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An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

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Port Townsend City Council to consider letter to Navy on Growler noise today

Draft letter to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s commanding officer says the area of study is too narrow.

News

Warm, dry weather raises concern of fire spread in Olympic National Park

With warm weather forecast, fires could surge, fire officials say.

Life

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Taste-testing muffins prompts recipe

I HAD THE very distinct honor two weeks ago of helping taste muffins made by the summer culinary…

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Moving homes creates changes, challenges for family

Life

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Moving homes creates changes, challenges for family

Life-changing events have necessitated the need for my family to downsize and simplify.

Woman’s disappearance from Port Angeles 30 years ago remains a mystery

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Woman’s disappearance from Port Angeles 30 years ago remains a mystery

A lie detector test has made a 30-year-old cold case even more of a mystery in Clallam County.

State Supreme Court justices decry tactics

Politics

State Supreme Court justices decry tactics

Justice Mary Yu and Chief Justice Barbara Madsen say opponents focus on the McCleary and other decisions.

Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

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Race to Alaska from Port Townsend planned for 2017

Expect at least one change to be announced during the Blazer Party on Sept. 9, race officials say.

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

Life

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

The four-day fest continues today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the George Washington Inn at 939…

Special programs in Olympic National Park will celebrate National Park Service’s 100th anniversary

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Special programs in Olympic National Park will celebrate National Park Service’s 100th anniversary

Entrance fees at national parks throughout the country will be waived Aug. 25-28.

News

Port Townsend City Council to discuss Growler noise

The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. at historic City Hall, 540 Water St. … and other meetings.

News

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim School District official leaving position after nine years … and other items

News items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Annual Sequim shred event to benefit back-to-school event … and other items

Business items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

Life

The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

For the second year, the Northwest Colonial Festival is returning to Agnew.

Life

Duathlon, 5K races set for Sequim this Sunday

The duathlon starts with a 5K on the Dungeness Recreational Area Road and Trail, then transitions to a…

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

Life

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

Once the shingles are up, the roof will be one step closer to being restored to its original…

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

News

Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale

There is no sign the Ediz Hook facility would close, officials say.

Life

Jefferson County Fair opens today in Port Townsend

Favorite events are being carried over from last year, including team and breakaway roping events.

Arts & Entertainment

Original compositions to be performed in Olympic National Park

The performances are free with park admission.

U.S. government won’t reclassify marijuana, allows research

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U.S. government won’t reclassify marijuana, allows research

The Obama administration isn’t removing marijuana from the list of most dangerous drugs.