Washington Scuba Alliance diver Glenn Grant holds the regulator of dive buddy Randy Williams while Williams adjusts his flipper before submerging at the breakwater at the entrance to the Point Hudson Marina. The divers were volunteering their services to relocate marine animals, such as sea stars, sea anemone and other invertebrates in advance of the re-placing the south entrance to the marina after the Wooden Boat Festival ends in September. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Scuba divers relocate Point Hudson creatures

Action taken to preserve marine life during breakwater work

A deceased male was found inside a structure fire on the 300 block of Blue Grouse Lane near East Sequim Bay early Wednesday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

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Man found dead in fire in East Sequim Bay Road home

SEQUIM — One person was found dead following a fire at a residence off East Sequim Bay Road…

Visitors to Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the contiguous United States, take scenic photos and selfies from the viewing platform on Tuesday as Tatoosh Island lies in the distance. The popular tourist attraction is part of an area administered by the Makah Tribe in Neah Bay. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Northwestern landmark

Visitors to Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the contiguous United States, take scenic photos and selfies from…

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Primary election ballots due today

Drop box locations are open until 8 p.m.

Crime & Justice

Sequim man found incompetent to stand trial in his murder case

Attorney general’s office could argue to have him committed

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Clallam PUD to raise rates through 2028

In-house construction, low-interest loans

Residents in about six homes have been advised to evacuate as a growing brush fire burns along state Highway 19 near Chimacum. (Washington State Patrol)

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UPDATE: Brush fire near Chimacum contained; evacuations canceled

Highway to reopen

Politics

Incumbents map out spots on November ballot

Incumbents did well in the initial count of primary election ballots in Clallam and Jefferson counties on Tuesday…

Firefighters with Clallam County Fire District 3 investigate a plane crash in Agnew on Saturday. Its passengers were transported with minor injuries to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Plane crashes into Agnew neighborhood

Couple transported to hospital with minor injuries

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Cougar attacks a child in park

Minor injuries reported; Lake Angeles area evacuated; animal being tracked

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Primary ballots due Tuesday on Peninsula and statewide

Election has three contests in both counties; one in Clallam only

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Temporary traffic signal to be installed

Delays expected for culvert replacement project near Quilcene

Riley the Border Collie demonstrates the alert position to indicate he’s found something - in this case a training set of human teeth - during a presentation the the Port Angeles Nor’Wester Rotary at Joshua’s Restaurant on Friday. Riley works for the Canine Forensics Foundation in Sequim which helps clients find archeological human remains across the nation and the world. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

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From Sequim to the South Pacific, this company uses dogs to find human remains

Canine Forensics Foundation trains dogs for archaeological detection

Eran Kennedy is the new publisher for Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

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New publisher steps in for Olympic Peninsula News Group

Ward starts own venture; Kennedy takes the reins

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Grants aid food bank, firefighters

Federal funding provides $256,000

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The group will take part in the venue’s official grand opening celebration this weekend with three free public performances on Saturday at noon, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more about the grand opening weekend, see Page A4. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Field Hall reflections

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts &…

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Dearth of child care barrier to holding job

State provides support but providers are scarce

Billy Frank Jr. (Photo by Ecotrust)

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US Navy names future ship for iconic leader Billy Frank Jr.

Navajo-class vessel follows traditional naming selection

Members of the Sequim Prairie Garden Club (SPGC) gather outside the recently renovated clubhouse at Pioneer Memorial Park. Club members say they are excited to celebrate SPGC’s 75th year with a community party set for Saturday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim garden club to celebrate its 75th year

Community invited to Saturday gathering

Ranky Tanky, the double Grammy-winning group from Charleston, S.C., will help Field Arts & Events Hall celebrate its grand opening Saturday night. (Peter Frank Edwards)

Arts & Entertainment

Ranky Tanky to bring ‘Good Time’ and more from South Carolina roots

Grammy winners coming to Field Hall