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Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Kakantu, a 15-month-old Giant Pacific Octopus, has been identified as a male by Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park. The name Kakantu comes from the Klallam language and was chosen during the 2023 PTMSC Auction fundraiser. The name was approved by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Kakantu was removed from the ocean in July 2022 as a larva and now weighs about 700 grams or about 3/4 of a kilo. The Marine Science Center aquarium is open Saturday and Sunday.
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It’s a boy!

Kakantu, a 15-month-old Giant Pacific Octopus, has been identified as a male by Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center at… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Kakantu, a 15-month-old Giant Pacific Octopus, has been identified as a male by Ali Redman, aquarium curator for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park. The name Kakantu comes from the Klallam language and was chosen during the 2023 PTMSC Auction fundraiser. The name was approved by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Kakantu was removed from the ocean in July 2022 as a larva and now weighs about 700 grams or about 3/4 of a kilo. The Marine Science Center aquarium is open Saturday and Sunday.

Port Angeles candidates gather for forum

Candidates for city council and port commission discuss issues before voters

Pictured, from left to right, are SisterLand Farms volunteers Emily Marcus, Sammi Grieger, and Farmers Jenson, Eli Smith and Benji Astrachan at the North Olympic Land Trust Harvest Dinner. SisterLand Farms, located in Port Angeles, was named Farmer of the Year by NOLT for their work in the community. (Courtesy photo / Katrina Shelby, SisterLand Farms)

SisterLand Farms honored as Farmer of the Year

Annual North Olympic Land Trust award given to Port Angeles farm

Pictured, from left to right, are SisterLand Farms volunteers Emily Marcus, Sammi Grieger, and Farmers Jenson, Eli Smith and Benji Astrachan at the North Olympic Land Trust Harvest Dinner. SisterLand Farms, located in Port Angeles, was named Farmer of the Year by NOLT for their work in the community. (Courtesy photo / Katrina Shelby, SisterLand Farms)
Walkers make their way along a foggy portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail near William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles. Areas of fog covered many portions of the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday with wetter weather forecast for the weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Foggy walk

Walkers make their way along a foggy portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail near William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles. Areas of fog… Continue reading

Walkers make their way along a foggy portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail near William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles. Areas of fog covered many portions of the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday with wetter weather forecast for the weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County Fair royality candidates are, from left, Kaylyn Baerg, Brooklyn McKnight, Aliya Gillett and Olivia Ostlund.

Clallam County Fair royalty candidates selected

Four to compete for titles

Clallam County Fair royality candidates are, from left, Kaylyn Baerg, Brooklyn McKnight, Aliya Gillett and Olivia Ostlund.

DOT outlines expected detours for upcoming projects in Port Angeles

Portion of Highway 101 to be closed for fish barrier removal

Hospital revenues problem statewide

OMC’s chief part of association briefing

Sequim City Council members agreed to a contract with a Spokane firm to help with its 10-year comprehensive plan update that covers 2025-2035. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim picks contractor for comprehensive plan update

How the city will grow and what projects are prioritized are some of the many logistics Sequim faces, and those issues will be… Continue reading

Sequim City Council members agreed to a contract with a Spokane firm to help with its 10-year comprehensive plan update that covers 2025-2035. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Traffic makes its way down U.S. Highway 101 at Morse Creek east of Port Angeles against a backdrop of colorful fall foliage. With autumn getting into full swing, trees are going into their fall colors before falling into the grayness of winter. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Fall palette

Traffic makes its way down U.S. Highway 101 at Morse Creek east of Port Angeles against a backdrop of colorful fall foliage. With autumn getting… Continue reading

Traffic makes its way down U.S. Highway 101 at Morse Creek east of Port Angeles against a backdrop of colorful fall foliage. With autumn getting into full swing, trees are going into their fall colors before falling into the grayness of winter. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
FILE - Youths wear protective glasses to watch a hybrid solar eclipse in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, April 20, 2023. On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse _ better known as a ring of fire _ will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. Proper protection is needed throughout the eclipse, from the initial partial phase to the ring of fire to the final partial phase. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, File)

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to be seen this Saturday

Moon to go between earth and sun; proper eye protection needed

FILE - Youths wear protective glasses to watch a hybrid solar eclipse in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, April 20, 2023. On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse _ better known as a ring of fire _ will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. Proper protection is needed throughout the eclipse, from the initial partial phase to the ring of fire to the final partial phase. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, File)
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Clallam County coroner: OD deaths are among worst in state

Nichols says fatal overdoses likely will exceed previous high

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Federal grant would increase employment

Coalition aims to reduce persistent poverty

Kevin Long.

Stopps award presented

Long recognized for habitat restoration

Kevin Long.
Artist Carol Rawshanna Williams looks up at her newly unveiled installation, “Dragon Trash Guardian,” at the Jefferson County Transfer Station on Monday evening. As part of the county’s Artist in Residence and Education program, Williams seeks to connect people with art, upcycling and one another. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Sculpture now on display at Jefferson Transfer Station

Artist in Residence program celebrates its debut creation

Artist Carol Rawshanna Williams looks up at her newly unveiled installation, “Dragon Trash Guardian,” at the Jefferson County Transfer Station on Monday evening. As part of the county’s Artist in Residence and Education program, Williams seeks to connect people with art, upcycling and one another. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Dash Air offering charters

Scheduled passenger flights not determined yet

Thomas Architecture Studios Principal Ron Thomas, left, and Associate Principal Amos Callender hold up a map of the proposed Evans Vista development in Port Townsend on Monday during a tour of the site with members of the Port Townsend City Council and the public. The project is in its final planning stages and a final plan will be determined at a Nov. 6 council meeting. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Evans Vista gets ready for developer proposals

Port Townsend hopes to finalize plans next month

Thomas Architecture Studios Principal Ron Thomas, left, and Associate Principal Amos Callender hold up a map of the proposed Evans Vista development in Port Townsend on Monday during a tour of the site with members of the Port Townsend City Council and the public. The project is in its final planning stages and a final plan will be determined at a Nov. 6 council meeting. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Angeles reviews its 2024 final draft budget

Grants funding variety of projects

The Rev. Craig Vocelka of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church blesses 12-year-old Sweetpea, left, and Abner, 2, as their caregiver Danny Barnes of Port Hadlock looks on during Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals in Port Townsend. More than a dozen dogs came with their people to the labyrinth at St. Paul’s, where the spirit of St. Francis, a lover of animals, was invoked. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Animal blessings

The Rev. Craig Vocelka of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church blesses 12-year-old Sweetpea, left, and Abner, 2, as their caregiver Danny Barnes of Port Hadlock looks… Continue reading

The Rev. Craig Vocelka of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church blesses 12-year-old Sweetpea, left, and Abner, 2, as their caregiver Danny Barnes of Port Hadlock looks on during Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals in Port Townsend. More than a dozen dogs came with their people to the labyrinth at St. Paul’s, where the spirit of St. Francis, a lover of animals, was invoked. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam seeks bids for courthouse security

County has 11 corrections deputy openings

Jefferson to submit grants for housing

Each project could receive up to $2M