Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols has recommended community service hours, written apologies and some restitution for 45 students allegedly involved in a senior prank in June inside Sequim High School’s H-Building. Students were not charged with any felonies and will appear in District Court, Juvenile Court, Diversion Program and in an informal Diversion Program through the prosecuting attorney’s office. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Charges filed in senior prank

Community service, letters recommended

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols has recommended community service hours, written apologies and some restitution for 45 students allegedly involved in a senior prank in June inside Sequim High School’s H-Building. Students were not charged with any felonies and will appear in District Court, Juvenile Court, Diversion Program and in an informal Diversion Program through the prosecuting attorney’s office. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Two new fire engines will go into daily use in Sequim and Carlsborg for Clallam County Fire District 3 in early November. A third new fire engine will arrive in early 2026 for Blyn’s fire station. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

New fire engines to roll out in Sequim next month

Two set for Carlsborg and Sequim; Blyn engine to arrive in 2026

Two new fire engines will go into daily use in Sequim and Carlsborg for Clallam County Fire District 3 in early November. A third new fire engine will arrive in early 2026 for Blyn’s fire station. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Olympic Medical Center back in compliance with CMS

Acceptance comes after several visits this year

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

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)

Clallam commissioners to host budget town hall

The Board of Clallam County Commissioners will conduct a town hall meeting to present the proposed 2026 budget at 5 p.m. Tuesday.… Continue reading

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

State disability council to meet in Port Angeles

The state Developmental Disabilities Council will conduct its next quarterly meeting in Port Angeles. The council will meet from 9 a.m. to… 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)

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)

Candidate forum set for Port Angeles School Board positions

The Clallam County Democrats will host a forum for Port Angeles School Board candidates at 6 p.m. Monday. The hybrid forum will… Continue reading

Group adds features to Port Townsend park

City leaders praise organization’s progress

Jefferson Conservation District to host native plant sale

The Jefferson County Conservation District will begin accepting orders for its native plant sale on Monday. Orders for the annual online sale… Continue reading

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