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Port Townsend drinking water free of toxins despite algae growth, officials say

Port Townsend drinking water free of toxins despite algae growth, officials say

Recent tests on Port Townsend’s reservoirs have discovered some blue-green algae.

Port Townsend drinking water free of toxins despite algae growth, officials say
PHOTOS: International mass-rescue drill unfolds in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

PHOTOS: International mass-rescue drill unfolds in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Among the agencies involved in the drill with the U.S. Coast Guard and local responders were the Canadian Coast Guard and Joint Rescue Coordination Center Victoria.

PHOTOS: International mass-rescue drill unfolds in the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Studies focus on acidic ocean impact on Dungeness crabs

Studies focus on acidic ocean impact on Dungeness crabs

Scientists are exposing crab larvae to acidic seawater to understand how ocean changes might affect the lucrative fishery.

Studies focus on acidic ocean impact on Dungeness crabs
New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion

New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion

Officials said the new facility is a ‘huge upgrade.’

New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion
Port Townsend crafts new marketing plan for winter tourism slowdown

Port Townsend crafts new marketing plan for winter tourism slowdown

The plan targets four audiences: foodies, families, adventure travelers and romantics, with the theme of “Escape to Port Townsend.”

Port Townsend crafts new marketing plan for winter tourism slowdown
Port Townsend Co-op wins Environmental Protection Agency award

Port Townsend Co-op wins Environmental Protection Agency award

The company was recognized for a second year for the Best Corporate Emissions Rate in the Small-Independent GreenChill partner category.

Port Townsend Co-op wins Environmental Protection Agency award
Korean War veterans not forgotten, consulate representative says

Korean War veterans not forgotten, consulate representative says

A researcher with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle has delivered a plaque to the Korean War Veterans Association in Port Angeles.

Korean War veterans not forgotten, consulate representative says
Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17

Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17

Forty seaside hikes are available for more volunteers who want to comb North Olympic Peninsula beaches for debris and haul it out.

Registration is open for fall beach cleanup set for Sept. 17
North Olympic Land Trust Farmer of the Year honored for innovative program

North Olympic Land Trust Farmer of the Year honored for innovative program

Doug Hendrickson began Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Salt Creek Farm in 1993.

North Olympic Land Trust Farmer of the Year honored for innovative program
Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation

Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation

The organization’s most recent work is the tables with chairs on Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend.

Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation
Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill

Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill

The drill is part of a statewide mandate for all schools to conduct mass casualty drills.

Officials practice for mass school shooting in Sequim school drill
Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft

Kaci Cronkhite marks the release of her book, “Finding Pax: The Unexpected Journey of a Little Wooden Boat,” with Port Townsend events this month.

Former Wooden Boat Festival director tells story of her own craft
Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine

Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine

Business with focus on herbal ales described as one of the top places to get a drink this September.

Port Townsend’s Propolis Brewing placed among the best by Sunset magazine
Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed

Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed

Experts were surprised by how quickly the beach was transformed and the shorebirds and otters returned

Eroded Elwha River beach transformed after armoring removed
Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik

Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik

Gathering on Sept. 4 will honor 2015 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

  • Aug 26, 2016
  • By Michael Dashiell Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Memorial planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer Louie Rychlik
Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court

Brian Coughenour and Dave Neupert come down on different sides of idea that would direct veterans toward treatment.

Clallam County judge hopefuls at odds over veterans court
Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail

Park Service officials have moved to suppress Godkin fire flames a quarter mile from park camp structures.

Spike in fire activity in Olympic National Park closes a section of Elwha River Trail
New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend

New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend

Eastern Washington native Larry Dekker was drawn to community’s proximity to the water.

New postmaster now on the job in Port Townsend
Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles

Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles

Organizers: Members get first chance Thursday with wide variety of items at fundraising event.

Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles
Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak

The 38-year-old fell above the large slide area on the trail near Lake Crescent and was transported by helicopter.

Hiker treated for fall on Olympic National Park’s Pyramid Peak