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ON THE WATERFRONT: Why ‘Endeavor Blue’ is featured on Polar tankers

ON THE WATERFRONT: Why ‘Endeavor Blue’ is featured on Polar tankers

It was the favorite color of Sir Thomas Octave Murdock (T.O.M.) Sopwith, the famed aircraft and boat designer in England in the 1920s and 1930s.

ON THE WATERFRONT: Why ‘Endeavor Blue’ is featured on Polar tankers
Peninsula fall foliage primed for viewing

Peninsula fall foliage primed for viewing

While hikes and drives uncover a beautiful palette of colors, they are the result of a wonder of science.

Peninsula fall foliage primed for viewing

Port Angeles Waterfront Center gains nonprofit status, hires architectural firm

LMN Architects of Seattle will conduct a pre-design study and report on the construction of a performing and fine arts facility downtown.

Port of Port Townsend to hold special meeting Monday to tackle simplified draft budget

This particular draft has summaries of revenue and expenses across the entire organization.

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel

“We’re keeping a very close eye on it and we have electronic monitoring on it,” an official said. “It is safe as long as it is open to the public.”

Options eyed for Elwha River bridge on Highway 101 after piers found to be on gravel
Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday

The new 50,000-square-foot building will host a new emergency room, medical short-stay areas — including cancer treatment units — and more space for specialty clinicians.

Jefferson Healthcare prepares to debut its new facility Sunday
Olympic Discovery Trail segment nearing completion on Peninsula’s east end

Olympic Discovery Trail segment nearing completion on Peninsula’s east end

Clallam’s transportation program manager says several projects in the Discovery Bay area are about to prep for construction.

Olympic Discovery Trail segment nearing completion on Peninsula’s east end
Upper Hoh Road in Olympic National Park still closed from storm damage

Upper Hoh Road in Olympic National Park still closed from storm damage

The road to the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center is expected to reopen with one-lane traffic past a slide area next month.

Upper Hoh Road in Olympic National Park still closed from storm damage

Port Townsend Planning Commission approves reduction of buffer zones around marijuana retailers

The City Council will receive a briefing on the plan at today’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, 540 Water St.

Clallam updates veterans policy with privacy protections

“Releasing any personal information about the veterans and their families could be detrimental and have a catastrophic effect on the current program,” said the veterans association president.

Jefferson, Clallam see uptick in voter registration

The counties’ election offices are bracing for a busy few weeks as the Nov. 8 voting cutoff date approaches.

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts

The Littlejohns have contributed $100,000, which will go toward a cancer center expansion.

Couple leads Olympic Medical Center Foundation fundraising efforts
Singer, songwriter Johnsmith to perform at Fort Worden

Singer, songwriter Johnsmith to perform at Fort Worden

Johnsmith will perform songs from his 7th album, The Longing Road.

Singer, songwriter Johnsmith to perform at Fort Worden
Music from a land Down Under: Australian folk singer to bring unique style to Coyle

Music from a land Down Under: Australian folk singer to bring unique style to Coyle

Daniel Champagne will perform as part of the ongoing Concert in the Woods series.

Music from a land Down Under: Australian folk singer to bring unique style to Coyle
Centrum to hold drawing for free workshop

Centrum to hold drawing for free workshop

Centrum will enter the first 300 people to complete 2017 registrations into a drawing for one free workshop in 2018.

Centrum to hold drawing for free workshop

Firemen’s fundraiser, Forks dinner and sailing this weekend

And other events and activities throughout the North Olympic Peninsula.

Governor candidates spar in 3rd debate

Governor candidates spar in 3rd debate

Gubernatorial candidates clash on issues of economy, the death penalty and where they see Washington heading.

Governor candidates spar in 3rd debate