Port Townsend’s Palace Hotel a movie set

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Port Townsend’s Palace Hotel a movie set

PORT TOWNSEND — The Palace Hotel was transformed into a movie set this week as stars and crew…

Port of Port Townsend director resigns; acting director named

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Port of Port Townsend director resigns; acting director named

PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend commissioners unanimously accepted the resignation of Executive Director Sam Gibboney effective…

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NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Read to Feed’successful … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — New Day Learning Academy students exceeded their reading campaign goals in the “Read to Feed”…

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DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: A fresh look, in full color

IT HAPPENS WHEN least expected. A single still image beams me back to a place, a feeling.

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PAT NEAL: The orca task force not to the rescue

THE VISCERAL SPECTACLE of the mother orca carrying her dead baby for 17 days and the emaciated female…

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Port of Port Townsend aims to develop joint request to help orcas

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Port of Port Townsend commissioners, concerned about the number of chinook salmon available…

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North Olympic Peninsula homeless mostly home-grown, according to official

PORT ANGELES — Contrary to popular myth, social service agencies in other cities are not busing homeless people…

Gift saves Jefferson Community School’s building

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Gift saves Jefferson Community School’s building

PORT TOWNSEND — Because of an anonymous gift, the Jefferson Community School’s building is no longer for sale.

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Northwind to host Clark, Rubin on Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwind Reading Series will feature Kevin Clark and Stan Sanvel Rubin at 7 p.m.…

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DUI patrols to increase leading up to Labor Day weekend

Law enforcement agencies across the Olympic Peninsula will increase DUI patrols Friday through Sept. 3 in anticipation of…

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NEWS BRIEFS: School vaccinations offered now … and other items

Clallam County Health & Human Resources is offering youth vaccinations before the school year at its Port Angeles…

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Remains found in Olympic National Park identified as missing hiker

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Human remains discovered in a remote area of Olympic National Park over the weekend…

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Peninsula firefighters helping battle blazes in Eastern Washington

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters are jumping from one blaze to another.

Smoke from wildfires elsewhere causes unhealthy air on Peninsula

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Smoke from wildfires elsewhere causes unhealthy air on Peninsula

OLYMPIA — Outdoor runners, take the morning off.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Highway 101 lane closure is expected; flight operations scheduled

DISCOVERY BAY — Drivers can expect delays on U.S. Highway 101 just south of the state Highway 20…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Pavement preservation project begins today in Sequim; North Olympic Peninsula students make honor roll at Oregon State University

SEQUIM — The city will begin to rehabilitate selected sections of city streets beginning today.

Strait Shot service to Bainbridge ferry ridership up

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Strait Shot service to Bainbridge ferry ridership up

PORT ANGELES — More and more travelers are using the Strait Shot to get to Seattle, Clallam Transit…

John White of Freeland works to paint the “Big Guns” at Fort Casey. It was a good day to paint, with the sunshine and fresh air, he said. (Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group)

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Fort Casey celebrates 50th anniversary of biggest draw

Celebration in recognition of ‘big guns’ arrival 50 years ago

Trash compactors set up at 10 sites in Port Townsend

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Trash compactors set up at 10 sites in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Trash disposal and recycling has just gone high tech with the installation of solar powered…

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Quilcene man hospitalized following wreck near Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A Quilcene man was hospitalized in Seattle on Monday after a collision between a motorcycle…