cedar shake mill Wednesday morning, further shrinking a once-flourishing West End…

PHOTO: Heralding the Jewish New Year

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PHOTO: Heralding the Jewish New Year

Jody Moss of Congregation Olympic Beth Shalom blows the shofar — a ram’s horn — at a Monday…

News

Small earthquake gives Peninsula light shake

PORT ANGELES — A small earthquake north of Sequim lightly shook the North Olympic Peninsula early Sunday morning.

Port Townsend display illustrates battle some veterans face at home

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Port Townsend display illustrates battle some veterans face at home

PORT TOWNSEND — On a small grass strip adjacent to the American Legion Post on Water Street is…

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OMC faces massive cut in Medicare reimbursements

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center is urging people to comment on a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…

Goat relocation efforts begin today in Olympic National Park

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Goat relocation efforts begin today in Olympic National Park

PORT ANGELES — Starting today a coalition of state and federal agencies, with support from local tribes, will…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Peninsula College opens registration … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College staff will help students register for classes, apply for funding and offer other…

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Excavator stolen in Clallam County found in Jefferson County

FORKS — A Clallam County Public Utility District excavator that was stolen from a West End work site…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Now is the time to look for migrating bird visits

THERE WAS NO doubt about it. One of the first fall migrants to visit the yard was a…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Cruise mode for end of summer

IT IS ONLY Day 9 of the mid-late summer growing period.

Life

HELP LINE: Not knowing is worse than knowing a diagnosis

LAST WEEK, BECAUSE the conversation about Alzheimer’s came up (because I brought it up), we started working through…

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Modifications to classic recipe create delicious breakfast

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THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Modifications to classic recipe create delicious breakfast

I’VE MENTIONED BEFORE that I usually have the same breakfast every morning. It’s a pretty simple and basic…

HORSEPLAY: Local farm owners now offer trailrides, lessons

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HORSEPLAY: Local farm owners now offer trailrides, lessons

I WAS SO excited when I read the classified ad stating the owners of Blue Meadow Farm were…