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A view of Protection Island from East Jefferson County shows smoke from the fire that broke out on Wednesday. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

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Protection Island fire burns 15 acres before it’s extinguished

Blaze didn’t threaten area’s bird habitat

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)

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Jamestown’s Healing Clinic, one year later

Director, law enforcement discuss its impact

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

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Two killed in head-on collision after driver crosses centerline

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

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)

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Forks fire contained; new blaze on Protection Island

Dispatchers tell of barrage of calls on Fourth of July

Phyllis Bernard.

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OMC taps new board appointee

Eight hopefuls were considered

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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Ground broken for Habitat project

Rep. Derek Kilmer tells of federal assistance

“Geri-Freki Glacier,” by Kait Evensen, is among the artwork in the “Terminus: A Glacier Memorial Project.”

Arts & Entertainment

‘Terminus: A Glacier Memorial Project’ opens Friday

Exhibit highlights effects of climate change in Olympics

Members of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet are, from left, Dan and Chris Brubeck, Chuck Lamb and Mike DeMicco. (Anthony Pidgeon)

Arts & Entertainment

Brubeck Brothers Quartet to perform Thursday

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

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)

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Peninsula celebrations mark Fourth

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

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)

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Navy destroyer draws huge crowd in Port Angeles

USS Momsen visits for Fourth of July

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…

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Fireworks banned in Jefferson County

Dry conditions, winds influence decision

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Subdivision expected to bring single-family homes, apartments

Houses to be built with self-help program

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First Fed Foundation gives grants to nonprofit groups

Funds to help with housing, medical needs

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

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4th UPDATE: Forks fire fully contained on Wednesday

Fireworks, demolition derby canceled on Tuesday

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.

Crime & Justice

Port Angeles man indicted on federal child sex abuse charges

Teenager later attempted suicide

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

Port Angeles named lead agency for project

Cmdr. Adam Disque, left, is the Coast Guard cutter Active’s 30th commanding officer. He relieved Cmdr. Brian Tesson, right. Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander Coast Guard Pacific Area, center, presided over last week’s ceremony.

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New commanding officer takes over Active

Ship conducts counter-narcotic patrols

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Betty Bellet, front, accompanied by Ron Murphy, both of Port Angeles, pick blackberries near the Olympic Discovery Trail near Lower Elwha Road. The pair said that blackberrys are still not quite in season in most locations, but the discovery of area of pickable berries was worth a picking excursion.

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Berry picking near Olympic Discovery Trail

Betty Bellet, front, accompanied by Ron Murphy, both of Port Angeles, pick blackberries near the Olympic Discovery Trail…