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Marine Trades president sees room for growth in Port Townsend

‘Blue economy’ can bring in money, he says

Two people died in a wreck Friday on U.S. Highway 101. (State Patrol)

Two killed in head-on collision after driver crosses centerline

Woman, 33, and 7-year-old passenger deceased at scene

Two people died in a wreck Friday on U.S. Highway 101. (State Patrol)
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Civic leader Orville Campbell’s services Tuesday

‘Truest gentleman,’ ‘classy guy’ mourned by community

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Jim Fetzer has been appointed general manager of Clallam Transit.

Manager OK’d for Clallam Transit

2022 employee of year tapped for post

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Jim Fetzer has been appointed general manager of Clallam Transit.

Sequim School Board candidates discuss reconfiguration, curriculum

Hopefuls speak at LWV forum

Jennifer Sargent of Port Angeles, right, and her children, Benson Sargent, 6, and Marlee Sargent, 4, examine a tidepool in search for marine life on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. A minus 2.52-foot tide on Thursday provided ample opportunity for the family to explore areas normally below the surface of Port Angeles Harbor. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Search for sea life

Jennifer Sargent of Port Angeles, right, and her children, Benson Sargent, 6, and Marlee Sargent, 4, examine a tidepool in search for marine life on… Continue reading

Jennifer Sargent of Port Angeles, right, and her children, Benson Sargent, 6, and Marlee Sargent, 4, examine a tidepool in search for marine life on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. A minus 2.52-foot tide on Thursday provided ample opportunity for the family to explore areas normally below the surface of Port Angeles Harbor. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Speaking at a candidate forum on Thursday were, from left, Mark Karjalainen, Navarra Carr and Nick Merrigan. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)

Housing, homeless subjects of debate

Three Port Angeles City Council candidates argue at forum

Speaking at a candidate forum on Thursday were, from left, Mark Karjalainen, Navarra Carr and Nick Merrigan. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)
Dr. Molly Martin, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Clinic executive director, speaks to a crowd at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on June 27. “We know from what we’ve been doing so far, recovery is possible,” Martin said. “And we are absolutely here to help. If there is anyone who needs our services, please tell them to seek us out.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jamestown’s Healing Clinic, one year later

Director, law enforcement discuss its impact

Dr. Molly Martin, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Clinic executive director, speaks to a crowd at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on June 27. “We know from what we’ve been doing so far, recovery is possible,” Martin said. “And we are absolutely here to help. If there is anyone who needs our services, please tell them to seek us out.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
A view of Protection Island from East Jefferson County shows smoke from the fire that broke out on Wednesday. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

Protection Island fire burns 15 acres before it’s extinguished

Blaze didn’t threaten area’s bird habitat

A view of Protection Island from East Jefferson County shows smoke from the fire that broke out on Wednesday. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)
A burnt area is seen from a logging road near Valley View residential housing along Bogachiel Way west of Forks. The fire started Tuesday afternoon. Its cause was unknown. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Forks fire contained; new blaze on Protection Island

Dispatchers tell of barrage of calls on Fourth of July

A burnt area is seen from a logging road near Valley View residential housing along Bogachiel Way west of Forks. The fire started Tuesday afternoon. Its cause was unknown. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
“Geri-Freki Glacier,” by Kait Evensen, is among the artwork in the “Terminus: A Glacier Memorial Project.”

‘Terminus: A Glacier Memorial Project’ opens Friday

Exhibit highlights effects of climate change in Olympics

“Geri-Freki Glacier,” by Kait Evensen, is among the artwork in the “Terminus: A Glacier Memorial Project.”
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, left, talks with Clallam County commissioners Mark Ozias and Randy Johnson at a groundbreaking of the Brownfield Road Project in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Ground broken for Habitat project

Rep. Derek Kilmer tells of federal assistance

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, left, talks with Clallam County commissioners Mark Ozias and Randy Johnson at a groundbreaking of the Brownfield Road Project in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Phyllis Bernard.

OMC taps new board appointee

Eight hopefuls were considered

Phyllis Bernard.
A growing brush fire has burned at least one structure and forced the cancellation of fireworks in Forks. (Clallam County Fire District 1)

4th UPDATE: Forks fire fully contained on Wednesday

Fireworks, demolition derby canceled on Tuesday

A growing brush fire has burned at least one structure and forced the cancellation of fireworks in Forks. (Clallam County Fire District 1)
Contestant Jennifer Wilson, left, looks over as her fiancé, Jess Pinnell, downs hot dogs during Tuesday’s Independence Day eating contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Pinnell, of Port Angeles, went on to win the event, downing 10 dogs in 10 minutes. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula celebrations mark Fourth

Navy in PA, demo derby in Forks, fireworks all over

Contestant Jennifer Wilson, left, looks over as her fiancé, Jess Pinnell, downs hot dogs during Tuesday’s Independence Day eating contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Pinnell, of Port Angeles, went on to win the event, downing 10 dogs in 10 minutes. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
U.S. Navy Ensign Garrett Wilkinson welcomes visitors aboard the USS Momsen, which was in Port Angeles on Tuesday for the July 4 holiday. More than 1,000 people were lined up to tour the ship. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
U.S. Navy Ensign Garrett Wilkinson welcomes visitors aboard the USS Momsen, which was in Port Angeles on Tuesday for the July 4 holiday. More than 1,000 people were lined up to tour the ship. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
Members of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet are, from left, Dan and Chris Brubeck, Chuck Lamb and Mike DeMicco. (Anthony Pidgeon)

Brubeck Brothers Quartet to perform Thursday

Concert to be first in Field Hall’s Donna M. Morris Theater

Members of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet are, from left, Dan and Chris Brubeck, Chuck Lamb and Mike DeMicco. (Anthony Pidgeon)
James Peters of Covington and his dog, Radar, set out on a standup paddleboard for an afternoon of fishing on Lake Pleasant near Beaver on Sunday. The pair set out with a companion from Lake Pleasant County Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Paddleboard fishing

James Peters of Covington and his dog, Radar, set out on a standup paddleboard for an afternoon of fishing on Lake Pleasant near Beaver on… Continue reading

James Peters of Covington and his dog, Radar, set out on a standup paddleboard for an afternoon of fishing on Lake Pleasant near Beaver on Sunday. The pair set out with a companion from Lake Pleasant County Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fireworks banned in Jefferson County

Dry conditions, winds influence decision