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Joel Kawahara holds an oyster in Dabob Bay in 2018. (Kellie Henwood)

Remains of Quilcene fisherman recovered

Joel Kawahara found near Clallam Bay

Joel Kawahara holds an oyster in Dabob Bay in 2018. (Kellie Henwood)
Kat Malcom, child nutrition director for the Sequim Boys & Girls Club, prepares chicken enchilada wraps for distribution to children throughout Sequim. During the months of June and July, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula provided more than 16,000 meals and snacks to children in Sequim and Port Angeles. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Teens help provide thousands of meals this summer

Boys Girls Clubs of Olympic Peninsula steps in with program

Kat Malcom, child nutrition director for the Sequim Boys & Girls Club, prepares chicken enchilada wraps for distribution to children throughout Sequim. During the months of June and July, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula provided more than 16,000 meals and snacks to children in Sequim and Port Angeles. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Veterans memorial meant for healing

Area soldiers lost in Vietnam names displayed

From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at the entrance to Point Hudson Marina. Harbormasters, lower right, are ready to guide the 96-foot vessel to its place at the dock in preparation of the opening of the 47th Wooden Boat Festival, which opens today. The festival will run until Sunday afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Boats arrive

From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at… Continue reading

From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at the entrance to Point Hudson Marina. Harbormasters, lower right, are ready to guide the 96-foot vessel to its place at the dock in preparation of the opening of the 47th Wooden Boat Festival, which opens today. The festival will run until Sunday afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
"Michael and Damian" will screen Sept. 19 as a part of the Port Townsend Film Festival.

Documentary follows unhoused man in PT

Film to be shown at festival Sept. 19

"Michael and Damian" will screen Sept. 19 as a part of the Port Townsend Film Festival.

Girders to be set for new bridge at Ennis Creek

Contractor crews working for the state Department of Transportation will set girders for a new bridge over Ennis Creek beginning Tuesday. Drivers… Continue reading

Grants would help Clallam County with fair accommodation, training

Funding would provide mobile sensory unit

Quilcene Community Center to host community conversation

Jefferson County will continue its Community Conversations series from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The town hall meeting will be at… 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)
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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)

Four suspected of overdose in Brinnon

Infant taken into Child Protective Services custody

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)

Port Angeles City Council appoints Hamilton to vacant seat

Teacher among three finalists for position

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)

COVID-19 cases seeing surge at end of summer, official says

Vaccines may be more difficult to get for younger populations

First Fed leasing branches it sold

Six buildings now on 15-year pacts

Peninsula Daily News to open office Thursday

The Peninsula Daily News will open its new office on Thursday. The building, at 1102 E. First St. in Port Angeles, is… Continue reading

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The fly-in event featured modern and classic aircraft, as well and an antique auto show, displays, food and music. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Air Affaire

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during… Continue reading

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The fly-in event featured modern and classic aircraft, as well and an antique auto show, displays, food and music. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Vintage car owner Alfred Dese of Port Angeles, left, describes automotive details to Bob York of Port Angeles as they examine Dese’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air during Saturday’s fourth annual John Burkheimer Memorial Car Show & Chili Cook-Off at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. Dozens of antique and vintage automobiles were featured at the event, which also included the cookoff as well as other food and music as a benefit for the Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles, which hosted the show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Classic car

Vintage car owner Alfred Dese of Port Angeles, left, describes automotive details to Bob York of Port Angeles as they examine Dese’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel… Continue reading

Vintage car owner Alfred Dese of Port Angeles, left, describes automotive details to Bob York of Port Angeles as they examine Dese’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air during Saturday’s fourth annual John Burkheimer Memorial Car Show & Chili Cook-Off at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. Dozens of antique and vintage automobiles were featured at the event, which also included the cookoff as well as other food and music as a benefit for the Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles, which hosted the show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Habitat for Humanity to accept online applications

Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County has begun accepting homebuyer applications online. Prospective homebuyers can apply to the nonprofit’s affordable homeownership… Continue reading

Chris Szczetczynski, president of the Nor’Wester Rotary Club, cooks hot dogs for festival-goers during Saturday’s Jammin’ in the Park at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club and Koenig Subaru, featured an afternoon of music, a car show, food and children’s activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Jammin’ in the Park

Chris Szczetczynski, president of the Nor’Wester Rotary Club, cooks hot dogs for festival-goers during Saturday’s Jammin’ in the Park at Pebble Beach Park in Port… Continue reading

Chris Szczetczynski, president of the Nor’Wester Rotary Club, cooks hot dogs for festival-goers during Saturday’s Jammin’ in the Park at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club and Koenig Subaru, featured an afternoon of music, a car show, food and children’s activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)