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Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina on Wednesday afternoon. Riccio raises oysters on his farm, Marrowstone Island Fresh Oysters, in Kilisut Harbor, between Indian Island and Marrowstone Island. The festival opens at 9 a.m. Friday with a free preview after 5 p.m. today. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Festival preparation

Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina… Continue reading

Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina on Wednesday afternoon. Riccio raises oysters on his farm, Marrowstone Island Fresh Oysters, in Kilisut Harbor, between Indian Island and Marrowstone Island. The festival opens at 9 a.m. Friday with a free preview after 5 p.m. today. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Brad Simmons, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics, left, looks on as Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to pursue an operating agreement between the two organizations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hospital signs a letter with UW

Three-month timeline to discuss details

Brad Simmons, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics, left, looks on as Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to pursue an operating agreement between the two organizations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Should vaccinations be a requirement to attend public schools?

Should vaccinations be a requirement to attend public schools?… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2025
Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend and Chimacum schools also began Tuesday while classes in the Quillayute Valley and Cape Flattery school districts start today. The Quilcene and Brinnon school districts began Aug. 25 while Sequim and Crescent schools began Aug. 27. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Class is in session

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend… Continue reading

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend and Chimacum schools also began Tuesday while classes in the Quillayute Valley and Cape Flattery school districts start today. The Quilcene and Brinnon school districts began Aug. 25 while Sequim and Crescent schools began Aug. 27. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

First Fed leasing branches it sold

Six buildings now on 15-year pacts

Have you ever participated in fantasy football?

Have you ever participated in fantasy football?… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2025

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Marine Area 3 to close to all salmon fishing Tuesday

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed Marine Area 3 (La Push) to salmon retention beginning today. All salmon fishing is… Continue reading

Should Jan. 6 rioters be eligible for restitution?

Should Jan. 6 rioters be eligible for restitution?… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2025
Jesse Adams, front, of Port Townsend, and son Evan of Allyn paint eyes on a section of the fence surrounding Port Townsend’s Memorial Field as their contribution to the Outsiders Street Art Project Port Townsend during Jefferson County’s first community public art project. Adams’ project, titled “Eye Strain,” had to be submitted for approval before work could begin. Each artist had an 8-foot section of fence to work on. The fence will be taken down, most likely next spring, to be replaced with a new one. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Street art project

Jesse Adams, front, of Port Townsend, and son Evan of Allyn paint eyes on a section of the fence surrounding Port Townsend’s Memorial Field as… Continue reading

Jesse Adams, front, of Port Townsend, and son Evan of Allyn paint eyes on a section of the fence surrounding Port Townsend’s Memorial Field as their contribution to the Outsiders Street Art Project Port Townsend during Jefferson County’s first community public art project. Adams’ project, titled “Eye Strain,” had to be submitted for approval before work could begin. Each artist had an 8-foot section of fence to work on. The fence will be taken down, most likely next spring, to be replaced with a new one. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The City of Port Angeles’ 2025 draft Housing Action Plan presents a number of specific actions to tackle housing needs and challenges. Residents are encouraged to review the draft online, then provide feedback by Oct. 22. Courtesy City of Port Angeles

Grassroots participation guides Port Angeles Housing Action Plan

Community urged to review draft plan and provide feedback by Oct. 22

The City of Port Angeles’ 2025 draft Housing Action Plan presents a number of specific actions to tackle housing needs and challenges. Residents are encouraged to review the draft online, then provide feedback by Oct. 22. Courtesy City of Port Angeles
Port Townsend’s Kevin Mason, center, and the PT All Stars perform the last Concerts on the Dock set for the season on Thursday at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Concerts on the dock

Port Townsend’s Kevin Mason, center, and the PT All Stars perform the last Concerts on the Dock set for the season on Thursday at Pope… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Kevin Mason, center, and the PT All Stars perform the last Concerts on the Dock set for the season on Thursday at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
“I know that what I love about my career, when I look back, is helping people, ” says Olympic Peninsula Realtor Eileen Schmitz.

‘The Olympic Peninsula is the best place in the world to heal’

Community helps Olympic Peninsula Realtor chart path toward health, and new opportunities

“I know that what I love about my career, when I look back, is helping people, ” says Olympic Peninsula Realtor Eileen Schmitz.

If you won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot this week, what would you spend the winnings on first?

If you won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot this week, what would you spend the winnings on first?… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: Four essential elements to great gardening plans

AS WE BEGIN the month of September on Monday,we are but a few weeks from autumn and then the winter season. These are the seasons… Continue reading

LETTER: Facts misstated

I appreciate the diversity of opinion in the Peninsula Daily News. You have commentary from both sides of the political spectrum, which is important to… Continue reading

LETTER: Inequities at Y

As former wellness staff at the Y, I can attest to the inequities in pay recently addressed. Over the last year, more high-paid upper management… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump’s done nothing

Don’t expect a positive breakthrough in Russia’s assault on Ukraine while Donald Trump is president. Watching Trump since this Russian invasion began has been revealing.… Continue reading

Murder retrial set for next year

Triple-homicide case slated for September 2026

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POINT OF VIEW: Recompete grant projects unfold across region

WHAT DOES IT take to strengthen the economy of a region and transform the livelihoods of those who live there? With the help of a… Continue reading

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading