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Salal foliage with berries. (U.S. Forest Service)

Salal permits in Olympic National Forest to be sold beginning in September

A total of 100 permits will be issued, with a maximum of 15 permits for each harvest unit.

Salal foliage with berries. (U.S. Forest Service)
Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

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 Finn Hall Road.

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

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.

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

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.

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

Forks center to host program on long-term forest productivity

The free talk will take place at 7 tonight.

Last chance to apply for 2016 Clallam County tourism grants

Applications are due Sept. 1. The board will consider applications Sept. 21.

Volunteers sought to survey chum salmon in Chimacum Creek

A free training session is set for Thursday, Aug. 18 in Port Townsend

Farmers markets to celebrate on the Peninsula this Saturday

Adults and children are invited to help local farmers markets recognize National Farmers Market Week.

Back-to-school events in Port Angeles, Sequim to provide needed supplies

School supplies, school information, SmileMobile sign-ups and immunizations to be among offerings.

Registration taken now for Aug. 20 forestry field day in Sequim

The event will be conducted by experts in forest management, wildlife habitat and other forest stewardship disciplines.

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to issue call for public hearing on proposed vacation rental ordinances … and other items

Changes would update Clallam County Code 33 by adding a new chapter on vacation rentals and adding new definitions related to vacation rental standards.

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Jefferson commissioners to hold hearing on Port Ludlow Drainage District assessment system ordinance Monday … and other items

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the Port Ludlow Drainage District assessment system ordinance when they meet Monday. Commissioners will… Continue reading

The Cox Valley Fire is shown at mile marker 11 on Hurricane Ridge Road on Wednesday morning. (National Park Service)

Cooler weather keeps Olympic National Park fires from spreading

Moderate temperatures have slowed fire activity over the past few days in Olympic National Park, a national park fire information officer said.

The Cox Valley Fire is shown at mile marker 11 on Hurricane Ridge Road on Wednesday morning. (National Park Service)
Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

Superheroes are the theme for this weekend’s Relay for Life in Forks, an annual event to raise money for cancer research.

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today
U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election

Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat who grew up in Port Angeles, won 58.65 percent. Bloom, an accountant and a Navy veteran living in Tacoma, won 23.8 percent.

U.S. Rep. Kilmer, challenger to advance to Nov. 8 general election
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Clallam County public libraries offering astronomy-inspired events this month

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County public libraries are offering a collection of astronomy-inspired events this month. The “Things Are Looking Up!” astronomy series presented by… Continue reading

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Veteran Master Gardener John Norgord will present “Wild Berries: In Their Native Habitat and In Our Garden” on Thursday at noon in the county commissioners' meeting room at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)

Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

PORT ANGELES — WSU Master Gardener John Norgord will share tips on finding, identifying and cultivating wild berries on Thursday, Aug. 11. The free presentation… Continue reading

Veteran Master Gardener John Norgord will present “Wild Berries: In Their Native Habitat and In Our Garden” on Thursday at noon in the county commissioners' meeting room at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Amanda Rosenberg)
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Music in the American Wild to bring original compositions to national park starting Aug. 15

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Music in the American Wild, a collaboration featuring seven classical musicians performing original works by 11 composers, will present three free… Continue reading

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