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School back in session in Sequim; other Peninsula schools begin next week

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School back in session in Sequim; other Peninsula schools begin next week

Sequim students shook off first-day-back-to-school jitters Wednesday as students across other North Olympic Peninsula public school districts relish…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Mainstream media, Dems have indoctrinated recent letter writers

Recent letters to the editor about President Donald Trump follow the exact propaganda and fake news that the…

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Jefferson County to buy new software for public records requests

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Commissioners have decided to move forward with plans to replace the software used…

Final recommendation on combining mental health, primary care to be presented Sept. 20

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Final recommendation on combining mental health, primary care to be presented Sept. 20

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare and Discovery Behavioral Health are working through an agreement on how to combine…

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Hearing on new Cooke Aquaculture salmon farm in Strait postponed

PORT ANGELES — The release Aug. 19 of thousands of Atlantic salmon from Cooke Aquaculture’s Cypress Island fish…

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Late newspaper delivery today

Due to problems with our press, our newspapers will not be delivered by our usual delivery times.

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Landing practice scheduled at Coupeville today

COUPEVILLE — Naval Station Whidbey Island announced this morning that field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft will…

Sequim lab using thermal imaging in aid of bird-friendly wind power

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Sequim lab using thermal imaging in aid of bird-friendly wind power

SEQUIM — Sequim researchers are investigating ways to help birds, bats and wind turbines co-exist better in skies…

Arts & Entertainment

Bask in the outdoors with free summer concerts

Sequim and Port Townsend will offer the last of their outdoor summer concerts this week, while Port Angeles…

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Washington state halts salmon farm permits after fish escape

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Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Advertising has us addicted and ‘programmed’

I’m old enough to remember the birth of cable television service.

Renovation of Boat Haven Marina bathrooms delayed after request for more info

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Renovation of Boat Haven Marina bathrooms delayed after request for more info

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect that the renovation of the public bathrooms at the…

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Cape Flattery Lighthouse named a National Treasure

NEAH BAY — Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island has been named a National Treasure by the National…

Port Angeles woman marks 100 years with music, active lifestyle

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Port Angeles woman marks 100 years with music, active lifestyle

PORT ANGELES — Music has played a role throughout her life, and at 100 years old, Anne Todnem…

HORSEPLAY: Speed, talent needed to win horse events

Life

HORSEPLAY: Speed, talent needed to win horse events

IT’S NO SECRET I prefer the speed and action of barrel racing over the slower paced Western performance…

Life

HELP LINE: Say ‘enough’ to abuse; report it

THIS WEEK, LIKE last week, I want to begin with the most important things I’m going to say:…

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Clallam department extends deadline for septic inspection program … and other items

The Clallam County Department of Health & Human Services septic inspection program’s deadline has been extended to Saturday,…

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue seeks new chief

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East Jefferson Fire-Rescue seeks new chief

PORT TOWNSEND — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue chief Gordon Pomeroy is retiring after eight years of serving as fire…

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Jefferson County accepts bid for project at Quilcene solid waste dump

QUILCENE — Jefferson County commissioners accepted a bid from a contractor from Poulsbo for improvements to the Quilcene…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Ad deadline Thursday for next month’s Great Strait Sale … and other items

JOYCE — The Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association will sponsor the 10th annual Great Strait Sale on…