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Electric grid discussion Thursday

The Jefferson County Library will host “Understanding the Electric Grid and How to Make CO2-Free Electricity” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The free… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue Commissioner Dave Johnson.
East Jefferson Fire Rescue Commissioner Dave Johnson.
Snow-covered mountains surround the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center in 2009. (Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center project gets $8M

Construction set for spring 2023

Snow-covered mountains surround the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center in 2009. (Peninsula Daily News)
Meg and Buddy DePew's Sequim Bee Farm, seen here in 2020, won a medal for their Dungeness Fields Honey from the national Good Food Awards competition. They plan to debut it at the Sequim Sunshine Festival in March. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
Meg and Buddy DePew's Sequim Bee Farm, seen here in 2020, won a medal for their Dungeness Fields Honey from the national Good Food Awards competition. They plan to debut it at the Sequim Sunshine Festival in March. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Sheriff: driver who killed cyclist caught smoking heroin

A driver charged with striking and killing a cyclist riding on the shoulder of Central Valley Road was smoking heroin in the vehicle… Continue reading

State high court to hear case about transit fare enforcement

The state Supreme Court will consider whether fare enforcement on public transit represents an unconstitutional incursion into passengers’ right to privacy. Lower courts… Continue reading

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Two arrested in purse-snatching, assault

Two Port Angeles residents who had been charged in connection with the purse snatching and assault of an elderly woman were taken… Continue reading

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The Possin family are the new owners of the Cedarbrook Herb and Lavender Farm in Sequim. From left are Annaliece, Ashley, Aaron and Jayden.

New owners take over Cedarbrook Herb and Lavender Farm in Sequim

Aaron and Ashley Possin have purchased Cedarbrook Herb and Lavender Farm from Gary and Marcella Stachurski. The farm store, at 120 W. Washington… Continue reading

The Possin family are the new owners of the Cedarbrook Herb and Lavender Farm in Sequim. From left are Annaliece, Ashley, Aaron and Jayden.

‘Geek’ trivia night planned Friday

The North Olympic Library System will host “Geek Game On” trivia night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The questions for this month’s… Continue reading

Klahhane Gymnastics performed well at The Freedom Invitational last weekend in Silverdale. Cascade Elite West hosts the annual event honoring those serving in the military or as first responders. A portion of event proceeds is donated to the USO. Team members are, back row, from left: 
Gracelyn Goss, Raynee Ciarlo, Elyse Brown, Kira Hartman, Harper Hilliker and front: Saffron Tschida, Mariah Traband, Neveah Thurman-Dupuis, Taylor Bugge, Lucy Spelker (did not compete), Jessamyn Schindler.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Klahhane earns gold at Freedom Invite

Klahhane Gymnastics’ Xcel Team came away with two age-group champions, and four additional club gymnasts earned top-three finishes at The Freedom Invitational last… Continue reading

Klahhane Gymnastics performed well at The Freedom Invitational last weekend in Silverdale. Cascade Elite West hosts the annual event honoring those serving in the military or as first responders. A portion of event proceeds is donated to the USO. Team members are, back row, from left: 
Gracelyn Goss, Raynee Ciarlo, Elyse Brown, Kira Hartman, Harper Hilliker and front: Saffron Tschida, Mariah Traband, Neveah Thurman-Dupuis, Taylor Bugge, Lucy Spelker (did not compete), Jessamyn Schindler.
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Arrest warrants issued in alleged purse snatching

Suspects could face maximum of life in prison

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Clallam, Jefferson counties win grants for broadband

Funding to build out systems during the next two to three years

Construction of temporary bypass at Indian Creek expected to begin Feb. 7

Construction to replace a culvert under U.S. Highway 101 at Indian Creek will begin Feb. 7. Scarsella Brothers Inc. of Kent will… Continue reading

DOT sets overnight closures of Hood Canal Bridge

The state Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight closures of the Hood Canal Bridge for two additional nights this week. The span across… Continue reading

Bess Bronstein will present “Renovation of an Aging Garden” at noon on Thursday.

Green thumb lecture set Thursday

Bess Bronstein will present “Renovation of an Aging Garden” at noon on Thursday. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb… Continue reading

Bess Bronstein will present “Renovation of an Aging Garden” at noon on Thursday.
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Miller Peninsula State Park planning update presented Thursday

State Parks commission to hear plan on Thursday

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PAT NEAL: The Discover Pass disaster

It was another tough week in the news. Legislation to eliminate the hated Discover Pass has been introduced in the state Legislature. The $30 Discover… Continue reading

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Forks' Logan Olson scores over Neah Bay in a fast-paced contest in which the Spartans prevailed 62-54 over the Red Devils.

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks and Neah Bay split boys and girls hoops doubleheader

Spartans have big games with Raymond this week

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Forks' Logan Olson scores over Neah Bay in a fast-paced contest in which the Spartans prevailed 62-54 over the Red Devils.