Van De Wege named legislator of the year by police, sheriffs

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Van De Wege named legislator of the year by police, sheriffs

OLYMPIA — Sen. Kevin Van De Wege has been named 2017 Legislator of the Year by the Washington…

Probe of farmed salmon pen collapse focuses on nets

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Probe of farmed salmon pen collapse focuses on nets

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Total lunar eclipse to be visible on Peninsula early Wednesday — if clouds don’t get in the way

North Olympic Peninsula residents who climb out of bed before sunrise Wednesday may see a super blue moon…

Workplace bullying and sexual harassment bills go before lawmakers

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Workplace bullying and sexual harassment bills go before lawmakers

By Taylor McAvoy

Politics

Vetoed manufacturing tax cut again pushed in bipartisan effort

By Josh Kelety

Politics

State Senate passes bump stock ban

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Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

Life

HELP LINE: Story shares details of mother’s situation

I WANT TO tell you a story.

Politics

Senate votes to extend college financial aid to state Dreamers

By Alex Visser

Tales for those yearning for spring to be told Friday in Port Townsend

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Tales for those yearning for spring to be told Friday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Allison Cox of Vashon Island will tell “The Quickening: Stories of the Rekindling of Life”…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Watch birds for signs of spring

DARK GRAY CLOUDS, pouring rain and gale force winds one minute; sunshine and blue skies the next.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Take care of your dusty houseplants

I’VE HEARD FROM some of you that you’re getting a little tired of the long dark days, having…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: May’s state of the horticultural world address

IF, AS THE saying goes, “the third time is a charm,” then the 30th time must be magnificent.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: The lion of winter is on its last roar

IT ISN’T THAT I wanted the snow and hard frosts that occurred this past week.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Planting with pizzazz at higher elevations

I WAS IN Safeway this week reflecting on March tasks while talking with April about getting a jump-start…

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Port Angeles Coast Guard crew hoists man to safety near Whidbey Island

WHIDBEY ISLAND — An aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles participated in a rescue…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: PUD public hearing set on proposed rate hikes

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will conduct a public hearing on proposed rate increased at 5 p.m.…

New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum

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New approach to funding schools concerns officials in Chimacum

CHIMACUM — Chimacum School District, which has been central to the state Supreme Court’s landmark McCleary decision, is…

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Jefferson residents required to register alarm systems

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to register their alarm systems with the…

Port Townsend celebrates creative craft brews at Strange Brewfest this weekend

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Port Townsend celebrates creative craft brews at Strange Brewfest this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Chris Weir, assistant head brewer at Port Townsend Brewing, has been staying very busy the…