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Krab Krew members Jernando Juarez, left, and Julie Myers crack open freshly cooked whole crabs destined for consumption by visitors at the Dungeness Crab Festival on Friday on the Port Angeles waterfront. Thousands of fresh crabs have been brought in for hungry festival-goers at the three-day event, which also features a variety of other seafood delights as well as live music, demonstrations, a craft fair and a crab derby. The festival will continue through Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Crackin’ Crab

Krab Krew members Jernando Juarez, left, and Julie Myers crack open freshly cooked whole crabs destined for consumption by visitors at the Dungeness Crab Festival… Continue reading

Krab Krew members Jernando Juarez, left, and Julie Myers crack open freshly cooked whole crabs destined for consumption by visitors at the Dungeness Crab Festival on Friday on the Port Angeles waterfront. Thousands of fresh crabs have been brought in for hungry festival-goers at the three-day event, which also features a variety of other seafood delights as well as live music, demonstrations, a craft fair and a crab derby. The festival will continue through Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

East Jefferson to host Fire Rescue Fest today

Historical and modern demonstrations, hands-on training slated

Port Angeles School District enrollment figures get boost

Online academy also sees more students in first four months

Three juveniles arrested after high-speed chase

Two juveniles are in their parents’ custody and one is at Clallam County’s Youth Center following a high-speed car chase on Thursday.… Continue reading

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a quick trip to Port Townsend to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Anniversary visit

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a… Continue reading

Saul and Suzanna Martinez of Monroe take in the view over the Salish Sea from Fort Worden State Park on Thursday. The couple enjoyed a quick trip to Port Townsend to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Workers set up the main tent for the Dungeness Crab Festival in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday evening. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Dungeness Crab Festival opens three-day run

Food, music and vendors highlight annual event

Workers set up the main tent for the Dungeness Crab Festival in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday evening. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County department asks for funding for employee training

Six staff members bolstered by several volunteer organizations

Port of Port Townsend capital projects examined

Development funds to expire in 2027

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Autumn colors

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

A dog walker, lower right, stops to read a sign while strolling along among the autumn colors at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Group adds features to Port Townsend park

City leaders praise organization’s progress

Guest soloist Colin Davin, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony in 2023, will return to the Peninsula for solo recitals in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Guitarist to play recitals in Port Angeles, Sequim

Performances will be first chamber concerts in symphony’s season

  • Oct 9, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Guest soloist Colin Davin, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony in 2023, will return to the Peninsula for solo recitals in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Legislative session may focus on backfilling Medicaid cuts

Rep. Bernbaum: State anticipates drop in enrollees

Man arrested following investigation into fraudulent vehicle purchase

A Port Angeles man has been arrested on investigation of vehicle theft and forgery and booked on an extraditable warrant on 57… Continue reading

Sabrina Mudd, left, and Michele Stafford of Port Angeles push and wiggle the four largest pumpkins to try and guess their weights just before the official weigh-in during the 18th Evergreen Country Estate pumpkin contest on Goss Road south of Port Angeles. The four pumpkins, from left to right, weighed 151 pounds, 166 pounds, 84 pounds and 115 pounds. Dawna Krause grew the 166-pounder and was declared this year’s champion. The winner of the weight-guessing contest won a coho salmon or two Dungeness crabs. A dozen smaller pumpkins also were entered for fun. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Pumpkin contest

Sabrina Mudd, left, and Michele Stafford of Port Angeles push and wiggle the four largest pumpkins to try and guess their weights just before the… Continue reading

Sabrina Mudd, left, and Michele Stafford of Port Angeles push and wiggle the four largest pumpkins to try and guess their weights just before the official weigh-in during the 18th Evergreen Country Estate pumpkin contest on Goss Road south of Port Angeles. The four pumpkins, from left to right, weighed 151 pounds, 166 pounds, 84 pounds and 115 pounds. Dawna Krause grew the 166-pounder and was declared this year’s champion. The winner of the weight-guessing contest won a coho salmon or two Dungeness crabs. A dozen smaller pumpkins also were entered for fun. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam budget may have layoffs

Deficit amounts to nearly $2 million

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)

Peninsula apple, cider festival set across multiple locations

Music, dancing, games and a parade highlight event

The Production Alliance will press cider on site, boiling it and making hot cider. (Sarah Wright)
Jennifer Hanshaw, left, her daughter Ember, center, and friend Skyler Adair enjoy cream sodas during a fundraiser for the Hanshaw family at Rainshadow Cafe on Sept. 27. 
Jacque Star/Olympic 
Peninsula News Group

Rainshadow Cafe hosts fundraiser for Sequim student

Ember Hanshaw has conditions that affect one in 100 million, doctors say

Jennifer Hanshaw, left, her daughter Ember, center, and friend Skyler Adair enjoy cream sodas during a fundraiser for the Hanshaw family at Rainshadow Cafe on Sept. 27. 
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Peninsula News Group
Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Making a splash

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants had… Continue reading

Racers make a big splash as they hit the water after rolling down the boat ramp at Northwest Maritime on Saturday. The 14 entrants in the Kinetic Skulpture race had to prove their floatability by paddling across the bay to the Port Townsend city dock, about a quarter-mile, and back to the ramp before they could participate in Sunday’s event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County could replace parcel

Doc Holliday unit under consideration

Mark Gregson.

Interim CEO: Medicare, financial stability are OMC’s top priorities

Gregson says public can expect to see more transparency

Mark Gregson.