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Olympic Medical Center had to temporarily stop performing non-emergency and elective surgeries after a sterilization machine malfunctioned, but the facility is operating at normal capacity again. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

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Olympic Medical Center back to normal operating room capacity

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center was back to performing non-emergent and elective surgeries Wednesday, days after the…

Airports, legal volunteers prepare for new Trump travel ban

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Airports, legal volunteers prepare for new Trump travel ban

By Gene Johnson

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State spent $34,000 on flight for prisoners in 2014

The Associated Press

Court denies immediate hearing to release Seattle ‘dreamer’

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Court denies immediate hearing to release Seattle ‘dreamer’

By Gene Johnson

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Report: Washington’s most common crime shouldn’t be one

By Gene Johnson

Opinion

PAT NEAL: The seeds of our fishless halibut fishery

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news for the diminishing breed of fishing-license buyers who insist on…

Port Townsend board gathers input for new school name

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Port Townsend board gathers input for new school name

PORT TOWNSEND — Chetzemoka Elementary is seeing some support as the name of Port Townsend’s planned new school.

Clallam sheriff details missing person response after man was trapped in car for five days

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Clallam sheriff details missing person response after man was trapped in car for five days

SEQUIM — A 69-year-old Sunland man was trapped in his car on the side of an embankment for…

Port official: Tests show no hydraulic oil spill at Port Angeles log yard

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Port official: Tests show no hydraulic oil spill at Port Angeles log yard

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles resident’s claim is “completely false” that log-yard operator Merrill &Ring has been…

AP-NORC Poll: U.S. teens disillusioned, divided by politics

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AP-NORC Poll: U.S. teens disillusioned, divided by politics

By Gillian Flaccus

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NEWS BRIEFS: Planning commissioner sought in Sequim … and other items

SEQUIM — The Sequim City Council is currently seeking applicants for a vacancy on the planning commission.

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS: Port of Port Angeles leaders need to change or leave

I want to fire the Port of Port Angeles.

Inslee expresses concern over health care following meeting

Politics

Inslee expresses concern over health care following meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Monday that health care discussions at a weekend meeting of…

Jefferson PUD plans to replace old power meters throughout county

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Jefferson PUD plans to replace old power meters throughout county

PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners have approved a proposal that will replace all of…

Arts & Entertainment

Key City’s PlayFest continues with one-act plays, workshops

PORT TOWNSEND — The 21st annual PlayFest, a production featuring one-act plays written by local playwrights, kicks off…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Tuna drive begins Wednesday in Port Angeles … and other items

The 23rd annual Community Tuna Fish Drive to benefit local food banks will be held from Wednesday until…

Politics

Final vote tallies certified for special elections on Peninsula levies

PORT ANGELES — Special elections across the North Olympic Peninsula — in which voters approved five levies across…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Free smoke detectors are available … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Fire Department is giving free smoke/carbon monoxide detector alarms to people in…

State official urges Port Townsend students toward maritime industry opportunities

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State official urges Port Townsend students toward maritime industry opportunities

PORT TOWNSEND — The state lead for maritime sector economic development wants students to know there are opportunities…

Clallam health officer highlights needle exchange’s progress

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Clallam health officer highlights needle exchange’s progress

PORT ANGELES — About 400 people in Clallam County use the county’s syringe exchange, which is intended to…