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Two-vehicle wreck in Forks partially blocks Highway 101

FORKS –– A two-vehicle wreck closed one lane of U.S. Highway 101 in Forks for about one hour Sunday, Forks police said. Shortly before 1… Continue reading

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(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Paddlers making way across Peninsula during canoe journey to arrive in Port Angeles on Wednesday

The Quileute were scheduled to join the 2016 Paddle to Nisqually today, with the Makah entering into the journey on Monday. After an overnight stay… Continue reading

(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Clallam Public Defender director honored for work on bail task force . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Public Defender Director Harry Gasnick recently received a certificate of appreciation of Distinguished Service from the Washington Association of Criminal Defense… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly ­luncheon meetings are held on the first Monday at noon at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555… Continue reading

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Port Angeles eyes vote for city status change vote

The Port Angeles City Council will consider a petition to put to a public vote a proposal that the city government be changed when it… Continue reading

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County eyes bid awarding for Undie Road bid

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider awarding a bid for the construction and relocation of Undie Road. The meeting will be at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

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Port Townsend police and East Jefferson Fire-Rescue personnel load a man into a helicopter on the parade ground of Fort Worden State Park on Friday for transportation to a Seattle hospital. — Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News ()

Man collapses at Fort Worden, is airlifted to Seattle hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — A 64-year-old Lacey man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after he collapsed on the beach at Fort Worden State Park. East… Continue reading

Port Townsend police and East Jefferson Fire-Rescue personnel load a man into a helicopter on the parade ground of Fort Worden State Park on Friday for transportation to a Seattle hospital. — Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News ()

NEWS BRIEFS: Big Hurt registration now open for Sept. 24 multi-sport race . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Registration is open now for the Big Hurt multi-sport race Sept. 24. The race consists of four legs: mountain biking, kayaking, road… Continue reading

Port Angeles nonprofit awarded $30,000 in funds for family programs

PORT ANGELES — First Step Family Support Center has been awarded $30,000 in funds for three programs. Eleven programs statewide were awarded funding from the… Continue reading

Human error is being blamed for a malfunction at the Hood Canal Bridge that left the span's deck unevenly positioned Sunday. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

WEEKEND REWIND: Department of Transportation: Human error resulted in unplanned Hood Canal Bridge closure

SHINE — Human error caused the unplanned seven-hour closure of the Hood Canal Bridge on Sunday, the state Department of Transportation has announced. An uneven… Continue reading

Human error is being blamed for a malfunction at the Hood Canal Bridge that left the span's deck unevenly positioned Sunday. (Washington State Department of Transportation)
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WEEKEND REWIND: Kilisut Harbor, Mystery Bay shut to recreational shellfish harvesting

PORT TOWNSEND — Kilisut Harbor, including Mystery Bay, has been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting. The state Department of Health closed the area after shellfish… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Kilmer urges action on British Columbia sewage releases into Strait of Juan de Fuca

WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee passed Tuesday a bill that includes a provision authored by U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer seeking to make progress on… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Author to speak Sunday in ‘An Evening With Richard Tarnas’ in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host “An Evening With Richard Tarnas” on Sunday. The author will speak from 7 p.m. to 9… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Chimacum to host community party at Finnriver Orchard on Saturday

CHIMACUM — This crossroads community will celebrate Chimacum Inter-Dependence Day with a family-friendly event at 5 p.m. Saturday at Finnriver Orchard. The one-day festival at… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Deer Run on Indian Island set Saturday

PORT HADLOCK — The Navy will host the annual Deer Run at Naval Magazine Indian Island on Saturday. Beginning at 10 a.m., participants of all… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Dragster fireoffs to be featured at Port Angeles Cruz-In on Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Dragsters with fireoffs will do their stuff for the first time in Port Angeles during the Peninsula Dream Machines' inaugural Volunteer Hospice… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Swimming, car contest, sailing on tap for area

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 15. Drag races, a sail-in and a car contest are among the weekend's activities on the North… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Tall ships in Port Ludlow Marina for the weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 15. PORT LUDLOW — The tall ship Lady Washington, the official ship of the state of Washington,… Continue reading

The Lady Washington

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Sequim ART JAM 2016 set this weekend . . . and other items

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 15. SEQUIM — Rock Hollow Farm, 505 E. Silberhorn Road, will host ART JAM 2016 today, Saturday… Continue reading

Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm near Dungeness Bay will host a celebration with a portion of proceeds going to the North Olympic Land Trust. — Marco Hermosillo/Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm ()

Food, music, wine to star in Sequim at Olympic Lavender Heritage celebration

SEQUIM — For its 20th anniversary, one of the original Sequim lavender farms is bringing back a lavender festival community event from years past, encouraging… Continue reading

Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm near Dungeness Bay will host a celebration with a portion of proceeds going to the North Olympic Land Trust. — Marco Hermosillo/Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm ()