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Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are awardees Jodi Simmons, Deputy Owen McCann, Officer Taran Johnson, Officer Kyle Buchanan, Officer Cody Hesler, Trooper Lynden Schwilke, Sgt. Tanner House, Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Elizabeth Hagaman, Captain Marty Martinez, EMT Brandan Tucker, Lt. David Benzick and Gene Mattson In the back row, from left to right are Sandra Strafford and agency representatives Susan Craig, Sheriff Brian King, Sgt. Carolee Edwards, Chief Brian Smith, Chief Sam White, Trooper Eric Ellefson, Superintendent Jeri Boe, Chief Derrell Sharpe, Chief Jake Patterson, Chief Dan Orr and Chief Greg Waters.

Footprinters honor law enforcement and public safety officers

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter 74 of the International Footprint Association recently honored the achievements of 11 Clallam County law enforcement and public safety organizations at… Continue reading

Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are awardees Jodi Simmons, Deputy Owen McCann, Officer Taran Johnson, Officer Kyle Buchanan, Officer Cody Hesler, Trooper Lynden Schwilke, Sgt. Tanner House, Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Elizabeth Hagaman, Captain Marty Martinez, EMT Brandan Tucker, Lt. David Benzick and Gene Mattson In the back row, from left to right are Sandra Strafford and agency representatives Susan Craig, Sheriff Brian King, Sgt. Carolee Edwards, Chief Brian Smith, Chief Sam White, Trooper Eric Ellefson, Superintendent Jeri Boe, Chief Derrell Sharpe, Chief Jake Patterson, Chief Dan Orr and Chief Greg Waters.
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)
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)
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OMC taps new board appointee

Eight hopefuls were considered

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ONP increases Hurricane Ridge vehicle capacity

Olympic National Park has increased the number of vehicles that can enter the Hurricane Ridge parking lot from 315 to 345… Continue reading

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)
Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer prepares to toss goodies to the crowd from the back of a trailered boat during Tuesday’s Independence Day parade in Port Angeles. McAleer, along with fellow commissioners Steve Burke and Connie Beauvais, facing the other side, were the parade’s grand marshals in honor of the 100th anniversary of the port. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Independence Day parade

Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer prepares to toss goodies to the crowd from the back of a trailered boat during Tuesday’s Independence Day… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer prepares to toss goodies to the crowd from the back of a trailered boat during Tuesday’s Independence Day parade in Port Angeles. McAleer, along with fellow commissioners Steve Burke and Connie Beauvais, facing the other side, were the parade’s grand marshals in honor of the 100th anniversary of the port. (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)

Navy destroyer draws huge crowd in Port Angeles

USS Momsen visits for Fourth of July

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)

Canadian wildfire smoke seeps into Peninsula

Smoke from British Columbia wildfires is beginning to come into the North Olympic Peninsula, but should be cleared by Thursday. That’s according… Continue reading

League of Women Voters, libraries to host Peninsula candidate forums

EDITOR’S NOTE: The names of those opposing Port Angeles City Council member Navarra Carr in the primary election have been corrected. The Clallam County League… 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)
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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

First Fed Foundation gives grants to nonprofit groups

Funds to help with housing, medical needs

Subdivision expected to bring single-family homes, apartments

Houses to be built with self-help program

Three pushed onto Lopez Island rocks

The Coast Guard rescued three people off a boat that had been slammed against the rocks on south Lopez Island. A Coast… Continue reading

Runners are off and running at the annual Forks 4th of July Fun Run. About 100 participated. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Celebrating the Fourth

Runners are off and running at the annual Forks 4th of July Fun Run. About 100 participated.… Continue reading

Runners are off and running at the annual Forks 4th of July Fun Run. About 100 participated. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

$16 million grant to fund trail design in Kitsap, Clallam counties

Port Angeles named lead agency for project