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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County, tribe to talk Pleasant Harbor resort plan

The three Jefferson County commissioners will meet with representatives of the Port Gamble S'Klallam tribe about potential environmental impacts of the proposed Pleasant Harbor Master… Continue reading

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Jefferson historical society to offer document preservation classes in May

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society is offering two document and art preservation classes in May. “Cleaning and Mending Paper Artifacts” is set… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Find Hope’ to screen April 29 at Peninsula College’s Port Angeles campus . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — “Find Hope” will be screened at Peninsula College at 7 p.m. April 29. The movie will be presented free at the Little… Continue reading

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United Way of Clallam County wraps up 2015 campaign with $726,353

PORT ANGELES — Donations to the United Way of Clallam County's 2015 annual campaign totaled $726,353. More than 2,000 businesses, employees and individuals contributed to… Continue reading

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Clallam County Fire District No. 2 will be holding a training fire Saturday morning in the 600 block of Black Diamond Road south of Port Angeles. ()

Clallam firefighters to hone skills with practice burn today south of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A vacant barn on Black Diamond Road will burn Saturday — but it won't be an emergency. The blaze is a planned… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 will be holding a training fire Saturday morning in the 600 block of Black Diamond Road south of Port Angeles. ()
Rialto Beach with James Island in the background. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Olympic National Park staff digging out after wet winter

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — After a stormy winter, staff at Olympic National Park are working to clean, prepare and repair park facilities for the warmer… Continue reading

Rialto Beach with James Island in the background. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Folk music, cars and sailboats this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 15. A Scandinavian music workshop, a foreign car cruise-in and a remote-controlled sailboat championship are among the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Historical society to hold volunteer fair today in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society will host a Volunteer Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Those interested in volunteering with the… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Parks to offer entry fee-free days starting with Olympic National Park today

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — While RainFest offers activities in the town of Forks, parks beckon out of town — and are made even more attractive… Continue reading

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A recreational vehicle in Port Hadlock blew up Thursday just after the occupant stepped out. (Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)

Explosion, fire destroy RV trailer in Port Hadlock; man exits just in time to escape injury

PORT HADLOCK — A Fireball recreational vehicle lived up to its name Thursday, exploding mere minutes after the occupant stepped out of it. “This man… Continue reading

A recreational vehicle in Port Hadlock blew up Thursday just after the occupant stepped out. (Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Public Health Heroes to be named in Port Townsend this Thursday . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Public Health and the Board of Health will present two awards to Jefferson Healthcare staff and providers for their… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 will be holding a training fire Saturday morning in the 600 block of Black Diamond Road south of Port Angeles. ()

Clallam firefighters to hone skills with practice burn Saturday south of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A vacant barn on Black Diamond Road will burn Saturday — but it won’t be an emergency. The blaze is a planned… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 will be holding a training fire Saturday morning in the 600 block of Black Diamond Road south of Port Angeles. ()

NEWS BRIEFS: Volunteer hospice in Port Angeles to offer grief group starting in May . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County is offering a free six-week grief support group series from May 9 to June 13. The group… Continue reading

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Peninsula College’s writer-in-residence to be featured in forums, workshops April 26-28

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College’s 2016 writer-in-residence is a reporter with international experience. Dahr Jamail will be the featured guest, giving speeches for the public… Continue reading

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Tickets to May 6 Law Day celebration in Port Angeles available now

PORT ANGELES — State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu will give the keynote address at the Clallam-Jefferson County Law Day and Pro Bono Lawyers celebration… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Folk music, cars and sailboats this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 15. A Scandinavian music workshop, a foreign car cruise-in and a remote-controlled sailboat championship are among the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Historical society to hold volunteer fair on Saturday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society will host a Volunteer Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Those interested in volunteering with the… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Parks to offer entry fee-free days starting with Olympic National Park on Saturday

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — While RainFest offers activities in the town of Forks, parks beckon out of town — and are made even more attractive… Continue reading

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Master Gardener John Holmes will demonstrate how to design

Master Gardener to explain drip irrigation for residences today in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Master Gardener John Holmes will demonstrate how to design, install and operate a drip irrigation system appropriate for a home garden at… Continue reading

Master Gardener John Holmes will demonstrate how to design

NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam County commissioners to meet in closed session today . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County commissioners will discuss pending litigation in closed session today. The special meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.… Continue reading